HD TV

• implementation of HDTV

• OpenLGTV_BCM

• lg.com Support Page

Specs

• http://www.lg.com/uk/tv-audio-video/televisions/LG-lcd-tv-42LD490.jsp

Dimensions

Width : 102.3cm

Height : 68.5cm

Depth : 26.1cm (including stand)

Platform

• Broadcom BCM3556
• 42LD490-ZB

Display

• 42in LCD
• 1920 x 1080
• Contrast Ratio 60000:1
• Colour Reproduction (R,G,B) Bit 10 (Dithering)
• Life Span 60000 hrs

Decoding

• 1080p
• LG Netcast
• Freeview HD decoder

Connectivity

• USB 2.0
• 3x HDMI input
  • HDMI-CEC (Simplink)
• VGA (DE15) input
• RS232 control IO
• AV output
• Headphone output
• CI slot
• RF input
• Full Scart
• Component in (Y,Pb,Pr) + Audio
• Digital Audio Out (Coaxial/ Optical)
• PC Audio Input
• Ethernet

Hackability

• http://hackaday.com/2011/07/21/lg-tv-hacking-via-serial-connection-or-ir-codes/
• http://openlgtv.org.ru/

Firmware

OpenLGTV_BCM

Power Saving

With remote-controlled power strip (Savasocket) needs to be set to switch to full operating mode when the power is switched on.

Hotel mode has a setting for this:

1. Display any TV channel
2. Press and hold Menu until the Menu display appears and then disappears and channel info appears
3. Enter 1105 and press OK

Firmware

Manual Update

• v3.21.62
• USB drive
• Extract firmware archive to LG_DTV folder