LG 42LH40 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Black

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 40.8 x 25.8 inches ; 36.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 53 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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.
• ASIN: B001VJHWTQ
• Item model number: 42LH40
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #326 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 12, 2009

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

42" 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

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great LCD, great picture, easy set up!, April 24, 2009

By	Online Shopper (Northern California) - See all my reviews

This LG product is a snap to set up; no configuration necessary. Once set up, you can adjust everything and anything with their super simple menus. The picture is perfect, especially with Blue Ray application. The up conversion from DVDs - to - regular TV reception is also extremely good. The sound is great (for TV speakers) - much better than my old Sony. This is also a new product from LG, so I was a bit hesitant to purchase without seeing any reviews. We were orginally going to buy a Samsung - but with all the benefits compared, this was a great buy! I would recommend the LG 42LH40 to anyone! Everyone who has seen this TV has complimented on its style and great picture!

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great TV For the Price - Maybe better for the avg joe., May 12, 2009

By	A. Gallia - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Bought this TV for $999.99 from my local yellow-tag retailer. I've had the tv for almost 3 weeks now and over-all, I am happy.

Pros:
1. The menu system looks nice and is very easy. No confusion even for the most tech ignorant user.
2. Energy saver feature is nice, maybe a little gimicky but nice.
3. Very light weight and easy to install.
4. 4 HDMI inputs are great.
5. Physical appearance in-home is very nice.
6. HD picture is amazing unless very fast motion is involved (see below).

Cons
1. Standard definition picture can be poor. This was almost always remedied by putting the picture on "Game" mode.
2. Fast motion does result in blurring. It's not all the time and usually only lasts a split-second but it can be VERY noticeable. This is not my first HD TV but is my fist LCD. I expected much less blurring for 120HZ but to be honest, don't know how much blurring could be considered normal for an LCD. So far I have only experienced the blurring with TV and movies both through the cable box and my AppleTV. My Xbox 360 seemed fine but I have only tried 2 games, neither of which were sports games. I have not yet tested PS3 or BluRay.

This next thing could be considered good or bad. For me, it is a plus.
The TV uses "TrueMotion" which will drastically change the way movies and shows appear. If you look-up judding or anti-judding on google you'll find out exactly what this means. In short, you'll notice camera pans and movements that you would've never noticed before. I actually like it and feel like it makes the picture more realistic however, it can change the way a director intended for a scene to be shown. Also, I know some people that really hate anti-judding. As I said earlier, I like it. I'm not sure if this can be avoided if you don't use any of the 3 picture modes but plan to test that soon.

This was kind of an inpulse purchase. I was planning to buy a 42" LCD that matched most of these specs. However, I walked into the store just to see what they had and do some research or see what they had as an open-box deal. This TV's picture stood out among the others and looked better than many TV that were more expensive and would be considered nicer. Obviously, the LED TVs blew this away but that's a given. I'm pretty happy but I do have a little buyers remorse due to the blurring. However, for your average joe that's just gonna throw this up on a wall, that may not be a concern. As a long-time Samsung fan, a small part of me wishes that I just held out and picked one of those.

I think the price-point makes this an over-all good purchase. That's essentially what drove me to make the impulse buy in the first place. I do have to admit though, I feel like the old saying, "you get what you pay for" applies with this TV....and that isnt such a bad thing.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent TV for the price!, April 29, 2009

By	M. Williams (Houston) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I originally bought the 42LH30, but the 40 went on sale a week later for the same price. Between the two televisions you can tell a huge difference in the quality. The LH30 had an excellent picture but the remote and the housing on the set seemed cheap. When the LH40 came up for the same price I returned it for the 120 hZ. When watching a movie on Blu Ray the picture is AMAZING! It almost borders on life-like. I would buy this TV even if it was $200 more just for the faster refresh rate and the fourth HDMI port. I also agree that the speakers are excellent for TV speakers, and the ease of setup. I had it out of the box and watching a movie within thirty minutes.