43SM5KD

What the LG 43SM5KD does in an indoor public space

The LG 43SM5KD is a 43-inch professional signage display with a 1,920 x 1,080 Full HD panel and 450 nits typical brightness. It is built for indoor public areas such as reception halls, corridors and waiting rooms, where messages, timetables and promotions must be readable from several metres away. LG has discontinued this model. Organisations that already run it, and buyers who need a comparable replacement, can request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar.

Playback and content management without a separate PC

A quad-core processor and the webOS platform allow the display to play video, images and HTML content on its own, so the screen can operate without an external media player. The embedded content management function lets staff build playlists and publish material directly from the unit. Where content is managed centrally, the model is listed as compatible with SuperSign Premium for content management and SuperSign Link for control and monitoring. Live feeds can also be shown, because the unit supports RTSP, RTP, HLS and UDP multicast streaming.

Connections, layout and mounting

The inputs cover two HDMI ports, DisplayPort, DVI-D, RGB, audio and USB 3.0, and the unit provides a DisplayPort and audio output. For control, it offers RS232C in and out, an RJ input, an IR receiver and a pixel sensor. Picture-by-picture and picture-in-picture modes split the screen into up to two areas in landscape or portrait, which is useful for showing a live feed beside a schedule. The logo plate is detachable so the panel can be installed in either orientation. Its dimensions are 969.6 x 563.9 x 54 mm, the head weighs 10.0 kg, and it has a 200 x 200 VESA mounting interface. Listed optional accessories include the ST-432T stand, LSW230B wall bracket, AM-B220S VESA adapter, KT-OPSA OPS kit, EB-B100 HDBaseT unit and KT-T430 touch overlay.

Where it fits in Qatar

• A government service hall in Msheireb: a 43-inch screen beside the queue area shows service updates and wayfinding, managed from the built-in CMS so the reception desk does not need its own computer.
• A private school in Al Wakrah: a corridor display shows the timetable, events and announcements, and portrait mode suits a narrow wall beside a staircase.
• A clinic waiting room in Al Sadd: a landscape screen rotates health awareness material and queue information, placed inside the air-conditioned waiting area and away from the entrance door.

What to plan before you order

The operating range is 0°C to 40°C at 10% to 80% humidity. Qatar summers can go above 45°C, so the display should sit in an air-conditioned room, not in a sun-facing lobby or an open entrance. A free site survey lets SmartRooms Qatar check room temperature, wall type and cable routes before the quotation is issued. Power is 100-240 V at 50/60 Hz with built-in power; typical consumption is 75 W, falling to 55 W in smart energy saving mode. The model carries UL, cUL, CB, TUV and KC safety approvals, FCC Class A, CE and KCC EMC approvals, and is listed as Energy Star 7.0. The main circuit board has conformal coating that protects it against dust, iron powder and humidity.

To replace an existing unit or specify a current equivalent, request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar. We deliver to all eight municipalities, accept purchase orders and government tenders including Monaqasat, and usually return quotations within one working day. Send the quantity, the room type and the content software you use, and we will confirm the best option for your site.