LG 42PW350 42-Inch 720p Active 3D Plasma HDTV Review
LG 42PW350 42-Inch 720p Active 3D Plasma HDTV Feature
- Bring your content alive with full 720p HD 3D technology
- Incredibly high contrast ratio of 10,000,000:1 delivers incredibly vibrant colors and deeper and darker blacks
- Energy Star qualified so your entertainment experiene uses less energy
- The 600Hz Sub Field Driving virtually eliminates motion blur
- At less than 1" wide the new TruSlim Frame trims away the distraction of a wide frame.
LG 42PW350 42-Inch 720p Active 3D Plasma HDTV Overview
Plasma TVs have always offered a great picture, but they've had a couple drawbacks, most notably that they've been power-hungry. LG's 42PW350 is changing the story. It still offers a great picture, but it's ENERGY STAR certified so you know you're saving energy (and money). But even cooler than that, this 720p TV is 3D-ready so you can enjoy the latest blockbusters the way they really look.
LG 42PW350 42-Inch 720p Active 3D Plasma HDTV Specifications
3D Technology Checklist
This product is 3D-related. To help you get a great 3D experience, use the checklist below to ensure you have everything you need. 3D viewing requires:
 | A Display
First, you'll need a 3D-ready display--whether it's a 3D HDTV, 3D projector, or 3D computer monitor. These displays have more processing power than standard 2D models for displaying 3D images in rapid succession. |
 | A Source
Your display may be ready for 3D playback, but you'll still need a device to read 3D content. This can be a cable box with a subscription to a 3D channel, a 3D Blu-ray Disc player, or a PlayStation 3 system. |
 | 3D Content
3D content--the actual entertainment, in other words--will be played back using the source mentioned above, whether it's a 3D broadcast from your cable provider, a 3D Blu-ray Disc, or a 3D video game. |
 | 3D Glasses
For now, the vast majority of 3D HDTVs require glasses for 3D viewing. Many use powered "active shutter" glasses, others polarized "passive" glasses. You'll need one pair per viewer, and they'll have to be compatible with your display, whether they're the same brand, or a pair of "universal" glasses designed to work across brands. |
 | HDMI Cable
To connect your source (such as a 3D Blu-ray Disc player) to your display, you'll need a high-speed HDMI cable. Cables with this designation feature bandwidth speeds up to 10.2 Gbps (gigabits per second), for carrying the 3D signal without any loss of quality. |
If you want to get more information about 3D, shop our 3D products, watch videos, or interact with other customers, we invite you to visit 3D 101, our customer center about everything 3D. |
Internet-Ready Television
Internet-ready TVs use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content, whether it's streaming video from Netflix, new music from or a quick glance at today's weather forecast.
Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications.
Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision.
Learn more about Internet TVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you'll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center.
(June 2011)
If you're big on sports and fast action, but not big on bulky frames, the PW350 3D Plasma is the HDTV for you.
It's got a blistering 600Hz refresh rate that keeps up with the fastest action, so there's a clear picture with virtually no blur. Think plasmas have to be bulky? Think again. The TruSlim Frame gives it a sleek, thin profile that makes it stylish on or off.
KEY TECHNOLOGIES
The third dimension.
Bring your content to life with full 1080p HD 3D technology! The astonishing effects will immediately grab your attention and bring your entertainment experience to the next dimension.*
Peel away the old standard for ultra slim framing.
At less than 1" wide the new TruSlim Frame trims away distraction of wide frame.
Capture every moment.
Tired 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.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
- See and experience more.
- Pictures are sharper. Colors are more vibrant. Entertainment is more real. Everything looks better on an HDTV.
- Save more than energy.
- Earning the ENERGY STAR means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. For TVs, it means they save energy both in standby and active (when they're on) modes. ENERGY STAR qualified TVs use about 30% less energy than standard units.
- Find the perfect picture.
- 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.
- View it in the right light.
- 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.
- Wise and not wasteful.
- With our Smart Energy Saving Features, you can conserve money and energy.
- ISFccc ready.
- LG'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 daytime and nighttime viewing. Settings are added to preset modes for easy access from your LG remote.
* Disclaimer: For a small percentage of the population, the viewing of stereoscopic 3D video technology may cause discomfort such as headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you experience any symptoms, discontinue using the 3D functionality and contact your health-care provider. 3D glasses required and sold separately.
LG 2011 Plasma Feature Comparison
| Series | PZ950 | PZ750 | PZ550 | PW350 | PV450 | PT350 |
|---|
| Models: | 50", 60" | 50", 60" | 50", 60" | 42", 50" | 50", 60" | 42", 50" |
| High Definition Resolution | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 720p | 1080p | 720p |
| LG Smart TV/NetCast | LG Smart TV | LG Smart TV | NetCast | | | |
| TruBlack Filter | | | | | | |
| THX 3D Certified Display | | | | | | |
| 600Hz Max Sub Field Driving/600Hz Sub Field Driving | 600Hz Max | 600Hz Max | 600Hz Max | 600Hz | 600Hz Max | 600Hz |
| Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000:1 | 3,000,000:1 | 3,000,000:1 | 3,000,000:1 | 3,000,000:1 | 3,000,000:1 |
| Magic Motion Remote | | | | | | |
| Wi-Fi Ready | | | | | | |
| DLNA Certified | | | | | | |
| 3D Ready | | | | | | |
| 2D to 3D Conversion | | | | | | |
| TruSlim Frame | | | | | | |
| ENERGY STAR Qualified | | | | | | |
| Intelligent Sensor | | | | | | |
| Picture Wizard II | | | | | | |
| Smart Energy Saving | | | | | | |
| ISFccc Ready | | | | | | |
| HDMI/USB | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
