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Product Description
47" LCD Broadband HDTV, 1920 x 1080 Resolution, 120Hz, 70,000:1 Contrast Ratio, ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM - 1 Tuner, SRS TruSurround XT, 4 HDMI inputProduct Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #6365 in Consumer Electronics
- Color: Gloss Black
- Brand: LG
- Model: 47LH50
- Dimensions: 28.50" h x 46.10" w x 4.00" l, 45.90 pounds
- Display size: 47
Features
- LCD HDTV features NetCast use with content providers such as Netflix and YouTube
- 1080p Full HD resolution 1920 x 1080p Trumotion 120Hz panel for clear smooth images even for fast action scenes with 4x HDMI v 1.3 digital inputs
- Intelligent Sensor Mode LG's Smart Energy Saving Technology, Energy Star 3.0 compliant
- Invisible speaker system with Dolby Digital 5.1 & Clear voice for richer more balanced sound & a polished look
- 70,000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio
Editorial Reviews
From the Manufacturer
(August 29, 2009)Introducing the LH50 LCD
TV with NetCast Entertainment Access. This Full HD 1080p LCD TV lets
you tap into Internet content directly on your TV--something you may
have never imagined possible. While watching TV, use Yahoo! Widgets to
check the latest headlines, weather, financial updates and more. And
wait until you experience the entertainment services. Having instant
access to Netflix and YouTube lets you watch movies and online videos
whenever you want them. The future of TV entertainment is available now
with the LH50.
Yahoo Widgets
With Yahoo Widgets, your TV can also serve as your on-demand
weatherman, stockbroker, news source and more. Yahoo! News, Weather,
Finance, and Flickr are right there at your fingertips. Better still,
as new widgets are developed, they’re automatically uploaded to your TV.
ISFccc Ready
LG’s ISFccc Ready HDTVs contain the detailed standards necessary for
professional calibration of brightness, contrast, tint, sharpness,
color levels, and much more to meet local lighting conditions for both
day and nighttime viewing. Settings are added to preset modes for easy
access from your LG remote.
Color-Infused Design
The perfect hint of blue color is added to the glossy black frame to add elegance to any room in the house.
HDMI V.1.3 with Deep Color
Make installation of any enabled device a snap. Get 10.2Gbps of
bandwidth for deeper colors and more to take advantage of the best Full
HD experience. HDMI V.1.3 connectivity lets you prepare yourself for
tomorrow’s technology today.
 | Innovative TechnologiesVirtually limitless Possibilities A TV with the web’s best entertainment and services included. NetCast Entertainment Access lets you tap into movies, TV shows, news, stock information, and weather updates—direct from the Internet and without a computer. (Learn more) Less blur. Better action Brings detail to even the fastest moving scenes and virtually eliminates motion blur with TruMotion 120Hz.(Learn more) View it in the Right Light Every room has different colors and lighting. Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to your room’s unique conditions.(Learn more) Double the Detail Make all your favorite sports, TV shows, movies, and video games more realistic. Get nearly double the pixel resolution of standard HD with Full HD 1080p Resolution. (Learn more) See More in the Dark It’s easy for details to get lost in the shadows. The 70,000:1 Contrast Ratio lets you experience deeper blacks and greater picture detail, especially in darker scenes. (Learn more)Core TechnologiesFind the Perfect Picture Getting your picture looking great is easier than ever with Picture Wizard. Enables easy self-calibration with your remote by providing on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements. (Learn more) Audio Should be Heard, Not Seen The slim-silhouette Invisible Speaker System delivers a look and audio that are equal parts clean and polished. (Learn more) Hear Every Whisper Get audio the way it was meant to be heard. Clear Voice II enhances and amplifies the frequency range of the human voice to help keep dialogue audible when background noise swells. (Learn more) Customized Enjoyment Sports, cinema and video games can all be heard and seen as they were meant to be with AV Mode II. (Learn more)Other FeaturesWatch Like A Pro It's ISFccc Ready for professional calibration. A more personalized viewing experience awaits, if you're so inclined. (Learn more) Memories Brought to Life View family photos and listen to MP3 files right in the comfort of your living room with USB 2.0. (Learn more) A Colorful Personality A TV that looks great on and off. The Color-Infused Design is a nod to your sense of style. (Learn more) Smart Energy Conserve money and energy. With an Energy Star 3.0 rating, you can be green and save green. (Learn more) Bring Theater to the Couch Don't feel like making it out to the multiplex? 24P Real Cinema gives you a movie-theater-experience right in your own home. (Learn more) Connect with Crystal Clear Color You won't miss a single tone or shade. 4 HDMI V.1.3. Deep Color inputs give you the rich hues and HD picture you want. (Learn more) Versatile Technology LCD televisions offer a greater variety of sizes, are generally more energy efficient than Plasma and work wonders for video games and computer graphics. (Learn more) |
Learn More
 Netcast Entertainment
t’s
time to change what to expect from your TV. NetCast Entertainment
Access lets you tap into instant entertainment and information from
online services. Now directly stream movies, TV shows and video, and
get up-to-the-minute news, stock information and weather updates to
your TV using Yahoo! Widgets, Netflix, and YouTube. Simply connect a
broadband source through the built-in Ethernet port, grab your LG remote and enjoy. It couldn’t be easier. |
 Netflix: Unlimited Viewing
Make the most of the extensive offerings on Netflix. Users with a
subscription can sit back and enjoy unlimited instant access to over
12,000 Netflix movies and TV episodes* streamed directly to their TV
set. Most movies and TV episodes appear in standard definition and many
selections are not new releases.
*Netflix subscription required and sold separately.
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 YouTube
Now you can watch everything on YouTube right in your living room.
Blu-ray players with NetCast give you unlimited, direct access to the
millions of Web videos available through YouTube, whenever you want
them. All you need is an active Internet connection. Watch that one
fellow making a fool of himself over and over again.
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Intelligent Sensor
Automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting and color
conditions in the room for a more enjoyable viewing experience—and can
also save energy and money.
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ISFccc Ready
LG’s ISFccc Ready HDTVs contain the detailed standards necessary for
professional calibration of brightness, contrast, tint, sharpness,
color levels, and much more to meet local lighting conditions for both
day and nighttime viewing. Settings are added to preset modes for easy
access from your LG remote.
Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?
 | With
standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel
comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen
size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you
can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with
HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times
the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the
size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where
your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size
HDTV you should get.
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Why LCD?
LCD displays deliver increasingly higher contrast ratios along with bright, crystal-clear images that look great in a variety of lighting conditions. They're available in sizes that fit any space, at prices that meet any budget. Many LCD HDTVs also have new features that can significantly reduce power consumption. So whether you enjoy movies, sports or video games, there's an LCD HDTV just right for you.There's an LG LCD for everyone
LH85 Series (47-inch 47LH85 or 55-inch 55LH85 )* If you want an LCD HDTV that goes beautifully almost anywhere in the house, without any wires or clutter, LH85 is for you. Wireless, uncompressed Full HD 1080p transmission allows you the freedom to place your HDTV almost anywhere. LH55 Series (37-inch, 42-inch, 47-inch, or 55-inch class sizes*) Sports lovers, gaming fanatics, and thrill junkies now have their perfect TV. TruMotion 240Hz virtually eliminates motion blur in fast-paced action for a crystal clear picture. Bring the action closer to real life and enjoy it like it was meant to be seen. LH50 Series (42-inch 42LH50 or 47-inch 47LH50)* Ever imagine that you would be able to access instant entertainment from the Internet that streams directly to your HDTV—without ever using a computer? You can. LH50's NetCast Entertainment Access** makes tapping into Internet entertainment content easy, fast and enjoyable. LH40 Series (32-inch 32LH40, 37-inch 37LH40, 42-inch 42LH40, 47-inch 47LH40, or 55-inch 55LH40)* A television built for almost anyone's interests or needs. Full HD 1080p, robust features and Energy Star rating make this an all-around great HDTV. LH30 Series (32-inch 32LH30, 37-inch 37LH30, 42-inch 42LH30, or 47-inch 47LH30)* Superb 1080p HDTV resolution can be available on almost any budget when you consider the LH30. Stylish, economical Full HD that offers multiple features and a rich experience. LH20 Series (42-inch, 37-inch, 32-inch, 26-inch, 22-inch, or 19-inch class sizes*) A feature-rich HD experience that comes in sizes that fit almost any room in the house and prices that fit almost any budget. It’s a great way to get into HD. LU55 Series (19-inch, 22-inch, or 26-inch class sizes*) Big entertainment can come in small packages. A stylish, Full HD 1080p choice for smaller spaces like the kitchen or kids' rooms. *actual diagonal measurement **Internet connection required and sold separatelyFind the Right TV for You
LH85 Series
(55-inch, 47-inch) |
LH55 Series
(55-inch, 47-inch, 42-inch, 37-inch) |
LH50 Series
(47-inch, 42-inch) |
LH40 Series
(55-inch, 47-inch, 42-inch, 37-inch, 32-inch) |
LH30 Series
(47-inch, 42-inch, 37-inch, 32-inch) |
LU55 Series
(26-inch, 22-inch, 19-inch) |
LH20 Series
(42-inch, 37-inch, 32-inch, 26-inch, 22-inch) | |
| NetCast Entertainment Access |  | ||||||
| Wireless 1080p Connectivity | | ||||||
| TruMotion 240HZ | | ||||||
| TruMotion 120HZ | | | | ||||
| Intelligent Sensor | | | | | |||
| Full-HD 1080p Resolution | | | | | | | |
| 80,000:1 Contrast Ratio | | | |||||
| 70,000:1 Contrast Ratio | | | | ||||
| 50,000:1 Contrast Ratio | | ||||||
| Color-Infused Design | | | |||||
| Picture Wizard | | | | | | | |
| Invisible Speaker System | | | | | | | |
| Clear Voice II | | | | | | | |
| AV Mode II | | | | | | | |
| ISFccc Ready | | | | | | | |
| USB 2.0 | | | | | |||
| Smart Energy Saving | | | | | | | |
| 24p Real Cinema | | | | | | | |
| SimpLink | | | | |
What's in the Box
LG LH50 Television, Remote Control, Owner's ManualCustomer Reviews
Great internet options
I bought this tv because of the netcast/netflix
internet option. The netflix takes a second to come setup and works
great. The audio on this tv is great for a LCD. The color are pretty
good but the blacks are light especially in dark scenes (this is my
only compliant). Also there is some concerns that cnet.com pointed out
in regard to how this tv processes 1080p. If you are looking for a TV
with out of this world picture that than this is not it (I would
suggest a newer LED model or older Sony/Samsung). This TV is for those
who really want the yahoo widgets and netflix/youtube. Another drawback
is that it has no wireless connectivity.
I would still recommend getting it if you can live with lighter blacks and really love netflix.com.
For 1200 bucks for a 47 inch LCD , 120 HZ and 1080p is a pretty good deal.
Fair Picture Quality and Cumbersome Remote
ONLY BUY THIS IF IT IS BELOW $1100 OR YOU WANT THE NET FLIX/U TUBE FEATURES.
This TV lists for $1600, but is often available for less than that.
The picture quality is not equal to competing $1600 TVs (like the
Samsung...or just about any other brand). This TV is often on sale in
the $900 to $1200 range. When the price is below $1100, it may be
difficult to find any other 47" TV that cheap. (of course, TV prices
drop so fast, that my pricing recommendation could be soon out of
date). You can get a 780p plasma TV in that price range, but those
usually have even worse picture quality (I never liked the creamy
quality of plasma TVs).
Note that the first one I got was bad. After it ran for a few
minutes, it would start getting black bands. This is the first time in
my life that I ever had to return a TV (except for a small protable DVD
player with a screen).
The picture quality is OK but not vibrant. Like all LCD TVs, you
can play around with the picture settings a lot and improve the
quality. It seems like with all LCD TVs I have seen that the default
settings are not the best. But, the problem is that it takes a lot of
screwing around and trial and error to get the best picture.
The TV has a "Picture Wizard" to help you calibrate the picture. I tried it and didn't like the results.
The TV also has power saving modes that adjust the brightness and
an automatic brightness adjuster. I found that to get the best picture,
you had to crank it to the brightest picture.
What was really disappointing to me was the 120 Hz motion feature.
With 120 Hz, the picture should be smoother during action shots, where
something moves quickly across the screen or there is a fast scan.
During fast motion scenes, there is a lot of pixalation on this TV. It
is worse than my old 37 inch 60 Hz EMPREX TV.
The sound quality on this TV is only fair, but I have heard even
worse. But, most LCD TVs seem to have poor sound quality. I'm not sure
why. In the last days of CRT TVs, the manufacturers were paying a lot
of attention to sound quality. You could a 24 inch JVC or Philips TV
for fairly cheap with excellent sound quality. The speakers had a wide
dynamic range and were crystal clear. Maybe people are so intringued by
high definition picture that they aren't demanding high quality audio.
Or maybe the manufacturers are assuming everyone will use a separate
surround sound system, so it doen's matter what the TV sound is like.
The TV takes a long time to come on and a long time to switch
between the input modes. All LCD TVs do take longer to come on than the
old CRT TVs, but this one seems worse than most.
I don't like the remote control on this TV set. It is hard to get
to the menus for the functions I use a lot, like sleep timer and aspect
ratio. And trying to train my wife how to use those features is almost
impossible.
Overall, I am not impressed with LG's video or audio quality. I
have an LG DVD recorder/VCR hooked up to this TV. You combine the two
together and you get some real horrible quality. (However, the DVD
player is responsible for most of it).
So what is good about this TV?
-Very nice, attactive design.
-It swivels.
-I got it at a low price and it was way cheaper than any other 47" TV.
-It isn't horrible (it just isn't as good as other LCD TVs)
-It has the NET FLIX, U Tube connectivity that is supposed to be
really easy to use. I haven't tried it yet. It isn't wireless, so you
have to either have to run a LAN cable from your router or connect a
wireless access point to it (which can cost from $20 to $100).
Very Pleased
I don't know what else to say. It arrived at my door
the first day of a 6 day shipping window. Set-up was simple and
straight forward. The TV is not particularly heavy. And the ability to
watch Netflix is great. There isn't a lot of content on instant play
yet but this will be in my home for years to come.
This is my first non-crt TV so I don't have much to compare the
picture to. But for $1500 I can't complain about the hardware. The TV
even pulls music and pictures from an external HDD attached to a
networked computer that is wireless-g. No big surprise, and the search
is manual, but it's possible. Perhaps they'll even send an update to
stream video at some point. This is capable of becoming a media server
in a TV.
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