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Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A. Part number: 42LH55

$934.26 - $1,299.95 8 online stores

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LG 42LH55

price range: $934.26 - $1,299.95

Although its overall picture quality falls short of the best 240Hz LCDs, the LG LH55 series offers plenty of picture tweaks and accurate color.

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Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
Part Number: 42LH55

General
Product type LCD TV
Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 41.3 in x 3.6 in x 25.9 in x 37.9 lbs, Panel with stand - 41.3 in x 11.7 in x 28.3 in x 41.9 lbs
Enclosure Color Glossy black
Display
Technology TFT active matrix
LCD Display Technology S-IPS
LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Display Format 1080p
LCD Refresh Rate 240Hz
LCD Pixel Response Time 2.4 ms
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 80000:1
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
Analog Video Signal Composite video
Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
V-Chip Control Yes
Picture Adjustment Cinema/Sports/Game
Additional Features Auto power off, Video noise reduction
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 Stereo
Built-in Decoders Dolby Digital
Surround Mode Yes
Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance, Sound mode
Output Power / Total 20 Watt
Additional Features Invisible Speaker System
Connections
Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x USB 2.0 ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 3 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
PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Network & Internet Multimedia
Functionality Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback
Connectivity Wired
Connectivity Protocols USB
Supported Audio Formats MP3
Supported Pictures Formats JPG
Memory Card Reader
USB Port Yes

Remote Control
Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Supported Devices TV
Stands & Mounts
Stand Included Yes
Stand Design Tabletop
Stand Features Swivel
Flat Panel Mount Interface 400 x 400 mm
Power
Power Device Power supply - Internal
Power AC 120/230 V
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star 3.0
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) 9 in
Height (Shipping) 30.3 in
Sustainability
CNET Power Saver Yes
CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 137.65 Watt
CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 93.33 Watt
CNET Labs: Max brightness power consumption calibrated 0.25 Watt
CNET Labs: Min brightness power consumption 0.25 Watt
CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 56.37 Watt
CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.25 Watt
CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 29.85 US Dollars
ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7

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