LG 42SH7DB (Discontinued) · Replacements in Qatar

Name: LG 42SH7DB 42-inch Full HD High-Brightness Signage Display
Brand: LG
SKU: lg-42sh7db
Availability: Discontinued

Overview

The LG 42SH7DB is a 42-inch Full HD signage display from the SH7D series, rated at 700 cd/m2, with a 7.4mm even bezel and an optional OPS kit for third-party media players. LG has discontinued this model, so this page serves existing owners, buyers comparing displays and anyone seeking a current equivalent. It suits lobbies, corridors and retail floors in Qatar where information must stay readable. Request a quote.

What the LG 42SH7DB is

The LG 42SH7DB is a 42-inch Full HD display from the SH7D series, designed for digital signage where a screen must show clear text and images through a long working day. Its active panel measures 41.92 inches (1064.67 mm) on the diagonal and runs at 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. LG has discontinued this model, so this page is written for organisations that already operate one, for buyers comparing it with newer displays, and for anyone who needs a current equivalent or a compatible replacement for a signage network in Qatar.

Brightness and bezel design for public screens

The panel is rated at 700 cd/m2, a figure that matters in bright lobbies, atriums and corridors where daylight reaches the screen. The 7.4 mm bezel is even on the top, bottom, left and right, so the gap between screens stays consistent when several units are joined. The display also suits portrait orientation, which is common for wayfinding totems and menu boards. Its head unit weighs 12.5 kg and measures 94.9 cm x 55.5 cm x 3.2 cm, and it mounts to a 400 mm x 400 mm VESA pattern. A two-person installation team is advisable for handling.

Media players, inputs and control

The display provides one input each of HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, analog RGB, audio and USB, along with DisplayPort and audio outputs. Control is possible through RS232C on a phone-type jack, RJ45, or an IR receiver, and an RS232C output can pass commands onward. For playback, the optional KT-OPSA OPS kit accepts a third-party OPS player or HDBaseT box, and the data lists compatibility with external media players MP500 and MP700. Software compatibility is listed for SuperSign-w lite and SuperSign-c.

HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, analog RGB, USB and audio inputs
External speaker output with left and right channels
RS232C, RJ45 and IR control options

Where it fits in Qatar

A mall atrium in Lusail or West Bay could use a grid of these panels for promotions, where the narrow bezel keeps a video wall looking continuous. A hospital or clinic reception in Al Sadd or Al Rayyan could show queue numbers and health messages in portrait orientation. A private school in Education City could run corridor announcements, with the remote and IR receiver letting staff adjust content without reaching the screen.

What to plan before you order

Confirm the environment before choosing a location. The source data for this model does not give an operating temperature range, so ask the SmartRooms Qatar team before installing it near a window, in a semi-outdoor entrance or anywhere exposed to summer heat above 45°C and dust storms. Plan the mounting position with a site survey, check the VESA pattern and weight against the bracket, and decide early whether you will use an OPS kit or an external player. The basic package includes a remote with two batteries, power cord, quick start guide, RGB cable, regulatory booklet, phone-to-RS232C adapter and IR receiver. Options include the SP-2100 external speaker, ST-200T, LSW440S, AN-WF500 Wi-Fi USB dongle, KT-OPSA OPS kit and KT-SP0 pixel sensor.

For schools, government departments and companies ordering several units, SmartRooms Qatar supplies all eight municipalities, accepts purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders, and offers free site surveys. Request a quote for this model or for a current equivalent, and the team will reply with a quotation, usually within one working day.

Highlights

42-inch panel with 41.92-inch diagonal and Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 resolution
700 cd/m2 brightness rating
7.4mm even bezel on top, bottom, left and right
Optional KT-OPSA OPS kit for third-party media players
400 mm x 400 mm VESA mounting interface
Discontinued by LG; request a quote for a current equivalent

Estimated timeline

Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.

Specifications

28 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

PANEL3

Screen Size: 41.92" (1064.67mm) diagonal
Resolution: 1,920 x 1,080 (FHD)
Brightness: 700cd/m²

CONNECTIVITY - INTPUT10

HDMI: Yes (1)
DP: Yes (1)
DVI: Yes (1)
Analog (RGB): Yes (1)
Audio: Yes (1)
External Control (RS232C(Phone Jack Type)): Yes (1)
External Control (RJ45): Yes (1)
External Control (IR receiver): Yes (1)
External Control (Pixel Sensor(Optional)): Yes
USB: Yes (1)

CONNECTIVITY - OUTPUT4

DP Out: Yes
Audio Out: Yes
Externel Speaker Out: Yes (1, L/R)
External Control (RS232C OUT): Yes (1)

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATION4

Bezel Width: 7.4mm (T/L/R/U even)
Monitor Dimension (W x H x D): 94.9cm X 55.5cm X 3.2cm
Weight (Head): 12.5kg
VESA™ Standard Mount Interface: 400mm x 400mm

MEDIA PLAYER COMPATIBILITY2

OPS Type Compatible: Yes
External Media Player Attatchable: Yes (MP500/MP700)

SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY2

SuperSign-w lite: Yes
SuperSign-c: Yes

ACCESSORY2

Basic: Remote Controller (include battery 2ea), Power Cord, QSG, RGB Cable, Regulation Book, Phone to RS232C Gender, IR Receiver
Optional: SP-2100 (External Speaker), ST-200T, LSW440S, AN-WF500 (WiFi USB Dongle), KT-OPSA (OPS Kits), KT-SP0 (Pixel Sensor)

GENERAL1

Region: Global

Downloads

4 files from the manufacturer

PDF Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site ENG.pdf 4.0 MB PDF Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site ENG.pdf 1.9 MB URL Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site Owner's Manual URL Software & firmware · Opens on manufacturer site Software & Drivers (support page)

Questions about 42SH7DB

What is the LG 42SH7DB used for?

The LG 42SH7DB is a 42-inch digital signage display with a 1,920 x 1,080 Full HD panel rated at 700 cd/m2. It suits organisations that show information, menus or promotions in busy spaces such as reception areas, corridors and retail floors. Because LG has discontinued it, buyers who need this size and format should also ask for a current equivalent in the same quotation.

Has LG discontinued the 42SH7DB?

Yes. LG has discontinued the 42SH7DB, so buyers looking for this exact model should request a quote for a current equivalent. If your organisation already runs one, keep the remote, power cord and RGB cable with the unit, and check any replacement against your existing bracket and content player before ordering. SmartRooms Qatar can compare the specifications for you.

What are the panel size, resolution and physical dimensions?

The active panel measures 41.92 inches (1064.67 mm) on the diagonal and has a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. The unit measures 94.9 cm wide, 55.5 cm high and 3.2 cm deep, and the head unit weighs 12.5 kg. These figures help you confirm wall space and bracket capacity before you buy.

Is 700 cd/m2 bright enough for a lobby with daylight?

The display is rated at 700 cd/m2, which suits lobbies and corridors that receive daylight. However, the best position depends on direction relative to windows and on glare. During a free site survey, we check direct light sources so that text remains clear to visitors during peak hours.

Can I play content from an external media player?

Yes. The optional KT-OPSA OPS kit accepts a third-party OPS player or HDBaseT box, and the data states that any media player complying with OPS can be used. Compatibility with external media players MP500 and MP700 is also listed. Choose your player before ordering so the OPS kit and content software match.

Which inputs and outputs does it have?

Inputs include one each of HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, analog RGB, audio and USB, plus RS232C, RJ45 and IR receiver control. Outputs include a DisplayPort out, an audio out, an external speaker out with left and right channels, and an RS232C out. These ports matter when you connect a player, a speaker or a control system.

Is it suitable for a video wall or portrait display?

The source data describes the narrow bezel as suited to portrait and video wall layouts, with a 7.4 mm even bezel on all four sides. In a mall atrium in Lusail, a grid of these panels could present a continuous promotional wall. Planning should confirm the grid size, the bracket system and how cables will run behind the wall.

What mounting does it need?

The display uses a 400 mm x 400 mm VESA mounting interface and its head unit weighs 12.5 kg. Measure the wall or bracket, confirm the screw pattern and leave room for rear connections. SmartRooms Qatar offers free site surveys before installation, which is especially useful for higher mounting positions.

Which content software works with it?

The data lists compatibility with SuperSign-w lite and SuperSign-c. Consider a private school in Al Wakrah that updates timetables from a central office and displays them across several screens at once. Confirm that the chosen software works with your media player and network before you approve a quotation.

Can the display be controlled from a central system?

Yes. Control options listed include RS232C on a phone-type jack, RJ45 and an IR receiver, and an RS232C output is provided. In a government building in Msheireb, a facilities team could switch displays on and off from a central room over RS232C or RJ45, while staff use the included remote for local adjustments.

What comes in the box and what is optional?

The basic package includes a remote controller with two batteries, power cord, quick start guide, RGB cable, regulatory booklet, phone-to-RS232C adapter and IR receiver. Optional accessories are the SP-2100 external speaker, ST-200T, LSW440S, AN-WF500 Wi-Fi USB dongle, KT-OPSA OPS kit and KT-SP0 pixel sensor. Confirm which options you need in the quotation.

Can it be placed near a window or outdoors in Qatar's summer heat?

The source data does not give an operating temperature range for this model, so this page does not state one. Before placing it near a window, in a semi-outdoor entrance or somewhere exposed to summer temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius and dust storms, ask the SmartRooms Qatar team to confirm the environment. These are the first points checked during a site survey.