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Rodney N Blagg Posted on Nov 15, 2014
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Can I use the USB service port on the back of my

Can I use the USB service port on the back of my vizio tv to plug my hdmi3 adapter for media streaming

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Hi Rodney,

Yes, you should be able to use any USB port to power a streaming adaptor like Google's ChromeCast that is plugged into your HDMI port. It will not be used for anything except power on the USB side and any USB port should be able to supply at least 500mA at 5V. If a port has a power indicator or HDD, it would be able to supply even more.

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This is the price you pay for using something expensive and and complex without fully understanding its properties.

Dharmic law will RROD my Xbox or something, don't get too angry.

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