LG 52LG50 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

by LG

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 50.9 x 32.2 inches ; 76.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 111 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0016P2U4M
• Item model number: 52LG50
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,712 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Manufacturer's Description (February 20, 2009)
When it comes to versatility, few HDTVs rival the LG50 series. The 52LG50 gives you a wide array of inputs and 52 inches of picture-perfect performance. Enjoy full 1080p HD resolution with three HDMI inputs, a 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, LG's Invisible Speaker system and a whole lot more--all in a sleek, contoured design with chrome accents and a swivel stand.

52 inches of picture-perfect performance. Click to enlarge.

Enjoy a wide array of inputs, including three HDMI. Click to enlarge or view side inputs.

LG's Invisible Speaker system gives you a clean, polished look, and enhanced audio.

HDMI delivers sharper, cleaner images and sounds without any data loss. Click to enlarge.

Sleek design that looks great in any room. Click to enlarge.

Remote included. Click to enlarge.

Key Features:

• Full HD 1080p Resolution
• 15,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• 3x HDMI V.1.3 with Deep Color
• Intelligent Sensor
• AV Mode (Cinema, Sports, Game)
• Clear Voice
• LG SimpLink Connectivity
• Invisible Speaker System
• USB 2.0 (JPEG, MP3)
• ISFccc

Full HD 1080p Resolution
Displays HDTV programs in full 1920 x 1080p resolution for a more detailed picture.

Intelligent Sensor
Unlike other sensors which can only sense brightness of ambient light, LG's "Intelligent Sensor" uses 4,096 sensing steps to evaluate its surroundings. Using a sophisticated algorithm, the LG processes picture quality elements including brightness, contrast, color, sharpness and white balance. The result is a picture optimized for its surroundings, more pleasing to watch and which can also save up to 50% in power consumption.

AV Mode
The AV Mode optimizes the picture into Cinema, Sports, and game Mode according to the video and audio content. The viewer has the ability to quickly choose the correct mode for the picture they are viewing.

Clear Voice Technology
Automatically enhances and amplifies the sound of human voice frequency range to help keep dialogue audible when background noise swells.

ISFccc
This TV contains the detailed calibrations necessary for professional certification by the Imaging Science Foundation. The resulting ISF "day" and "night" modes will then be accessible by the user to experience the best their LG HDTV has to offer.

Invisible Speaker System
LG's 2008 line of TVs include a unique invisible speaker system, tuned by renowned audio expert, Mr. Mark Levinson. Speakers are embedded in strategic spots behind the front cabinet and use minute vibrations to turn the entire front bezel into the speaker system. The result is a clean, polished look, and enhanced audio by increasing the "sweet spot," giving a wider and richer sound field.

Expert Mode
Sophisticated and detailed calibrations can be made through the easily accessible Expert Mode. (Up to 25 more fine adjustment points than typical TVs) This allows the user to optimize the picture quality, based on the viewing environment, lighting conditions or type of content.

XD Engine
LG's proprietary XD Engine technology takes low-resolution analog signals to near high-definition levels, providing better overall picture quality and an enhanced viewing experience. XD Engine encompasses six distinct processes that help to improve brightness, enhance detail, apply more accurate color and reduce noise, among other benefits.

24p Real Cinema
Hi-def movies run at 24 frames per second, the speed that they were originally filmed in, making your home-cinema experience one step closer to a "Real Cinema" experience.

3D Digital Comb Filter
3D Digital Comb Filter makes images softer and cleaner. Unlike existing comb filters, the 3D Digital Comb Filter in LG LCD TVs separates signals for brightness and color with digital technology. This eliminates edge crawls and rainbow effects while extending the resolution, clearly separating color boundaries and making images softer and cleaner.

EZ-Cable Management
Easily manage your wiring, keeping things nice and tidy and avoiding a mess of audio and video cables.

HDMI 1.3 with Deep Color
HDMI delivers sharper, cleaner images and sounds without any data loss, making it suitable for graphic and multimedia users.

HDMI 1.3 supports 30-bit, 36-bit and 48-bit (RGB or YCbCr) color depths. Previous versions of the HDMI specification only supported 24-bit color depth.

• Eliminates on-screen color banding, for smooth tonal transitions and subtle gradations between colors
• Enables increased contrast ratio
• Can represent many times more shades of gray between black and white. At 30-bit pixel depth, four times more shades of gray would be the minimum, and the typical improvement would be eight times or more.

LG SimpLink
Allows for convenient control of other LG SimpLink products using the existing HDMI connection.

USB support
Connect external USB storage devices to playback non-copy-protected MP3 files and view JPG images.

LG's proprietary XD Engine technology takes low-resolution analog signals to near high-definition levels.

Rear Inputs/Outputs

• RF In (Antenna/Cable)
• L/R Audio/Component Video In
• L/R Audio Out
• S-Video In
• HD Component Video In (Y,Pb,Pr) + L/R Audio (2)
• Digital Audio Out (2) (1 Coaxial/1 Optical)
• HDMI/HDCP Input (2) (V.1.3 with Deep Color)
• RGB In (D-Sub 15pin)--PC
• PC Audio Input
• RS-232c In (Control/Service)
• Remote Control In (IR)

Side Inputs/Outputs

• L/R Audio/Composite Video In
• HDMI/HDCP In
• USB 2.0 (Music and Photos only) (JPEG/MP3)

What's in the Box
LG 52LG50 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Remote control (batteries included), Stand assembly, Protection cover, Power cord, CD manual, Owner's manual

Product Description

52" LCD TV HD Montior, 1080p FULL HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, 15,000:1 Contrast Ratio, ATSC/NTSC/Clearn QAM - 1 Tuner, XD Engine, 178 True Wide Viewing Angle, SRS TruSurroundXT, 3 HDMI, USB 2.0, includes table stand

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great TV picture and sound, January 16, 2009

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Walter Carpus "Retired Navy CPO" (Tennessee) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LG 52LG50 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

Bought thru Amazon.com and recvd excellent svc. Delivery men did not set up as TV was very cold and not recommended even turning it on until warmed to room temp. Lacked info in manual as to size of eye-bolt reqd on rear for stand-stabilization. Great for large room and viewing at at least eight feet or more. NO light reflections at all on screen, even when using a flashlight directly on to the screen.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very satisfied with this TV, March 1, 2009

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Roger Harris "rog" (Colorado Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LG 52LG50 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I bought online, but only after looking at a LOT of TVs in stores. For me, the major selling point for this LG was that the screen is very bright and still has good contrast, making a very nice picture -- I didn't see anything better for anywhere near this price. The PC and USB inputs are very useful bonuses, which are missing from some of the cheaper 52" sets. I don't have external speakers yet, but the built-in speakers sound pretty decent so I'm not in a hurry to do that now. I'm using it with DirecTV HD, and the picture is beautiful, so I'm very satisfied with this TV.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm in HD bliss!, April 6, 2009

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W. Milnes (St Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LG 52LG50 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

Wow! I'm in high definition bliss. This is a great TV. I'm becoming a snob and won't watch anything that isn't in HD. I love this TV!