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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Blacks & Whites
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03.Color Accuracy
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04.Motion
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05.3D
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06.Viewing Effects
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07.Calibration
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08.Connectivity
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09.Remote Control
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10.Audio & Menus
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11.Multimedia & Internet
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12.Power Consumption
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13.Vs Sony KDL 46HX800
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14.Vs Samsung UN46C8000
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15.Vs Panasonic TC P50VT20
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16.Conclusion
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17.Series Comparison
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18.Photo Gallery
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19.Ratings & Specs
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20.Comments
LG 47LX6500
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Multimedia & InternetAudio & Menus
Great menus. Only a cursory instruction manual included.
Audio Quality (6.00)
The LG 47LX6500 has two built-in speakers, like nearly all HDTVs. And like all HDTVs (at least the ones we’ve tested) the audio quality is not nearly as good as a standalone 5.1 or 7.1-channel audio system. The built-in speakers were sufficient for regular TV viewing, if you’re not too discerning, but it certainly lacks the ‘oomph’ that you want for movies. That’s because speakers of this size simply can’t deliver the desired bass frequencies.
There are plenty of audio options to modulate the sound. You can boost the vocals, turn the surround sound emulator on and off, and choose from a number of preset modes. We liked the ‘Standard’ preset best for movie watching, as the ‘Movie’ preset seemed to remove too much of the midtones.
Menu Interface (7.00)
The menu on the LG 47LX6500 and other LGs takes a slightly different tact than many manufacturers. When you first hit the ‘Menu’ button on the remote, a grid appears on the screen with options for several sub-menus. From here, selecting any of these brings up a more traditional, vertically-oriented menu system.
The menus are extremely easy, and even users with limited tech experience should be able to maneuver their way through.
Instruction Manual (3.00)
The instruction manual that ships with the LG 47LX6500 is only a short primer, and all the TV’s features are not covered in depth. Unfortunately, we were not able to find a downloadable version of the manual that worked. You’ll just have to experiment with all the settings and see what they do.
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