One thing that sets the LG 42LD450 apart from the previous model is its dimensions. The flat LCD screen measures 42 inches wide, making it bigger than ever before. It has a full HDTV resolution of 1080p, one of the highest image resolutions that an HDTV can offer.

LG HDTVs use High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), which allows you to connect all of your digital media to HDTVs. The 42LD450 has two HDMI/HDCP ports on the side and rear of this TV. You can connect your pictures and music to the 42LD450 via USB 2.0 on the side input of this LG HDTV.

The contrast ratio is likewise improved into 100,000:1 which makes the contrast between dark and light more prominent. It also has an ISFccc Calibration that allows easy adjusting of the brightness, color, tint, and sharpness depending on the available lighting. Like the previous model, the LG 42LD450 HDTV still includes the AV Mode which allows the user to set the picture quality in three modes; Cinema, Sport, or Games as well as the Real Cinema technology to allow a full cinematic viewing experience.

The 42LD450 full HD 1080p has wonderful picture quality and several preset modes (sports, game, cinema). It also has a quick 4ms response time, which will decrease the blurring of fast motion giving you sharp quality sports program viewing.

LG 42LD450 Key Specifications

• Screen size: 42-inch class (42 inches diagonal)

• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (1080p Full HD)

• Dynamic contrast ratio: 100,000:1

• Viewing angle: 178 degrees horizontal/vertical

• Response time: 4ms

• Built-in tuner: ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM

• Audio output: 20 watts (10W x 2)

• Speaker system: 2-way, 4 speakers

• Dolby Digital decoder: LG 42LD450 use it.

• Surround system: Infinite Sound

• Input labeling: Yes

• Swivel stand: ±20 degrees

• VESA compliance: 200mm x 200mm

• Warranty: 1 year parts and labor for LG 42LD450

LG 42LD450 HDTV Connections

• HDMI (version 1.3, HDCP): 1 rear, 1 side

• Component: 1 rear

• Composite A/V: 1 rear, 1 side

• RF: 1 rear

• PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 rear

• PC audio input: 1 rear

• Digital audio output: 1 optical, rear

• USB: 1 side

• Headphone out: 1 side

• RS-232c input: 1 rear

Enjoy a true cinema-like experience in your own home with movies the way they are meant to be seen.LG’s Real Cinema technology precisely displays 24p source frames on your screen, the same as on a movie screen. If you love movies, you’ll love Real Cinema TV…If you are intending to play video games with this television, you won’t be dissatisfied at all!

The audio quality of this TV is excellent. It’s centered and does not sense empty at all. It’s a really complete and rich sound that will perform perfectly without having a high priced surround sound system..Find cheap lg 42 inch lcd hdtv!