Deploying the test application on an LG Netcast TV

Deploy the test application on an LG Netcast TV for running tests.

Prerequisites

  • You must have an LG developer account. You can apply for one from http://developer.lge.com/main/Intro.dev.
  • You must have access to the Dolby Digital Plus Online Delivery Kit.
  • You have created the playlist file for your product under test by using the interactive test procedure.
  • You must prepare a USB flash drive with minimum memory space of 10 MB.

Procedure

  1. Download or copy the LG_netcast_app.zip file to an appropriate directory on your local PC.

    If you have downloaded and unpacked the kit on your local PC, locate the .zip file in the <kit parent directory>/Test_Apps/LG_app directory.

    Otherwise, download the .zip file from the web page <kit starting page>/Test_Apps/ on the DISC website (https://disc.dolbycustomer.com).

    The LG_netcast_app.zip contains:

    • LG_app_raw.zip:
      • index.html and other files and subfolders
    • icon.png
  2. Import the customized test-signal playlist by replacing the c_playlist subfolder in the LG_app_raw.zip file with the unzipped c_playlist folder generated by using the interactive test procedure.
    The new c_playlist contains links to test signals that are relevant to your product under test only. If you do not use the customized playlist, a default test-signal playlist will appear when running the test application.

    If you need to test another set of test signals, you must generate a new playlist with the Playback Kit Interactive Test Procedure, and then manually replace the playlist folder with the updated one.

    The importing step can also be performed after the registration procedure.

    Make sure the .zip file name and the files and subfolders structure within the .zip file are unchanged.

  3. Register the test application at the LG developer website http://developer.lge.com/apptest/retrieveApptestReg.dev:
    1. Upload the LG_app_raw.zip file to the LG website for DRM packaging.
    2. Download the resulting DRM-packaged application .zip file to your local PC.

    For detailed instruction, refer to http://webostv.developer.lge.com/develop/app-test/.

    The resulting DRM-packaged application file (.zip) contains this folder structure:

    • <XXXX> (contains index.html, manifest.xml, .png images, and other files and subfolders)

    <XXXX> is an ID number created by the LG website.

  4. Unzip the <XXXX>.zip file, and manually place it in this folder structure:
    • lgapps
      • installed
        • <XXXX> (contains index.html, manifest.xml, .png images, and other files and subfolders)
  5. Copy the entire lgapps folder to the root directory of a USB flash drive.
  6. Switch on the Smart TV.
  7. Press the SMART HUB button on the remote control.
  8. Select More Apps from the bottom of the TV screen.
  9. Connect the USB drive to the TV.
    You may need to choose the USB icon in the upper-right corner of the GUI to designate the data source.
    The application name appears in the More Apps list and is ready for use.
  10. Click on the application icon to run it.
    library_booksNote: This version of the test application cannot be installed on the LG Smart TV. You must keep the USB drive connected to the TV while using the test application.