Reviews of the LG 42PG20
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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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