USB port when I switch mp3 on, I can see all menu, settings, stopwatch is working.... But when I switched it to USB port, I heard not one audio signal (as always), but much more, and Philips software (I installed it from CD) show that player is not switched to computer. Windows XP write, hardware isn't recognized. What can I do?

No, the HDMI plug will not fit into a USB port. (It's the wrong shape and the pins are different.) The micro-USB port can be connected to some USB ports for power, not data, with the appropriate cable (micro USB to type A). (Without the model of your Sharp TV, I do not know if the USB port has the right specifications. Some older TVs only have a "service port" which doesn't always provide enough power.)

There are HDMI to component video/audio converters that may work. They do not always work with copy protected (HDCP) content. See http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/770115-REG/KanexPro_HDRGBRL_HDMI_to_Component_Converter.html for one example. (Composite video is not recommended since that will downgrade the signal to 480i. Component video supports 1080p signals.)

If you have 1 HDMI port, then a multi-port HDMI switch may work. Note: automatic switches often do not switch on their own with some sources. If the source never actually turns off, like some set-top boxes, you'll need to switch the unit manually.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

When you first connect the turntable, Windows XP (and Mac OSX) will often select the "USB Audio Codec" as the audio input and output for your entire system. Since your turntable does not have speakers, audio will not be heard from your programs until you tell Windows not to use the turntable as an output device. Here's how to change these settings so that your internal sound card will always be used for playback whether or not your ION TTUSB is connected via USB:

For Windows:
1. On the bottom left of your screen, select the "Start" menu.
2. Select "Settings" then "Control Panel".
3. In the window that opens, select the "Sounds and Audio Devices" icon. (If you don't see a choice called "Sounds and Audio Devices," choose the "Switch to Classic View" option in the panel on the left of the window, and the "Sounds and Audio Devices" icon should become available in the list on the left.
4. Select the "Audio" Tab at the top of the "Sounds and Audio Devices" control panel window.
5. Under "Sound Playback," choose your internal sound card as the default device. This varies by computer but should not be set to "USB Audio Codec" or "Microsoft Sound Mapper".
6. Under "Sound Recording," select "USB Audio Codec" for your default device.
7. Check the box titled "Use only default devices".
8. Click "Apply"...then "OK".

For Mac:
1. Open your Hard Disk.
2. Open your "Applications" folder.
3. In the "Applications" folder, open the "Utilities" folder.
4. In the "Utilities" folder, open the "Audio MIDI Setup".
5. In the "Audio MIDI Setup" under Audio Devices, set:
   
   
   • "Default Input" to "USB Audio Codec"
   • "Default Output" to "Built In Audio"
   • "System Output" to "Built in Audio"

Now, all programs, including Audacity, will only use your internal sound card for audio output.

There is a trick to charging the battery in these small mp3 players. It wont charge if it is turned on, and it won't charges if it's turned off. Here what to do...
1. plug the payer into your USB port. or wall charger
2. switch thje palyer on using the mechanical switch (on the side)
3. turn it off by either holding down the play button, or selecting "System" from the menu
4. The screen will go black and the battery will begin charging.

There are several things you can try:

1) Try plugging the player into other USB ports. Some players require a "high power" USB port, and most computers/laptops have a mix of high power and low power USB ports. Typically the high power USB ports are found on the back of the computer/laptop.

2) Verify that the USB cable is undamaged.

3) Some players are able to operate in one of two modes, "MSC" and "MTP". Usually you can switch between the two modes via a Settings menu on the player. Some players can only operate in one of the two modes. If your player is set to MTP mode, or can only operate in this mode, you need to have Windows Media Player version 10 or higher installed. (Many older computers have version 9 installed, which won't work with MTP.) You can find this software here:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/default.mspx

The most common cause is a flat battery. There is a trick to charging the battery in these small mp3 players. It wont charge if it is turned on, and it won't charges if it's turned off. Here what to do...
1. plug the payer into your USB port. or wall charger
2. switch thje palyer on using the mechanical switch (on the side)
3. turn it off by either holding down the play button, or selecting "System" from the menu
4. The screen will go black and the battery will begin charging.

Solutions are in order of increasing probability of data loss AND device recovery.
Screen messages are loose approximations

A Soft Reset
1. Hold Power switch up for 5 seconds.
2. Screen displays "Goodbye".
3. Restart

B. Hard Reset
1. Hold Power Switch for 30 seconds
2. Restart

C. Recovery Mode
1. Hold Power Switch for 5 seconds to switch device Off
2. Move switch to Hold
3. Press and hold Home button
4. Connect USB cable to device
5. Screen displays "USB" in small type and "16 MB Format" shows up in My Computer
6. Copy firmware files to "16 MB Format" drive letter
7. Disconnect USB cable
8. Screen displays "Firmware update"
9. Restart device

C. Force Format (This one wipes the data partition. Make sure all needed music/pictures/video exist elsewhere)

1. Hold Power Switch for 5 seconds to switch device Off
2. Move switch to Hold
3. Press and hold top/North/up of Scroll Wheel
4. Connect USB cable to device
5. Screen displays "Format and lose data"
6. Press right/East on Scroll Wheel to confirm
7. Screen displays "Formatting"
8. Restart device

D. Manufacturing Mode (included for completeness only)
1. Hold Power Switch for 5 seconds to switch device Off
2. Move switch to Hold
3. Press and hold centre of Scroll Wheel button
4. Connect USB cable to device
5. Windows detects a new hardware device
6. ???
7. ???
8. ???

make sure the hold switch is in the unlocked position. otherwise the player will not charge or be recognized w/ the USB port plugged in.

the manual says something about turning the player on when inserted into the usb port so it  can charge

Restart your ipod (hold the middle button, menu button, and play button for about 10 seconds). That will restart your ipod, and should make it work.

If that doesn't work, follow the instructions on iTunes to restore your ipod to the original factory settings.

try switching to MSC on the player's USB setup.