LG 42SL80 42-Inch Seamless 240 Hz 1080p LCD HDTV, Glass/Black

by LG

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 39.4 x 1.8 x 24.5 inches ; 41.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 63 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: B002KHMMP2
• Item model number: 42SL80
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,283 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer Now there's an advanced-technology 1080p240Hz HDTV that truly speaks to your sense of style. A seamless edge-to-edge panel of glass over an ultra-slim bezel highlights a sleek, elegant design that will make everything else seem just ordinary.

Innovative Technologies Freedom of Expression An HDTV that will turn heads--even when it's off! It's unique Seamless Design integrates beautifully with your sense of style. (Learn more) 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 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 150,000:1 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. (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) Connected with Crystal Clear Color. Hook up your HD devices and get the Full HD experience. 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 TVs and work wonders for video games and computer graphics. (Learn more)

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Seamless Design You'll love the stunning picture while it's on and marvel at its appearance while it's off. The display is a seamless, edge-to-edge panel of glass over an ultra-slim, almost unnoticeable bezel. It's a sleek, elegant, virtually border-free design that will appeal to even the most refined sense of style.

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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 unsurpassed motion detail even in fast moving sports and movie scenes. The secret lies in LG's technology, which processes fast-moving images at lightning speed.

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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 watching a Blu-ray disc or video game on your new LG Full HD 1080p TV.

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150,000:1 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 150,000:1 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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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 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

LH90 Series (55-inch 55LH90, 47-inch 47LH90, 42-inch 42LH90)
If you're looking for the best and latest in Full HD 1080p, it would be hard to find anything better than the world's first, and only, LED TV with THX certification--the LH90. With LG's exclusive LED backlighting technology, the LH90 brings you more dazzling colors and richer blacks than anything else you can buy today. Quite simply, your eyes will be in awe.

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.

LH20 Series (42-inch 42LH20, 37-inch 37LH20, 32-inch 32LH20, 26-inch 26LH20, 22-inch 22LH20)*
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.

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

Find the Right TV for You

	LH90 Series (55", 47", 42")	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")	LH20 Series (26", 22", 19")
Full LED Backlighting
NetCast Entertainment Access
Wireless 1080p Connectivity
TruMotion 240HZ
TruMotion 120HZ
Intelligent Sensor
Full-HD 1080p Resolution
LED Mega Contrast 2,000,000:1
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-Inch Seamless LCD HDTV, 1920 x 1080 Resolution, 150,000:1 Contrast Ratio, ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM - 1 Tuner, SRS TruSurround XT, 4 HDMI input

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars WHy isn't this TV more popular?, November 30, 2009

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chinee (South Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: LG 42SL80 42-Inch Seamless 240 Hz 1080p LCD HDTV, Glass/Black (Electronics)

My first impressions...

For the past 2 months I've been researching and looking for a 40-42", and there were products from Sony, Samsung and Panasonic that were solid options. I was all set for a Panasonic plasma but passed by the 42SL90 LED/LCD on my way to the salesguy. I pulled up short and stared... and stared... and stared. That SL90 is a great looking TV but was priced above my budget. Salesguy suggested I take a peek at the SL80... I was still wowed! Spent an hour Saturday night comparing this set to 3 others watching HD on CBS and tweaking the screens. I needed to do some more research before making a decision.

Didn't find a lot online about the SL80, so went back on Sunday for another hour looking at the NFL pregame show, and some of the game, on broadcast HD. This time the Panasonic plasma and the SL80 were the finalists. Both screens had excellent picture quality, but it seems I'm an LCD kind of guy; I prefer my screens on the bright side. So I got the 42SL80.

At home, the picture quality was simply outstanding, the sound is more than adequate, and Comcast HD never looked so clean. Standard definition receives a thumbs up as well. Connecting my portable hard drive to the USB port on the TV, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that I could play my DVDs I had copied on to the drive. Not just pictures and music, but movies as well! A big plus in my book. Last night I viewed files from a TS folder, and will try other formats tonight.

Alas, it's not all smiles and sunshine... a lip sync issue emerged later on at night. The sound seemed to lag behind the video. This issue was also reported with their LH90 sets when viewing content through a set top box, and a firmware fix was quickly issued. I sent an email to LG Support and I'm counting the days until a response and fix. If not addressed soon.. that Panasonic will start looking mighty good once more. I'll be connecting my PS3 tonight to view bluray; hopefully the lip sync issue won't appear there as well.

If not for that... I would have rated the SL80 5 stars, but since lip sync can render programming and movies unwatchable, it's a substantial flaw until fixed.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Picture, But TOO Reflective, TV Shipping from Amazon is Poor, October 6, 2009

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D. Horne (Bay Area, California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LG 42SL80 42-Inch Seamless 240 Hz 1080p LCD HDTV, Glass/Black (Electronics)

Great Picture, I love the amount of customization available to change picture and sound settings. Set is very stylish and features simple easy to understand menus. The only real drawback of this set is that the screen is REALLY reflective and if there is any light behind the viewer (i.e. window in daytime, even with blinds drawn) it's like looking in a mirror.

Amazons shipping partner Pilot is pretty poor. It took 8 days to ship from PA to CA, and they gave me a choice of several 4 hour windows for delivery but all in the middle of day on weekdays. My only other option was to drive 60 miles each way to pick up the set myself.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Too glossy, December 9, 2009

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Dan Bennett (Minneapolis, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LG 42SL80 42-Inch Seamless 240 Hz 1080p LCD HDTV, Glass/Black (Electronics)

I love the picture and build quality but have to agree with the other review that the glass front makes this TV too reflective - everything is there! The product shots really don't give you a good impression of this. So, this TV would work best in a media room where you can really cut out unwanted light. My plan is to fix with really light frosting film - if I can find something appropriate will post a follow up.

HD content looks fantastic. Blacks are very black.

I had lip sync issues initially with my Charter Motorola cable box but setting it to 1080i (instead of 720p) has fixed this.

Only audio output is optical. HDMI audio is switched to the optical output - so greatly reduces the number of cables you need.

LG need to post the manual on their web site.