LG 42PN4500 42" Class Plasma HDTV, 1024x768 Resolution, 600Hz Sub Field Driving, Triple XD Engine, 5 Modes Sound Mode, 8 Modes Picture Mode

SKU: LOT42PN4500

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james a : does it have anti glare?STAN C : No, but not an issueJIM G : No, there is no anti-glare on this tv. It's not usually an issue, but for movies that have a lot of darkness in the cinematography having a lamp or light on does distract from the picture. Most movies, though, I don't even notice when a light is on. Have a good set of curtains to cover the windows in any room this tv is in - especially if the windows are behind it. Bright sunlight, even on a bright movie, can be a significant distraction.VICTOR B : No, it does not have anti-glare.DANIEL D : No. In fact, the opposite if you're thinking of watching in a bright room. Our TVs next to a bay window and we're thinking of getting room darkening curtains to make it more watchable during daytime.
Brian T : Is this a brand new item in an unopened box?WILLIAM S : Yes brand new, and quite a good deal. Good picture and sound.ACCOUNTS P : Yes it is.BETH C : Mine was brand new & in an unopened box.COLIN B : Yep its brand new. It's a great TV!W DAVID E : Yes! It was shipped in its original, unopened box, but secured inside of a much larger box for shipping purposes. It was shipped from their store in NY to my office in Tennessee. I was very pleased with how securely it was packed and couldn't be happier with this TV. Picture is awesome.
Shopper : Can I use This as A computer monitor with inputs that come with this TV?ANDREW R : Unfortunately no. This unit is not equipped with a standard VGA input. In theory you might be able to connect your computer to this TV using HDMI, if your computer is equipped for it, however this TVs resolution is limited to 1024 X 768 making it a poor choice for use as a computer monitor.

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2020-10-12T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Parts required

Can I get a Ysustain board for this tv as my ysus board got damaged

Amaldatta

2019-09-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best in class

Best product using since last 6 years it is working perfectly ok.. refresh rate is very fast hence not required digital connection till last years. Now they changed it to digital it is still best performance.

SBkk

2017-03-14T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Quality and great picture

I have owned this TV for almost 4 years and have enjoyed it. Recently starting to have an issue with the TV shutting itself off for no reason then I have to unplug it to get it to reset. Might have to replace it with a 4k LG.

Jacqlennon

2015-05-03T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

This product is terrible. Not worth it at all.

This television is not worth it had mine almost 2 yrs its mounted on wall and the funny thing I have two And both are having the same problem I hate I got these televisions.

Rpa74

2015-01-17T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Basic Plasma is better than LED

After auditioning 2 different LED sets in my home, I chose to go with a plasma display. It is unfortunate that these are no longer being manufactured, but I'm fortunate to have been able to purchase a plasma TV before the stock was completely depleted. There is no motion blur with this plasma TV and the colors are accurate. I would have preferred to have more HDMI inputs on this TV, but I made up for it by connecting the TV to an AVR. I really don't like the fact that this TV only has a digital audio output. Analogue outputs are much more useful, as they can be used with headphones, a legacy audio system, or even the latest and greatest AVR. The digital audio out leaves a noticeable gap between the dialogue from an OTA and the dialogue being output to whatever device is connected via the digital optical audio output. That is my main gripe with this TV. The picture quality is very good for a "bargain" priced TV. The audio quality is ok. I like the built in swivel stand / base. This is a very good looking TV. The menu system is a little basic, but it is easy to follow. This tTV allows the user to get into some very technical picture quality settings, and I really appreciate that this feature is available on this TV. This is , perhaps, one of the most important features to include in a TV set and LG got this part right. I would definitely recommend this TV to a friend.

spin_nin

2014-12-30T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

What a wonderful product!!!!!!!

I cannot tell you how much we are enjoying our plasma TV!!! Even our kitten enjoys watching it. It is so easy to program and use. The picture is so crisp and the sound is far superior to other tv's I've had. I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for an affordable, top notch TV. Keep up the good work!!!! Oh and the online support and tips are a fantastic added bonus.

AvengingAngel

2014-12-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great 1st HD TV

This is our first HD-TV and it has performed to all of our expectations. The size is perfect for our Family Room; not too big, not too small. And, we have a great view of it from our Breakfast Nook. LG has been great. Our first one had a receiver problem but it was replaced without any hassle by HH Gregg under the extended warranty we purchased.

Joe

2014-10-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

" Finally A Change "

I surprised my sister by ordering this tv to replace a console set from 1986! At first she was cool to the idea of new technology, but after seeing the picture and hearing the sound we tossed the console away! She now has a great viewing experiance every night of the week. Thanks LG!!!

Rudy66

2014-10-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Plasma TV

This is my first plasma TV and an upgrade from an older LCD that stopped working. Easy setup, still need to adjust some of the settings but the picture is great so far. Decent sound even without external speakers. Excellent overall value for what it is - highly recommend LG products!

mystere

2014-09-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A beautiful, sleek TV with a fantastic picture!

I bought this product to replace a much smaller TV that had died on me. Once I set it up and turned on the TV, I was hooked on the incredible picture. After making a few adjustments to the settings, I had the picture that suited my tastes exactly. Very easy to use and mounting it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. It is heavier than a comparable sized LCD/LED TV so you may want to get some help lifting it. I would recommend this TV to everyone!

TinMan39

2014-08-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Just a great television for the price I paid

This LG plasma is my first HD TV and I couldn't be more delighted with the fantastic picture, great sound and ease of setting it up and selecting the choices of pictures and sound. It is a tremendous value and am so glad I made this purchase. Instead of just watching movies and games I feel like I'm right there. AWESOME.

onejimmyfan

2014-07-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Loved the 42 so much, I bought a 60

I bought this 42 LG to see if I liked plasma before spending a lot on a bigger TV. It worked great, very satisfied with it, so I upgraded to a 60 LG, putting this TV in a guest bedroom. It's the perfect size for a smaller room (13x13)

goldsheet

2014-06-17T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Nice TV till it went crazy

I have had this TV just over 12 months. This week it went crazy. When you push the input button on remote it shut itself off, when you touch the mute button or the vol on the cable remote it shuts itself off, it stays off for 4 to 5 minutes then comes back on and the mentioned buttons work correctly for about 10 minutes. There may be other buttons that shut it off and I have just not run across them. I expected better from this TV than to go bad two weeks after the warranty ran out. Consumer reports had listed it as excellent. I probably won't buy LG brand again after this

Bob

2014-05-31T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This TV is GREAT!!!

I got this TV for my bedroom only because I had bought a larger one for my living room first, also an LG. The LG was really easy to set up and their support was easier to deal with then some of the other manufacturers.

Will26

2014-04-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Superb design and features

Could not be more pleased, love the screen size, my first 42inch plasma TV. The clarity and color out of sight, I actually went into the dealers store for a specific LG 42inch in mind, but, they were out of stock in that model. I was then offered this model at the same price and made an instant decision to buy...really excited to get home and found how easy the set up was, excellent instructions. I absolutely LOVE my LG, and also have a 32inch LG, which I use as monitor for my computer. I'm one HAPPY old senior, relaxed and enjoying both !! Yay.....

Willi_B

2014-04-11T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

great product for the price we paid for it.

this product is excellent for the master bedroom. The picture shows very well in a nice cozy environment.

keekee

2014-04-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Superfine Picture

I started with a 32" LED and now have the 42" plasma. this TV is so easy to set up and the results are perfect. I'm glad I stuck with LG.

Rudeez

2014-03-31T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great TV

Great sound and wonderful clarity of picture. The two HDMI ports also make it very easy to play streaming video from my Surface! I would suggest this TV to anyone.

efordnyc

2014-03-22T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

good buy

only problems i have had, is remembering how it all works and where to find it

knsh

2014-02-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent TV for the price we paid.

We replaced an older 50 inch LG Plasma tv that could be used as a space heater in a small room with a 42 inch LG plasma that runs much cooler and costs a lot less to run. We chose plasma because of the high refresh rate and good viewing angle. My eyes are more sensitive to motion blur at lower refresh rates. The 42 inch doesn't show the finer detail that the 50 inch did but is still excellent. Receiver sensitivity is excellent which we needed because we use an outside antenna. Sound is good but would be better with a sound bar. Would like to be able to fine tune a little better for a more crisp picture. Some people like the smooth look but I like detail. Detail in this tv is good but a little more ability for user tweaking (fine tuning)would be nice. Inputs are enough for us but evaluate your needs before buying. If you have the money (we didn't) go for the 50 inch. We are satisfied with and would recommend this tv.

Herb 6.

2014-02-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

We were very surprised and pleased with this TV!!!

Surprised by the ease of set-up, perfect size and clarity. Very pleased with the remarkable, realistic colors and the picture seems to transport you into the scenery on the nature shows.

ddigger

2014-01-15T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

plasma tv

although the picture quality is great i don't care for the amount of heat generated by the unit. LCD units are much more efficient.

jjb1952

2014-01-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

42" Plasma

We love this Plasma TV. We needed a new TV in the basement and because it is dark down there we have no issue with any reflection. The 20 degree pan on the stand works awesome. Features are great. It practically set itself up

billyfx

2014-01-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I have 3 TV's, all LG's. What does that tell you?

Our house burned down in 2007. Had to replace everything. Bought 3 LG TV's. 52", 32" & 26". All have the best picture quality I have ever seen. My 32' went out on me just this last month. Thought about going with a different brand, but couldn't find one with picture quality like the LG. So I just purchased a new 42" LG. Kinda tells you something. Love my LG TV's.

rognjud

2014-01-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Features without the price

We wanted a TV we could view from the side, with a high refresh rate, was good in bright light, and that would fit it in our 42" wide TV cabinet. This TV was the only TV on the market I could find to meet those criteria, and I am really glad I found it. I wish it was 1080p, but you can't really tell the difference unless you're 3 feet away. Its easy to set up, and I get internet TV by hooking it through HDMI to my internet enabled Blu-Ray. All in all, a great value.

John C.

2014-01-06T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great plasma for the price!

For the price, you cannot go wrong with this plasma. We have it in our bedroom and it's perfect. Glare is not an issue. Superb picture! What we also like is that it has above aveveage sound that is quite customizable. Highly recommend !!

VICTOR B.

2013-12-16T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

This is a really nice plasma. Being a Panasonic plasma fanboy, that's saying something

This is a really nice plasma. Being a Panasonic plasma fanboy, that's saying something. Using in a 17 x 15 master bedroom. Mounted on wall with a 8 degree tilt. Tweaked picture settings as shown below: Contrast: 75 Backlight: 70 Brightness: 46 gamma: 2.4 Dynamic Contrast: Off - low is good too Noise Reduction: Off Gamma: High Black Level: Low Color Gamut: wide Edge Enhancement: Off Color Temp: Medium I find it looks amazing. I have 150 hours on the set so far. Highly recommend. Kudo's to Adoramra for packing the TV inside a bigger box. Some just ship with factory box. There was a huge hole in the outer box, but all was good. Adorama is great, and the packaging, shipping, and experience was first class. Buy this TV...from Adorama!

VICTOR B.

2013-11-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

has great features and a great picture!

A great value! Great picture for a 720p! Good sound and family enjoys!

reddawg

2013-11-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great TV & easy set up

This was my first HD TV and very happy with it. Great color, excellent price and was very easy to set up.

macdaddy21860

2013-09-17T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

VERY GOOD PICTURE

Very good picture. Has 2 hdmi ports a plus. could use some more jacks for 1 more component.

Bill

About LG 42PN4500

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Great TV at a Great Price

By Mike000

Not sure why this is priced so low, because it's value far exceeds the amount I spent. The biggest drawback is that I can't leave the couch now! Great blacks and colors, very easy to set up, and auto-offs so no image burn. The only issue I have with it is the lack of audio-out options. The only sound system you can hook up is a optical-out system.

Superb design and features

By Willi_B

Could not be more pleased, love the screen size, my first 42inch plasma TV. The clarity and color out of sight, I actually went into the dealers store for a specific LG 42inch in mind, but, they were out of stock in that model. I was then offered this model at the same price and made an instant decision to buy...really excited to get home and found how easy the set up was, excellent instructions. I absolutely LOVE my LG, and also have a 32inch LG, which I use as monitor for my computer. I'm o...

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The LG 42PN4500 42" (41.6") Class Plasma HDTV lets you enjoy fast action entertainment to its fullest with 600 Hz Max Sub-Field driving. This Energy Star certified plasma uses about 30% less energy than standard TVs, so you can save money and energy. See sports, fast action and video games in Full HD like never before. The 600 Hz refresh rate virtually eliminates motion blur. Get 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.

What's in the box:

  • LG 42PN4500 42" Class Plasma HDTV
  • Stand
  • LG 2 Years Panel/1 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty