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04.Controls, Menu & Remote
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05.Conclusion
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06.Ratings & Specs
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07.Comments
LG 42LH50
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Connectivity & MediaDisplay Size & Technology
The LG 42LH20 has a 42-inch LCD screen, but the LH20 series is available in a variety of sizes: 37-inch, 32-inch, 26-inch, 22-inch, and 19-inch models.
The LH50 is available in 42-inch and 47-inch models.
Format & Resolution
The television supports 720p HD footage and has an aspect ratio of 16:9. The maximum resolution is 1280 x 720. Most new HDTVs support full 1080p HD signal, which further suggests the market for the 42LH20 is directed towards low-budget consumers or people looking for a small, extra television.
Brightness, Blacks & Contrast Ratio
LG didn't release information about the 42LH20's brightness, black level, or contrast ratio. The TV doesn't have the LED backlighting featured on LG's elite LCD televisions, but it still produced an adequately illuminated image when we looked at it. If you're concerned about having deep blacks and a good contrast ratio, you probably wouldn't want to make the 42LH20 your primary television set.
Refresh Rate & Motion
LG doesn't mention the refresh rate of the 42LH50 in their specs, but it is safe to assume the TV refreshes at a rate of 60Hz, which is the normal rate for lower-end televisions. We didn't notice any major motion errors or discrepancies when we watched LG's display footage and the motion actually looked quite good on the 42LH50. There wasn't any footage showing quick motion, so it was difficult to truly analyze how an action movie or football game will appear on the set. If smooth motion is important to you, you should go with a TV that supports a 120Hz refresh rate or higher.
Viewing Angle
LG doesn't have specs about the viewing angle on the 42LH20, but we noticed some color problems at 30-degree angles and smaller. The far side of the LCD when we looked at it via these tight angles lost a good deal of brightness and appeared dark and faded. At 45-degrees and wider, however, the TV's image generally looked very good.
Color
The 42LH20 offers no special color modes or features. Looking at the television straight on, colors appeared vibrant and strong. It's only from odd angles that we noticed any color problems.
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