The operating instructions of the bdps370 player contains the following information about what kind. Internet home theater system the sony bdps370 merges the bravia internet. In the settings for macos sierra, one can put ntfs write on. Both are the ntfs file system shows as error unknown. The file system of the external hdd is corrupted or unsupported, or the external hdd itself isnt supported. I dont know where your information is from but thats been true for years. The sony ps3 and the ps4 do not support ntfs at all. Understandably, it is the default file system for windows pcs. Enable writing to ntfs hard drives for free in mac os x. If the partition converts into ntfs, it cannot be restored to the original state. This article applies only to specific products andor operating systems.
Looking to add storage, or for a smart way to back up your mac. I would like to format that external hard drive such that the file system is either ntfs or fat32 so that i can use it on my windows partition running on boot camp. This is info for setting up and using the sony bdps470 bluray disc player to use a usb hard drive to play your music and video collection. Just got a sony bdp s370 and put in the hdd which worked fine on the samsung i did have and it came up not recognised to looked into it and found out that the damn thing only excepts fat hddnow i know how to change it over from ntfs to fat but is it worth it. How to format a usb device for fat32 or ntfs please choose your operating system to see the steps to format your usb device. Performing a full system backup before converting the file system is highly recommended. The sony bdps370 bluray player has two usb ports that are quite attractive to connect something large. Dear sony, i am owner of a bluray player bdp s370 and in general, i am very pleased with the performances of the player. When im trying to play mkv movie, the player writes that the file is corrupt or unsupported. Oct 26, 2007 i was using my external hard drive with my mac and its formatted in the mac hfsomething like that file system. Usb disk format compatibility with sony bdps370 blu ray. Applicable products and categories of this article the bluray disc player can support the following sizes of usb hdds, usb memories, and file systems.
When i first got it yesterday it would stream iplayer and youtube no problem despite that my internet is not the best. Sony bdps370 bluray player 1080p full hd, dolby true hd. Why wont my blu ray player recognize my usb hard drive. Write in ntfs on mac os sierra apple developer forums. Play your favorite movies faster than ever and access a wide variety of movies, tv shows, and music streaming from the internet plus turn your apple iphone or ipod touch into a remote control by downloading a free app. These are tough times and were here to support you during the transition to working remotely. Oct 24, 2010 ive used my usb key to play movies on my sony blu ray player, but once i formatted it on my mac, i started to get a message that said the usb is not recognized. At the home screen, highlight setup system settings then select enter using the arrow keys on the remote control. Whether listening to faithless on sacd or the gorillaz on cd, the sony s extra insight and excellent timing ensures youre thoroughly entertained. Hello, i just bought kdl46ex720, and im in general happy about the tv, but i found out that i cannot connect a harddisk that is formattet in ntfs to it. I cant see why but now it just wont stream when streaming on the pcs for youtube and iplayer goes fine. After using my usb drive to record programmes from my tv, its no longer readable on my mac in fact 5 linux partitions were created on my 120gb toshiba usb drive. Does that mean i can connect a external hard drive storage device with films on it, and if so which drive should i use. But contrary to its name, its a rather old file system that was developed by microsoft decades ago and launched in 1993.
The s370 s talents extend to sound performance, too. The sony edges out other players for outright resolution, but of greater significance is that it provides a wonderfully balanced, focused sound. Any data stored in the usb hdd device will be erased when it is formatted during the registration process. This fact makes it very likely that youll need to write data to an ntfs formatted drive from a mac at some point or another. I have a 80gb hp usb pocket drive that i want to connect to my sony bdps580 blu ray player. What is the maximum usb storage device size that a bluray disc player can support. Jul 31, 2015 how to enable ntfs write support natively for os x.
Choosing the right format for your external hard drive b. You can do so without using any thirdparty software. To enable use of the usb hdd device on a pc, format it on the pc. When the driver is installed, you format your ntfs disks with disk utility where you select windows nt filesystem as the format. Is it worth changing hdd over to fat for playing on sony. After searching around, i found possible answers, but none worked. Do you have an external hard drive formatted to ntfs that you would like to use with your mac.
It has an allblack smooth exterior, very similar to the monolithic design claims of the sony bravia tv. Drag and drop update folder to the root folder of the usb device note. Im having a similar problem with my sony s370 bluray player. Set aside its advantage for being free, ntfs 3g is complained a lot because of its poor performance. Jan 18, 2012 i have a 80gb hp usb pocket drive that i want to connect to my sony bdps580 blu ray player.
Ive used my usb key to play movies on my sony blu ray player, but once i formatted it on my mac, i started to get a message that said the usb is not recognized. Le peripherique usb est compatible avec le lecteur bluray. If the video or audio file formats are not included in the format list above, you will fail to watch movies on sony bluray disc player via usb device. Sony bdps380 supports ntfs over usb page 3 avforums. Ntfs and thus larger files works fine there, which is another reason to consider it. Usb disk format compatibility with sony bdps370 blu ray player.
How to format a disk to ntfs using mac os x ask different. Change the macos sierra settings to enable ntfs write. How to manually enable ntfs read and write in os x cnet. Meanwhile, the players bluray video and audio performance are very good but not as good as the latest players. Connecting usb hard drive to sony bdps370 bluray player. What usb device is compatible with bluray player sony. Ntfs 3g is an opensource project from tuxera, so the public can free down this ntfs driver to write to windows ntfs drives on mac computers. Sony bdps370 bluray player 1080p full hd, dolby true hd, dts hd, iphone ipodtouch fernbedienbar, wlan ready schwarz. Play unsupported videoaudio formats on sony bluray player via usb device. Enjoy full hd 1080p bluray disc playback 1 and your favorites from netflix, youtube, pandora, hulu plus and more 2 with the sony bdps390 bluray disc player. Oct 26, 2015 i have a sony bluray disc dvd player model bdps370bx37 i have a windows 10 laptop. Sony corporation has no responsibility for any issues araising from file system convert. Theres no wifi, but i didnt care about that at this point.
Jun 17, 20 thankfully i got myself a new ipad for the holiday i recently took to europe and during that time ios7 was released. What is the minimum and maximum usb storage device size. Sony wifi ready bluray player bdps370 bluray hddvd. Drivers and software updates for bdps3700 sony usa. Sony professional products and solutions to redefine. Digital imaging information on software applications.
Microsoft ntfs for mac by paragon software is the best such software solution. While, indeed, fat has a much smaller footprint compared to ntfs, the older file system does not offer any of the perks provided by ntfs. The new sony bdp s370 bluray player packs quite a punch in terms of performance and features. Heres what you need to know, along with our toprated applefriendly drives. Your device may not be compatible with all items listed, so make sure to check the list of supported devices on each page. Formatting usb flash drives and external hard drive to work on smart tv using your mac.
Jan 25, 2016 the chart below are the file formats that you can play on sony bluray disc player from usb devices. As mentioned before, macs can only read ntfs formatted hard drives by default. Ntfs formated usb stick on a sony bravia kd49x8005cbu hi, does anyone know if a ntfs formatted usb stick will work on my bravia 4k tv kd49x8005cbu. Sony bluray player bdps470 using usb hdd, format, setup. Formatting the usb device will delete all content on the device. Now maybe sony doesnt allow it for all i know, but the mp4 container guys reluctantly blessed ac3 audio a few years ago. So yes having returned and done firmware upgrades, i can confirm that ios7 does read the exfat format now at least those formatted by the sony a77 on a 64gb card which is good news. So i thought id first try replying to this thread, before starting a new one, since ive tried the solutions above. I havent tried this one, but it should also do the job. The s370 is as fast as my old sony hd upconversion player, and thanks to getting it on sale, it didnt cost that much more either.
The reason is, you cannot use itunes in conjunction with sony walkman devices but windows media player is capable of it. Sony bdps370 owners thread part 2 page 10 avforums. The bluray disc player doesnt recognize the external hdd sony. I have a sony bluray disc dvd player model bdp s370 bx37 i have a windows 10 laptop. The operating instructions of the bdp s370 player contains the following information about what kind.
Ntfs is proprietary and a license to use it must be bought by the manufacturers, most dont. The update will not be performed if the file is not copied to the root directory of the usb device or if the name of the file is modified. The usb hdd device cannot be used with a pc once it is registered to the tv. Have loaded all my mp4 and avi movies on it and connected it to my sony blue ray player via usb. The best external hard drives for mac in 2020 pcmag. Our site is not optimized for your current browser. Bluray disc player with super wifi bdps3700 sony us. What filing system does the sony bravia tv use to format an.
I bought a sony s380 bluray player in the sony centre in cardiff for. Sony bdps370 bluray player does not detect usb drive. Hi, if youre having trouble in transferring tracks in your sony mp3 walkman with mac osx, try using other digital music library applications. I tried making it into ntfs 3g format, but still nothing. Once i unplugged the hxd890 at the wall the hack worked fine using a urc7960. I had a sony hxd890 and a sony bdp s370 both attached via hdmi and the hack wasnt working on the bdp s370. What is the maximum usb storage device size that a. How to enable ntfs write support natively for os x. The mac seems to think that the filesystem is linux based.
Dec 19, 2006 hi, if youre having trouble in transferring tracks in your sony mp3 walkman with mac osx, try using other digital music library applications. It is recommended to use ntfs if youre working strictly with windows computers. Firmware update for bluray player bdpbx370s1700s3700. Now maybe sony doesnt allow it for all i know, but the mp4 container guys reluctantly blessed ac3 audio a. Sony ubpx800 universal player page 8 steve hoffman music. Wirelessly stream movies, tv shows, music and more, for an ultimate movie watching experience.
Explore mobile content on your tv with screen mirroring, and learn more about your programs with tv sideviewan app that also lets you remotely control the player with your mobile device. Dec 22, 2016 hi, is there any kind to write into a ntfs usb on mac os sierra, without install aditional software, maybe any terminal instructions thanks a lot. I have now tested it and the usb ports both of them now support ntfs. A77 formatting large sd card to exfat sony alpha slrslt a.
Whether listening to faithless on sacd or the gorillaz on cd, the sonys extra insight and excellent timing ensures youre thoroughly entertained. Jun 11, 20 how to manually enable ntfs read and write in os x. I know i can connect though my ps3 and laptop, but this is a waste of energy and a hasle to be honest. The only thing that disappoints me a lot is the usb port which can not play ntfs file. May 29, 2010 the s370s talents extend to sound performance, too.
The usb devices is formatted to support file system fat32 and ntfs. I would obviously be using a brand new disc drive as i want to keep this one ntfs. The mac address should be printed on the device, or at least the manual. Ntfs formated usb stick on a sony bravia kd49x8005. Dec 22, 20 according to the sony manual for one bravia model, the answer is. Despite being a 2010 model, the sony bdp s370 has been able to play all the latest discs from redbox. Sony digital workshop a fun place to learn about your sony products. I have bought the sony bdp s370 bluray player for the missus birthday. Sony promotions discover the latest product offers and promotions from sony in singapore learn more. Hdmi output, usb, audio lineout, component video output, composite video output, digital audio output coaxial, digital audio output optical, network. Sony bdp s370 there are quite a few bluray players if you look around that play large mkv files over 4gb,and support ntfs harddrives, the only thing bdp 370 is lacking.
I then unplugged the bdp s370 and the hack worked fine on the hxd890 as well. I understand why it wont playback commercial sacd and dvda backups but it wont even play homemade dvdaudio discs which is frustrating. I was originally going to get the s370 but they didnt have any in stock and was told this is the model replacing it. A portable hard drive would provide enough space to hold a lot of movie or other media files. What is the minimum and maximum usb storage device size that the bluray disc player supports. Sony bdps370 bluray player does not detect usb drive and portable hard disk. Just run the windows media player and under the library tab choose add to library. Sony support bluray disc playersrecorders bdps480 s480 3d bluray discdvd player included components may vary by country or region of purchase. Mar 23, 2017 the sony does play bdr backups so thats nice at least. Easily navigate and control your entertainment experience with your ipadiphone, or compatible android phone using the free sony media. I got my sony bdp s370 delivered yesterday i love it apart form one issue im having. I also own a philips bdp2700 and it can play ntfs file without any problem.
How to format a usb device for fat32 or ntfs sony usa. Your device may not be compatible with all items listed, so make sure to. Although there are third party tools that could allow you to do so. Get the detailed list of technical specifications for the sony bdp s370. There is an experimental support for this feature which is off by default. This page describes how to download a variety of applications and software programs, presents information on updates, and provides usage guidance. Can anyone explain why some mkv files on my usb stick play on the bdp s370 and others do not. Sony bluray player via usb says usb device not compatible. Sony has come a long way since the days of the awful s300.
Mac os x can read files on ntfs hard drives, but it cant write files to them, which is a glaring omission. The remote control is also nice and responsive which is a treat after dealing with that pioneer all these years. Sony s370 blu ray plyr not playing subtitiles for mp4. Applicable products and categories of this article important. Stream and browse easily with the bdps3700, a wifi optimized bluray disc player that plays online shows and media seamlessly in full hd. No durability under heavy load, no file access restrictions, no this and no that may not mean much when talking about a memory card or usb flash drive, but can be a whole world of a difference if youre. I formatted the disk to fat 32, but still got the same message.
Enjoy bluray disc movies in full hd1080p and improve the quality of dvds to near hd with the sony bdp s370 bluray disc player. Newbie on a mac with a few questions sony bdps370 serviio. Even microsofts own xbox 360 failed to support ntfs, but microsoft finally included ntfs support with the xbox one. Windows uses the ntfs file system for its hard drives. We recommend downloading and installing the latest version of one of the following browsers. The sony bdp s370 bluray player has two usb ports that are quite attractive to connect something large.