New Panasonic ST60 plasma TV and USB Overcurrent?

[Pommygranite]

Got a new Panasonic ST60 on saturday - plugged in my USB plug n play drive to watch a film and the message 'USB Overcurrent' popped up. Never seen it before but appears the USB is drawing too much power - is this correct and is there a way round it?

[Pommygranite]

mildmannered said:

Oh, and 60? Nice... (Nodding upwardly in a token of respect kinda way)

Thanks I feel very fortunate to have it. Not as nice as the 2.5m screen in the theatre room... haha.

Yes it's a plug and play USB hard drive powered by the USB connection to the TV. I had a 58" inch Samsung which dealt with it fine, but that broke and the Panasonic is the replacement. Strange but oh well.

Must say the picture quality for a blu-ray is just awesome

[Pommygranite]

Accelebrate said:

How many USB ports does it have? If there are two you could use one of these cables...



Or plug the 'second' USB plug into a nearby bluray player or similar to provide enough power, you'd probably need to add a USB extension cable to reach.

Thats actually what is connected for the plug n play and doesnt make any difference

shtu said:

Pommygranite said:

It's a plug and play USB hard drive powered by the USB connection to the TV.

It'll cost about £10 to buy either a 64GB flash drive or a powered USB hub, either should fix the problem.

Thats a decent idea - I think that might be the way forward. I have a powered USB but I feel uneasy having it 'running' all day every day unless every time I unplug which seems like a chore.