Will your Canadian tv work in the UK?

Answer 1

Both analog and digital tuners are likely to be incompatible with British broadcasts but if the television is to be used with a satellite or cable receiver then it is quite possible.

Check the following features:

Does the television handle 230V power supply. An information label on the cabinet will show the voltage range it accepts.

Does the television handle PAL 50Hz standard definition signals? The specification section of the manual may have the information.

Does the HDMI input support 50Hz signals at 576i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p resolutions? If it does, then it will accept British signal formats. Again, the manual may have these formats listed but you may need to contact LG to obtain a definitive answer. However, it is an unusual question to ask so don't be surprised if even the manufacturer doesn't have the answer.

In these days of ever lower prices for television equipment, the cost and effort to ship a television across the Atlantic is likely to outweigh any benefits.

Answer 2

North American televisions use 60Hz field rate signals with NTSC color encoding (for standard definition broadcasts), have tuners set up to receive the North American frequencies for broadcasts and are powered by 110V.

In the UK, television signals use 50Hz field rates, 230V power supplies and have rather different tuners. The effort and cost to make a Canadian TV work in the UK probably outweigh the benefits of bring one across the Atlantic. Although it's possible, it's probably not worth it.