LG 32LE5400 32-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED LCD HDTV, Black with Internet Applications

by LG

Product Features

• LED Backlighting
• NetCast Entertainment Access (Wi-Fi Ready)
• Wireless 1080p Ready
• TruMotion 120Hz
• Picture Wizard II

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Product Description

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This HDTV is Internet-ready. To view Internet apps on this TV, you may also need:

• Broadband Internet service
• A router
• Cabling
• A Wi-Fi adapter (if there is not one built in)
• A PC for subscriptions or payments

To learn more about Internet-ready HDTVs, visit Internet-Ready TV 101.

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Offering energy-saving LED backlighting, 1080p Full HD resolution for crystal-clear detail, and TruMotion 120Hz technology for virtually no motion blur, the 32-inch LG 32LE5400 LED LCD HDTV is also great for watching sports and movies with fast action thanks to its 2.6ms (millisecond) response time. The latest in HDTV technology, LED delivers deep blacks, bright colors and crisp images to rival any display category, and are the slimmest, most energy efficient televisions available. Improved motion capture allows smooth, natural pictures, even with fast paced action.

With LG's NetCast, you get access to TV shows, movies and more, streamed directly from the Internet to your television screen. And the LE5400 series also provides compatibility with Wireless 1080p Connectivity (wireless media kit required and sold separately).

Other features include an incredible 4,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for more stunning colors and deeper blacks, two USB ports for connecting external drives for playing back MP3 audio, JPEG photo and DivX HD video files, stereo speakers with 20 watts of power and Dolby Digital decoding, and four HDMI inputs.

NetCast Entertainment Access

NetCast Entertainment Access brings the best Internet services direct to your TV--no computer required. Instantly access movies and TV shows, news and weather and the world's largest library of HD movies in 1080p. (Note: Internet connection & subscriptions required and sold separately.)

Get your HD film fix If you like movies and want major studio releases in Full HD 1080p and Dolby Digital Plus sound, you'll love Vudu, the on-demand movie service with more hi-def titles than anyone else. Over 3,000 and counting. Plus, there's no subscription. So you only pay for what you watch. Access your queue from the couch Make the most of the extensive offerings on Netflix. Now you can watch your favorite movies and shows--from new releases to classics to everything in between--without your PC. Sit back and enjoy unlimited instant access to thousands of movies and TV episodes streamed directly to your TV set.

It's YouTube on your tube No more crowding around your PC to watch web videos. NetCast instantly streams videos and TV shows from YouTube for unlimited, direct access to the millions of Web videos whenever you want them. All you need is an active Internet connection. Watch that one fellow making a fool of himself over and over again. Stay up to speed Sometimes you want to see what's going on in the world, but without changing the channel. Yahoo! TV Widgets delivers everything you need including news, scores, stocks and even photos from Flickr. Your pictures on the big screen Re-live all your family vacation memories with your Picasa photos on the big screen for everyone to enjoy, create galleries and slideshows for easy organization.

Key Features

LCD Panel with LED Backlighting Tired of dark scenes or dull colors? LG's LED technology provides a slim profile and delivers amazing brightness, clarity and color detail, as well as greater energy efficiency compared to conventional LCD TVs.	Energy Star 4.0 Earning the ENERGY STAR means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. For TVs, it means they save energy both in standby and active (when they're on) modes. ENERGY STAR qualified TVs use about 30 percent less energy than standard units.   Smart Energy Saving With LG's Smart Energy Saving Features, you can conserve money and energy.
Full HD 1080p resolution This stunning picture is the reason you wanted HDTV in the first place. With almost double the pixel resolution, Full HD 1080p gives it superior picture quality over standard HDTV. You'll see details and colors like never before.	TruMotion 120Hz TruMotion 120Hz technology lets you see sports, video games and high-speed action with virtually no motion blur. Now your TV can keep up with your fast-moving entertainment.
4,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio No more worrying about dark scenes or dull colors. The dynamic contrast ratio of 4,000,000:1 delivers more stunning colors and deeper blacks than you can imagine.	Intelligent Sensor Don't strain your eyes. Let your TV do the adjustments for you. Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting and color conditions in the room for a more enjoyable viewing experience.
Wireless 1080p Ready The best place for your TV isn't always near the cable. Wireless 1080p Connectivity lets you cut loose from messy wires, hang your TV where you want and still get a stunning Full HD picture. All those cords and cables are completely out of sight. And the only thing attached to your TV is you. (Note: Wireless media kit required and sold separately.)
AV Mode Sports, movies and video games are best enjoyed with customized settings. With AV Mode, you can easily select from one of three picture modes for "Cinema", Sports" or "Games" to enjoy an optimized picture and sound experience.	Picture Wizard Get easy self-calibration with on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements such as black level, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels. Take the guesswork out of picture adjustments with this simple-to-use feature. It's not actually magic, but it will sure seem that way.
24P Real Cinema Stay in for the theater. Enjoy a true cinema-like experience in your own home with movies the way they are meant to be seen. LG's Real Cinema technology precisely displays 24p source frames on your screen, the same as on a movie screen. If you love movies, you'll love Real Cinema.	ISFccc Calibration Ready LG's ISFccc Ready HDTVs contain the detailed standards necessary for professional calibration of brightness, contrast, tint, sharpness, color levels and much more to meet local lighting conditions for both day and nighttime viewing. Settings are added to preset modes for easy access from your LG remote.
Clear Voice II Get audio the way it was meant to be heard. Clear Voice II enhances and amplifies the frequency range of the human voice to help keep dialogue audible when background noise swells. Infinite Sound What's a great picture without great sounds to match? Infinite Sound delivers an amazing listening experience with deep, rich bass to make the most of your entertainment.	Dolby Digital Dolby Digital lets you experience compelling 5.1-channel surround sound. And you can trust that you'll get the same great Dolby Digital audio quality no matter what you're watching--a DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, TV programming or downloaded content. Best of all, you can be confident that you'll hear the audio exactly as it was intended, because Dolby Digital is also used to create the soundtracks for movies and games.
USB 2.0 Now reliving that fantastic family vacation can happen in the comfort of your living room. Easily connect your external USB devices to enjoy JPEG photos or listen to MP3 files. This HDTV is also compatible with playing back DivX HD video files from a USB drive.	HDMI V.1.3 with Deep Color Make installation of any enabled device a snap. Get 10.2Gbps of bandwidth for deeper colors and more to take advantage of the best Full HD experience. HDMI V.1.3 connectivity lets you prepare yourself for tomorrow's technology today.

Key Specifications

Screen size: 32-inch class (31.5 inches diagonal) Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (1080p Full HD) Dynamic contrast ratio: 4,000,000:1 Viewing angle: 178 degrees horizontal/vertical Response time: 2.6ms Built-in tuner: ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM Audio output: 20 watts (10W x 2) Speaker system: 2-way, 4 speakers Dolby Digital decoder: Yes Surround system: Infinite Sound Input labeling: Yes Swivel stand: ±20 degrees VESA compliance: 200mm x 200mm Warranty: 1 year parts and labor Connections HDMI (version 1.3, HDCP): 3 rear, 1 side Component: 2 rear, 1 side Composite A/V: 1 rear, 1 side RF: 1 rear PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 rear PC audio input: 1 rear Digital audio output: 1 optical, rear USB: 2 side Ethernet LAN: 1 rear Headphone out: 1 side RS-232c input: 1 rear

Dimensions TV without stand: 31 x 20 x 1.6 inches (WxHxD); 23.1 pounds TV with stand: 31 x 22 x 8.7 inches (WxHxD); 28 pounds What size TV should you get?

LG 2010 HDTV Comparison

Series:	LD350	LD450	LD520	LD550	LD650	LE5300	LE5400	LE8500	LX6500	PJ350	PK550	PK750
Models:	22-inch 26-inch 32-inch	32-inch 37-inch 42-inch 47-inch	32-inch 42-inch 47-inch 55-inch	32-inch 42-inch 46-inch 52-inch	47-inch 55-inch	22-inch 26-inch 32-inch 37-inch	32-inch 42-inch 47-inch 55-inch	47-inch 55-inch	47-inch 55-inch	42-inch 50-inch	50-inch 60-inch	50-inch 60-inch
Panel type	LCD	LCD	LCD	LCD	LCD	LED LCD	LED LCD	LED LCD	3D LED	Plasma	Plasma	Plasma
LED Local Dimming	--	--	--	--	--	--	--			--	--	--
3D Ready	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--		--	--	--
Resolution	720p	1080p	1080p	1080p	1080p	1080p	1080p	1080p	1080p	720p	1080p	1080p
Contrast ratio	50k:1 dynamic	100k:1 dynamic	100k:1 dynamic	150k:1 dynamic	200k:1 dynamic	3mil:1 dynamic	4mil:1 dynamic	9mil:1 dynamic	8mil:1 dynamic	3mil:1 dynamic	3mil:1 dynamic	3mil:1 dynamic
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz	120Hz	120Hz	240Hz	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz	240Hz	600Hz	600Hz	600Hz
Response time	5ms	4ms	2.4	2.4	2	2.4ms	2.6ms	1ms	2ms	--	--	--
Netcast Entertainment	--	--	--			--				--	--
HDMI input	2	2	3	4	4	4	4	4	4	3	3	4
Component input (Y, PB, PR)	1	1	1	2	2	2	3	3	3	2	2	2
Composite input	1	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
PC input
USB port	1	1	1	2	2	1	2	2	2	1	1	2
MP3 and JPEG playback	--
DivX video playback	--	--	--							--	--
Ethernet	--	--	--			--				--	--
Wireless 1080p Ready	--	--	--			--				--	--
Energy Star	--	--	--	--	--					--	--	--
Series:	LD350 LCD	LD450 LCD	LD520 LCD	LD550 LCD	LD650 LCD	LE5300 LED	LE5400 LED	LE8500 LED	LX6500 3D LED	PJ350 Plasma	PK550 Plasma	PK750 Plasma

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Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

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Product Description

There’s no better LCD display technology than LED and the LE5400 delivers that along with a whole lot more. You can tap directly into instant movies and entertainment with NetCast and cut free of your cable box and messy wires with Wireless 1080p.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Quality for the Price August 13, 2010

By S. Wolmarans

Amazon Verified Purchase

I have been very happy with my new TV! I looked at all the LEDs available and settled on this one because of its cool features and because it doesn't have the stupid glossy screen that everyone is obsessed with for some reason. I hate glossy screen TVs, you can't see anything but reflections!

Anyways, I only had two negative things about this TV. 1. I could have sworn that Pandora was part of the features when I bought it, but it is not! I am pretty upset about that. 2. It caused some serious lag with the Wii, even with the new upgraded cables, I still have to adjust my movements to anticipate what will happen.

The picture quality is amazing, there is no/minimal ghosting with movements. The energy settings are pretty cool. I like the remote and the ease of using netflix (although you can only access your list, no searching). It takes some getting used to, everything looks too "real." But now I love it. I love watching movies I have seen a dozen times and seeing something new!

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Looked for the perfect 32" TV and wasn't disappointed... for 2 months November 20, 2010

By N. Hyde

Amazon Verified Purchase

I'm really glad I went for this 120 Hz 1080p LED model (not anymore, check the bottom of the review my update). I spent weeks, even months researching the best current HDTVs. I could've gotten a regular 32" 720p 60 Hz LCD for half the price, but decided I was going to buy one I'd be completely happy with. It does not disappoint. The picture looks amazing, and the TV has many settings and features accessed through a spiffy user interface. I hooked it up to my router, followed a couple easy steps for setting up instant Netflix access, and started watching season six of The Office. The streaming works great and looks great. I'd think it was Blu-ray or an HDTV channel if I didn't know better. I also hooked it up to my PC's graphics card and my PC automatically went into dual-monitor mode. I simply dragged a video file over to TV's screen and maximized it.

To summarize the major strengths of this TV, here are the important selling points you should decide on:

1080p: 32" TVs like this one can usually get away with 720p without anyone noticing unless they're sitting up close. My TV is close to my computer, so I'm sitting close to it half the time. I also just prefer my TV to be able to play 1080p natively instead of converting down to 720p.

120 Hz: This is for people who want to watch Blu-ray movies in their original 24p framerate without any uneven pulldown conversion "judder." 60 Hz TVs cannot do this. I've heard it's beneficial for some DirectTV channels and Netflix as well. As with most 120 Hz LCDs, this TV has a "TruMotion" feature, but luckily it can be turned completely off.

LED: I was originally planning on a plasma like a Panasonic G25, but it seems plasmas don't come smaller than 42", which would've been way too big for my bedroom. Plasmas are better quality than regular LCDs. LED LCDs, however, are about on par with plasma quality. They also use MUCH less electricity and weigh less. LED LCDs (this one in particular) are the best quality 32" TVs you can buy.

UPDATE (01-28-2011): This TV was great for two months. Then I started noticing a very visible split down the middle of the screen where the right side was darker than the left. It seemed to be getting worse, and turning off the TV or messing with the brightness settings wasn't fixing it anymore. I initiated the return process and Amazon had UPS pick it up for free. I was able to return it two months after purchasing it only because of Amazon's special extended holiday return rules (purchases between November 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 can be returned until January 31, 2011). Normally the return window would be 30 days. Luckily Amazon has one of the best return policies available for HDTVs (always make sure you're buying directly from Amazon.com and not another merchant), and I received a full refund.

I'm about 75% certain that my screen defect was a fluke. However, considering the problem didn't surface for two months, well past the regular 30 day return window, I'm not about to give LG another chance right now. Maybe a Samsung or Panasonic. Farewell, 32LE5400. We had some good times together.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great TV! August 2, 2010

By Bish

Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a TV with bright, crisp picture quality and awesome Netflix HD streaming. I mostly watch blu-ray disks or use this as a monitor to work on web-designing. This TV is excellent for both the purposes. I, however, only have had it for a few weeks, so can't really comment on the reliability. But so far very good.