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Reviews of the LG 42PG20

Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.

Part number: LG42PG20

General

  • Product Type 42 in Plasma TV
  • TV Tuner 1x analog, 1x digital
  • Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
  • PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
  • HDCP Compatible Yes
  • Dimensions Without stand
  • Width 40.9 in
  • Depth 3.4 in
  • Height 26.7 in
  • Weight 53.8 lbs
  • Enclosure Color Gloss piano black

Display

  • Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
  • Technology Plasma (PDP)
  • Resolution 1024 x 768
  • Display Format 720p
  • Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
  • Image Contrast Ratio 20000:1
  • Brightness (cd/m2) 1500 cd/m2
  • Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
  • Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
  • Backlight Life 100,000 hour(s)
  • V-Chip Control Yes
  • Additional Features V-Chip, Auto power off, On-screen menu, Channel labeling, Parental control, XD Engine technology, Video noise reduction, Anti-reflection coating, 3:2 pull down compensation, Digital MPEG Noise Reduction Circuit

TV Tuner

  • Analog TV Tuner NTSC
  • Reception System NTSC-M
  • Stereo Reception System MTS

Digital TV Tuner

  • Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC

Video Features

  • HDTV Ready Yes
  • Input Video Formats 720p, 1080i, 1080p
  • Parental Channel Lock Yes
  • Closed Caption Capability Yes

Remote Control

  • Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared

Audio System

  • Sound Output Mode Stereo
  • Surround Mode Yes
  • Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
  • Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance, Sound mode
  • Speakers Included 2 speakers
  • Output Power / Total 20 Watt
  • Additional Features Auto volume adjustment
  • Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - 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 Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side

Stands & Mounts

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

Miscellaneous

  • Antenna None

Power

  • Power Device Power supply - Internal
  • Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
  • Power Consumption Operational 175
  • Battery None

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 2 years warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year, Limited warranty - Plasma display - 2 years

Dimensions & Weight Details

  • Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 40.9 in x 3.4 in x 26.7 in x 53.8 lbs, Panel with stand - 40.9 in x 12.1 in x 28.8 in x 60.2 lbs

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

  • Width (Shipping) 52.4 in
  • Depth (Shipping) 10.1 in
  • Height (Shipping) 30.4 in
  • Weight (Shipping) 71.6 lbs

Sustainability

  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 5.5
  • Greenpeace policy rating explained The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (greenpeace.org/electronics) ranks leading mobile and PC manufacturers on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. The scoring is based on the companies' global policies; on their practice of eliminating harmful chemicals; and on how they take responsibility for their products once discarded by consumers.

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