for older tvs, that cannot utilize a usb drive. Then you need a receiver...a dvd player, a connected computer, a connected tablet....these device will connect through the hdmi port on your tv.
this is the order.
media storage--->receiver--->display.
So maybe you can think iof a creative way to connect something in that order.
types of receivers:
- dvd player
- bluray player
- cable or sattelite receiver with usb port
- roku device
- other set top streaming device (apple tv example)
- xbox console
- playstation console
- Laptop with hdmi out
- computer with hdmi out
- tablet or phone with hdmi out