Today’s review: The LG 42LH20 – This 42″ inch LCD HD television is the largest LH20 series display produced by LG. Our review team has really liked the LH20 series because although it is LG’s entry-point LCD and it don’t have all the latest features these televisions are incredibly low priced and provided a great viewing experience. This television produces solid 720p resolution images, which is great for most DVD, XBox, and High-Def satellite or cable programming. Contrast and brightness controls on this flat panel are excellent and provides the viewer ample ability to properly adjust settings for viewing programming. For those owners who are uncomfortable manually setting the display on this LCD television, LG provides a great on-board “Picture Wizard” that quickly walks owners through the setup process for visual and audio controls.
LG 42LH20
TheLG 42LH20 incorporates a SimpLink technology so owners can use the television’s remote control to manage any HD device connected via one of the system’s two (2) HDMI ports. No need for multiple remote controls with this television! The Audio features provided on the 42LH20 have been enhanced with Clear Voice II that manipulates the voice controls within programming to increase the clarity and sound of dialogue above the background noise. Sound is delivered effectively through a sleek and effective invisible speaker system.
Those interesting in purchasing the LG 42LH20 will be pleased to learn that the cost savings associated with this television do not end with its purchase. LG has built this 42 inch television to exceed Energy Start 3.0 standards, which provides owners additional savings when the television is in use or in stand by mode. Any television produced by LG in the last year has been engineered to Energy Star’s impressive energy saving standards.
The LG 42LH20 does not provide viewers with a large number of the latest features found on high-end HDTVs. However, it is well constructed by LG and is offered at an outstanding price (Currently retailing for less than $950). This LG LCD television is an excellent choice for consumers looking for a good sized screen and is not about the latest “bells and whistles.” We think this is a great buy!
LG 42LH20 Specifications
Features
• 720p HD Resolution
• 30,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• 5ms Response Time (GTG)
• 450 cd/m2 Brightness
• Wide Color Gamut
• Wide Viewing Angle
• XD Engine®
• 24p Real Cinema
• ISFccc® Ready
• Picture Wizard
• AV Mode II (Cinema, Sports, Game)
• 60,000 Hour Panel Life (typical)
• NTSC/ATSC Tuners with Clear QAM
Specifications
Screen Size (Class) 42” Class
Actual: 42.0” diagonal
Native Display Resolution 1366 x 768p
Brightness (cd/m2) 450
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 30,000:1
Viewing Angle 178º / 178º
Color Reproduction 10 Bit
Response Time 5ms
True Viewing Angle
Life Span (Typical) 60,000 hrs
Audio
Mono/Stereo/Dual (MTS/SAP)
Audio Output Power (Watts – THD 10%) 10W + 10W
Invisible Speaker System Details 1 Way 2 System
Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoder
Surround System Type SRS TruSurround XT
Bass/Treble/Balance Controls
Clear Voice II
Auto Volume Leveler II
Sound Mode: 5 Modes
Power
Voltage, Hz 100V – 240V, 50/60 Hz
On Mode (Average) 130.6 W
Stand-by Mode >1W
ENERGY STAR 3.0 Compliant
Dimensions & Weight
TV without stand (WxHxD) 40.5” x 25.8” x 3.5”
TV with stand (WxHxD) 40.5” x 28.2” x 11.7”
Shipping Dimensions (WxHxD) 52.4” x 30.3” x 9.0”
TV without stand weight 34.4 lbs
TV with stand weight 38.4 lbs
Shipping weight 46.7 lbs
Warranty
1 Year Parts & Labor
Clever Reviews rates the LG 42LH20 a strong 8.0/10 stars! We want to hear about your experience!
(5 votes, average: 9.40 out of 10)
Loading ...
by Marcus Pouponneau, on September 13 2009 @ 10:20 PM
Best budget LCD screen out there. The screen size is MASSIVE, Superb picture quality, even connected to my computer videos from my hard drive was crystal clear. Would recommend it to everyone.