LG 42LH40 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV Reviews

 

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

• LCD HDTV features an elegant & distinctive design with swivel stand
• 1080p Full HD resolution 1920 x 1080p Trumotion 120Hz panel for clear smooth images even for fast action scenes with 4x HDMI v 1.3 digital inputs
• Intelligent Sensor Mode LG's Smart Energy Saving Technology, Energy Star 3.0 compliant
• Invisible speaker system with Dolby Digital 5.1 & Clear voice for richer more balanced sound & a polished look
• 70,000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio

Technical Details

• Brand Name: LG
• Model: 42LH40
• Display Technology: TFT active matrix
• Display Size: 42 inches
• Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• HDTV Compatible: Y
• Speakers Included: 4 speakers
• Height: 28.4 inches
• Width: 40.9 inches
• Depth: 11.7 inches
• Weight: 40.3 pounds

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

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.

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 

Panasonic DMP-BD70V Blu-ray Disc/VHS Multimedia Player Reviews

Panasonic DMP-BD70V Blu-ray Disc/VHS Multimedia Player Features and Technical Details

• Blu-ray Disc/VHS combination player with SD memory card slot and USB
• Multi-media capability allows for convenient playback and up-conversion of content from any media storage format--VHS, DVD, CD and more
• 7.1-channel lossless audio decode and bit-stream output for exceptional sound
• VIERA Cast internet functionality for enjoying online entertainment from YouTube, Amazon VOD, and more
• Intelligent auto standby for more efficient power usage

Technical Details

• FORMAT:
• BD-ROM Playback: BD-Live
• BD-RE / BD-RE DL: BD-MV (BD-RE version3), BDAV (SESF), JPEG (HD)
• BD-R/BD-R DL: BD-MV (BD-R version2), BDAV (SESF)
• DVD-RAM Playback: DVD-VR, JPEG (HD), AVCHD
• DVD-ROM: DVD Video
• DVD-R/-RW/-R(DL) 1 Playback: DVD Video, DVD-VR, AVCHD, DivX (DVD-R/-R DL only)
• +R/+R(DL)/+RW Playback: DVD-VR, AVCHD
• CD, CD-R/-RW Playback: CD-DA, DivX (CD-R/-RW only), MP3 3 (CD-R/-RW only), JPEG (HD) (CD-R/-RW only)
• SD Memory Card: AVCHD, JPEG (HD)
• VIDEO:
• PHL Reference Chroma Processor: Yes
• P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD): Yes
• Precise Pixel Generation: Yes
• Diagonal Processing: Yes
• 3:2/2:2 Pull-Down Progressive Processing: Yes(3:2 Pull-Down Only)
• i/p Conversion for 1080p 4 Playback: Yes
• Up-conversion to 1080p 5 Playback: Yes
• Video D/A Converter: 148.5MHz/12bit
• Progressive Scan: Yes
• Digital Noise Reduction: 3D-NR/Integrated NR
• 1080/24p Playback: Yes
• Deep Color: Yes
• x.v.Color: Yes
• Picture Mode: Yes
• AUDIO:
• Audio D/A Converter: 192kHz/24bit
• Dolby Digital Plus: Decode and Bitstream output
• Dolby TrueHD: Decode and Bitstream output
• DTS-HD: Decode and Bitstream output
• 96kHz Surround Re-Master: (for all formats)
• Advanced Surround (V.S.S.): Yes
• Night Surround Mode: Yes
• Dialogue Enhancer: Yes
• Dynamic Range Compression: Yes
• CONVENIENCE:
• Super Hi Speed Scan: Yes
• Audio/JPEG Navigation Menu: Yes
• INPUT/OUTPUT:
• HDMI: Support features: Deep Color, x.v.Color, High Bit Rate Audio
• Component Video Out (Y, PB, PR): Yes
• Video Out: Yes
• 2ch Audio Out: Yes(x2)
• Digital Audio Out: 1 optical
• SD Memory Card Slot: Yes
• Ethernet for Network: (For BD-Live, VIERA CAST and Firmware Update)
• SPECIFICATIONS:
• Audio S/N: 115dB
• Dynamic Range: 100dB
• Power Source: AC 120V, 60Hz
• Power Consumption: 29W (Approx.)
• USB: MP3, JPEG (HD), DivX
• VIERA CAST: Yes
• Weight (lb) (Approx.): 5.7 (Approx.)
• Dimensions (W x H x D) (mm) (including the projecting part) (Approx.): 16-15/16 x 1-5/16 x 9-13/16 inches
• Support Features: Deep Color x.vColor, High Bit Rate Audio
• VHS Playback Format: Hi-Fi, SQPB
• VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 4): Yes
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.94 x 16.94 x 9.81 inches
• Weight: 8.6 lbs

Panasonic DMP-BD70V Blu-ray Disc/VHS Multimedia Player Description

Does it feel like technology is moving too fast, and your barely keeping up? Blu-ray Disc/VHS Combination Player gives you both the technology of yesterday and today, wherein you don't have to send your precious VHS cassettes to storage just yet in that the unique feature about this player compared to a regular VHS player is the fact that it provides up-conversion so it will enhance your viewing experience, like watching a remastered copy, but instead of doing the tedious task of improving video and audio quality yourself, the player does it for you. It even features an SD memory card slot and USB terminal so you don't have to unload your digital media for it to be viewed, wherein simply insert an SD memory card filled with joyous memories into your player, and let the good times begin, there is even the possibility for JPEG slideshow with music and transition effect, so not only will you dazzle your audience with you family photos, but also the innovative features of your Blu-ray Disc/VHS Combination Player. VHS Playback and 1080p HDMI Out Deep Color and x.v.Color 148.5MHz/12bit Video D/A Converter Digital Noise Reduction (3D-NR/ Integrated NR) Picture Mode (Normal, Soft, Fine, Cinema, User) Picture Adjustment (Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, Gamma Correction) Audio Features - Built-in Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTSTM-HD Decoder 192kHz/24bit Audio D/A Converter 96kHz Surround Re-master for All Formats (BD, DVD, CD and MP3) Output - HDMI AV Output Component Video Output Video Output 2ch Audio Output Digital Audio Output (1 Optical) Ethernet for BD-Live, VIERA CAST and Firmware Update Convenience Features - Compatible with VIERA CAST (YouTube, Picasa, etc) Compatible with BD-Live and BONUSVIEW VIERA Link or Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Product Line-up Movie (AVCHD, MPEG2) & JPEG View with SD Memory Card Slot Music (MP3) & Photos (JPEG) Playback on US 

Panasonic's DMP-BD70V combines a high quality image with enhanced networking functions, including Panasonic's VIERA Cast internet functionality for enjoying online entertainment from YouTube, Amazon VOD, and more. Play back your favorite Blu-ray discs, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs and more, and enjoy up-conversion to 1080p with formats of lower resolutions. The DMP-BD70V also lets you take advantage of 7.1 channel Blu-ray surround sound, and enhances the sound quality of CDs and other sources.

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PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus
Developed in collaboration with Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory, this high image processing technology reproduces clear, vivid colors that are faithful to the original film. 

High-Def Audio
Recognizing that audio is important to the overall entertainment experience, Panasonic's three 2009 Blu-ray Disc players feature a high definition audio decoder (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio Essential) to take advantage of the exceptionally high quality 7.1 channel surround sound now integrated in Blu-ray Discs. 

96kHz Surround Re-Master
This function enhances the sound quality of CDs and other sources, and even improves the quality of the multi-channel audio data on Blu-ray Discs and DVDs. 

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Format-Friendly
The DMP-BD70V distinguishes itself as the world's first dual deck VHS-Blu-ray player, providing the consumer with a video product that features multi-format playback allowing the user to play VHS, CD, DVD and 1080p high definition Blu-ray Discs. The BD70V allows for premium 1080p up-conversion for all video formats. 

VIERA CAST
VIERA CAST technology is now available in Panasonic's 2009 Blu-ray players. The internet enabled technology lets the consumer access the internet without the need of either an external box or a PC and enjoy entertainment from sites like Amazon VOD, YouTube, Google's Picasa Web Album, Bloomberg and more. The DMP-BD70V also includes an SD Memory card slot and USB slot, so you can view and share both digital still images and HD video recorded with an HD camcorder in the AVCHD format. 

4:4:4 Technology
In order to produce the ultimate picture quality, Panasonic's Blu-ray players employ high precision 4:4:4 signal technology, which working in tandem with PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus processes each pixel of the Blu-ray Disc video signal in the horizontal direction, to compliment vertical direction processing. P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD) is another technology that contributes to the superior picture quality of the Blu-ray players. P4HD processes more than 15 billion pixels per second and applies the optimal processing to every pixel. Panasonic's Blu-ray players further utilize 16-level motion detection to categorize the image motion of each pixel into one of 16 levels; diagonal processing to detect diagonals and correct the pixels accordingly; 1080p up-conversion to up-convert content recorded in the 480i/p or 720p format to 1080p. The Blu-ray players also provide 1080/24p output, thereby reproducing cinema images from a Blu-ray Disc and DVD in their original 24p form with no need for conversion. This allows the user to enjoy cinema images in the same format used in cinema with a 1080/24p compatible TV.


Lower Power Consumption
Panasonic's 2009 Blu-ray players use Auto Power Stand-By, a function that automatically turns off the player when you return to TV operation using the VIERA Link menu. In addition, the Stand-by Power Save automatically turns off the player's Quick Start function. When VIERA is turned on, Quick Start also turns on. In addition, the development of the UniPhier single chip LSI makes it possible to pack an entire video signal processing circuit onto a single chip. This helps lower power consumption, reduces the number of parts needed and allows for a more compact design. 

What's in the Box
Panasonic DMP-BD70V, Remote control (batteries included), A/V cable, Power supply cord