LG 42PB4D

Description: The LG 42PB4D is a 42-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,700.In general, a liquid plasma display can output more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: Has a serial, remote control, VGA input, HDMI, digital audio output (coaxial), digital audio output (optical), audio line-in, HD component input, S-Video input, audio line-out, and composite video/audio input connections type, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.This set can display images that are sharper and more realistic than standard definition television when mated to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this unit reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: Has only a 42-inch screen size, which is smaller than some similarly priced TVs.For example, the Mitsubishi PD-5050, at around $1, 760, has a 50-inch screen size.

Suitability: Suited for those who are looking for a stylish, compact TV.

Value: In general, this TV's features are as expected for this price.However, you would typically pay around 25% less to get a plasma TV with roughly the same viewable size.

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• Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
• Part Number: 42PB4D

• General

• Product type Plasma TV
• Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 44.3 in x 3.3 in x 28.1 in x 59.5 lbs
• Enclosure Color Gloss black

• Display

• Technology Plasma (PDP)
• Resolution 1024 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 15000:1
• Color Temperature Control Yes
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
• Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
• Comb Filter 3D digital
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Additional Features Built-in HD digital video recorder

• TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Multi-channel Preview POP, Split screen, Picture-in-picture (PIP)
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 1080p
• Electronic Program Guide TV Guide On Screen
• Parental Channel Lock Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - 10 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Built-in Decoders Dolby Digital
• Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
• Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt
• Additional Features Balance control, Bass & treble control, Auto volume adjustment

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 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, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 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 Remote control - Rear, 1 x Serial - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side
• Slot Provided 1 x CableCARD
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop
• Flat Panel Mount Interface 600 x 400 mm

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 380 Watt

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 2 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 2 years

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 47.2 in
• Depth (Shipping) 15.2 in
• Height (Shipping) 35 in
• Weight (Shipping) 78.7 lbs

• Sustainability

• ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7

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  LG 42PB4D

  Price: $1,699.00

  Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.

  Specs: Plasma TV, 42 in, 1200 cd/m2, 15000:1, 1024 x 768, 16:9, Gloss black

LG Electronics U.S.A.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.lge.com