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LG 32LK450
$499.99
Released February, 2011
The Pros:Excellent features and quality for its price. Thorough menu options for customizing picture quality and other TV settings. Full range of in/outputs (component, composite, HDMI).
The Cons:Lackluster sound quality from built-in speakers.
The LG 32LK450 is an entry level LCD TV with Full HD 1080p resolution and the smallest in the series at 32 inches, with the larger 37LK450 and 42LK450 following with the same basic features. The display features a 60 Hz refresh rate and contrast ratio of 100,000:1, while built-in NTSC, ATSC and QAM tuners allow reception of digital and analog stations.
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Along with three color temperature settings and six aspect ratio settings, one of eight picture modes like Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Sport etc. can be chosen, and the Intelligent Sensor automatically adjusts screen brightness according to the level of light present in the room. The TV also has it's own self calibration system called Picture Wizard II, and other handy features have been added like sleep timer, off timer, child lock, closed captioning and Smart Energy Saving. Many connections ensure compatibility with up to date devices and formats starting with 3 HDMI inputs(two in the back v1.4 with Deep Color and one on the side), USB 2.0 input, RF antenna in, Component in, A/V in, VGA input from PC and PC audio input. A digital audio output has also been included in case you want to bypass the internal speakers and listen on a home theater or stereo system with a direct digital connection for no loss of audio quality. VESA mount compatibility ensures that it is compatible with a wide range of mounting equipment.
Features
Summary
- Screen Size: 32"
- Screen Size Diagonal: 31.5"
- Native Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Contrast Ratio (DCR): 100,000:1
- MPRT: 60 Hz
- Display Type: LCD
- Full HD 1080: Yes
- Intelligent Sensor: Yes
- No. of HDMI Ports: 3
- USB 2.0: Yes
Broadcasting System
- Analog: NTSC
- Digital: ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM (1 Tuner)
Video
- XD Engine: Yes
- Aspect Ratio Correction: 6 Modes (16:9/Just Scan/Original/4:3/Zoom/Cinema Zoom)
- Color Temperature Control: 3 Modes (Warm/Medium/Cool)
- Picture Mode: 8 Modes (Intelligent Sensor/Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Sport/Game/isf Expert 1/isf Expert 2)
- Just Scan 0 % OverScan: HDMI: 1080p/1080i/720p, Component: 1080p/1080i/720p, RF: 1080i/720p
- Expert Mode/ISFccc Ready: Yes
- xvYCC: Yes
- AV Mode (Picture & Sound): Yes (Cinema/Game/Sport)
- Picture Wizard II (Easy Self Calibration): Yes
- 24p Real Cinema (5:5/2:2 Pull Down): Yes (HDMI 1080 24p)
Audio
- Mono/Stereo/Dual (MTS/SAP): Yes
- Audio Output Power (Watts - THD 10%): 10W + 10W
- Speaker System Details: 1 Way 2 Speakers
- Dolby Digital Decoder: Yes
- Surround System: Infinite Surround
- Bass/Treble/Balance Controls: Yes
- Auto Volume Leveler: Yes
- Sound Modes: 5 Modes (Standard/Music/Cinema/Games/Sports)
- Clear Voice II: Yes
Connectivity
Special Features
- Smart Energy Saving: Yes
- Intelligent Sensor: Yes
- 1080p Source Input: HDMI: 60p/30p/24p, Component: 60p/30p/24p, RGB: 60p (WXGA)
- A/V Input Navigation: Yes
- Input Labeling: Yes
- Child Lock: Yes
- Closed Caption (CC): Yes
- SimpLink (HDMI CEC): Yes
Convenience Features
- Language: 4 (English/Spanish/French/Korean)
- Auto Tuning/Programming: Yes
- Channel Add/Delete: Yes
- Favorite Channel Programming: Yes
- Auto/Manual Clock: Yes
- On/Off Timer: Yes
- Sleep Timer: Yes
- Auto Off (Sleep): Yes
Side Inputs & Outputs
- AV In: 1
- USB 2.0: 1
- HDMI/HDCP Input: 1
- Headphone Out: 1
Rear Inputs & Outputs
- RF In (Antenna/Cable): 1
- AV In: 1
- Component Video In (Y, Pb, Pr) + Audio: 2
- Digital Audio Out (Optical): 1
- HDMI/HDCP Input (1.4 w/Deep Color): 2
- RGB In (D-Sub 15pin) - PC: 1
- PC Audio Input: 1
Cabinet/Accessories
- Swivel: 20º/20º
- VESA Compatible: 200mm x 100mm
- Remote Control: Standard
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Pros & Cons
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Excellent features and quality for its price
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Thorough menu options for customizing picture quality and other TV settings
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Full range of in/outputs (component, composite, HDMI)
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Good contrast ratio compared to similarly priced TVs
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Excellent power efficiency compared to similar models (30" - 34" range, $12/yr)
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Automatic image calibration depending on on-screen content
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Lackluster sound quality from built-in speakers
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