[andyb]

I have just bought the an LG32LD450 TV, it has a USB port that allows you to view photos and play music. I have done some Googling and apparently there is a hack that opens up the port to play video in many formats!

Has anyone out there done this? I just wonder how scary it is

andyb

[Greengeek]

I've done it on my father in law's LG TV, it involved downgrading the firmware, enabling the video playback then upgrade the firmware again to get more compatibility.

[Paul Blade]

Originally Posted by Greengeek

I've done it on my father in law's LG TV, it involved downgrading the firmware, enabling the video playback then upgrade the firmware again to get more compatibility.

But that hasn't fully answered the question is it easy?
can the local village idiot do it(not suggesting anything) or
Do you need a degree in advances physics
Myself even though I know my way around a PC I would not have any idea where to start on a TV/Video/Sky Box/ CD player

[andyb]

That's what I want to know really. I have a bookmarked site that gives the instructions (at work so can't re-search for it)

It involves using an 'All in One' remote and then altering a line in the firmware from 0 to 1 to enable. Some people have even done it with Nokia mobiles with infra red capability!

I am just scared of ending up with a broken TV

You want the link?

andyb

[Greengeek]

I don't remember it being particularly taxing to do it. I didn't need any special remotes, the old firmware allowed it if you went into the service menu.

[garlicbread]

Anyone know how to get in service mode on 37lf7700 lg tv??