can you use an external dvd player with usb cable to play a dvd on a tele

[amaltman47]

can you use an external dvd player with usb cable to play a dvd on a tele which has a usb socket in. Although my tv has a usb socket which can play photos off a usb pen. Will iI be able to play said usb external dvd player. Its just my tele doesnt have an internal dvd player and I dont want to have a bulky box under my tele.
thank for info

[ChuckFickens]

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