usb sd card reader for tv

[pinpointa]

Hi Guys,
This is my first posting on this forum from OZ. I just bought a dsc-s2000 and you cannot put your photos on the the tv to view. as with the camera i had stolen the dscs650 . Can someone tell me can you put a usb sd card reader on to the set top box and put your card into that and view your pictures on the tv.
Regards Pinpointa.:aureola:

[Photo-John]

The usual way to view your photos on TV is with cables from your camera to the TV - either RCA style video cables or HDMI. What brand of camera do you have? I assumed it was a Sony but we don't have a Sony S2000 listed on the site. Does your camera have an HDMI or A/V connector? That's your best bet.

To connect a card reader you'd have to have a TV with a USB connection and that is able to read the card. Reading the card is going to be the hard part. I don't expect that most TVs have the software to do that. However, Sony, Samsung and Panasonic are all making HD TV sets with built-in card readers now. I don't think you can just plug a card reader into any old TV, though.

Another option is to use DVD software to make a DVD or CD slideshow that can be played on a DVD player. If you don't have the cables, that's probably your best bet.

[Don Schaeffer]

There are gagets that connect to the tv for viewing from video cards. I've seen them. Some tvs also have built in card readers.

[pinpointa]

Thanks Guys,
The tv i have is a panasonic but is about 4 years old and no card reader.The camera has not got the yellow and red leads. so cant transfer photos so to put them on a disk looks the way to go.
Regards Pinpointa.

[SmartWombat]

I found the Sony S2000 on their website, it has a multifunction socket, but it doesn't support HD output.

[Photo-John]

There are gagets that connect to the tv for viewing from video cards. I've seen them. Some tvs also have built in card readers.

You're right, Don. I forgot about those. I remember Sony made one a few years ago and I know there are third-party devices, too. I think maybe Delkin makes something. Thanks!

[Haryer]

Hi all.

You helped me out and told me earlier that its best not to view/store my pics on the SD card. So, the following question I have is what you all recommend I use for permanent storage of my pics and for viewing them on? Is a CD or DVD OK?

Thanks for the help.