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LG 42PJ350 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV
Published by admin on July 22, 2010
- 600Hz Sub Field Driving
- High Definition Resolution
- 3M:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
- TruSlim Frame
- Picture Wizard II
Product Description
Get beautiful HD and the superior plasma contrast you’re looking for with the PJ350. If you think plasma means a bulky frame or power inefficiency, take a second look with the PJ350. It has a TruSlim Frame that makes for a sleek design and its Intelligent Sensor technology and Smart Energy Savings makes sure it’s using only the energy it needs.Amazon.com Product Description
If you think plasma means a bulky frame or power inefficiency, take a second look at the 42-inch LG 42PJ350 720p Plasma HDTV, which features a TruSlim Frame that helps trim away distraction without compromising screen size. Other features include 600Hz Sub Field Driving for elimination of motion blur, a mega contrast ratio of 3,000,000:1, stereo speakers with 20 watts of power and Dolby Digital decoding, three HDMI ports, and the capability to play MP3 audio files and JPEG photo slideshows from a USB drive.
Key Features
 3,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio No more worrying about dark scenes or dull colors. The dynamic contrast ratio of 3,000,000:1 delivers more stunning colors and deeper blacks than you can imagine.
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 600Hz Sub Field DrivingTired of streaky action or unclear plays during the game? See sports, fast action and video games like never before. The 600Hz refresh rate virtually eliminates motion blur. |
 AV ModeSports, movies and video games are best enjoyed with customized settings. With AV Mode, you can easily select from one of three picture modes for “Cinema”, Sports” or “Games” to enjoy an optimized picture and sound experience. |
 Picture WizardGet easy self-calibration with on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements such as black level, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels. Take the guesswork out of picture adjustments with this simple-to-use feature. It’s not actually magic, but it will sure seem that way. |
 Dual XD Engines for Superior video This Plasma HDTV combines two of LG’s exclusive XD Engines to maximize picture quality for any type of video content. By combining XD Engine processors, panel performance is optimized ensuring higher color accuracy and more realistic images.. |
 Intelligent SensorDon’t strain your eyes. Let your TV do the adjustments for you. Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting and color conditions in the room for a more enjoyable viewing experience. |
 24P Real CinemaStay in for the theater. 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. |
 ISFccc Calibration ReadyLG’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. |
 Clear Voice IIGet 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. |
 Dolby DigitalDolby Digital lets you experience compelling 5.1-channel surround sound. And you can trust that you’ll get the same great Dolby Digital audio quality no matter what you’re watching–a DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, TV programming or downloaded content. Best of all, you can be confident that you’ll hear the audio exactly as it was intended, because Dolby Digital is also used to create the soundtracks for movies and games. |
 USB 2.0Now reliving that fantastic family vacation can happen in the comfort of your living room. Easily connect your external USB devices to enjoy JPEG photos or listen to MP3 files. |
 HDMI V.1.3 with Deep ColorMake 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. |
 SimpLinkHaving a hard time keeping track of your remotes? With SimpLink, all your LG devices can be controlled with just one remote. |
 Smart Energy Saving With LG’s Smart Energy Saving Features, you can conserve money and energy. |
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LG 2010 HDTV Comparison
| Series: | LD350 | LD450 | LD520 | LD550 | LD650 | LE5300 | LE5400 | LE8500 | LX6500 | PJ350 | PK550 | PK750 |
| Models: | 22-inch 26-inch 32-inch |
32-inch 37-inch 42-inch 47-inch |
32-inch 42-inch 47-inch 55-inch |
32-inch 42-inch 46-inch 52-inch |
47-inch 55-inch |
22-inch 26-inch 32-inch 37-inch |
32-inch 42-inch 47-inch 55-inch |
47-inch 55-inch |
47-inch 55-inch |
42-inch 50-inch |
50-inch 60-inch |
50-inch 60-inch |
| Panel type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LED LCD | LED LCD | LED LCD | 3D LED | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma |
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| Resolution | 720p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 720p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Contrast ratio | 50k:1 dynamic |
100k:1 dynamic |
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150k:1 dynamic |
200k:1 dynamic |
3mil:1 dynamic |
4mil:1 dynamic |
9mil:1 dynamic |
8mil:1 dynamic |
3mil:1 dynamic |
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| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | 240Hz | 60Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | 240Hz | 600Hz | 600Hz | 600Hz |
| Response time | 5ms | 4ms | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2 | 2.4ms | 2.6ms | 1ms | 2ms | – | – | – |
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| HDMI input | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
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| Composite input | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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| Series: | LD350 LCD | LD450 LCD | LD520 LCD | LD550 LCD | LD650 LCD | LE5300 LED | LE5400 LED | LE8500 LED | LX6500 3D LED |
PJ350 Plasma | PK550 Plasma | PK750 Plasma |
Learn More
Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?
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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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Richard Merwede Jr. on Thu, 22nd Jul 2010 5:11 am
To be fair this review has very little bearing on the unit produced by LG.
I never even got to turn it on. I removed the unit from the package, which seemed to be in excellent condition, to find that the inner screen (not the outer glass/polymer or what ever it is)was cracked and shattered in many places. I am not sure if all construction is like this for plasmas, but it seemed very brittle. It is not like the screen on an LCD that seems to have some sort of coating. This unit requires “special” handling and I am waiting to hear back from the deliverer (Pilot) to see when it can be picked up. Amazon CS was helpful. I can’t justify paying a bit less for a TV this size if I am going to have issues. I think I would rather pay a bit more locally, and save myself the trouble in the future.
Rating: 1 / 5
joe on Thu, 22nd Jul 2010 5:39 am
Just purchased my 42 plasma TV from amazon and its ok at best. The picture is clear but i get these thick black and grey bars rolling up the screen, dont know if it the TV or the cable box. otherwise the delivery was not on time, two days late, the box was damaged, and the delivery
crew was not at all professional.
Rating: 2 / 5
Tech Pro on Thu, 22nd Jul 2010 8:15 am
It looks great even when turned off. But it has no EPG Extended Program Guide, which is a must have since the best HD footage is over the air due to lowest compression. Cable and gang all compress signals to death. Also the USB per specifications does not play AVI nor WMV files. I have a VIZIO XVT that plays both video files – which is neat to have cause instead of seeing footage on a PC you can load it to USB and then pop the USB into it and viola no hunching over a PC screen. Would have given 4 stars if not for lack of those 2 features that would not have cost the manufacture any more then a dollar to put in.
I was thinking about getting a Samsung because they say “Samsung plasmas feature our new E3-panel single filter design”. I wonder if that avoids any double reflection etc. ( if you got the answere to that put it in the comments) But I went with the LG due to its sexier looks, goes with the furniture better.
Rating: 3 / 5
Anderthal on Thu, 22nd Jul 2010 10:09 am
First, the TV is good. Picture is good, has thin frame, easy to install, lots of features. Compared to Samsung plasma screens, seems almost the same quality picture, and has a lot more flexibility of inputs, self-adjustment capability, 24p capabilities, etc, etc. Noticed a little burn-in after it sat on YouTube for hours, but it didn’t stay (they have some sort of removal system, but they don’t devote a lot of information to it). It is in a bedroom, so reflectivity has not been an issue. The few HD materials we’ve seen have been fantastic, as have the many upconverted SD materials. Haven’t taken the time to try off-the-air reception, since we are more than 30 miles from most of the local transmitters. I did notice the TV buzzing a little one morning, but not consistently, as seemed to be reported by 10% of Samsung owners.
Now for the whining about Amazon. The unit shipped to our local CEVA depot within a week. Unfortunately, it sat there for more than another week with no contact from them. Once we called 3 days in a row to complain, we finally aranged a delivery date. I looked at CEVA Trak, and it seems like this may only be a problem for addresses delivered from DFW.
When the CEVA guys delivered the TV, they asked if I wanted it unpacked. Thank God I asked them to do it! The screen was shattered on the right side (about 20% of the display) though there was no evidence of mishandling on the box. I refused it and they took it back (though i got a handful of calls from Amazon and CEVA asking when I wanted to return it).
Unfortunately, the TV I bought was not in stock anymore and Amazon was not willing to contact LG to get it. So they refunded my money (did have to wait several days) and I bought it at a local retailer (but had to pay tax). The price had gone up on Amazon and it looked like they were going to make me pay more for it anyway. Caveat Emptor.
Rating: 3 / 5
Names on Thu, 22nd Jul 2010 10:12 am
I did not buy the TV from Amazon. I bought it from PC Richards. It replaced a 26 year old mitsubishi that was the most dependable tv ever. Unfortunately mitsubishi tvs are out of my price range. I was originally looking for a 26 to 32 inch tv. The problem I found is that the smaller tvs are more expensive than this model.
Before I bought I did a lot research. What I found out is that plasma is a better picture and has fewer issues than LED and LCD tvs. But when a plasma has problems (which they do) they are very expensive that is why you buy the extended warranty. The reason why I went to PC Richards is that they had the best price in the area. they also matched the price of another local store (in NJ called electronic expo). While they could not meet the price they took the difference of the price of the tv. The only problem with PC Richards is do not go on a weekend or on a really hot night in the summer.
You need 2 people to put the tv together and set it up. It is not heavy it just large and delicate. The tv has great reception. I cancelled my cable and am now using Rabbit years. I am approximately 45 minutes north of NYC and I get 45 channels. there is no reason to pay for tv anymore.
The picture it is crip and clean. It is so clear that you can see the actors/ actresses caked on make up. you really do not need the 1080 pixels. the 720 is fine.
The volume is fine I have it set at 36 out 100. the Tv is in a large room and is just awesome.
No defects. There is a disk for you to insert in your computer when it is connected to the computer for more features.
You can connect the tv to the internet and you can watch tv on the internet. Again, no reason to pay for cable.
The picture shows the different colors brilliantly.
Watching Avatar on the DVD player was an experience.
As much as I will miss my reliable old tv, this one is a thing of beauty. Just buy the extended warranty (for less than $100 dollars for 5 years-it is a no brainer).
If you go to PC richards in Yonkers Daniel is really nice and honest. I first went to the PC richards in Norwalk and they were sleazy.
While I know it is not going to last 26 years if it makes it 10 I will be happy.
Rating: 5 / 5