The 2009 entry-level LH30 series of LCD TVs re-establishes LG as the king of picture controls. Last year the company offered the most extensive suite of user-menu color adjustments available and this year there's even more to tweak--from gamma targets to color filters to a Picture Wizard, designed for nonexperts, with built-in test patterns that actually work. The end result is highly accurate color. But other major picture quality factors, namely black level and screen uniformity, are generally beyond the reach of controls, and in the LH30's case those two factors weigh heavily. Nonetheless, if you want a high degree of color accuracy and customization in an otherwise basic LCD TV, the LH30 is mighty appealing.
Series note: We performed a hands-on evaluation of the 42-inch 42LH30, but this review also applies to the other sizes in the series: the 47-inch 47LH30, the 37-inch 37LH30 and the 32-inch 32LH30. All of the sizes share identical specs and should provide very similar picture quality.
Design
If you're looking for relief from the scads of identical-looking glossy-black HDTVs out there, don't look to the LH30 series. The straightforward exterior has the same medium-width gloss-black frame on the top and sides with a thicker portion below the screen, the bottom edge of which is curved ever so slightly and edged by a chrome-colored strip. LG's characteristic subtly protruding, illuminated power indicator interrupts the strip on the right side, and speakers are hidden completely from view along the bottom of the panel. The stand swivels and matches the panel with its glossy black.
General
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 31.5 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 31.5 in x 3.1 in x 20.8 in x 24.3 lbs , Panel with stand - 31.5 in x 8.9 in x 23.1 in x 27.6 lbs
- Enclosure Color Gloss black
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p
- LCD Pixel Response Time 6 ms
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 50000:1
- Color Depth 10-bit color
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Viewing Angle 178 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
- Display Menu Language French , Korean , English , Spanish
- Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
- V-Chip Control Yes
TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM , ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI , Component , Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
- Input Video Formats 720p , 1080i , 1080p , 1080/24p , 1080/30p , 1080/60p
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders Dolby Digital
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
- Audio Controls Bass , Treble , Balance
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
- Additional Features Auto volume adjustment , Invisible Speaker System
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side , 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side , 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 1 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear , 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear , 2 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear , 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear , 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear , 1 x Serial - Rear , 1 x USB - Rear
- PC Interface USB , VGA (HD-15)
Memory Card Reader
- USB Port Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Features Swivel
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 200 x 200 mm
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 102 Watt
- Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 36.4 in
- Depth (Shipping) 5.6 in
- Height (Shipping) 20.8 in
- Weight (Shipping) 29.5 lbs
Product summary
The good: Accurate color; extensive picture controls including unique Picture Wizard; adequate connectivity with three HDMI and one PC input; energy-efficient.
The bad: Reproduces relatively light black levels; below-average uniformity and off-angle viewing; no S-Video input.
The bottom line: While its black levels and uniformity mark the LG LH30 series as an entry-level display, its extensive picture controls allow the color accuracy of a flagship model.
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