49VM5E-A

What the LG 49VM5E-A does in a video wall

The LG 49VM5E-A is a 49-inch LCD panel built to be tiled with others into one large picture. Each unit runs Full HD at 1,920 x 1,080 with 500 nits typical brightness, which suits indoor reception areas, corridors, lobbies and control rooms where content must be readable from a distance. It belongs to the VM5E series. LG has discontinued this model, so this page serves organisations that already own it, buyers comparing it with newer options, and anyone who needs a replacement that fits an existing wall.

Bezel, image gap and viewing angle

When you plan a wall, the bezel figures matter most. This panel has a 0.9 mm even bezel and a 1.8 mm bezel-to-bezel gap, a measurement the manufacturer data states was verified by Nemko. An image gap reduction feature adjusts content that crosses the joins during video playback, so moving pictures look more continuous. The panel uses IPS technology, which keeps colour consistent for people standing to the side or below a high-mounted wall.

Connectivity, control and software

• Inputs: two HDMI, one DisplayPort, one DVI-D, audio and a USB 2.0 port.
• Output: a DisplayPort and audio output for passing content on.
• Control: RS232C in and out, RJ45 LAN in and out, and an IR input. The LAN daisy chain sends commands and firmware updates to the whole wall at once.
• Playback: a built-in SoC and the webOS smart signage platform run content without a separate player. The panel is OPS-compatible in piggyback form, and the KT-OPSF OPS kit is listed as optional.
• Software: SuperSign CMS for content management and SuperSign Control or Control+ for monitoring.

The on-screen menu was designed for commercial use and includes a layout for portrait orientation. Colour temperature can be changed in 100K steps with the remote, and each grey-scale value can be adjusted for precise white balance.

Where it fits in Qatar

Three situations suit this panel well. A visitor reception in West Bay could use a small array with a shared playlist for wayfinding and announcements, with the narrow bezel keeping the wall readable from the entrance. A university atrium in Education City might run a wall of this size for timetables and events, managed centrally through SuperSign CMS. A clinic in Msheireb or a hotel lobby in Lusail could use it in a corridor, provided the space is air-conditioned, because the operating range tops out at 40°C while summer temperatures outdoors routinely exceed 45°C.

Planning the installation

Each panel's head weighs 17.5 kg and the packed weight is 23.2 kg, so plan for two people when lifting. The monitor measures 1,075.6 x 605.8 x 86.2 mm and uses a VESA 600 x 400 mm mounting pattern. LG lists optional wall mounts for landscape (WM-L640V) and portrait (WM-P640V) use. Before fixing a wall, a free site survey from SmartRooms Qatar can confirm the wall structure, cable routes for the LAN daisy chain and ventilation around the panels. Schools and government offices ordering several units can raise a purchase order (LPO) and pay by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order.

To get a quotation for the LG 49VM5E-A or a current equivalent, request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar and include your wall size, number of panels and mounting type.