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LG 42LH5000 review

Solid green credentials join forces with good performance and sumptuous design

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-05-15May 15th 2009

MPN 517575
Colour Black
Description 42" HD Ready 1080p LCD TV with Trumotion 200Hz, 4 x HDMI and USB
Dimensions 1052.2 x 719.1 x 296.2
Features 200Hz refresh rate / BLU type backlight / XD Engine / 80,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
Weight (kg) 19
1080p Output Yes
1080p/24 Output Yes
Additional Features Ver. 1.3 + Deep Color HDMI inputs
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Auto-tune Yes
Brightness 500
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Yes
Freeview Yes
Full HD Yes
No of Analogue Audio Outputs 1
No of Component Inputs 1
No of Composite Inputs 1
No of Digital Optical Audio Outputs 1
No of HDMI Connectors 4
No of Scart Connectors 2
No. of USB Ports 1
PC (VGA) Ports 1
Pixel Response Time 2
Power Consumption (Operational) 210
Power Source 100~240Vac 50-60Hz
Remote Control Yes
Speaker Details 2 Way 4 Speakers (SRS Trussurond)
Tuner Yes
Tuner Details DVB-T
Video Source NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Widescreen Yes
Audio Output Power 20
Display Size 42
Display Technology LCD
Display Type TFT LCD
Flatscreen Yes
Viewing Angle (Horizontal) 178
Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178

Product Summary

42LH5000

LG 42LH5000

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200Hz

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Green features

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Lots of picture tweaks

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Poor black levels

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