The depth and precision of LED backlighting

When it comes to displaying a truly lifelike picture, as important as an LCD HDTV's 1080p resolution and ability to reproduce millions of colors is its ability to produce just one color: black. The deeper the blacks an HDTV can display, the sharper and more detailed the picture you see. Now, it might seem contradictory, but an LCD's ability to generate black levels is directly tied to its light source. While the fluorescent backlights used in most LCD panels fully illuminate the display at all times, the LED backlight technology used in LG's LH90 series panels allows the strength of the light source to be varied. Known as "local dimming", this feature of LED backlighting makes it possible for an LCD's panel to be dimmed — or even shut off completely — in specific areas when deep black levels are necessary for achieving fine detail and contrast. Thanks to its LED backlighting technology, when it comes to sharp, precise, lifelike detail, the LG 42LH90 stands out from the rest.

Twice as smooth, twice as real

While the 120Hz frame-rate conversion offered on many other LCD HDTVs does indeed reproduce video content with improved smoothness of motion, with its LH90 series, LG ups the ante. The 42LH90's TruMotion 240Hz processing doubles the frame rate delivered by 120Hz-based technologies. The result is an unprecedented level of natural, lifelike motion from all your favorite video sources, especially fast-action movies and sports. And you get to enjoy this advanced performance on a full HD 1080p LCD panel with widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio, wide 178° x 178° viewing angle, and super-fast 2.4ms panel-response time. Further, a 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio delivers enhanced detail. Finally, a 500cd/m² panel brightness is ideal even in rooms with high levels of ambient light.

It's ALIVE!!! — Tomlinson Holman's experiment, aka THX

It's certifiable — your new 42" 42LH90 LED LCD HDTV from LG takes your home video experience to a new level. THX isn't a recording technology, but rather a high-fidelity audio- and video-reproduction standard for film content. Further, as an industry benchmark in video-image quality, THX Display Certification assures you that the 42LH90 delivers exceptional images, frame after frame, bringing you immersive movie, broadcast, and gaming experiences, right in your living room. LG's LH90 series of LED LCD panels also feature full HD 1920 x 1080p resolution, enhancing your video experience with both the highest pixel resolution available for life-like detail, and smooth, judder-free video during fast action scenes or sports thanks to progressive-scan capability.

The Real Cinema experience, at home

Way out west in Tinseltown, your favorite films are recorded at 24 frames per second. Unfortunately, most television content is recorded at 30fps, so most televisions are designed to display motion pictures at this speed. Until now, the solution has been to interpolate, or add, artificial scenes into 24fps content in order to "stretch" it to fit a TV's 30fps capability. Recent demands on the part of movie lovers for an authentic home-cinema experience have lead to technological advancements making a 24fps experience possible at home. High definition video like that recorded onto Blu-ray Disc contains 24p (or, progressive-scan 24fps video content) that brings true film into your home. But wait! There's still one more piece the puzzle. While true 24fps film makes it from Hollywood to your Blu-ray player, just like a movie-house feature film, it needs a screen to be enjoyed . . . i.e. your flat panel needs to be able to display 24p content. Enter the 42LH90 with 24p Real Cinema video processing. These technology makes your new LH90-Series LCD fully capable of displaying 24fps video thanks to specific video processing that reproduces film-based images as video content.

A custom fit

While it is true that LCD flat panels tend to perform better than their plasma cousins in viewing areas with ambient light, not all LCDs are created equal. The 42LH90's Intelligent Sensor employs a sophisticated algorithm that uses 4,096 sensing steps to evaluate the panel's surroundings, ultimately optimizing the panel's brightness, contrast, color, sharpness, and white balance to the needs of your home viewing area.

The other half

The advanced HD video performance offered by the 42LH90's panel is only half of the story when it comes to the complete home-theater experience. "What's the other half", you might ask? Audio. LG's LH90 line of HDTVs features a unique invisible speaker system that uses minute vibrations from speakers embedded into strategic areas behind the front cabinet to convert the entire front bezel into the speaker system. You get a clean, polished look coupled with an audio soundstage enhance by a wider sound field. Don't just see the kiss, hear the music swell . . . Don't just watch the car chase take a corner, hear the tires squeal.

The other other half

Now, just wait a second. LG's dedication to the audio half of your home-theater experience doesn't stop with invisible speakers. The 42LH90's Clear Voice II technology automatically enhances and amplifies the sound of the human voice's frequency range during scenes when background noise swells, assuring that you catch every last syllable of crucial dialogue.

A side of PC, please

Coming to the rescue in this multiple-component, integrated-system world, the LG 42LH90 serves up an extra helping of connectivity with a PC input. Surf the net, download online movies, play games or get a little work done, all on 42 inches of stunning HD LED LCD.

ENERGY STAR of approval

Seeking to meet your demand to reduce energy use and preserve the environment, LG has made sure that the 42LH90 meets the U.S. government's standard for ENERGY STAR qualification. What does the ENERGY STAR qualification mean? ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. For the family or homeowner, energy efficient choices can reduce energy consumption and expenses by up to one third while resulting in similar savings of greenhouse gas emissions, without sacrificing features, style or comfort. ENERGY STAR helps you make the energy efficient choice. When a product boasts the ENERGY STAR qualification, this means the product meets stringent government standards set by the EPA and US Department of Energy for conserving both energy and the environment. So whether you are concerned for the environment, your pocket book or both, this HDTV helps ensure both are given an easier load to bear.

HDMIncredible

Bringing you the absolute best in connectivity, LG's 42LH90 features four HDMI connections. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the only interface in consumer electronics that can carry both uncompressed high-definition (HD) video and uncompressed multi-channel audio in all HD formats including 720p, 1080i and even 1080p. Your incoming media content comes in a variety of sizes, resolutions and formats, and with that in mind, HDMI systems automatically configure to display that content in the most effective format. Since HDMI carries all channels on video and audio, there is only one cable to plug into any HDMI-enabled source and display device. No more complicated cable set-up when installing your home theater system, and no more ugly cable mess behind your components. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on this single cable. Also, HDMI is fully backward-compatible with DVI. (Please note that a physical adapter, sold separately, is needed to make the conversion from HDMI to DVI.)

Your HD lifeline

High Definition Multimedia Interface, or HDMI, is the only home A/V connection that allows for both Full HD 1080p video and 7.1-channel studio-quality audio to be passes along a single cable. In other words, in order to take full advantage of your home theater's high definition potential, you need to HDMI cabling to link HD-capable components. It's only natural that you might have questions regarding how best to outfit your personal HD system. Vann's sales representatives are here to explain all of your options. Call the 800 number at the top of this page for expert advice.

Comparison Specifications

• Screen size: 42.0", diagonal / LED LCD display with local dimming / 1920 x 1080p resolution


• Aspect ratio: 16:9


• Viewing angle: 178° x 178°


• Progressive features: TruMotion 240Hz / 24p Real Cinema / XD Engine


• Best video inputs: 4 HDMI/HDCP 1.3 inputs with Deep Color support, 1 output (3 rear, 1 side)


• Other inputs (media box): 2 HD component video +L/R audio / 2 composite video+L/R audio / 1 USB 2.0 / 1 PC (RGB, 5-pin D-Sub) / 1 PC audio / 1 RF / 1 side AV in


• Audio enhancements: SRS TruSurround XT / Clear Voice II / Dolby Digital 5.1 decoder / 5 sound modes


• Built-in speakers: 10W x 2 / invisible speaker


• Mounting options: Swivel stand included / VESA 200mm x 200mm compatible for wall mounting


• Remote control: Unified remote control included

Additional Specifications

• Dynamic contrast ratio: 2,000,000:1


• Response time: 2.4ms


• Tuners: ATSC / NTSC / Clear QAM


• Brightness: 500 cd/m²


• LG SimpLink connectivity (HDMI-CEC)


• ENERGY STAR 3.0 compliant

Manufacturer Specifications

• Video features: 6-mode aspect-ratio correction, Just Scan 1:1 pixel matching, 3D and MPEG noise reduction, 3:2 pulldown, ISFccc ready, xvYCC


• Video features: Intelligent Sensor mode, 3-mode AV Mode II, 8 picture modes, 3-mode color-temperature control, DTV signal-strength indicator


• Special features: Picture Wizard, backlight control, smart energy saving, A/V input navigation, input labeling


• Special features: Quick view, quick setup guide, e-manual, V-Chip parental control, key lock, closed caption


• Language: English, Spanish, French, Korean


• Convenience features: Alvin UI, auto tuning/programming, channel Add/Delete, channel labeling, favorite channel programming


• Convenience features: Auto/manual clock, sleep timer, auto Off/auto Sleep


• NOTE: LG Design and Life's Good are trademarks of LG Electronics, Inc.

Dimensional Specifications

• Dimensions: 42.0" W x 28.2" H x 3.7" D, without stand / 42.0" W x 30.6" H x 14.2" D, with stand


• Weight (approx): 43.0 lbs, without stand / 51.1 lbs, with stand