49SM5KC

What the LG 49SM5KC is built for

The LG 49SM5KC is a 49-inch standard signage display with a 1,920 x 1,080 Full HD panel and 450 nits of brightness. It is made for looping menus, timetables, wayfinding and announcements in indoor spaces. The manufacturer has discontinued this model. This page is for organisations that already run one, buyers comparing it with newer signage, and anyone who needs a current replacement.

Specifications that shape the purchase

Three details usually decide whether this screen fits a project. The first is orientation: the panel works in portrait and landscape, which suits a tall menu board beside a café counter or a directory in a corridor. The second is the connection set. Inputs include HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI-D, RGB, audio and an SD card slot, while outputs are DisplayPort and audio. The third is control. RS232C in and out, an RJ port, an IR receiver, a pixel sensor and USB 3.0 let a facilities team manage the screen centrally or from the remote.

• Bezels of 11.9 mm on the top and sides, and 18 mm at the bottom
• Dimensions of 1,102.2 x 638.5 x 38.6 mm and a head weight of 14.1 kg
• VESA 300 x 300 mm mounting interface
• Internal speakers rated at 20 W (10 W x 2) with 6 ohm impedance
• Typical power use of 85 W, or 60 W in Smart Energy Saving mode

The screen is listed as OPS type compatible, and an external media player (MP500 or MP700) can be attached. It works with SuperSign-w lite and SuperSign-c. The unit has no physical power switch, so plan how it will be switched on and off within the installation.

Where this discontinued model fits in Qatar

A typical use is a wayfinding screen in a clinic lobby in Msheireb, showing department directions and queue information in portrait. The 450 nits rating suits an indoor lobby away from direct sunlight. Check the lighting before fitting it beside a large west-facing window.

In a shopping mall in West Bay, the same model can run a vertical promotional loop at a store entrance. Mall corridors are normally air-conditioned, which keeps the screen inside its operating range.

In a university building in Education City, it can show event listings in corridors, controlled from the facilities office through RS232C or the remote. A private school in Al Rayyan fitting out several corridors can order multiple units on one purchase order.

What to plan before installation

At 14.1 kg, the screen can be wall-mounted on a 300 x 300 mm VESA pattern, but the wall and fixings must suit the weight and viewing height. The optional wall bracket LSW350B, stand ST-492T and VESA adapter AM-B330S are listed for this model. Request a free site survey before drilling into hospital or hotel walls to check cable routes, access and height.

Operating humidity is rated from 10% to 80%. Qatar summers can push unconditioned spaces beyond the 40°C upper limit, so keep this display in air-conditioned indoor areas and confirm the enclosure with the SmartRooms Qatar team.

Requesting a quote for a current replacement

Because this model is discontinued, the most useful quote request states the room or site, the mounting method, the content type and whether portrait orientation is needed. SmartRooms Qatar can then propose a current equivalent or a compatible replacement, with a free site survey where needed. Quotations are usually issued within one working day. We supply and deliver to all eight municipalities of Qatar and work with purchase orders and government tenders, including Monaqasat. Request a quote today and tell us what the screen must do.