LG 32LG40 Review – 32″ LCD TV

Up for review: LG32LG40. The most unique feater of the LG 32LG40 is the integrated DVD player, which is a great feature if you’re looking for a secondary TV for your office or bedroom.  The integrated DVD player not only saves space but is also controlled by the main remote.

The color accuracy of the LG 32LG40 is good and it delivers an extensive array of picture controls even though the production of black levels is common with other LCD TV’s. The uniform screen of the 32-inch LCD and the 178 degrees viewing angle adjusts the 720p resolution. However, while displaying standard definition (SD) content, this image quality suffers especially when viewed from off-angle.

With a price of around $649.98, the LG 32LG40 has lots of impressive features at a decent price. Starting with the Piano Black bezel design and the progressive scan DVD player is definitely a nice bonus.  By incorporating a slot-loading DVD player, the LG 32LG40 minimizes its physical impact to suit any kind of setup.

LG 32LG40 Features and Specifications Review:

General
Product Type 32″ LCD TV
Digital Television Certification HDTV
Video Interface Component, composite, HDMI, S-Video/PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Combined with Built-in DVD player

Display
Resolution 1366 x 768
Display Format 720p
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 12000:1
Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Wide screen Modes Conventional 4:3, Zoom, 16:9
Viewing Angle 178 degrees
Pixel Response Time 8 ms
V-Chip Control Yes
Additional Features V-Chip, parental control, on-screen menu, 3:2 pull down compensation, channel labeling, Digital MPEG Noise Reduction Circuit
Brightness 500 cd/m2

DVD
Type DVD player – built-in
Additional Features Progressive scanning, JPEG photo playback
Media Type CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD, CD, Video CD
MP3 Playback Yes

TV Tuner
Analog TV Tuner NTSC
Stereo Reception System MTS
Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Reception System NTSC-M
Digital TV Tuner ATSC, QAM

Audio System
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Surround Mode Yes
Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
Audio Controls Sound mode, balance, bass, treble
Speaker(s) 2 x right/left channel speaker – built-in – 10 Watt

Video Features
Input Video Formats 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 480i
Electronic Program Guide Digital EPG

Connections
Connector Type 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) – rear ¦ 2 x input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – rear ¦ 2 x audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) – rear ¦ 1 x RGB input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) – rear ¦ 1 x audio line-in ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) – rear ¦ 1 x remote control ( mini-phone 3.5 mm ) – rear ¦ 1 x digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) – rear ¦ 1 x digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) – rear ¦ 1 x serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) – rear ¦ 1 x audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) – rear ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) – rear ¦ 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – rear ¦ 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – side ¦ 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) – side

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty

Dimensions & Weight Details
Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand – 31.9 in x 4.3 in x 21.7 in x 29.8 lbs ¦ Panel with stand – 31.9 in x 11.8 in x 24.8 in x 34.2 lbs

Seamless connectivity is another strong feature of the LG 32LG40. With four HDMI connections, this LCD TV can carry both uncompressed multi-channel audio as well as high-definition video in all different HD formats such as 720p, 1080i, and even 1080p. Hence, you won’t have to worry about the complicated cable set-up when installing your home theater.

The LG 32LG40 has AV and Expert mode. With the AV mode, you can change the picture into Cinema Mode, Sports Mode, and Game Mode. The image quality is tuned up to a professional level by the Expert mode. With 2 built-in 20 Watt speakers including the SRS TruSurround XT feature, the audio quality is also superb.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives LG 32LG40 8/10 stars!