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Reviews of the LG 42LH55

  • 6.9

    CNET Review

    June 3, 2009

    The Good: Accurate color; extensive picture controls, including unique Picture Wizard; solid connectivity with four HDMI and one PC input; energy efficient.

    The Bad: Reproduces relatively light black levels; does not separate antiblur and antijudder processing; benefits of 240Hz difficult to discern; below-average off-angle viewing; no S-Video input.

    The Bottom Line: Although its overall picture quality falls short of the best 240Hz LCDs, the LG LH55 series offers plenty of picture tweaks and accurate color.

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  • 9.1

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | October 27, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 100/100. Comparing these reviews to 204091 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.

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  • 9.0

    youreviewelectronics.com

    Review Summary: LG 42LH55 42-inch LCD TV. LG is about to launch its latest range of HDTV's in March 2009, LG's fans are eagerly waiting to see the improvements and additions in this series! The LG - LH baseline 240Hz range is a four-model series, which includes the ...

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Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.

Part number: 42LH55

General

  • Product type LCD TV
  • Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
  • Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 41.3 in x 3.6 in x 25.9 in x 37.9 lbs, Panel with stand - 41.3 in x 11.7 in x 28.3 in x 41.9 lbs
  • Enclosure Color Glossy black

Display

  • Technology TFT active matrix
  • LCD Display Technology S-IPS
  • LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
  • Resolution 1920 x 1080
  • Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
  • Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio 80000:1
  • Brightness (cd/m2) 500 cd/m2
  • Color Temperature Control Yes
  • Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
  • Viewing Angle 178 degrees
  • Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
  • Pixel Response Time 2.4 ms
  • Display Menu Language French, Korean, English, Spanish
  • Analog Video Signal Composite video
  • Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
  • V-Chip Control Yes
  • Picture Adjustment Cinema/Sports/Game
  • Additional Features Auto power off, Video noise reduction

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 Stereo
  • Built-in Decoders Dolby Digital
  • Surround Mode Yes
  • Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
  • Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance, Sound mode
  • Output Power / Total 20 Watt
  • Additional Features Invisible Speaker System

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x USB 2.0 ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 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 VGA (HD-15)

Network & Internet Multimedia

  • Functionality Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback
  • Connectivity Wired
  • Connectivity Protocols USB
  • Supported Audio Formats MP3
  • Supported Pictures Formats JPG

Memory Card Reader

  • USB Port Yes

Remote Control

  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • Supported Devices TV

Stands & Mounts

  • Stand Included Yes
  • Stand Design Tabletop
  • Stand Features Swivel
  • Flat Panel Mount Interface 400 x 400 mm

Power

  • Power Device Power supply - Internal
  • Power AC 120/230 V
  • Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
  • Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star 3.0

Miscellaneous

  • HDCP Compatible Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

  • Width (Shipping) 44.1 in
  • Depth (Shipping) 9 in
  • Height (Shipping) 30.3 in

Sustainability

  • CNET Power Saver Yes
  • CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 137.65 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 93.33 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Max brightness power consumption calibrated 0.25 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Min brightness power consumption 0.25 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 56.37 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.25 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 29.85 US Dollars
  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7

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