This HDTV features a 5 ms response time for smooth transitions between fast action scenes, so you can enjoy your favorite movies, TV shows or sports. The wide 178° viewing angles help ensure that every seat in the room is a good one.
Built-in HDTV tuner: Add HD-capable antenna to receive over-the-air high-definition broadcasts, where available. Optional set-top box required for high-definition cable or satellite programming.
42" screen measured diagonally from corner to corner: Everyone will have a great view of the show or game.
1080p display: Provides the highest quality progressive-scan picture possible from a high-definition source.
16:9 widescreen aspect ratio: With 6 aspect modes delivers a cinema-style entertainment experience.
3:2 pulldown: With 24p Real Cinema support for accurate reproduction of film-based sources.
XD Image Processing Engine: Improves brightness, contrast, detail, colors and reduces signal noise for cinema-like, high-resolution images.
High brightness (500 cd/m²) and incredible dynamic contrast (50,000:1): For an arresting viewing experience.
Wide 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles: With 20° swivel stand make every seat the best in the house.
5 ms response time: For smooth frame transitions between fast action scenes.
Other image enhancement technologies: Include wide color gamut, color temperature control, enhanced noise reduction and Picture Wizard.
A/V Mode II: Includes 3 picture modes for customized viewing.
Clear Voice II technology: Automatically enhances the sound of the human voice to provide clear dialogue when the background sound swells.
20W speaker system: With SRS TruSurround XT, Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoder, and bass, treble and balance controls produce a virtual surround sound experience. Auto Volume Leveler II prevents volume fluctuations.
Ultraslim design (3-1/2" deep): Comes with table stand or can be mounted on the wall (with optional mounting kit, not included). VESA mounting compatible.
PC video input: Lets you connect your computer to experience high-resolution images.
3 HDMI inputs: Provide an uncompressed all-digital audio/video link for the highest quality connection and they support copy-protected HD broadcast content.
Inputs: Include 1 A/V (side), 3 HDMI (1 side, 2 rear), 1 RF (rear), 1 component video (rear), 1 HD component video (rear), 1 PC (rear) and 1 PC audio (rear).
Outputs: Include 1 optical digital audio (rear).
V-Chip parental controls: Give you the option of blocking undesirable material that you don't want your kids to see.
LG SimpLink functionality: Lets you control other LG SimpLink products via an HDMI connection.
ENERGY STAR qualified: Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
Useful additional features: Include trilingual (English, French, Spanish, Korean) on-screen menus, backlight control, auto tuning, channel labeling, clock and sleep timer.
Whats Included
LG 42" Class / 1080p / 60Hz / LCD HDTV
Tabletop stand
Remote
Owner's manual
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