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MPEG2 to MPEG4

lunster · 2010-09-05 07:40:23

I have an LG 47LG5000 TV with a MPEG2 tuner. Can I upgrade the firmware by usb to upgrade this MPEG4?

05-09-2010 7:40am

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lunster

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I have an LG 47LG5000 TV with a MPEG2 tuner. Can I upgrade the firmware by usb to upgrade this MPEG4?

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#2 05-09-2010 9:13am

John mac

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Nope.

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#3 05-09-2010 9:20am

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Thanks John Mac, I presume the issue is its hardware the does the conversion and not software.

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#4 05-09-2010 9:34am

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Yes. TVs and setboxes use dedicated hardware. The "CPU" is only for User Interface.

You need a Saorview Set-box.

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#5 05-09-2010 9:39am

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Thanks, your answer closes my question.

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