KD-55XD8505 USB problems

[jayptee]

I recently got a KD-55XD8505 TV. To be able to do recordings I bought a Freecom USB 3.0 256 GB external mSSD. I was suprised to see that the TV detects the disk only in USB port 2. If I connect it to USB ports 1 or 3, nothing happens. For recording I should use port 3. Any ideas what I could do?

The disk came with FAT32 file system. I already tried reformating it, but it did not help.

[sonyandroid]

In my limited experience so far the USB detection is ropey at best.

Ive tried several types of external HDD some were recognised, some not. Sony will only recommend a very limited number of drives, most of which are either unavailable anymore or ridiculously expensive.

Bizarrely, the fastest USB drive I own threw up an error saying it was too slow! and the slowest 5400rpm USB2.0 drive I have works flawlessley, go figure!

[Marino.Manolo]

Hi @jayptee,

read this FAQ:

Can a USB memory stick or USB solid-state drive (SSD) be used for recording?

Unfortunately, a USB memory stick or USB SSD cannot be used for recording.

So, mSSD too...

Manolo