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LG Scarlet Series

The LG Scarlet series is a step above the LG50s and is the least expensive line of televisions introduced by LG that offers both a 1080p native resolution display, and a 120Hz display mode. Beyond this core upgrade is the addition of a fourth HDMI port for increased connectivity, and a red backed frame to distinguish the line. The panels used share the same specifications as the less expensive LG50 series with the same contrast ratio, response time and brightness.

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LG Scarlet Series
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Release date May, 2008
Brand LG
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1080p, 120Hz, fast 4ms refresh, high 50,000:1 contrast ratio
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high number of inputs
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thick reflective bezels
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Some backlight bleeding.
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Specs

  • 1080p native resolution
  • 120Hz mode
  • 50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
  • 5:5 pull-down
  • 4 ms response time
  • 500 cd/m2 brightness
  • Intelligent Sensor 
  • Clear Voice
  • Invisible speaker system
  • Clear Voice Technology
  • SimpleLink Connectivity
  • USB 2.0 (JPEG, MP3)
  • Inputs: HDMI1.3 x 4, Component x 2, Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, VGA x 1

LG50 and above features

Intelligent Sensor - this is the marketing name for the light sensor that automatically adjust the resulting picture on the television depending on the lighting conditions in the room.

USB2.0 port - connect a USB mass storage device to the television to access stored images and music. Format support is limited, so this isn't a replacement to a full digital media box or computer.

Features Common to all 2008 LG LCDs

Invisible Speaker System - LG has done away with traditional speaker drivers and instead places actuators inside the bezel that surrounds the panel itself. LG claims this creates a "wall" of surround sound.

Clear Voice - the television dynamically enhances the audio frequencies used in human dialog in an attempt to make voices clearer even during scenes with loud background noise or music.

SimpleLink Connectivity - when the TV is hooked up to other LG devices through HDMI that support the same SimpleLink technology, you can control them directly from the TV itself.

1080p support - The sets support 1080p content at 60Hz/30Hz/24Hz through both HDMI and Component inputs.

Models

The LG60 series follows this naming convention: LG xxLG60 where "xx" are replaced by the television's size.

The 42LGX is a special television made by LG that emphasizes thinness measuring 1.7" thick. The 42LGX can be considered part of the LG60 series since they share the exact same specifications except for the thickness of the unit itself.

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LG 37LG60

• LG 37LG60 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Gloss Piano Black with Scarlet Red

• 37LG60 37" LCD TV

UPC: 719192173125

EAN: 719192173125

MPN: 37LG60

LG 42LG60

• LG 42LG60 42-Inch 1080p 120hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Piano Black with Scarlet Red

• 42LG60 42" LCD TV

UPC: 719192173118

EAN: 719192173118

MPN: 42LG60

LG 42LGX

• LG 42LGX 42-Inch 1080p 120hz LCD HDTV

• LG 42LGX 42-Inch 1080p 120hz LCD HDTV

UPC: 719192173880

EAN: 719192173880

MPN: 42LGX

LG 52LG60

• LG 52LG60 52-Inch 1080p 120hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Piano Black with Scarlet Red

• 52LG60 52" LCD TV

UPC: 719192173095

EAN: 719192173095

MPN: 52LG60

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dslhater

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March 14, 2009
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Pros

  • 1080p, 120Hz, fast 4ms refresh, high 50,000:1 contrast ratio
  • high number of inputs

Cons

  • Some backlight bleeding.

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October 22, 2008
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Pros

  • 1080p, 120Hz, fast 4ms refresh, high 50,000:1 contrast ratio
  • high number of inputs

Cons

  • thick reflective bezels

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