I need instructions for playing a USB stick on my sharp TV Model LC52D77X don't have an operators manual

Its is probably not available for your tv. Chances are it never will.

you posted to computer help for TV? why not post to TV?
best , always is RTM read the manual no 2 TV work exactly the same. (nor did tell what you expect of that USB port?)
the post lacks the real and full Sinotec model number on that sticker on the rear, so getting the exact manual proves impossible.
so ill read the first one to you.
quote Page 21 in 1st manual I find on this brand,
TVs are no like Computers in the way USB is more predictable.
TVs love to fail, for wrong for formats. (fat32, or ntfs or?)
My guess's (wild) is a movie file is on a USB memory stick.?
I can put any movie.mkv on my stick plug it in and use it.
it shows up on TV as and INPUT device.

Notes about using USB

= Before using this function, make sure that you select the correct source (USB) and insert a USB storage device on

the TV to view compatible photo, movie and text on the TV screen or play compatible music through the TV.

= If the connected USB HDD does not have an external power source, it may not be detected. Be sure to connect the

external power source.

= To avoid losing the data on your USB device or damaging your USB device, it is recommended that you back up your USB

device data.

= The USB multi media playing menu may vary in different situations.

= If you want to pull out the USB device, please exit USB mode first.

= For instructions on using your USB device, refer to the owner's manual for your USB device.

= Never remove the USB device or turn off the TV while using the USB device. Doing so may result in loss of data and/or

damage to the USB device and/or TV.
= Certain types of USB devices may not be compatible with this TV.
page 21 also shows hitting USB button on remote (lost that?)o
and see photos on a USB or a movie. Photos , movie or text it tells.

here is my wild guess on the model.
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/918457/Sinotec-St-29me70h1.html?page=23#manual


the TV has multimedis player inside, this works for USB.
page 26 covers what movie FILE formats work.
format the usb stick as Fat32 is one safe first guess and try.
good luck with using USB. (the manuals on TV are very very limited on (what it needs to work right)on this TOPIC.
one poster back 2014 this brand
tells. supports fat16/32,and NTFS. and JPG,PMP and PNG photos. and what page 26 tells you,.

As long as you have a memory stick large enough to hold the size of a movie, the answer is yes.
http://listoffreeware.com/list-best-free-media-players/
Remember the player you select must be able to play the type of Movie that you downloaded to the USB Stick.

Hi Terry,
Please insert the USB stick in the slot, press the source key on the remote control, select the 'multi media' and follow the instructions on the screen.

as you did not provided the manufacturer (brand), model or version - we do not know if your tv is capable of direct play of .avi files, you need to go to the manufacturers site and check what supported formats are.

The USB port on LC-32SB24U is only for firmware and other service updates. The TV can't understand the video file format; you will need to connect the TV to your computer as a monitor to display the videos. The manual discusses using the Service port starting on page 26. The manual is available here: http://static.highspeedbackbone.net/pdf/Sharp_LC37SB24U_LC32SB24U_Manual.pdf .

I wish that I had better news for you.

Cindy Wells

OK, well I have used this many many times. You simply need to copy the Movie in any of the Formats that the set can use, and copy the Movie to the USB stick. When the stick is inserted, using the remote you simply "Select" that "USB Input" and select the Movie, and select "Play", IF the right Format, has been used, the Movie will "Play" as if it was a DVD.
Consult your manual. link below.
http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/dvd/product.asp?model=47HL167

The USB entry is mostly used for a foto slide show.
Please read the owners manual before plugging in any kind of USB sticks or other cable's in a TV set.
It can damage the set when there is a ground connection between some devices.

Hello i have the same player and i had to do a Firmware Update to update my player so it won't cause this problem (also it could play the recent new blu ray movies). Go to www.sharp.net.au for Australia or www.sharp.net.nz for New Zealand. go to Support, Downloads, put in your Model number then it should have a list of updates you can use. If it says for USB then download it to your USB and then plug it into the back of your player. Go through your operation manual to how to do Software Update, then follow the instructions. If it says for cd/dvd then burn it onto the disk first.
I hope this helps. I can play burnt dvd's on mine with no worries.
Sharon

I believe your TV is a LC-32SB24U, not LC-325B24U.
You can download a manual at www.sharp.ca/manuals