Testing 42-inch LCD TV LG 42SL80
When creating a LCD TV LG 42SL80 with LED-backlit, the developers obviously paid to its appearance no less attention than the quality of the image. Maybe even more. And this is expressed not only in the lower depths of the enclosure as compared to traditional television with fluorescent (CCFL) backlight, but also in the so-called “frameless” design, which is transparent and glossy plastic overlay covers not only the screen itself, but also its edging the perimeter. Given the existence of hidden speakers, design of the TV makes the most positive impression. In general, the device shows a decent picture quality and has intuitive features video calibration, so you can easily achieve its optimal parameters. It should be noted is not the best quality display standard resolution video sequence. And even support scanning at 240 Hz do not always save the usual TV “picture” of unpleasant artifacts that arise when moving objects on the screen.
Depth hull LG 42SL80 is only 1.8 inches (4.57 cm). This is certainly impressive, but to call this figure a record would be an exaggeration. And all because we met and more “refined” TVs with LED backlight. For example, the SL90 series models from the same manufacturer have the depth of the shell in 1.2-inch (3.05 cm). TV LG 42SL80 equipped with LCD type S-IPS (Super In-Plane Switching) with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels (1080p), established on a solid foundation that has, for everything else, and turning mechanism. As mentioned above, the screen and the frame on the front panel covers clear plastic, which not only gives the TV style, but also further protects the liquid crystal matrix from unwanted external influences.
Two 10-watt speaker with a “sophisticated” constructive, hidden inside the TV. Most likely, this was done in order not to spoil the design of the device protruding surfaces and the grill, closing the speakers from the eyes of the viewer. But even despite the lack of direct directional sound, full-time drivers provide very full, rich sound throughout the frequency range.
You will not find on the front of the LCD TV no protruding buttons. Panel, on which are eight touch keys, located right at the bottom - on the side edge. However, quickly understand their functionality will be problematic. At the touch of a finger buttons include backlighting with icons of available adjustments. For example, the letter «M» is used to enter the TV menu, the up-down to navigate through it, as well as illumination for the key evidence used by a tick. Time the lights for about five seconds and increase it quite impossible. It is much easier to use for configuration and management functions of the TV remote control staff.
Remote control itself is made in a single TV “glossy” style. With a length of 9 inches (22.86 cm) and width of 1.8 inches (4.57 cm), it contains 45 function keys respectable size. The weak eye is drawn to the lack of lighting controls, which certainly complicate the remote in the dark. It is worth noting the presence of function Quick Menu, through which you can get quick access to adjust the dimension of video sequence (Aspect Ratio), settings of video and audio modes (Picture Mode and Sound Mode). And all this without having to enter the main screen menu.
Remember the same settings can be obtained for each video input. Remarkably, the results of built-in calibration wizard television were virtually identical to those obtained through the settings using the standard templates DisplayMate, available in Windows Multimedia Edition.
In addition to setting the parameters of the image, through on-screen menu you can change the basic parameters of frequency sounding built-in speakers (low and high frequencies), as well as to activate a special system optimization and improvement of sound quality. For example, Clear Voice II, the main task which is not difficult to guess, is to strengthen the sound of human voices for a better intelligibility of dialog.
For those users who can not cope with disgust at the thought of the need to read instruction manuals, complete supplies present a vivid description of an illustrated guide to the remote and OSD. All that you need to know to configure and control your LCD TV which you can buy anywhere in Toronto.
Terminal block with multiple ports located on the rear panel 42SL80. It has three port HDMI, computer connector D-SUB (VGA) with pin-type mini Jack for audio, two sets of component video inputs with stereo pairs of RCA and composite video, as with the stereo pair. In addition, there is a digital optical audio output and a service port RS-232C. The right of the main block of the antenna jack.
Here everything is predictable - video, composite video and stereo pair.
Plastic transparent overlay covering the entire front panel, a little glare, which can be attributed to the minuses. Since the TV uses LCD panel technology based IPS, LG 42SL80 have not observed any noticeable change in the nature of the image when you change angles. TV rendition was quite correct. The only reproach, perhaps, can be addressed slightly “burned” by default blue color.
The ratio of contrast in a dark room to test the TV was 1.833:1, which is much better than the 47-inch LG 47LH55, but, nevertheless, some not call up the results of Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100.
Since broadcasting by satellite in the mode of 1080i LG 42SL80 coped quite adequately, demonstrating superior color reproduction, and the technology of 240-Hz TruMotion helped him to cope adequately with a small gated, marked on the running line during the weekly NASCAR race broadcasts on channel ESPN. However, when viewing the movie “Terminator” on Blu-ray, have been repeatedly observed phantom halos around moving objects. Especially in the scene where Arnold is close to the house with a barking dog (who always stops in the next episode). Disable TruMotion solved the problem, but at the same time and helped win some of the other artifacts, including a significant blurring of contours.
When watching a DVD and TV in standard definition, the nature of the image, of course, has changed. The image was too soft, at various sites was very much noticeable “jaggies” units. Coupled with the disappointing results of the test package HD HQV Benchmark, we can say very mediocre deinterlacing implementation of a test TV.
Model LG 42SL80 consumes an average of 210 watts, which is hardly an acceptable figure compared to today’s LCD TVs. Remarkable fact that the larger diagonal 47-inch TV LG 47LH55 consumes only 159 watts of electricity. LG will give one year warranty on LG 42SL80.
Summarize above. Model 42SL80 combines stylish design with new-fangled technological trickery, such as, for example, scanning at 240 Hertz. To view high-definition video new LG fits best way possible, which is not on DVD and SDTV. So if you can put up with disgusting sold it a function of deinterlacing and some errors in computing the motions of features TruMotion, then 42SL80 - your choice! Buy this LCD TV in Toronto or Amazon !!!
