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Reviews of the LG 42LH40

  • 9.2

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 85/100 and users 93/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.

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  • 8.4

    televisioninfo.com

    By Mark Brezinski | November 12, 2009

    Review Summary: The LG 32LH40 is a pretty solid option at its price point. It doesn't have the highest contrast ratio and its color temperature tends to wander, but it did tend to have less artifacting/blurring issues than competing TVs. Overall, the 32LH40's ...

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  • 9.0

    youreviewelectronics.com

    Review Summary: LG 55LH40 55-inch LCD TV. The 55LH40 is a smart-looking HDTV from LG. The black bezel looks serene and quietly opulent. It incorporates an Invisible Speaker System which enhances the sleek look of the HDTV. The speakers are intelligently camouflaged ...

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  • 8.0

    youreviewelectronics.com

    Review Summary: LG 37LH40 37 inch LCD TV. LG made improvements in its previous LH30 series by introducing the TruMotion 120 Hz panel and the Intelligent Sensor in the LG 37LH40. Our review shows that the faster response time guarantees the viewing of pictures and ...

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Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.

Part number: 42LH40

General

  • Product type LCD TV
  • Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
  • Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 40.9 in x 3.5 in x 25.8 in x 36.4 lbs, Panel with stand - 40.9 in x 11.7 in x 28.4 in x 40.3 lbs
  • Enclosure Color Glossy black

Display

  • Technology TFT active matrix
  • Resolution 1920 x 1080
  • Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
  • Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
  • Brightness (cd/m2) 500
  • 120Hz Yes
  • 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 2.7 ms
  • Display Menu Language French, Korean, English, Spanish
  • Analog Video Signal Composite video
  • V-Chip Control Yes
  • Additional Features USB

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) 4 x Speaker - Built-in
  • 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 2-way speaker system, 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 Hi-Speed USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 3 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
  • PC Interface USB, VGA (HD-15)

Network & Internet Multimedia

  • Functionality Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback
  • Supported Audio Formats MP3
  • Supported Pictures Formats JPG

Memory Card Reader

  • USB Port Yes

Remote Control

  • Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
  • Supported Devices TV

Stands & Mounts

  • Stand Included Yes
  • Stand Features Swivel
  • Flat Panel Mount Interface 200 x 200 mm

Power

  • Power Device Power supply - Internal
  • Power AC 120/230 V
  • Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
  • Power Consumption Operational 143 Watt
  • Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star

Miscellaneous

  • HDCP Compatible Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

  • Width (Shipping) 44.1 in
  • Depth (Shipping) 9 in
  • Height (Shipping) 28.4 in
  • Weight (Shipping) 52.5 lbs

Sustainability

  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7

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Buying Choices

42LH40 42" LCD TV from 4 online stores: Lowest Price: $889.00

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LG 42LH40

Buying Choices

42LH40 42" LCD TV from 4 online stores: Lowest Price: $889.00

See prices from 4 stores

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