LG 37LH40 37-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Black

by LG

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 36.4 x 23.6 inches ; 29.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 44 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001VKYAKO
• Item model number: 37LH40
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,043 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer The LH40 Series from LG has all the features you want, and the technology you need for the best experience. Get the best picture available with Full HD 1080p, virtually eliminate motion blur in sports and fast action scenes with TruMotion 120Hz, and have your picture automatically adjust to the light and color conditions in your room with Intelligent Sensor Technology. If you’re looking for the perfect balance of technology and features, look no further—you’ve found it with the LH40.

Innovative Technologies Less blur. Better action Brings detail to even the fastest moving scenes and virtually eliminates motion blur with TruMotion 120Hz. (Learn more) View it in the Right Light Every room has different colors and lighting. Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to your room’s unique conditions. (Learn more) Double the Detail Make all your favorite sports, TV shows, movies, and video games more realistic. Get nearly double the pixel resolution of standard HD with Full HD 1080p Resolution.(Learn more) See More in the Dark It’s easy for details to get lost in the shadows.  The 70,000:1 Contrast Ratio lets you experience deeper blacks and greater picture detail, especially in darker scenes.(Learn more) Core Technologies Find the Perfect Picture Getting your picture looking great is easier than ever with Picture Wizard.  Enables easy self-calibration with your remote by providing on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements. (Learn more) Audio Should be Heard, Not Seen The slim-silhouette Invisible Speaker System delivers a look and audio that are equal parts clean and polished. (Learn more) Hear Every Whisper 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. (Learn more) Customized Enjoyment Sports, cinema and video games can all be heard and seen as they were meant to be with AV Mode II. (Learn more) Other Features Watch Like A Pro It's ISFccc Ready for professional calibration.  A more personalized viewing experience awaits, if you're so inclined. (Learn more) Memories Brought to Life View family photos and listen to MP3 files right in the comfort of your living room with USB 2.0. (Learn more) Smart Energy Conserve money and energy.  With an Energy Star 3.0 rating, you can be green and save green. (Learn more) Bring Theater to the Couch Don't feel like making it out to the multiplex? 24P Real Cinema gives you a movie-theater-experience right in your own home. (Learn more) Connect with Crystal Clear Color You won't miss a single tone or shade.  4 HDMI V.1.3.  Deep Color inputs give you the rich hues and HD picture you want. (Learn more) Versatile Technology LCD televisions offer a greater variety of sizes, are generally more energy efficient than Plasma and work wonders for video games and computer graphics. (Learn more)

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TruMotion 120HZ No more blur effect when you’re watching your favorite sport, action flick or playing a hot new video game.  By responding quickly to color changes, TruMotion 120Hz technology, combined with LG's unique IPS panels, virtually eliminates motion blur and improves picture quality at different viewing angles.

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Intelligent Sensor Automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting and color conditions in the room for a more enjoyable viewing experience and can also save energy and money.

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Full HD 1080p Resolution Enjoy enhanced picture quality over standard HDTV with almost double the pixel resolution.  See sharper details like never before.  Just imagine a Blu-ray disc or video game seen on your new LG Full HD 1080p TV.

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70,000:1 Contrast Ratio Great picture needs a great contrast ratio, which is defined as the ratio between the bright whites and dark blacks being displayed.  Experience deeper blacks and greater picture clarity, especially in shadowy scenes with the superior 70,000:1 Contrast Ratio.  The difference is night and day.

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="" border="0"> 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.

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="" border="0"> Invisible Speaker System You won’t believe what you’re hearing. Fine-tuned by renowned audio expert Mr. Mark Levinson, LG TVs utilize a unique, hidden speaker system that delivers a clean, polished look with a wider sound field.  Where some sound systems and speakers only project their best audio towards the center of a room, the Invisible Speaker System projects great sound throughout.

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="" border="0"> Clear Voice II Automatically enhances and amplifies the sound of the human voice frequency range to help keep dialogue audible when background noise swells. Can also be personalized with a new 12-step adjustment level—putting you in control.

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="" border="0"> AV Mode II Quickly and easily select from one of three AV modes for "Cinema," "Sports," or "Games" to enjoy optimized HDTV picture and audio quality easily set with a convenient button on the remote control.

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ISFccc 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.

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="" border="0"> 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 and listen to MP3 files—all at the same time if you want.

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="" border="0"> Smart Energy Saving In addition to adhering to the new Energy Star 3.0 guidelines, LG HDTVs have energy-saving options like the ability to choose settings for different types of programming.  Now you can save the world from the comfort of your couch.

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="" border="0"> 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.

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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.

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Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches.  With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels.  So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience.  If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get.   Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5 Go back to list of all features

Why LCD?

LCD displays deliver increasingly higher contrast ratios along with bright, crystal-clear images that look great in a variety of lighting conditions.  They're available in sizes that fit any space, at prices that meet any budget.  Many LCD HDTVs also have new features that can significantly reduce power consumption.  So whether you enjoy movies, sports or video games, there's an LCD HDTV just right for you.

There's an LG LCD for everyone

LH85 Series (47-inch 47LH85 or 55-inch 55LH85 )*
If you want an LCD HDTV that goes beautifully almost anywhere in the house, without any wires or clutter, LH85 is for you.  Wireless, uncompressed Full HD 1080p transmission allows you the freedom to place your HDTV almost anywhere.

LH55 Series (37-inch, 42-inch, 47-inch, or 55-inch class sizes*)
Sports lovers, gaming fanatics, and thrill junkies now have their perfect TV.  TruMotion 240Hz virtually eliminates motion blur in fast-paced action for a crystal clear picture.  Bring the action closer to real life and enjoy it like it was meant to be seen.

LH50 Series (42-inch 42LH50 or 47-inch 47LH50)*
Ever imagine that you would be able to access instant entertainment from the Internet that streams directly to your HDTV—without ever using a computer? You can.  LH50's NetCast Entertainment Access** makes tapping into Internet entertainment content easy, fast and enjoyable.

LH40 Series (32-inch 32LH40, 37-inch 37LH40, 42-inch 42LH40, 47-inch 47LH40, or 55-inch 55LH40)*
A television built for almost anyone's interests or needs.  Full HD 1080p, robust features and Energy Star rating make this an all-around great HDTV.

LH30 Series (32-inch 32LH30, 37-inch 37LH30, 42-inch 42LH30, or 47-inch 47LH30)*
Superb 1080p HDTV resolution can be available on almost any budget when you consider the LH30.  Stylish, economical Full HD that offers multiple features and a rich experience.

LH20 Series (42-inch, 37-inch, 32-inch, 26-inch, 22-inch, or 19-inch class sizes*)
A feature-rich HD experience that comes in sizes that fit almost any room in the house and prices that fit almost any budget.  It’s a great way to get into HD.

LU55 Series (19-inch, 22-inch, or 26-inch class sizes*)

*actual diagonal measurement
**Internet connection required and sold separately

LH20 Series (42-inch, 37-inch, 32-inch, 26-inch, 22-inch class sizes*)
A feature-rich HD experience that comes in sizes that fit almost any room in the house and prices that fit almost any budget.  It’s a great way to get into HD.

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Find the Right TV for You

	LH85 Series (55-inch, 47-inch)	LH55 Series (55-inch, 47-inch, 42-inch, 37-inch)	LH50 Series (47-inch, 42-inch)	LH40 Series (55-inch, 47-inch, 42-inch, 37-inch, 32-inch)	LH30 Series (47-inch, 42-inch, 37-inch, 32-inch)	LU55 Series (26-inch, 22-inch, 19-inch)	LH20 Series (42-inch, 37-inch, 32-inch, 26-inch, 22-inch)
NetCast Entertainment Access
Wireless 1080p Connectivity
TruMotion 240HZ
TruMotion 120HZ
Intelligent Sensor
Full-HD 1080p Resolution
80,000:1 Contrast Ratio
70,000:1 Contrast Ratio
50,000:1 Contrast Ratio
Color-Infused Design
Picture Wizard
Invisible Speaker System
Clear Voice II
AV Mode II
ISFccc Ready
USB 2.0
Smart Energy Saving
24p Real Cinema
SimpLink

Product Description

37" LCD HDTV, 1920 x 1080 Resolution, 120 Hz, 70,000:1 Contrast Ratio, ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM - 1 Tuner, SRS TruSurround XT, 4 HDMI input

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

64 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great television and easy to use., April 19, 2009

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Gordon E. Vadimsky "Gvad" (Hillsborough, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LG 37LH40 37-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Black (Electronics)

I have had this television for two weeks. I got it after being greatly disappointed with a Vizio 37 inch 1080p. The difference between the two was very noticeable. The picture and sound are far superior. Even when comparing to the 720p LG 37 inch, this one is much better. The television was very easy to set up. The amount of HDMI, component and AV inputs are more than adequate for any standard home theater set up. I read one review that gave this television low marks for not having a headphone jack. I feel that if you are going to get a television of this caliber, you will get a good receiver that supports headphones. I feel that is an unimportant option and I prefer having that fourth HDMI port. The energy saving option is a nice addition, although if you get a lot of sun, you need to keep that setting low during the day. All menu options are easy to navigate. I love that the television knows what types of connections you have. When scrolling through inputs, it highlights the inputs that have devices connected. Overall, this is a great TV and I highly recommend it.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it! 1080p @ 120 Hz is sweet!, April 13, 2009

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J. Livingston (TN, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LG 37LH40 37-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Black (Electronics)

I have had this HDTV for about 2 days now. I upgraded to the 37LH40 from an LG 30" wide screen 720p/1080i CRT (tube).
Right away I noticed a huge difference in clarity/detail with this one in the 1080p mode. I have a PS3 (connected via HDMI), Xbox 360 (via component cable), Directv (HDMI) and a standard upconvert dvd player (via HDMI).
The difference between 60Hz and 120Hz could easily be seen when the store demos were scrolling baseball team logos sideways on a black screen. The 60Hz models were jerking the logos while the 120Hz models were MUCH MUCH smoother. I'm looking forward to watching NFL games this year on this LCD!
The only things I wish the 37LH40 had is a back-lit remote. The LCD screen comes close to the black color displayed on my previous HDTV tube model, but the blacks are a bit darker on the tube. Perhaps with some more fine tuning, I can get it right.
As far as the lack of a headphone jack/speakers, I don't use them on the tv. I play my sound thru a surround sound system via optical cable from the tv.
OVERALL, I'm very happy with the purchase. I gave up a bigger screen size to get the 120Hz model, which I think was worth it for what I will be using the HDTV for.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great TV, but do your research, December 14, 2009

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Jaxmoto (Florida) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: LG 37LH40 37-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Black (Electronics)

I basically bought this TV to use as a PC monitor. Between games and movies I wanted that "cinema" experience in my office, not just on the couch in the living room.

I chose the LG based on the stats and reviews. Overall it is a great TV, with easy to use menus and just about all the picture control a person could ever want. The picture control goes beyond most TV's options with LG's "expert" picture mode that lets you adjust much more than just contrast and color.

This TV is hooked up to the PC via HDMI and the PC recognized it immediately. It also gives the option of 24hz refresh rate (the pc recognizes it is a 120hz model that will run 24hz without pulldown), so there were two native resolutions available, 1080p/60hz and 1080p/24hz. It really isn't needed on a PC, but nice to know if you are running a blu-ray player it will accept the 24hz signal without issue (a PC will normally change to 24hz when fullscreen movies are played even if you have it set to 60hz).

The one issue I found with this TV is that there is no PiP. My 2-year old Vizio first generation LCD has PiP, why wouldn't a brand new 120hz model have the same? No PiP falls just short of a deal breaker, but I can live without it. The idea was to be able to watch TV in the PiP while browsing the net or working, but that is out the window.

I would like to say that most people are not going to like the "TruMotion" option that 120hz TV's offer. The LG TruMotion does work, but I have found that the picture is so surreal that it is uncomfortable to watch. This has been the case on every 120hz TV I have seen EXCEPT the Sony Bravia XBR series. The Sony engine just seems to retain the cinema feel while adding the additional smoothness to the picture. If you are on the fence between the two then definitely consider the Bravia, the price difference is worth it, expecially considering you will be keeping a TV like this for years. The TruMotion is great for sports though, it almost feels more like looking through a window than watching a screen.

The performance of this TV has been outstanding so far (excluding TruMotion). Just comparing it to my Vizio 47" 1080p 60hz there is a big difference. Tearing that was present in some movies and all games on the Vizio is completely gone with the LG. Scrolling and fast movement are very smooth and clear, and the color depth is outstanding. Movies really stand out in 720p or less and much of the graininess is gone vs my older Vizio. In 1080p the clarity of the screen stands out and even sitting only about 3-4 feet away it looks great.

The sound is good, but nothing great. There are options like voice clarity that I really like, it helps keep the volume reasonable and you can still hear voices from shows/movies very well.

The design is nice, there is a LED on the bottom that moves when you power it on, just a gimmick item that makes it look nice. The bezel is rather large, about twice the size of my Vizio 47", but in all honesty you don't notice it. The only drawback is the bezel is a highly reflective black and any light behind me reflects. Consider that when buying. The screen is not a glossy screen, but it does have a tiny bit of reflection to it... my guess is that the enhanced contrast ratio this TV has requires the screen to be darker making it reflect a little more than an older LCD might.


Overall a great purchase. There certainly is a difference in picture quality between this and older 60hz LCD's. Personally I rate the XBR Bravia LCDs a little higher, but you also pay for that difference. I know there are a lot of people like me looking to get an HDTV for use as a monitor, if you are then you will enjoy this TV. Just remember that you need to take at least a few hours and really set the picture how you like it because right out of the box it looks good but with some tweaking you can get this screen to do some amazing things.

I also want to add that Amazon shipped this TV out very fast and the Pilot carriers who delivered the TV were great (I also got free shipping). They actually called and delivered it on Saturday since they had so many Christmas orders from Amazon. I declined, but the Pilot driver offered to bring it into my house and unbox/power it up to make sure everything was working. If you are worried about having a TV like this delivered (like I was), you don't need to be.