LG Mali-400 4K@30Hz Digital Signage Media Player
Plays 4K@30Hz video from USB drives up to 8TB or SD cards up to 1TB with H.265 decoding and auto-resume playback
- InterfaceHDMI
- VideoHDMI/AV Output
- AudioHDMI/AV Output
- HDMI1 In
- Digital AduioHDMI/AV Output
- Analog AduioHDMI/AV Output
- Plays 4K@30Hz video with H.265/HEVC decoding
- Reads media from USB drives up to 8TB and SD cards up to 1TB
- Auto playback and resume from last stopped point
- Compact zinc alloy shell measuring 3.1 L x 3 W x 0.6 H inches
- Connects to displays via HDMI and AV output ports
Purpose and Audience
The LG Mali-400 media player delivers 4K@30Hz video to displays via HDMI or analogue AV outputs. It reads content directly from USB drives up to 8TB or SD cards up to 1TB, making it suited for digital signage loops, reception screens or museum installations where a compact, standalone source is required.
Thermals Noise and Power
A zinc-alloy shell passively dissipates heat from the quad-core Cortex-A7 processor and Mali-400 GPU, so the unit runs silently without fans. The DC 5V 2A input keeps power draw low, allowing continuous operation in enclosed cabinets or behind mounted displays without additional cooling considerations.
Deciding Specification
Hardware H.265/HEVC 10-bit decoding at 4K@30fps is the single capability that determines suitability; files encoded in older H.264 or higher-frame-rate 4K@60Hz formats will not play smoothly, so verify your content pipeline matches this decode profile before purchase.
Highlights
- Plays 4K@30Hz video with H.265/HEVC decoding
- Reads media from USB drives up to 8TB and SD cards up to 1TB
- Auto playback and resume from last stopped point
- Compact zinc alloy shell measuring 3.1 L x 3 W x 0.6 H inches
- Connects to displays via HDMI and AV output ports
Specifications
| Brand | LG |
|---|---|
| Interface | HDMI |
| Video | HDMI/AV Output |
| Audio | HDMI/AV Output |
| HDMI | 1 In |
| Digital Aduio | HDMI/AV Output |
| Analog Aduio | HDMI/AV Output |
| Compatibility | HDMI/AV Output |
| Specification | 3.1 L x 3 W x 0.6 H inches, 400 grams |
| Dimensions | 14.33in W x 12.83in H x 9.06in D |
| Weight | 400 grams |
Questions about this item
How do I install the Mali-400 media player and what step do people often miss?
Connect the DC 5V 2A power supply, attach an HDMI cable to the display, insert a USB drive or SD card with media files, then use the remote to select the correct HDMI input on the screen — many forget to set the TV to the right source.
What maintenance or replacement will the Mali-400 need later?
The zinc alloy chassis passively cools the RK3229 Cortex-A7 1.5 GHz quad-core and Mali-400 GPU with no fan to replace; only the external power adapter or remote batteries may need swapping over time.
What limit appears first when the Mali-400 runs continuously?
Sustained 4K@30Hz H.265 10-bit decoding pushes the Cortex-A7 1.5 GHz cores and Mali-400 GPU to their thermal ceiling, so surface temperature on the metal shell becomes the first constraint.
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