Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A. Part number: 42LBX
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Product brief
Description: The LG 42LBX is a 42-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is inexpensive at around $1,200.This TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.
Pros: Has a 42-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.With built-in HDTV compatibility, this TV set can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition.(It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)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 well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.
Value: In view of its inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.In fact, you would usually pay about 20% more to get a LCD TV with comparable viewable size.
Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, review CNET editors' Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide.(2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, CNET encourages households to recycle their electronics.Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area Electronics Take Back Coalition.
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
- Part Number: 42LBX
General
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 40.2 in x 3.5 in x 26.9 in x 54.9 lbs, Panel with stand - 40.2 in x 14.4 in x 30.4 in x 63.5 lbs
- Enclosure Color Glossy black
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- LCD Display Technology S-IPS
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p
- LCD Refresh Rate 120Hz
- LCD Pixel Response Time 5 ms
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 10000:1
- Color Gamut 92% (NTSC)
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Viewing Angle 178 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
- Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480i, 1080i, 1080p
- 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 Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
- Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance, Sound mode
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
- Additional Features Auto volume adjustment
- Driver Details Right/left channel speaker : 2
Connections
- Connector Type 3 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, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Stand Color Black
- Stand Features Swivel
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 600 x 400 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) 44.1 in
- Depth (Shipping) 16.3 in
- Height (Shipping) 35 in
- Weight (Shipping) 72.5 lbs
Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7


