LG 4K HDMI Media Player 4K01 digital signage media player
Plays 4K@30Hz video from USB or SD card with H.265/H.264 decoding and 7.1 surround sound via HDMI
- CPU4K01
- TouchscreenRemote Control, remote
- Audio formatGoogle TV
- Image formatH 265
- Supported resolutions4K
- Video capabilities4096 × 2160 pixels, 4k
- Plays 4K Ultra HD at 30Hz for crisp advertising visuals
- Decodes H.265 and H.264 video for smooth MP4, MKV, MOV playback
- Supports USB drives and SD cards for flexible local content storage
- Outputs 7.1 surround sound over HDMI for immersive audio in commercial spaces
- Simple remote control operation enables easy photo and PPT loop playback
LG 4K01 Media Player Purpose
The LG 4K01 is a digital signage media player designed for 4K Ultra HD playback at 30 Hz. It targets retailers, venues and home users who need simple advertising or multimedia looping from local storage. The unit decodes H.265 and H.264 video in common container formats and outputs 7.1 surround sound over HDMI.
Upgrade From Basic Signage
This player replaces older 1080p-only boxes or USB sticks that cannot handle 4096×2160 resolution or H.265 efficiency. The jump is worth it when content is authored in 4K or when HEVC files must play without transcoding. It also adds SD card and USB drive support for offline playlist updates.
Setup Checks Before Ordering
Verify your display accepts 4K at 30 Hz over HDMI and supports 7.1 audio pass-through if surround sound is required. Confirm that your media files use MP4, MKV, MP3, TS, RMVB, MOV or JPG containers with H.265 or H.264 codecs. Ensure you have a spare HDMI input and a USB or SD card for content loading.
How it compares
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- Price $50.99
- Cheaper than about 75% of the 57 comparable items (median $61.99).
Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | LG |
| Product line | 4K HDMI Media Player, 4K01 |
| Model name | 4K HDMI Media Player |
| Part number | 4K01 |
| Product color | Black |
| Processor | |
| CPU | 4K01 |
| Display | |
| Touchscreen | Remote Control, remote |
| Supported resolutions | 4K |
| Display type | 4k / 4096 × 2160 pixels |
| Audio & video | |
| Audio format | Google TV |
| Video capabilities | 4096 × 2160 pixels, 4k |
| Sound | Remote Control |
| Digital audio | HDMI |
| Audio connection | Remote Control |
| Connectivity | |
| Interface type | HDMI |
| Ports & slots | |
| HDMI ports | 1 In |
| Card slot | HDMI |
| Component video | 1 In |
| Size & build | |
| Product dimensions | 14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D |
| Product weight | 0.66 lb (0.3 kg) |
| Compatibility | |
| Compatible with | Television |
| More details | |
| Image format | H 265 |
| Indicator light | Remote Control |
Questions about this item
What physical space and power setup does the LG 4K01 need to sit behind a display?
The player is a compact black box that connects through one HDMI input and one component input, so it only requires a free HDMI port on the screen and a nearby power outlet for its included adapter.
Which step do installers most often miss when getting the 4K01 running for the first time?
After plugging the HDMI cable, many forget to set the display’s input to the correct HDMI channel and to insert the USB drive or SD card with content before powering the unit on.
What ongoing upkeep will the 4K01 require after months of continuous signage loops?
Dust the ventilation slots periodically, verify that the USB or SD storage remains seated, and replace the remote-control batteries when the on-screen menu stops responding.
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