LG 42LH55 42-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Black

by LG

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.6 x 41.4 x 25.9 inches ; 37.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 67 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: B001VKYANG
• Item model number: 42LH55
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,783 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Manufacturer's Description (April 11, 2009)
No more brown leather blur when a football is flying towards the end zone. With TruMotion 240 Hz, you now get unsurpassed motion detail with virtually none of the motion blur experienced in some other HDTVs. It processes fast-moving images at lightning speed so the transition is smoother. You'll get blazing-fast sports, nail-biting car chases and adrenaline-pumping video games in crystal clarity--the way they're meant to be. This is watching what you love in the way you want to see it. You could call this HDTV, but you might decide it's something better.

Innovative Technologies Unblur the Action Brings detail to even the fastest moving scenes and virtually eliminates motion blur with TruMotion 240Hz. (Learn more) View it in the Right Light Every room has different 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 almost double the pixel resolution with Full HD 1080p Resolution. (Learn more) See More in the Dark It's easy for details to get lost in the shadows. 80,000: 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) Sound That Rings True Sports, cinema and video games can all be heard 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. (Learn more) Easy On the Eyes A TV should look great when it's on or off. The Contemporary Design is a nod to your sense of style. (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 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 240HZ
Whether you're watching your favorite sport or action flick, or playing a hot new video game, now your TV will keep up with your fast-paced entertainment. LG's TruMotion 240Hz technology provides superior motion detail even in the fastest moving sports and movie scenes. The secret lies in LG's unique technology, which processes fast-moving images at lightning speed.

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Intelligent Sensor
Automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting conditions in the room for a personalized and enjoyable viewing experience.

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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. It's time to put resolve back in your resolution.

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80,000:1 Contrast Ratio
Experience deeper blacks and greater picture clarity, especially in shadowy scenes with LG LH55's superior 80,000:1 Contrast Ratio. The difference is night and day.

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Picture Wizard
Take the guesswork out of picture adjustments with a wave of your hand. Get easy self-calibration with on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements such as black level, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels. The remote is the new magic wand.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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ISFccc Ready
LG's ISFccc Ready HDTVs contain the detailed standards necessary for professional calibration of contrast, tint, sharpness and color levels 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 V
Now reliving that fantastic family vacation can happen in the comfort of your living room. Display JPEG photos and listen to MP3 files for an even more enjoyable TV entertainment experience.

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Contemporary Design
The perfect hint of transparency is added to the glossy black frame to add elegance to any room in the house.

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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, "video mute" or engaging exclusive Intelligent Sensor Technology that automatically dims the backlight when lighting conditions are reduced. 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 film. 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 of them. 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

Advanced, elegant and efficient, LG's 2009 LCD line-up brings consumers to a whole new dimension of television. ÊFrom unprecedented motion clarity and color detail, to online content access and wireless capability--all wrapped in our most beautiful, energy-saving designs ever, LG is bringing the future of TV viewing to you today. ÊIs it TV as you know it, or something better.

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 37LH55, 42-inch 42LH55, 47-inch 47LH55, or 55-inch 55LH55)*
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.

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.

LU55 Series (19-inch 19LU55, 22-inch 22LU55, or 26-inch 26LU55)*
Big entertainment can come in small packages. A stylish, Full HD 1080p choice for smaller spaces like the kitchen or kids' rooms.

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

Find the Right TV for You

	LH85 Series (55", 47")	LH55 Series (55", 47", 42", 37")	LH50 Series (47", 42")	LH40 Series (55", 47", 42", 37", 32")	LH30 Series (47", 42", 37", 32")	LU55 Series (26", 22", 19")
TruMotion 240HZ
NetCast Entertainment Access
Wireless 1080p Connectivity
TruMotion 120HZ
Intelligent Sensor
Full-HD 1080p Resolution
80,000:1 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
HDMI V.1.3 with Deep Color
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Product Description

LG's TruMotion 240Hz technology uses proprietary scanning technology to virtually eliminate motion blur so you can keep up with the fastest paced entertainment.47" LCD HDTV, 1920 x 1080 Resolution, 240 Hz, 80,000:1 Contrast Ratio, ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM - 1 Tuner, SRS TruSurround XT, 4 HDMI input

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LG LH55 42" 240 Hz TV :: Simply Awesome, July 31, 2009

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bookwurm - See all my reviews

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This review is from: LG 42LH55 42-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Black (Electronics)

First off, I should note that CNET is way too critical with their reviews and I'm so glad I went to look at this tv at bestbuy instead of just trusting their review. I don't think you could find a better tv for only 1140.00

To begin, the off angle is just fine and unless you have a living room wider than 15" and viewing from only 6" back, you'll be fine.

The remote that comes with the tv is so wonderfully simple that I'd trust my mother to use it. 2 simple buttons sum up this ease of use (input, and avmode). The buttons are not only labled well, but the resulting popups make it very clear what you're doing.

Hooking up the tv was incredible. The inputs are very easy to reach without moving the tv sideways. Aside from that, the available side inputs are also easy to plug in.

One feature I wish the tv had was avi/mp4 playback. Though it has usb functionality, the tv is only capable of loading images and (music? cant recall)
--- This should not deter you since the super low price makes buying a Play Station 3 with this TV a great option and one that I chose to do, especially since adding the PS3 means you can play video from usb, get wireless onto the tv, and stream shared files from your computer, in all, a major win, especially since the two combined keeps the price under the midrange samsung w/ internet plus you get the added blueray and upscaling bonus.

As far as picture quality goes, I have had the chance to watch HDTV, DVD, BLURAY, and PS3 games at 720 and 1080. The results of this viewing made me feel very good about my purchase. Though I'm sure the PS3's ability to upscale played a part in DVD looking superb, I have to say that Tony Soprano looked like he was in the livingroom. I also watched Princess Mononoke which has a lot of fog/type scenes (lots of greys swirling) and to my pleasant surprise, no noise, artifacting, nothing. I got off the couch and stood 4 inches from the TV and couldn't believe the picture was that good for only 1100.

Gaming is excellent. I really like the game mode (and I do recommend pressing the AV-Mode button and utilizing the feature). I tried out MGS4, Killzone 2, Ratchet and Clank, and Lego Starwars. The colors though not as vibrant as perhaps the 2700 dollar samsung, were none the less incredible and vibrant.

The sound on the tv is great and LOUD. I keep it at 14-20 (the tv goes up to 100)!!
Even still, I decided to take advantage of my surround sound, and purchased a 4.50 optical audio cable off Amazon to hook up my stereo.

Some other thoughts:

The tv is crazy light, I set it up myself (it really is only 37 lbs) so if you can pick up a 2yr old, you can pick this thing up.

The tv has a nice cable management feature, but I don't use it since I only have 3 cords going into my tv (HDMI from cable box, HDMI from PS3, Optical audio out to surround sound), ya, it's that awesome.

In short, buy the tv. You really can't go wrong.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great TV, Great price!, August 28, 2009

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M. Vanlone (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LG 42LH55 42-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Black (Electronics)

I originally bought a 42" Insignia from Best Buy. We hauled it home ourselves, got it out of the box plugged it in and...nothing. The screen wouldn't light up, it was broken. After several frustrating phone calls (most of which they didn't even bother to answer) we finally took the thing back to Best Buy. They took it back, great, but didn't seem to care if we were happy or not and never offered us a replacement. So we decided to take our money elsewhere. This is my first experience buying something this size online. I have to say it was great! I researched it here, although I did make a trip to Best Buy to see most of the TVs "live". Finally took a leap of faith on this one, and on Amazon.

The TV was delivered 2 days later! The delivery man carried it up to the second floor for me and I set it up myself. It not only works, it's the most beautiful picture! When I first turned it on it seemed a bit garish but I played with the settings just a few minutes and voila! I don't see any artifacting or blurring, the colors are amazing. It makes me feel like I'm having a theater experience. I think the sound is just fine for normal tv viewing, in fact I love the voice feature that boosts the human voice over the background music. I've also noticed commercials don't blare as loud as they did on my other tv. It's not surround sound, but what tv would give you that without adding speakers. The unit itself is sleek and pretty to look at even when it's not on. This is a great size for a small or mid-size living room.

The only thing I was expecting that didn't happen was from the website it looks like they send someone to set it up for you. That didn't happen in my case. I'm not sure why, if I didn't click on a button somewhere or if the tv is just slightly too small for that service. It didn't matter, it was easy to set up myself. As a woman, I had no trouble getting it out of the box and putting it on the stand, by myself. It has so many HDMI connections that hooking up all my peripherals to it was a breeze.

This tv sits in my living room which gets a lot of ambient light. The auto adjust feature means I have a great picture no matter what time of day.

I couldn't be more pleased with the TV or with the delivery. Highly recommend!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy set up and use, October 27, 2009

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Wally (MN) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: LG 42LH55 42-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Black (Electronics)

We like our LG 42LH55 very much. While we do not have the digital cable yet, the picture quality is excellent. Sound is good as well. We do notice something in the picture that almost makes the picture look fake and close enough to touch. Kind of wierd and not sure if this is good or bad.

Shipping was fast, however make sure that you look things over when you unpackage the TV. We had a scratch on the back side of the TV. This did not affect the use but hey I bought a "new" TV. Since this TV was purchased from a 3rd party, Amazon stated that I need to contact the 3rd party and the 3rd party said I needed to contact LG for warranty. I just dropped it. I did not like this.

LG is the brand to buy.