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Reviews of the LG 42LH30

6.6

CNET Review

April 28, 2009

The Good: Accurate color; extensive picture controls including unique Picture Wizard; adequate connectivity with three HDMI and one PC input; energy-efficient.

The Bad: Reproduces relatively light black levels; below-average uniformity and off-angle viewing; no S-Video input.

The Bottom Line: While its black levels and uniformity mark the LG LH30 series as an entry-level display, its extensive picture controls allow the color accuracy of a flagship model.

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9.1

alaTest.com

By alaTest | November 21, 2009

Review Summary: Experts rate this product 77/100 and users 92/100. Comparing these reviews to 208672 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.

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No Rating

washingtonpost.com

By Mark Brezinski | July 24, 2009

Review Summary: The 37LH30's design is not ground breaking. The bezel is a glossy black plastic, and its power indicator will pulse gently as the the TV powers on. If you're looking for a TV to blend into your room, the 37LH30's understated look is unlikely to ruffle ...

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8.4

televisioninfo.com

By Mark Brezinski | July 21, 2009

Review Summary: The LG 37LH30 wasn't bad. It didn't have a great black level or, by extension, a good contrast ratio. It did pretty well on our color accuracy tests. The TV also doesn't have any additional features worth noting. Moving objects either blurred or ...

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8.0

youreviewelectronics.com

Review Summary: LG 37LH30 37-inch LCD TV review. LG continues their lower priced LCD series with the 37LH30 in 2009. It has introduced the Picture Wizard and 24p Real Cinema technologies to output life-like images. It has a wide 178 degrees viewing angle to provide ...

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Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.

Part number: 42LH30

General

Product type LCD TV
Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 40.6 in x 3.5 in x 25.8 in x 34.4 lbs, Panel with stand - 40.6 in x 11.7 in x 28.3 in x 38.4 lbs
Enclosure Color Gloss black

Display

Technology TFT active matrix
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 50000:1
Brightness (cd/m2) 500
Color Depth 10-bit color
Color Temperature Control Yes
Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Viewing Angle 178 degrees
Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
Pixel Response Time 5 ms
Display Menu Language French, Korean, English, Spanish
Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
V-Chip Control Yes

TV Tuner

Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
Analog TV Tuner NTSC
Stereo Reception System MTS
Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

Video Features

Video Interface HDMI, Component, Composite
HDTV Ready Yes
Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
Input Video Formats 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080/24p, 1080/30p, 1080/60p
Parental Channel Lock Yes
Closed Caption Capability Yes

Audio System

Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
Built-in Decoders Dolby Digital
Surround Mode Yes
Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance
Output Power / Total 20 Watt
Additional Features Auto volume adjustment, Invisible Speaker System

Connections

Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Serial - Rear, 1 x USB - Rear
PC Interface USB, VGA (HD-15)