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LG 42LH30

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Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A. Part number: 42LH30

$739.99 - $764.95 6 online stores

CNET editors' rating: 3.0 stars Good
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LG 42LH30

price range: $739.99 - $764.95

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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"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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"Severe lip-sync problem"

by lesser160 on November 10, 2009

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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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