Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A. Part number: 42LH30
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Design: 7.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 6.0
Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
LG 42LH30
price range: $729.99 - $942.00
While its black levels and uniformity mark the LG LH30 series as an entry-level display, its extensive picture controls allow the color accuracy of a flagship model.
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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"Awesome LCD for only $749.99"
by jfornelli on May 12, 2009
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"Great specifications for LOW dollars! Awsome TV"
by comiskeybum on April 29, 2009
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by lesser160 on November 10, 2009
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
- Part Number: 42LH30
General
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 40.6 in x 3.5 in x 25.8 in x 34.4 lbs, Panel with stand - 40.6 in x 11.7 in x 28.3 in x 38.4 lbs
- Enclosure Color Gloss black
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p
- LCD Pixel Response Time 5 ms
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 50000:1
- Color Depth 10-bit color
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Viewing Angle 178 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
- Display Menu Language French, Korean, English, Spanish
- Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
- V-Chip Control Yes
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 Surround Sound
- 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 Auto volume adjustment, Invisible Speaker System
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - 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 Serial - Rear, 1 x USB - Rear
- PC Interface USB, VGA (HD-15)
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Features Swivel
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 200 x 200 mm
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 141 Watt
- Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star
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) 52.4 in
- Depth (Shipping) 10.1 in
- Height (Shipping) 30.4 in
- Weight (Shipping) 46.7 lbs
Sustainability
- CNET Power Saver Yes
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 127.38 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.01 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 27.45 US Dollars
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7
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