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LG 37LH55 LCD HDTV Review - Viewing Effects

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Published on June 30, 2009
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Viewing Effects Summary
• Shallow viewing angle.
• External light causes large diffuse glow pattern on screen.
• Several video processing features, most of which don't do much.
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Viewing Angle (3.69)


The TV didn't have the best viewing angle. We found the TV hit 50% its max contrast level at a shallow 20º viewing angle, meaning it only has a total viewing angle of about 40º. Our current average for total viewing angle is about 75º, meaning the LG 37LH55 falls quite a bit short of average.

Viewing Angle

 

Reflectance (6.50)


For this section, we shine an array of LEDs at the screen. We found that the 37LH55's screen was more diffusive than reflective, but we were still able to make out all the individual points of light. Further, the resulting glow took up a large portion of the screen. If the light isn't shining straight at your TV, however, it won't make a significant difference in your viewing experience.

 

Video Processing (2.50)


The 37LH55 had a few video processing features, some of which caused a visible effect, some of which didn't do anything noteworthy. We're also at a bit of a loss about what they were supposed to do, since the screen doesn't have any explanatory pop-ups and the manual is mum on the subject.

Setting Claimed Function Our Impression
Dynamic Contrast ??? Looks like it increases dynamic contrast: darks get lumped into a black blob, and lights get brightened.
Dynamic Color ??? Slightly oversaturates certain colors.
Noise Reduction ??? Significantly reduces noise. 
Eye Care ??? We didn't see any changes, least of all in the eye region.
Edge Enhancer ??? We didn't see any significant difference.
OPC ??? Makes whites sightly lighter or darker at times. 

 

Compare the LG 37LH55 to other HDTVs
LG 32LG40
32 inches
Toshiba Regza 40XV645U
40 inches
Samsung LN40B650
40 inches

 

  

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