How to find out the TV model

Sometimes a situation arises when you need to know the exact model number of your TV. But where to look for him? There are several options.

How can I find out the TV model

The first thing that comes to mind is to look into the document belonging to the device. This may be: a user manual, warranty card or instructions for use. The cover or first page contains the information you need.

Hint! If the original packaging is preserved, then you can find data on the model number there too.

What to do if the papers have time to get lost? Unroll the device with the back panel towards you and examine the nameplate. This is a factory label, it can be black with inscriptions in white font or vice versa. If you turn the device is problematic, for example, does it hang on the wall? As an option - stick your hand behind the screen and take a photo with a flash using a smartphone. Or check the model of the device by going to the settings using the remote control.

Where to read the model on the factory sticker

At the very top of the nameplate, immediately after the name of the TV, next to the inscription * Model * or * Model * there is a series of numbers and capital letters in Latin. For example: 32LN540V-ZA. Below you can see the serial number and which country the product is released with the exact address of the manufacturer.

How to find out the TV model in the settings

Companies that produce state-of-the-art devices care about users. And they try not to hide the necessary information far.

At Samsung it is enough to go to the menu from the remote control, find the settings and select the column * Contact Samsung *. The necessary data is located near the inscription * Model code *.

Reference! Nearby you can read which version of software (firmware) this unit has.

In LG devices, pressing the menu button, you must select the section * help * or * information about the TV *.

On the screens of the Sony brand, the model number appears in the upper right corner when you perform these manipulations:

• A device without Android TV. We select the button * Home *, followed by * Settings *, in some versions * Help *, then * Customer support *.
• If with Android TV. That is the first button * Help *, then the item * System Information *.

In the products of other companies, finding the right one is also simple.

Why know the TV model

Each series of electronic devices launched on the market has, in addition to standard ones, its own unique parts and software. When may you need this information?

• When contacting a service center or the nearest repair shop for household appliances when problems arise.
• In an electrical store when buying a new remote control, to replace a broken one. And if you decide to purchase a game console, a media player compatible with your TV.
• To find an improved version of the firmware, to upgrade the device.

Hint! If you could not find the information in any of the ways described above, focus on the external data in the search for similar photos with a description on the Internet.

What information does the model code carry

The incomprehensible characters that make up the code can be decrypted.

If you know that according to the generally accepted labeling between leading companies, the location and meaning of letters with numbers tells the same information. Examples: LG 32LN540V-ZA or SAMSUNG LE-40F530 P7W.

So, the first two digits will indicate the size of the screen diagonally. Only not in the usual centimeters, but in inches. That is, if your monitor is 32 inches, then it will be a little more than 0.81 meters.

The following letter makes it easy to find out which technology the display is made of:

• P - plasma.
• L - liquid crystal with a resolution of HD.
• U - LCD with Ultra HD resolution.
• S - technology from 2016, means * Super HD *.
• E - popular OLED monitors.

At SAMSUNG, these letters are taken forward: LE is a matrix with liquid crystals, PE is a plasma screen.

The year the TV is made is indicated by the following letter symbol:

• For LG 2013: A for devices with 3D function, N - without 3D, 2014 - B, 2015 - F (for a curved screen -G), 2016 - H (for OLED the number 6 is added), 2017 - J (+ 7 for OLED), 2018 - K (+8 c OLED).
• For SAMSUNG 2013 year letter F.

The remaining digits sequentially give out the series number, for the series and modifications. The larger the number, the greater the changes in the model in quantitative and qualitative equivalent, compared with the previous version.

The closing letter of LG devices indicates the tuner: V can receive DVB-T / T2, DVB-C, DVB-S / S2 format signal. At SAMSUNG, these letters will tell about design, color and other design.

So, even after losing technical documents, you can learn a lot about your TV by model number.