LG 42LG30

Intro: The LG 42LG30 is a 42-inch, liquid crystal display television.Compared to other liquid crystal display TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $985.This flat-TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Noteworthy Features: Has a 42-inch screen size, which is larger than some similarly priced TVs.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this large a screen size is $1,535.With built-in HDTV compatibility, this unit 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 set reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Weaker Features: Has only a rear connector location.

Suitability: A liquid crystal display TV, suited for home entertainment as well as work place applications.In general, a wide aspect TV such as this one is well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.

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Receiving HDTV broadcast: The three common methods to receive HDTV broadcasts are via satellite-TV set-top box, cable system set-top box, and over-the-air reception from a digital HDTV broadcast station.

True HDTV: True HDTV programming is broadcast in three resolutions: 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.

Tuner options: An HDTV-ready satellite or cable box will act as an outboard HDTV tuner for your digital TV set that lacks a built-in HD tuner.

• Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
• Part number: 42LG30

• General

• Product Type 42 in LCD TV
• Digital Television Certification HDTV
• TV Tuner 1x digital, 1x analog
• Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
• Dimensions Without stand
• Width 40.6 in
• Depth 3.6 in
• Height 26.4 in
• Weight 46.3 lbs
• Enclosure Color Gloss piano black

• Display

• Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
• Resolution 1366 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 12000:1
• Brightness (cd/m2) 500
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Widescreen Modes Zoom, 16:9, Just
• Viewing Angle 178 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
• Pixel Response Time 5 ms
• Display Menu Language Spanish, English, French
• Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Picture Adjustment Standard/Cinema/Vivid
• Additional Features XD Engine technology, Parental control, On-screen menu, V-Chip, Channel labeling, Intelligent Room Illumination Sensor (IRIS), Video noise reduction, Digital MPEG Noise Reduction Circuit

• TV Tuner

• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Reception System NTSC-M
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• Channel Coverage Cable:1-135, VHF:2-13, DTV:2-69, UHF:14-69
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

• Digital TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC

• Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 1080p, 480p, 480i, 1080i, 720p
• Supported Computer Resolutions 1360 x 768, 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 640 x 350, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1080, 720 x 400
• Freeze Memo Yes
• Parental Channel Lock Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
• Supported Devices TV and VCR, DVD, Satellite or Cable

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
• Audio Controls Treble, Bass, Balance, Sound mode
• Speakers Included 2 speakers
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt
• Additional Features Auto volume adjustment
• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 1 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x RGB input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop
• Stand Features Swivel
• Flat Panel Mount Interface 200 x 200 mm

• Miscellaneous

• Antenna None

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120/230 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
• Battery None

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

• Dimensions & Weight Details

• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 40.6 in x 3.6 in x 26.4 in x 46.3 lbs, Panel with stand - 40.6 in x 11.6 in x 29.2 in x 50.7 lbs

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 52.4 in
• Depth (Shipping) 10.1 in
• Height (Shipping) 30.4 in
• Weight (Shipping) 63.1 lbs

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• Website: http://us.lge.com/
• Address:

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