At A Glance

Promising specs--including 1080p, a fast pixel response time, and HDMI 1.3--don't add up to a superb picture.

Manufacturer’s Description

The LG 42LB5D 42" LCD HDTV is an excellent gateway into the world of high definition. By using 6 distinct processes through the XD Engine, it is able to take low-resolution signals and improve them to near-HD levels by improving brightness, clarity and detail. It also uses super IPS technology to reduce common distortion and blurring caused by fast-motion video and features an incredibly wide 178 degree viewing angle. This powerful 42" model is able to accurately display even 1080p signals at full resolutions, giving you ultrarealistic images that will surely blow your mind. Step boldly into the future and make this HDTV a part of your home theater system.

The Specs

Ports and Connections
Composite Composite (Input x2)
HDMI
  • HDMI (Input) Input
  • HDMI (Input x3)
Audio Input RCA Audio (Input x3)
S-Video-In
  • S-Video (Input)
  • S-Video (Input) (x2)
DVI Yes
Audio Output RCA Audio (Output)
Audio Digital Optical Digital Optical Audio (Output x2)
Component Video Component (Input x2)
Video Interfaces Coaxial (Input)
Dimensions
Width 40.7 inches
Depth 3.5 inches
Height 11.1 inches
Weight 60.6 pounds
Display
Contrast ratio 10,000
Brightness 500.0 lumens
Broadcast Format Supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 720p
Display size 42.0 inches
Display type LCD
Horizontal viewing angle 178.0 ∞
Vertical viewing angle 178.0 ∞
Response time 5.0