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I'm assuming that the EEPROM is accessed via the normal USB connection to the converter: instructions that make sense to me seem to be non-existent.

I managed to download a copy of the EEPROM programmer but it doesn't seen to recognise the PL2303 chip when the USB is plugged in. That lead on ATEN International got me Googling again after work today (it's currently Tuesday evening local time). Two replies, both from Texas! Thanks for doing the research Goeytex. Ie in the packaging, without opening it? I don't want to buy 20 of them just to find one that works with the TV. Ultimately, do members know how to identify one of the 'alternate' PL2303 (Vendor ID: 0x0557, Product ID: 0x2008) USB to serial converters? Alternatively, where I can buy one and be confident that I am buying a compatible converter. A quick check of my PL2303 cable, when plugged into my laptop, reveals Vendor ID: 0圆7b, Product ID: 0x2303 Prolific Technology, Inc.īeing a TV, you can't just download an alternate driver to use a different USB device: you're stuck with the TV's firmware.Īll sorts of questions come to mind. Hmm: when is a PL2303 not a PL2303?ĭigging deeper into the LG's owner's manual (they're getting better) revealed the following: " LGTV supports PL2303 chip-based (Vendor ID: 0x0557, Product ID: 0x2008) USB to serial converter which is not made nor provided by LG.". The TV responded with a message (something like) "Unrecognised USB device inserted". Having several Prolific PL2303 cables that I use for my PICAXE work, I plugged one into a USB port on the LG TV. The documentation indicated that it could be controlled externally from a suitably configured receiver via a "PL2303 chip-based USB to serial converter". Not strictly a PICAXE question but I think there is a wealth of PL2303 knowledge amongst the forum's members.