LG 42LH55 42-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV Reviews
LG 42LH55 42-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Black Features
- 240Hz TruMotion Technolgy virtually eliminates motion blur for fast motion clarity
- Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting conditions of the room for an enjoyable viewing experience
- Full HD 1080p resolution fro enhanced picture quality
- 80,000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio for deeper blacks and greater picture detail
- Picture Wizard enables self-calibration for picture adjsustments
Technical Details
- Screen Size: 42 inches (diagonal)
- Native Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Full HD: Yes
- Brightness: 500 cd/m2
- Smooth Motion Technology: Yes
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 80,000:1
- Viewing Angle: 178 degrees / 178 degrees
- Color Reproduction: 10 Bit
- Response Time: 2.4ms
- TruMotion: 240Hz
- True Viewing Angle: Yes
- Typical Life Span: 60,000 hr
- Built-In Tuner: Yes (ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM)
- HTMI/HDCP Input: 4
- TV without stand (WxHxD): 41.4 x 25.9 x 3.6 inches
- TV with stand (WxHxD): 41.4 x 28.3 x 11.7 inches
LG 42LH55 42-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Black 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
Samsung BD-P3600 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Reviews
Samsung BD-P3600 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Features and Technical Details
- Experience vivid, crystal-clear visuals that are more natural, more realistic and simply stunning with Blu-ray's full 1080p HD resolution
- Stream Blockbuster, Netflix, YouTube & Pandora
- Multi-format playback lets you enjoy Blu-ray Discs, DVD, CD, MP3/WMA, JPEG, AVCHD and more
- DivX support allows you to enjoy downloaded DivX movies on the big screen
- Connect wirelessly for BD-Live content or streaming services using the included USB Wi-Fi dongle
Technical Details
- Supported playback formats: BD-ROM, BD-RE, BD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (V mode only), DVD-RW (V mode only), DVD+R (V mode only) DVD+RW (V mode only), Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW
- Supported audio compression formats: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+, Dolby Digital True-HD, DTS, DTS-HD HRA, DTS-HD MA, LPCM, HD bitstream output, Re-encoding, dual decoding
- Audio D/A converter: 24-bit/192KHz
- BD Profile: 2.0
- HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) version: 1.3
- USB Connectivity: USB 2.0
- HDMI Video resolution: BD: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p; DVD: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p
- CVBS output-RCA jack resolution: BD/DVD: 480i
- Component video out resolution: BD: 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i; DVD: 480p, 480i
- Audio out: 1 rear composite, 1 rear optical, 1 rear multichannel
- Network connectivity: Rear Ethernet port
- Dimensions: 17.32 x 2.17 x 9.84 inches
- Weight: 5.29 lbs.
Samsung BD-P3600 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Description
Samsung BD-P3600 plays Blu-ray high-definition discs (selectable output resolution: 1080p signals available through HDMI output only; 720p/1080i signals available through HDMI or component video) with selectable 720p/1080i/1080p video upconversion for DVD (upconverted video available through HDMI output only). There is built-in audio decoding for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio Essential--Netflix video and Pandora music streaming (subscriptions to these services required). Player has 2 USB ports (1 front, 1 rear) for storing downloaded BD-Live material.
Manufacturer's Description (March 20, 2009)Set a new standard with the Samsung BD-P3600 Blu-ray player. Thanks to Blu-Ray Disc you'll enjoy detailed images and brilliant color in full 1080p resolution. In addition, the stylish BD-P3600 boasts cutting edge features like support for Netflix and Pandora movie/music streaming; wireless capability with the included USB dongle; BD-Live support; and two USB connections for updating firmware or playing back digital media files. Watch your favorite DVDs and Blu-ray Discs, listen to CDs with the highest-quality audio, stream internet content and plenty more with this sleek and powerful player.
 Set a new Blu-ray standard. Click to enlarge. |
 Clean and simple touch-sensitive controls. Click to enlarge. |
 Experience vivid, crystal-clear visuals that are more natural, more realistic and simply stunning. |
 Get more out of a Blu-ray Disc than what's on it with BD-Live. |
 Experience billions of colors, high definition audio and improved frame rates with a single cable. |
Samsung's newest Blu-ray players continue their trend of stylish and decor-friendly electronics, with new versions of Samsung's groundbreaking Touch of Color (ToC) design and touch-sensitive controls. The BD-P3600 is just over two inches tall, and comes encased in deep black with charcoal gray highlights curving along the outer edges.
Total Full HD 1080p Video and HD Soundtrack Support
The BD-P3600 boasts full HD 1080p playback of Blu-ray discs, and crisp upconversion of standard DVDs through the HDMI 1.3 connection. For a true, Hollywood-quality experience, the player can internally decode the latest high-resolution digital multichannel audio soundtracks, including Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD HR / MA. The BD-P3600 can also output any of the soundtracks as a bitstream through its 7.1-Channel analog audio outputs, or as an uncompressed PCM signal, for consumers desiring the best cinematic sound with an older A/V receiver.
BD-Live ready
Get more out of a Blu-ray Disc than what's on it. BD-Live 2.0 lets studios future-proof their Blu-ray titles, so they can add content to BD-Live Ready discs even after they have been shipped. Simply connect your Blu-ray player to the Internet (through the included Ethernet port or using an optional Link Stick USB wireless dongle) to download images, subtitles and more. Text-chat with friends during a movie, or play against others in online trivia games to unlock exclusive video content and earn discounts on other products.
Multi Format Playback
In addition to Blu-ray discs, you can drop in a normal DVD and watch the picture get upconverted to near HD quality. Your CDs will also sound great, and you can play MP3/WMA audio from CD, DVD or USB. Or enjoy looking at your favorite JPG files from photo CDs.
DivX Playback
Insert DVDs, CDs or USB drives that have DivX movies downloaded via computer and enjoy watching them on a large-scale TV.
HDMI 1.3
Experience billions of colors, high definition audio and improved frame rates even at full 1080p resolution. HDMI 1.3 is a video cable format that delivers it all from your Samsung Blu-ray player without any loss of quality. Since you only need one HDMI cable, there's no ugly mess of tangled-up wires. So your set-up is as clean-looking as the picture.
Netflix Instant Streaming Ready
Are you a Netflix member? You no longer have to wait by the mailbox to satisfy your flix fix. Instantly stream from a selection of over 12,000 (and growing) movies and TV shows. The number of titles you can stream per month depends on which Netflix subscription plan you choose.
 Stream movies instantly from your Netflix account. |
 Upgrade firmware easily via Ethernet or USB. |
Pandora Ready
The BD-P3600 can stream music though the popular Pandora music service. Enjoy a fresh way to discover new music and stay up-to-date with your favorite artists.
Wi-Fi Ready
Thanks to Samsung's proprietary Link Stick 802.11b/g/n wireless dongle (included), users can wirelessly connect to the latest Blu-ray features when the dongle is connected to one of the players' two USB 2.0 ports, or via the traditional wired Ethernet connection.
Analog/Digital Audio Out
Know what sounds great when it comes to your Blu-ray Disc player? Having audio output options. For picture-perfect audio there's the HDMI output. If you prefer analog audio, the player comes with a stereo RCA output for two channels of analog audio. An optical output is also included for the happy medium.
Firmware Upgrades
Your new Samsung Blu-ray Disc player won't be obsolete the moment you bring it home from the store. It's equipped with an Ethernet connection so you can download the latest firmware upgrade and add new features. If your player needs more local storage to take advantage of these features, simply plug in a memory stick with at least 1GB of memory into the USB port.
What's in the Box
Samsung BD-P3600 Blu-ray Disc Player, Wi-Fi dongle, 47-key Remote control, Batteries, AV cable (RCA type), User's Manual, Quick Start Guide
