LG Electronics has been in the forefront in devising new and innovative LCD televisions that boasts of a multi-layered panel design. The strategy adopted by LG has been product differentiation.
As a result, the customers can select from a wide range of LCD models with crystal clear pictures.
The latest among the offerings from LG in this segment is
LG 42LG70 LCD TV. The device features an elegant & distinctive lower edge tear drop design.
The 43.4 lbs model is compatible with High Definition pictures thus giving it an edge over the other non HDTV rivals. The display resolution is the 42” screen has a brightness of 500 cd/m2 and backlight life of 60,000 hour(s).
Other display specifications include pixel response time of 5 ms, Enhanced Refresh Rate of 120 Hz, Image Aspect Ratio of 16:9 and Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 50000:1. Widescreen modes include conventional 4:3, Auto Wide, Zoom and 16:9.
Other features of this LCD TV include Intelligent Room Illumination Sensor (IRIS), JPEG photo playback, MP3 playback, XD Engine technology, channel labelling and Digital MPEG Noise Reduction Circuit.
Channel coverage includes DTV: 2-69, VHF: 2-13, UHF: 14-69 and Cable: 1-135. Stereo Reception System supported is MTS. Digital tuners include QAM and ATSC whereas the analog tuner is NTSC.
The television supports Secondary Audio Programme (SAP). The input video formats include 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 480i. Video interfaces include HDMI, S-Video, Component and Composite. Other video features include Freeze Memo, Parental Channel Lock and Closed Caption Capability.
The device has 2 right/left channel built in speakers of 10 watt each with audio volume adjustment. Sound effects are supported with SRS TruSurround XT.
Sound effects include Sound mode, balance, bass and treble. Display Menu Languages include French, English and Spanish.
Connectors are provided at the rear, front and the side ends of the television. Those at the rear end include 2.0 x Audio line-in ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1.0 x HDMI input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1.0 x Serial ( RCA phono x 3 ), 2.0 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1.0 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ), 1.0 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ), 1.0 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1.0 x Audio line-in ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) , 1.0 x Composite video/audio input ( 9 pin D-Sub ) , 1.0 x RGB input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) & 1.0 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) .
Connectors at the side include 2.0 x Component video input (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) and 1.0 x S-Video input ( RCA phono x 2 ).Front input connectors include S-Video x 1, Composite x 1 & Audio (RCA) x 1.
The model comes with an infrared Universal remote control. Supported devices are TV and VCR, DVD, Satellite or Cable. This ENERGYSTAR device is supplemented with a swivel tabletop with flat panel mount interface of 200 x 200 mm.
LG 42LG70 42 inch LCD TV measures 40.6 in x 4.4 in x 27.1 in and is shipped with a limited parts and labour warranty for 1 year.
| General Information |
| Brand |
LG |
| Model |
LG 42LG70 LCD TV |
| Dimensions |
40.6 x 4.4 x 27.1 inch |
| Weight |
43.4 lbs |
| Warranty |
1 year |
| Screen Size |
42 inch |
| Display Format |
720p |
| Resolution |
1920 x 1080p |
| Brightness |
500 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
| Viewing angle |
178degrees |
| Frequency |
120Hz |
| Response Time |
5 |
| Contrast Ratio |
50000:1 |
| Speaker System |
Yes |
| HD Ready |
Yes |
| Sound Output Mode |
balance, treble, bass and sound |
| Speakers Included |
Yes 2 in number |
| Speaker Output Power |
20 watt |
| In-built Speakers |
2 |
| Progressive Scan |
Yes |
| Video Interface |
HDMI, S-Video, Component and Composite |
