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Reviews of the LG 42PQ30

  • 8.7

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.

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  • 8.0

    electronicsme.com

    Review Summary: When you connect your PC to this TV, the PC can adjust the settings...

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Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.

Part number: 42PQ30

General

  • Product type Plasma TV
  • Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
  • Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 40.2 in x 12 in x 28 in x 54 lbs, Panel without stand - 40.2 in x 3 in x 25 in x 50 lbs

Display

  • Technology Plasma (PDP)
  • Resolution 1024 x 768
  • Display Format 720p
  • Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio 2000000:1
  • Brightness (cd/m2) 1500 cd/m2
  • Color Depth 10-bit color
  • Color Temperature Control Yes
  • Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
  • Display Menu Language French, Korean, English, Spanish
  • Backlight Life 100,000 hour(s)
  • Comb Filter 3D digital

TV Tuner

  • Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
  • Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
  • Analog TV Tuner NTSC

Video Features

  • Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
  • HDTV Ready Yes
  • Input Video Formats 720p, 1080i, 1080p
  • Freeze Memo 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, Sound mode
  • Output Power / Total 20 Watt
  • Additional Features Mute button, Balance control, Bass & treble control, Auto volume adjustment

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x RGB 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 - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - 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

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 0.13 Watt
  • Power Consumption Operational 181 Watt

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) 52 in
  • Depth (Shipping) 10 in
  • Height (Shipping) 30 in
  • Weight (Shipping) 65 lbs

Sustainability

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

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Buying Choices

42PQ30 42" Plasma TV from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $549.00

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LG 42PQ30

Buying Choices

42PQ30 42" Plasma TV from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $549.00

See prices from 2 stores

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