"AVI, MP4, MKV, WMV, DivX, DAT, MOV**, MPEG, VOB, ASF, TS, TP, TRP, M2TS, DVR-MS, DVD-Video (ISO, Video_TS)***, AVC/AVCHD (a majority of AVC/AVCHD formats have been tested and are compatible)."
Not true. Because the OP gave neither his brand or model TV, there is no way to know if he can play a video through his USB port. My LG 32LE5400 LED HDTV can directly display photographs or video stored on a USB drive.That USB drive is for software updates for the TV and other developer needs.
You cannot plug a USB drive into your tv directly and play video.
You can plug in a USB to an Xbox 360 or a PS3 and watch the videos.
Model of TV is Vizio SV370XVT. The specs say that it has a "multimedia and Service" USB. Underneath that is listed: " Music(MP3), Video (MPG) and Photo (JPEG). So, correct me if I am wrong about this, but to me this means that I could put music on a USB flash drive and play it through my tv if it is in a MP3 format, play a movie, if it is in MPG format or view pictures that are JPG. Is this correct?
Lacking evidence to the contrary, I must agree.Model of TV is Vizio SV370XVT. The specs say that it has a "multimedia and Service" USB. Underneath that is listed: " Music(MP3), Video (MPG) and Photo (JPEG). So, correct me if I am wrong about this, but to me this means that I could put music on a USB flash drive and play it through my tv if it is in a MP3 format, play a movie, if it is in MPG format or view pictures that are JPG. Is this correct?