LG 42LD520 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV

LG 42LD520 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV Review


LG 42LD520 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV Overview

This is a Full HD television anyone would be happy with, at almost any budget. It’s great for sports and fast action, along with offering the Core Technologies that make every LG television something better.

LG 42LD520 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV Specifications

Great for sports and fast action, the 42-inch LG 42LD520 LCD HDTV offers 1080p Full HD resolution for crystal-clear detail, TruMotion 120Hz technology for virtually no motion blur, and a super-quick response time of 2.4ms (milliseconds). Other features include an amazing 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for more stunning colors and deeper blacks, capability to play MP3 audio files and JPEG photo slideshows from a USB drive, stereo speakers with 20 watts of power and Dolby Digital decoding, and three HDMI inputs.

Key Features

Full HD 1080p resolution
This stunning picture is the reason you wanted HDTV in the first place. With almost double the pixel resolution, Full HD 1080p gives it superior picture quality over standard HDTV. You'll see details and colors like never before.

TruMotion 120Hz
TruMotion 120Hz technology lets you see sports, video games and high-speed action with virtually no motion blur. Now your TV can keep up with your fast-moving entertainment.

100,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
No more worrying about dark scenes or dull colors. The dynamic contrast ratio of 100,000:1 delivers more stunning colors and deeper blacks than you can imagine.

Intelligent Sensor
Don't strain your eyes. Let your TV do the adjustments for you. Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting and color conditions in the room for a more enjoyable viewing experience.

AV Mode
Sports, movies and video games are best enjoyed with customized settings. With AV Mode, you can easily select from one of three picture modes for "Cinema", Sports" or "Games" to enjoy an optimized picture and sound experience.
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.
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.
ISFccc Calibration 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.
Clear Voice II
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.

Infinite Sound
What's a great picture without great sounds to match? Infinite Sound delivers an amazing listening experience with deep, rich bass to make the most of your entertainment.

Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital lets you experience compelling 5.1-channel surround sound. And you can trust that you'll get the same great Dolby Digital audio quality no matter what you're watching--a DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, TV programming or downloaded content. Best of all, you can be confident that you'll hear the audio exactly as it was intended, because Dolby Digital is also used to create the soundtracks for movies and games.
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 or listen to MP3 files.
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.
SimpLink
Having a hard time keeping track of your remotes? With SimpLink, all your LG devices can be controlled with just one remote.
Smart Energy Saving
With LG's Smart Energy Saving Features, you can conserve money and energy.

Key Specifications

  • Screen size: 42-inch class (42 inches diagonal)
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (1080p Full HD)
  • Dynamic contrast ratio: 100,000:1
  • Viewing angle: 178 degrees horizontal/vertical
  • Response time: 2.4ms
  • Built-in tuner: ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM
  • Audio output: 20 watts (10W x 2)
  • Speaker system: 2-way, 4 speakers
  • Dolby Digital decoder: Yes
  • Surround system: Infinite Sound
  • Input labeling: Yes
  • Swivel stand: ±20 degrees
  • VESA compliance: 200mm x 200mm
  • Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

Connections

  • HDMI (version 1.3, HDCP): 2 rear, 1 side
  • Component: 1 rear
  • Composite A/V: 1 rear, 1 side
  • RF: 1 rear
  • PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 rear
  • PC audio input: 1 rear
  • Digital audio output: 1 optical, rear
  • USB: 1 side
  • Headphone out: 1 side
  • RS-232c input: 1 rear

Dimensions

  • TV without stand: 41.4 x 25.9 x 3.6 inches (WxHxD); 37.9 pounds
  • TV with stand: 41.4 x 28.3 x 11.7 inches (WxHxD); 41.9 pounds
  • What size TV should you get?

LG 2010 HDTV Comparison

Series:LD350LD450LD520LD550LD650LE5300LE5400LE8500LX6500PJ350PK550PK750
Models: 22-inch
26-inch
32-inch
32-inch
37-inch
42-inch
47-inch
32-inch
42-inch
47-inch
55-inch
32-inch
42-inch
46-inch
52-inch
47-inch
55-inch
22-inch
26-inch
32-inch
37-inch
32-inch
42-inch
47-inch
55-inch
47-inch
55-inch
47-inch
55-inch
42-inch
50-inch
50-inch
60-inch
50-inch
60-inch
Panel typeLCDLCDLCDLCDLCDLED LCDLED LCDLED LCD3D LEDPlasmaPlasmaPlasma
LED Local Dimming--------------------
3D Ready----------------------
Resolution720p1080p1080p1080p1080p1080p1080p1080p1080p720p1080p1080p
Contrast ratio50k:1
dynamic
100k:1
dynamic
100k:1
dynamic
150k:1
dynamic
200k:1
dynamic
3mil:1
dynamic
4mil:1
dynamic
9mil:1
dynamic
8mil:1
dynamic
3mil:1
dynamic
3mil:1
dynamic
3mil:1
dynamic
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz120Hz120Hz240Hz60Hz120Hz120Hz240Hz600Hz600Hz600Hz
Response time5ms4ms2.42.422.4ms2.6ms1ms2ms------
Netcast Entertainment------------
HDMI input223444444334
Component input
(Y, PB, PR)
111222333222
Composite input122222222222
PC input
USB port111221222112
MP3 and JPEG
playback
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DivX video
playback
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Ethernet------------
Wireless 1080p Ready------------
Energy Star----------------
Series:LD350 LCDLD450 LCDLD520 LCDLD550 LCDLD650 LCDLE5300 LEDLE5400 LEDLE8500 LEDLX6500
3D LED
PJ350 PlasmaPK550 PlasmaPK750 Plasma

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Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

HDTV Size chart
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

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