PLASMA TV

42PQ30
42 Class High Definition Plasma TV

(41.6 diagonal)

720p HD Resolution 600Hz Sub Field Driving 2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1,500 cd/m2 Brightness Image Sticking Minimization Dual XD Engine ISFccc Ready AV Mode II (Cinema, Sports, Game) Picture Wizard LG SimpLink Connectivity 100,000 Hour Panel Life (typ.) NTSC/ATSC Tuners with Clear QAM
Output Power: 10W x 2 Invisible Speaker System Clear Voice II SRS TruSurround XT Auto Volume Leveler Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoder
The PQ30 Series uses advanced panel technology such as 600Hz Sub Field Driving for superior performance in an HD resolution display.

SMART ENERGY SAVINGS

Intelligent Sensor Mode Video Mute ENERGY STAR 3.0 Rated

CONNECTIVITY

3 HDMI V.1.3 with Deep Color (2 rear/1 side) 2 HD Component Video Inputs (rear) 2 Composite Inputs (1 rear/1 side) 1 S-Video Input (rear) 1 Digital Audio Out (Optical) (rear) USB 2.0 (JPEG/MP3) (side) PC Connectivity (D-sub 15pin) RF Antenna input

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PLASMA SPECIFICATION Screen Size 42 Class (41.6 diagonal) Native Display Resolution 1024 x Brightness (cd/m ) 1,500 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 2,000,000:1 Color Reproduction 10 Bit Image Sticking Minimization (ISM) 3 Modes 600Hz Sub Field Driving Altitude 2,900m/9,514ft Life Span (Typical) 100,000 hours BROADCASTING SYSTEM Analog ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM VIDEO Dual XD Engine Aspect Ratio 16:9 Aspect Ratio Correction 6 Modes Just Scan (1:1 Pixel Matching) - HDMI 1080p/1080i/720p - Component 1080p/1080i/720p - RF 1080i/720p Enhanced Noise Reduction (Video Noise Filter) (3D & MPEG) Color Temperature Control 3 Modes 3:2 Pulldown Picture Reset AV Mode II (Picture & Sound) 3 Modes Picture Mode 7 Modes ISFccc Ready Intelligent Sensor Mode XD Color DTV Signal Strength Indicator AUDIO Mono/Stereo/Dual (MTS/SAP) Audio Output Power (Watts - THD 10%) 10W + 10W Invisible Speaker System Details 1 Way 2 Speaker Dolby Digital Decoder Surround System Type SRS TruSurround XT Bass/Treble/Balance Controls Clear Voice II Auto Volume Leveler II Sound Mode 5 Modes SPECIAL FEATURES Freeze Frame Smart Energy Saving Mechanical Power Off 1080p Source Input - HDMI 60p/30p/24p - Component 60p/30p/24p - RGB 60p A/V Input Navigation Input Labeling Quick View (Previous Channel) Quick Setup Guide e-Manual Parental Control w/V-Chip Key Lock Closed Caption LG SimpLink (HDMI CEC) CONVENIENCE FEATURES Language English/Spanish/French/Korean Alvin UI Auto Tuning/Programming Channel Add/Delete Channel Labeling Favorite Channel Programming Auto/Manual Clock On/Off Timer Sleep Timer Auto Off/Auto Sleep (When no video is present) SIDE AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS L/R Audio/Component Video In 1 HDMI/HDCP Input 1 (V.1.3 with Deep Color) USB 2.0 (JPEG/MP3) 1 REAR AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS RF In (Antenna/Cable) 1 L/R Audio/Component Video In 1 S-Video In 1 HD Component Video In (Y,Pb,Pr) + L/R Audio 2 Digital Audio Out 1 (digital) HDMI/HDCP Input 2 (V.1.3 with Deep Color) RGB In (D-Sub 15pin) - PC 1 PC Audio Input 1 RS-232c In (Control/Service) 1 Remote Control In Port 1 CABINET/ACCESSORIES Cabinet Color Glass Stand Swivel 20/20 VESA Compliant (WxH) 400mm x 400mm Remote Control Type Unified POWER Voltage, Hz 100V - 240V, 50/60 Hz On Mode (Average) 181W Stand-by Mode 0.13W ENERGY STAR 3.0 Compliant DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT TV without stand (WxHxD) 40.6 x 25.9 x 3.2 TV with stand (WxHxD) 40.6 x 28.4 x 12.1 Shipping Dimensions (WxHxD) 52.4 x 30.3 x 10.1 TV without stand weight 50.0 lbs TV with stand weight 54.7 lbs Shipping weight 65.9 lbs WARRANTY/UPC Limited Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labor/2 Year Panel UPC 719192175211 Design, features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and messurements are approximate. 2009 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ. All rights reserved. LG Lifes Good is a registered trademark of LG Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 03/18/09

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