LG 47LG90

Description: The LG 47LG90 is a 47-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is expensive at around $2,925.This product is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: Has a 47-inch screen size.This is larger than the average TV on the market today, but is to be expected for a TV of this price.This TV can display images that are sharper and more realistic than analog television when hooked up to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this TV reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: Has only a rear connector location.

Suitability: An LCD TV, suited for home entertainment.In general, a wide aspect display such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: Overall, this TV's features are in line with its price.However, you would typically pay around 40% less to get a LCD TV with comparable viewable size.

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• Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
• Part Number: 47LG90

• General

• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 47 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 44.9 in x 13.5 in x 32.4 in x 67 lbs
• Enclosure Color Gloss piano black

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• LCD Refresh Rate 120Hz
• LCD Pixel Response Time 5 ms
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 100000:1
• Color Temperature Control Yes
• Viewing Angle 178 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
• Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty 1x analog/digital combo
• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

• Video Features

• 16:9 Mode Yes
• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
• Input Video Formats 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080/24p, 1080/30p, 1080/60p
• Freeze Memo Yes
• Parental Channel Lock Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 4 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• 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 Mute button, 2-way speaker system, Auto volume adjustment

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side, 1 x HDMI input - Side, 1 x USB 2.0 - Side, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) - Rear, 3 x HDMI input - Rear, 1 x RGB input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Serial - Rear, 1 x Remote control
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control

• Stands & Mounts

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

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 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) 49.8 in
• Depth (Shipping) 18.1 in
• Height (Shipping) 34.9 in
• Weight (Shipping) 79.4 lbs

• Sustainability

• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7

LG Electronics U.S.A.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://us.lge.com/