LG 42PA4500
Manufacturer: LG Part number: 42PA4500/US
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LG 42PA4500 price range: $449.00 - $479.00
- Reviewed by: Ty Pendlebury
- Edited by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 09/25/2012
The good: The LG PA4500 plasma TV is a budget model that provides plenty of detail in shadows and punchy colors. Video processing is also a highlight. LG's design is understated yet not gaudy as some cheap TVs tend to be. It uses less power than 1080p resolution plasmas of this size.
The bad: The LG's picture quality is otherwise lackluster. Its black levels are fairly poor in comparison with the equivalently priced Samsung E450. The LG suffers from solarization that manifests as distinct bands in gradated colors. The screen is quite reflective and not suited to a bright room.
The bottom line: The LG PA4500 is a decent budget TV in many respects but its competitors are able to deliver bigger picture quality for the buck.
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show Specifications
- Manufacturer: LG
- Part number: 42PA4500/US
- Description: The HD Ready PA4500 Plasma TV series combines incredible picture quality with a stunning razor frame design. Convert your living room into a sports stadium or cinema with vibrant colours and superb image clarity that put you right at the center of the action. The PA4 series also offers 600Hz technology and a USB connection for access to your favorite pictures, music and videos.
General
- TV type Plasma TV
- Screen size 42 in
Features
- TV features Auto Volume Leveler II (AVL),
Clear Voice II technology Video
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Native resolution 1024 x 768
- Resolution 720p
- Dynamic contrast ratio 3000000:1
- Motion Enhancement Technology 600Hz sub-field driving
- Aspect ratio 16:9
- 24p technology 24p Real Cinema
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Widescreen Widescreen
- Widescreen modes Cinema Zoom,
16:9,
Conventional 4:3,
Just Scan,
Set by Program - Color temperature control Yes (Warm/Medium/Cool)
- HDCP compatible Yes
- Supported DTV resolutions 1080/30p,
1080/60p,
1080/24p,
720p,
1080i TV Tuner
- TV tuner presence Yes
- Digital TV tuner ATSC,
QAM - Analog TV tuner NTSC
- TV tuner reception system NTSC
- Secondary audio program (SAP) Yes
Audio
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Analog video input signals NTSC
- Surround mode Yes
- Sound effects Virtual Surround Mode
- Built-in decoders Dolby Digital
- Total output power 20 Watt
- Audio controls Equalizer,
Sound mode Connectivity
- HDMI ports qty 2
- PC interface VGA (HD-15)
- Input/Output connections 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,
1 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side,
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 HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Rear,
1 x Serial (9 pin D-Sub) - Rear,
1 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) - Side - Video interface HDMI,
Component,
Composite Convenience
- Closed captioning Yes
- Parental channel lock Yes
- V-chip control Yes
- Menu language Korean,
French,
English,
Spanish Remote Control
- Type Standard remote control
- Second remote control type None
Built-in components
- Component type None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support 2 years warranty
- Service & support details Limited warranty - Plasma display - 2 years,
Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year Stands & Mounts
- Stand included Included
- Stand design Tabletop
- Stand features Swivel
- Flat panel mount interface 400 x 400 mm
Power
- Power device Power supply - Internal
- Power device nominal voltage AC 120/230 V
- Power consumption stand by / sleep 0.2 Watt
Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.2 in x 9.7 in x 25.8 in - With stand
- Weight 45.4 lbs
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width 42.5 in
- Depth 9 in
- Height 30.3 in
- Weight 52.9 lbs
Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 2.8
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 3.5
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