In 2018, the labeling of LG TVs has changed slightly. The change is related to the unification of televisions, namely bringing OLED and LED televisions to the same labeling.

This article will help you understand the labeling of LG TV models. Understand what the numbers and letters in the TV model number mean. When choosing a TV, you can determine what year the TV model was developed and what series the TV belongs to. This is relevant when buying a TV; at the beginning of the year, TVs from last year and models from the current year are offered. Knowing the decoding of the model number, you can navigate when choosing.

LG TV markings starting from 2018. (2018-2019)

The following changes occurred in the labeling of LG TVs in 2018-2019. Added three letters PUA ( P- used in all countries, but there may be modifications with other letters, as a rule, these are TVs that, in their own way, technical specifications differ from the base model. U- type of tuner on the TV, A- TV design). The year of development of the TV model in 2019 is indicated by the letter M. The letter L is omitted, since until 2017 on LG TVs it designated the type of TV (L - TV with LED backlight).

Marking of OLED TVs LG 2016-2019

LG OLED TV labeling - contains the following information about the TV.

• OLED - TV type
• 65 is the size of the TV screen in inches diagonally.
• C - TV model B, C, E, W TVs with 4K resolution, and the further the letter in the alphabet, the TV has more features and a more complex design. Since 2019, two modifications of the R TV have been added - the TV screen is rolled up and Z-TVs with 8K resolution.
• 8 is the year of development of the TV model, corresponds to the last digit of the year, 2018.
• PUA - described above.

LG TV markings 2011-2017

2019

In 2019, LG TVs receive the following improvements: connection to Alexa and Google Assistant not only in top models but also in the middle class. LG is releasing an 8K OLED TV and a TV with a rollable screen. Also LG in OLED and S series will install new processor Alpha 9 second generation. Although you shouldn’t pay much attention to this, the processors in TVs are much weaker processors in modern phones, so TV manufacturers do not indicate which processor is used as the basis for making the processor in the TV.

2018

In 2018, the labeling has changed slightly; it will be the same for all TVs, regardless of region. In this regard, three letters have been added to the marking (PUA, PLA, PLB, WNA) and they will indicate the region for which the TV was released, the tuner type and changes in design elements such as the stand.

In the second half of 2018, TVs not only with the designation PUA, but also SLC went on sale; TVs with the designation S are offered in the UK and Singapore, AUA in the USA, according to LG these are similar TV models.

The next change from LG was the development of a new generation of artificial intelligence TV w/ AI ThinQ® and the ability to connect the TV to this service. This will allow you to manage various devices in the house, for example via a remote control remote control or via the Internet.

You can also note the introduction of support for broadcasting standards supporting 4K; in Korea, TVs have a UHD tuner of the ATSC 3.0 standard. In Japan, it is planned to begin satellite broadcasting of the 4K and 8K standards. new standard BS 110.

2017

LG continues to position OLED TVs as a separate product line with its own labeling, in the labeling OLED 6 TVs changed to 7 (the year the model was developed or went on sale). The term was also coined SUPER UHD TV, this is what TV models with improved screens are now called .

2016

In 2016, TVs received the letter H, indicating the year the model was developed; some TVs are called the Super line of TVs. These are models with HDR support. LG also decided to assign a new label to OLED TVs that would tell the buyer that he is choosing an OLED TV. OLED TVs are labeled for example OLED65B6V,

OLED— the designation of the matrix type is placed at the beginning of the designation

• • 65 — screen matrix size

• • IN- design

• • 6 — model year of development 2016

• V- type of installed tuners, V- DVB T2/C/S2, P- ATSC, ISDB, D- DVB-T/T2 HD/C/S/S2, J- DVB T2/C/S2

2015

• • E.G.— OLED 4K TV with a curved screen and a screen with a 4-color matrix.

• • E.F.— OLED 4K flat screen OLED TV

• • U.F.- TV with 4K resolution but flat.

• LF- TV with Full HD resolution

year 2014

If TVs in 2013 with and without 3D function differed in markings (LN, LA), then in 2014, all TVs have the same letter marking, namely the letter IN, and also the letter WITH for TVs with curved screens.

• UB TVs with 4K UHD resolution screens.
• LB TVs with Full HD screens.
• UC- TVs with curved screens received this marking C-curved
• E.C. —TVs with OLED screens.
• LY— commercial TVs (for offices, bars, hotels).

Model year marking

• 2015 — LF, UF, EG
• year 2014-LB, UB, UC, EC
• 2013-LN,LA,PN
• 2012-L.W.L.M.PA,P.M.L.S.
• 2011-LV

The division into series of LG TVs is similar to Samsung, also divided into series from 4 to 9.

The very principle of marking is that the first number after the letters indicates the TV series. The year of development of the TV series can be determined by the letter designation, similarly with Samsung there is strictly a letter F-2013, H-2014, with LG you need to pay attention to the second letter. But in general, it is not difficult to understand the marking of a TV; for this you need to know the principle of marking LG TVs.

Division into series, very briefly

• • 4 series - TVs with small screen sizes (kitchen).
  • 5 series - TVs with screens up to 50 inches without 3D.
  • 6 series - TVs with 3D and screens up to 60 inches, the most common.
  • 7 series - TVs are similar to 6 series but with improved characteristics, dynamic scene indexes and screens.
  • 8 series - TVs are similar to 7 series but fully equipped with accessories such as a camera for Skype.
  • 9 series - TVs are similar to 8 series but with huge screens of 80-100 inches.

Decryption example: TV model 42LB620V (2014)

• • 42 — screen size in inches 42 xxxxxxx
  • P— Plasma 32Р xxxxx
  • C — LCD backlight on lamps 32С xxxxx
  • L — LCD backlight with LEDs 32L xxxxx
  • LB— year of production of the TV32LBхххх
  • 6xx—TV series, the larger the digital designation, the more global capabilities the TV has.
  • 62 0-TV model in the series, the greater the number of topics more features has a TV inside the series.
  • 620- modification of the TV model. (differences in design are usually in the color scheme of the frame or stand).
  • T,C,S, V
  • T- The TV has a standard digital tuner

Since 2008, Samsung has labeled its TVs by standard system. Devices that were released before this year may be designated differently, but do not worry, since it is quite difficult to find such TVs on sale today. The marking of Samsung TVs allows you to find out the series and model, the year in which it was released, the diagonal of its screen, the presence of a particular tuner, as well as other basic information.

Externally, the marking represents a certain order of letters and numbers. Today we’ll talk about how to decipher it. You can see the markings in the name indicated on the box of the purchased device and on its back wall. However, one should not confuse serial number, which is indicated there, with the series number, since these are completely different things.

Screen types

At the very beginning there are letters, the first of which is responsible for what type of screen was used in your TV. So it could be:

• C – with a kinescope or, as it is also called, a cathode ray tube. To date, such televisions are not produced;
• K – devices with OLED screens;
• L – monitors, the matrix of which is illuminated using fluorescent lamps. Produced until 2013;
• P – plasma TVs, the production of which was discontinued in 2014;
• U – LED screens with LED backlight.

Distribution area

The second letter in the marking is responsible for which countries or continents this or that model is intended for. So it could be:

• A – Africa, Asia and Australia;
• E – European states;
• N – countries of South and North America, as well as Korea;
• S – Iran.

Display size

After the first two letters there is a two-digit number, which means the diagonal of the screen, indicated in inches. To understand how many centimeters this is, you need to multiply this figure by 2.54. The result obtained will indicate the diagonal of your TV in centimeters.

Devices with diagonals from 32 to 65 inches are especially popular. They can be installed in almost any room, and at the same time they are relatively inexpensive. There are also TVs with larger diagonal screens, but the cost of such devices is too high, and they can only be installed in rooms with a large area, so most people do not choose them.

Year

After this, the TV marking again contains one or two letters. The first letter indicated corresponds to the year in which the TV was manufactured. Because this system encoding was introduced by Samsung in 2008, and the years are increasing. So:

• A – 2008;
• B – 2009;
• C – 2010;
• D – 2011;
• E – 2012;
• F – 2013;
• H – 2014;
• J – 2015;
• K – 2016.

Despite the fact that, according to this logic, TVs released in 2014 should have been designated by the letter G, the company management decided to change G to H. Since 2015, the marking tradition has been continued, and the year was designated by the next letter of the English alphabet.

Most often, after indicating the diagonal there is only one letter, which is responsible for the year of manufacture, but some models may also have a second letter, the decoding of which will be as follows:

• H – found in older TVs and means that the TV body has a normal thickness;
• S stands for SUHD. So Samsung decided to highlight its best models;
• U – TVs with Ultra HD 4K resolution.

Model and series

The numbers following the year and other features of the Samsung TV, if any, mean the series, model and design features of the TV.

The first digit is responsible for the series and can be from 4 to 9. The 9th series TVs are the highest quality and most modern. Devices belonging to the 4 series are the simplest and have a basic set of functions and connectors.

In general, one series differs from another by the presence or absence of the following technical characteristics:

1. Availability and number of certain connectors (HDMI, USB, etc.);
2. Technologies that help improve image quality and are responsible for black depth, improved color reproduction, increased frame rate, etc. Clean View, Wide Color Enhancer Plus or Clear Motion Rate can be used for this;
3. Availability of a LAN port or Wi-Fi module that allows you to connect to the Internet;
4. Class of built-in tuner and their number;
5. Screen resolution;
6. Frame frequency;
7. The presence of functions and capabilities such as voice or gesture control, Smart TV, 3D, surround sound, etc.

The next number is responsible for the model. The higher it is, the better some minor technical data of the TV. However, in general, this is impossible to notice. The last one or two digits refer to the appearance of the device. How many are indicated depends on the year in which the device was manufactured.

Tuner

If your TV was released before 2013, then the 4th digit indicated after the series, model and appearance features is responsible for which digital tuner is built into the TV. So 7 is responsible for the presence of a tuner that works with the T2 standard, and the number 0 is for a DVB-T tuner. After 2013, the fourth digit began to refer to design features, and the tuner began to be designated by a pair of letters.

Considering what the tuner markings mean on more modern Samsung TVs, we can note:

• AB (AU) – the most common tuner that works with DVB-T2/C/S2 standards;
• AF (BF) – DTV tuners, analog and for cable television;
• AK is an equally popular tuner that works with C and T2 standards. Installed in simpler models;
• AR (DR) – tuner for digital and analogue television;
• AT (T) – two built-in tuners that work with format C, T2 and S2;
• AW – works with DVB-T/C standards;
• DK - almost the same as AW, but works not with the first, but with the second generation of signal encryption digital television(T2);
• SB – same as AB;
• SS – works with DVB-T, DVB-C and DVB-S2 formats;
• SL – two built-in SS tuners;
• ST is the same as AT.

Sometimes, after the tuner designation, several more letters may be indicated that do not relate to the indication of the destination country and do not carry any information for the user.

Destination country

At the very end there are three letters that are responsible for which country this TV is intended for and where it can be sold. The first letter will always be X. After it there will be two more letters indicating the region or country of sale directly. This is how you can find:

• XBT – Baltic countries;
• XMS – Asian countries;
• XRU – Russian Federation;
• XUA – Ukraine;
• XXE – Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden;
• XXH – countries located in Eastern Europe;
• XXN – Luxembourg, Holland and Belgium;
• XXT – Thailand and India;
• XZG – Switzerland, Austria and Germany;
• XZN – Arab countries.

Also, televisions intended for sale in England, France, USA, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Australia, Italy and Spain have their own letters in the marking.

Note.

Each TV manufacturer uses appropriate markings to identify its products. Samsung is no exception. Why is equipment marking needed, what secret does decoding carry? various models Samsung TVs, is it important to be able to decode this incomprehensible set of characters located on the back wall of the TV and packaging material?

The concept of marking refers to a set of various letters, numbers, drawings, and other signs applied to the product and packaging for the purpose of its identification. Such symbols contain a lot of useful information for consumers: properties, distinctive features, others no less important characteristics technology.

The unified designation system for Samsung TVs was introduced by the company in 2008. These symbols will tell you a lot: the year of manufacture of the product, the name of the region for which the equipment was intended, the type and diagonal of the screen, series, type of tuner. Earlier designations for televisions were somewhat different from today's. However, there is no point in dwelling on them due to the lack of the latter on sale. Basic knowledge of labeling will allow the buyer to quickly decide on the choice of the most suitable TV receiver model.

Decoding symbols

Thus, absolutely all models of modern television receivers are marked. What does the decoding of Samsung TV models contain, what information is included in this or that model range?

Screen type

The very first letter in the marking indicates the type of backlight. The table below shows all possible options.

Continental affiliation

The second “talking” letter in the marking is the designation of the region for which these TV models were created.

• “A” – Australian continent, countries of Asia and Africa;
• "E" - European region;
• “N” - equipment for Korea, North and South America;
• "S" - exclusively for Iran.

For example, the initial characters of the “UE” marking are deciphered as follows: a device with LED backlighting was released for sale in European countries.

Display size

Following the letters are two numbers indicating the size of the screen diagonal - the distance between the opposite corners of the matrix. This parameter still measured in inches. Although this unit of measurement is considered obsolete today, it is still used when indicating calibers, sizes and other parameters of various technical products. For example, 55 inches is equal to 139.7 cm (55 x 2.54, where 1 inch is equal to 2.54 cm).

Determining the year of birth of the TV

The manufacturer designated this indicator with letters, that is, each period of time corresponds to a specific alphabet sign:

Year	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016
Marking	E	B	C	D	E	F	H	J	K

In 2014, the company slightly changed the classification, assigning this period an “H” instead of the following “G”. Further designation was carried out in accordance with the alphabet. Last year, Samsung used “K” to designate its 2019 TV models.

Often there is one more letter in the product designation. For example, UE40K U, where the last letter "U" denotes ultra-high resolution screen. By the way, you can also find the letter “S”, indicating the ultra-thin body of the device. A feature of such models is support for high dynamic range (HDR), as a result - colors become more realistic, deeper, brighter, and the picture has more contrast. Some models are marked with the letter “H”, indicating the average thickness of the case. The absence of these signs indicates that the buyer is looking at an ordinary LED TV.

Series designation

Next, consider the next four numbers. The first indicates the device series. Today at model range Samsung has several of them: from the fourth to the ninth. What is the difference between Samsung TV series? The ninth series equipment is made using the most modern technologies and is the most expensive and functional. Accordingly, the lower the series, the simpler the TV receiver.

The second digit of the four is the subseries. Although the company does not officially provide an explanation, many experts are inclined to assume that the technical parameters of the TV are hidden under it.

The third is design features.

Previously, the fourth digit indicated the type of tuner. However, in 2013, it began to characterize the appearance of the television receiver.

After a four-digit number, you can find another letter. The manufacturer claims that it is of no interest to the consumer, since it does not contain important information for him.

Main parameters of the series

The TV marking is important parameter, which should not be neglected. These few numbers will tell a lot functionality technology. Today, the retail chain offers a huge selection of television receivers of various series, so without knowing their features, making right choice very difficult. To ensure that your purchase is enjoyable and does not feel like “wasting money,” we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the distinctive characteristics of each series in advance.

Series 4 TVs are classified as budget models. The devices have a powerful dual-core processor that allows you to solve multiple tasks simultaneously. This technique has the most popular resolution of 1366x768. Models in this series will not let you get bored, as they guarantee watching videos, music and other programs in modern formats. Built-in games, applications, and the presence of the Smart TV function only added to the popularity of these TVs. The presence of a USB port has opened up the possibility of viewing various content from external drives. Disadvantages: lack of 3D and Full HD.

Devices of the fifth series have almost the same capabilities as the previous one, with the exception of a screen resolution of 1920x1080. Users with these multifunctional devices can appreciate highest quality, clarity and clarity of the picture. From now on, watching movies and other programs will bring great pleasure.

The sixth series is considered the most universal and in demand. TVs boast everything a user needs, with the exception of a built-in microphone, camera and gesture control. The main advantage is its excellent design, the presence of an HDMI connector that allows you to connect all kinds of devices, improved color reproduction, powerful downward-firing speakers, a set of glasses for 3D viewing, and an excellent quality-to-price ratio.

The seventh series television receivers, thanks to their narrow and thin frames look light, stylish, elegant. The devices use a dual-core processor and are controlled by remote control, voice and gestures. Thanks to the built-in (in many models) WideColorEnhancerplus technology, the color quality is simply excellent. The AllShare function opens up the possibility of transferring various information to TV from a laptop and smartphone. The built-in camera opened up the possibility of communicating via Skype.

Televisions of the eighth series are deservedly classified as VIP-class products. Without exaggeration, these devices can be called a computer that performs the functions of a TV. In addition to its stylish appearance and original stand, this technique is distinguished by a higher frame refresh rate, a wide selection of diagonals, and the presence of four or more HDMI ports. A special feature of this series is the ability to replace the processor.

The ninth episode is multifunctional devices new generation with unlimited possibilities. Resolution 3840x2160 guarantees highest clarity viewing, perfect picture detail, excellent sound. Thanks to their sophisticated design and transparent stand, these TVs will fit perfectly into any interior.

Region name

Further on in the marking you can see three more letters. The first “X” indicates the mass production of this model. The next two are the name of one or a group of countries in which this equipment is expected to be sold. For example, Russia - RU, Ukraine - UA, Kazakhstan - CS, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia - BT, etc.

Marking Samsung TVs is not just a set of numbers and letters, but information about the characteristics and capabilities of the equipment. If you decide to purchase television receivers from this manufacturer, learn to decipher these symbols so as not to allow yourself to be misled. It is the labeling that will allow the buyer to make a first impression about the capabilities of the TV.

It is quite difficult for the average user to navigate thousands of TV models from 7 major manufacturers. Letters, numbers - in numerous model marking symbols modern TVs basic information is hidden. Let's look at the main manufacturers.

Samsung TVs

Since 2008, the following labeling of Samsung TV models has been adopted. The model names are: Samsung UE40F8000

The first letter in the model name indicates the TV display technology:

• L - liquid crystal
• P - plasma
• C - electron beam
• U - TV with LED backlight.

The second letter indicates the region of sale: E – Europe, A – Asia, etc.

Then indicate the diagonal size in inches: Samsung UE 40 F8000

The next letter shows what year the TV was released.

• 2008 – A
• 2009 – B
• 2010 – From
• 2011 – D
• 2012 – E
• 2013 – F.

In 2012, next to the letter E in the model name of Samsung TVs, another symbol appeared. EH - this abbreviation stands for standard thickness TVs, and ES - ultra-thin. Then 4 digits are indicated in the model name, the first two indicate the series and subseries. The last two are variants of subseries that indicate minor differences, most often in appearance. In 2012, the number 7 at the end indicated the presence of a DVB-T2 digital tuner. In 2013, the type of tuner is shown using letters following the numbers.

The AW marking indicates the presence of a DVB-T / C format tuner. AK - contains a DVB-T2 / C tuner.

The TV with the letters AB has a DVB-T2/C/S2 tuner. And models marked AT will be able to receive a signal of the DVB-T, DVB-T2 / C / S2 standard.

More about the digital standard DVB-T broadcasting and DVB-T2 read.

LG TVs

The classification and labeling of LG TV models is similar to Samsung, with a similar division into series from 4 to 9. In LG, you can find out the year of manufacture of the model by the letter designation, for example LM - the series was launched in 2012, and for example the LN, LA series were launched in 2013.

The very principle of marking is that the first number after the letters indicates the TV series.

2013 - LN and LA

2012 - LW, LM, PA, PM, LS

Example of decoding: TV model 32LM660T

32 - screen size in inches 32хххххх

P - Plasma 32Рххххх
C — LCD backlight on lamps 32Сххххх
L — LCD backlight with LEDs 32Lххххх

LM - year of production of the TV 32LMхххх

6xx - TV series, the longer the digital designation in characters, the more advanced the model and has more functions

660 TV model in the series, the higher the number, the more functions the TV has.

Last character in the model name:

T - the TV has a digital tuner of the DVB-T standard

C - the TV has a digital tuner of the DVB-C standard

S - the TV has a digital tuner of the DVB-S2/T/C standard

V - the TV has a digital tuner of the DVB-S2/T2/C standard

LN, LE, LV, LS, PA, PT, PW, PV, PK, CS - TV matrices containing these character pairs do not support 3D images.
LA, LM, LW, PM, PZ - TV matrices containing these character pairs support 3D images.

Sony TVs

An example of a TV model designation: Sony KDL-42W653A

Each modern model has a letter prefix KDL or KLV. According to some sources, KDL means that the TV has a digital tuner, while KLV means only an analog tuner. However, in reality the data is not entirely true - some KLV models have digital tuners, although they are very rare.

In any case, the fact that a TV does not have its own digital tuner does not mean that it is incapable of working with digital signal. You only need auxiliary equipment to receive and decrypt it. Note that digital tuners are found in almost every model of digital video equipment, so there should not be any special problems. The main problem is that if there is no tuner, the model will not be able to receive digital broadcasts.

The numbers that follow are easy to decipher Sony KDL- 42 W653A – they indicate the panel display size – 23, 36, 32, 37, 42 inches, etc.

The next letter is of utmost importance. It designates the TV series and determines many of its most important characteristics. Sony has quite a lot of series and some are very different from each other. The series of TVs from a given manufacturer is indicated by a letter after the screen size, and the same letter indicates the year of manufacture of the TV series.

year 2012

year 2013

Series	Display	HD support	Description of the series
B	20-23	HD Ready	A family of portable televisions that are lightweight, take up little space, and are suitable for installation in the bedroom, kitchen, etc.
D	32-40	HD Ready/Full HD	Apparently, the series has already been discontinued, but individual copies can still be found on sale. Some 40" models support Full HD resolution.
U	26-40	HD Ready/Full HD	Budget series of TVs in silver metallic housings. 40" panels support Full HD resolution. The TVs are equipped with a BRAVIA Engine processor.
L	19-40, according to other sources - 26-40	HD Ready/Full HD	Most Sony models L series are recommended as a second TV. There are two HDMI connectors.
S	22-40	HD Ready	TVs in black cases with BRAVIA Engine 2 processor. Live Color Creation technology is used. It is noteworthy that only the panels of this series are equipped with FM tuners. 37 and 40" TVs support 1080p resolution.
T	26	HD Ready	The series has been discontinued.
P	26-37	HD Ready	Nothing remarkable. In the vastness of the CIS, the series is practically invisible.
V	32-52	Full HD	Black body, BRAVIA Engine 3 processor, frame rate 24 fps. These models can replace a photo frame - they can view photos from USB drives and have several modes, including a slide show. There is a light sensor that regulates the brightness of the image.
W	32-52	Full HD	Black cases with silver inserts. Unlike the V series, MotionFlow 100+ Hz technology is used. Optimization mode when viewing photos.
E	22-40	Full HD	Unusual design, with “aluminum” or “wooden” elements. In fact, it's plastic. Functionally identical to the E series.
WE	40-46	Full HD	“Green” version of the W-series with a “presence” sensor - the image disappears as soon as you leave the room. 50% more economical backlight, screen brightness adjustment depending on the light level.
X	40-55	Full HD	Premium TVs with midnight sky colors. Live Color Creation technology for efficient color rendering. Advanced x.v.Color technology and 10-bit panel, found only on X and ZX series models.
Z	40-52	Full HD	LCD TV supporting 200 Hz scanning. According to the company, it is the first in the world. The body is “midnight sky”. The use of red and black overlays is provided.
ZX	40-55	Full HD	Uses the innovative VAIO TP3 processor. Otherwise, the models correspond to the X series TVs.

KDL-42W 653 A or KD-55X 9005 A

The next three (or four) characters characterize minor differences between the models within the series (it’s worth studying the detailed specifications of the TVs). The last two (or one) of the four symbols are usually a color.

KDL-42W653 A

The letter/letters following the numbers indicate the region for which the model is intended, in particular the type of outlet and voltage consumption, which are often quite different. For example - U for UK, A for Asia, E for Europe, etc.

The decoding of TV models is approximate, but it allows you to obtain some information about the principles of formation of the names of TV models. Stay tuned, the material will be constantly supplemented and updated. Moreover, the company’s product lines include models whose markings differ significantly from the above diagram.

When using a TV, the question often arises of how to find out its exact model, series or year of manufacture. This information may be needed when ordering parts, contacting service center, as well as when purchasing any additional modules, for example, or . Full information indicated on the nameplate under the marking “Model” or “Model». In some situations it is missing, or the panel may be fixed to the wall with brackets. Solving the problem in such a situation is quite simple - the markings can be viewed through menu of the device itself.

When access to the nameplate is unavailable or it is worn out, the necessary information can be viewed through the menu of the TV itself. The algorithm is the same for both regular panels, and for .

Samsung

LG

The answer to the question is presented at manufacturer's official website: you need to open the LG TV menu, select “Settings”, then “Diagnostics” where the model and software version are indicated.

Philips

To find out the code through the menu Philips TVs, you need to go to the CSM menu. To do this, you need to switch the panel to view regular broadcast channels(even if they are not connected), dial the combination 123654. The “Set Type” tab is the model (code) of the TV, the “Production code” tab contains information about what series the Philips panel is.

On TVs of other brands, the principle of determining the panel code is similar to that described above. You need to open the menu, find the items “Settings”, “Options”, “Advanced”, “Properties”, where certain information will be presented. Knowing what the TV marking roughly looks like, it won’t be difficult to find out the exact markings: serial numbers contain many more characters, and the device type contains fewer.

How to decipher the code

The marking contains various information about the device itself. Which one can be determined using the example of LCD- Samsung TV LE-40B530 P7W.

1. The panel code begins with the type designation: L – LCD, P – plasma, C – CRT (CRT), U – LED panel with Ultra HD, E – OLED.
2. The next letter corresponds to sales region(distribution of these devices): E – Europe, N – North America, A – Asia.
3. The field contains two numbers, they indicate Screen size in inches, for example in the Samsung model written above - 40” (find out your TV).
4. The letter designation that is written after the screen size means year of issue(sometimes it corresponds to the TV series), it is usually counted from 2008: A – 2008, B – 2009 and so on.
5. The year of manufacture is followed by a number indicating the series number, then the subseries number, and then the model number (within the subseries).

As a rule, this is all the information that the Samsung TV model contains. Other brands' markings sometimes reflect what's included, some technical features. Next, the nameplate indicates the country of origin, serial number, product type and code, contact numbers " hotline", barcode.

It is worth noting that the decoding of the code of another brand may differ; only the diagonal size remains unchanged - it is always indicated at the beginning of the model.