| Reviews : LG 47LC7DF 47-inch 1080p LCD HDTV |
Technical Details
- 47" LCD Integrated HDTV with Full HD 1080P with Built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM Tuner to receive over-the-air Digital Broadcast Signals and Unscrambled Digital Cable
- Super IPS Technology reduces distortion and blurring caused by fast motion video and provides 178 degree wide angle viewing
- LG Simplink allows for convient control of other LG Simplink products using the HDMI connection
- LG's Exclusive XD engine uses six distinct processes to improve brightness, contrast, detail, and enhances color
- 3 HDMI/HDCP inputs with USB Media Host 2 HD Component Video inputs Digital Optical Audio Output RGB input and Side mount AV Inputs with S-Video
Product Description
LG Electronics is one of the world's largest electronics manufacturers, producing a large range of consumer electronics and IT products. LG has created reputation for progressive technology and innovation with the latest technological developments in consumer electronics, home appliances and IT products.Similar Products
Customer Reviews
By Jerry Hughes
Gave this TV four stars but a high four stars after only having the set for a few days. Have NOT hooked up a Bluray player and to my understanding so far, that's the only source where you will CURRENTLY realize 1080p resolution. My cable box delivers 1080i and there may not be much of a difference but from what I've seen in the electronics stores, it does make a difference. Don't get me wrong, the picture on this LG is really nice but because I haven't tried Bluray, I don't see the very, very high detail I do at the stores. The stores have some TV's that are directly hooked to a Bluray player, thus the fantastic picture. So if you're thinking about this TV, simply see the picture for yourself in a store with Bluray.
Before buying this TV I compared its picture, right next to a Sony and some Samsung's. Every bit as good and in the case of the Sony, better! However, I'm disappointed with some of the views I've seen while at home, the biggest being the "distance" views of people's faces--what looks to be about 10 feet or so, away from the face. Less detail there than when very close up. Now, that could be my cable connection or the signal coming from my cable box, how the screen was shot, etc. Close up face pictures are fantastic.
This size TV is really nice, a true "home theater" experience and recommended minimum viewing distance from the set is about 8 feet! Size does matter. Ha. Oh, I wanted to mention this. If you're in the market for a wall mount I priced them at the stores. "Cir. Sity"= over $500 "Worst Buy"= $350 I ended up getting a mount on "Fleabay", that great on line auction site for about $100! It's called the "DUAL ARM LCD PLASMA MOUNT 37" 42" 50" 58" 63" SANUS 1" and it is one of the few wall mounts that will fit this TV. Be careful at the auctions. Some sellers will tell you their mount will fit but just look at their mount drawing that shows the dimensions. Must be 400 X 800 mm to work.
PROS ON THIS LCD: Nice picture and even though I've read other reviews on the poorer "black coloring" I've not noticed a problem with that. Love the "User 1" and "User 2" and other picture quality setting options. Yes, the settings make a difference when viewing HD or regular TV. (Access these quickly by sliding the plastic cover on the remote and hitting "Picture"----simple!) Love the size of the screen and the overall look of the set. Sound is average and a home theater system with a set like this is really the icing on the cake. Installation was pretty straight-forward. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to hook it up. Really like the USB hook up to show your home photos or to listen to your home music. Like the side mounted USB and S-video access and find the rear access not an inconvenience. I like being able to hook up my computer to the set too. This TV does a great job of showing good quality from stations that do not have HD too! Very nice picture.
CONS ON THIS LCD: Don't like the lessor quality picture in distance views but as mentioned, that could be my cable connection or what the movie was filmed in, better or worse definition, etc. (Varies with what you are watching) The information in the manual that comes with the TV is very poor and the on line manual and included C.D. is no better. It tells what the buttons on the remote are for and how to hook the TV up, etc. but nothing is really explained. Nothing. I guess the only way to get more info is to go directly to LG or through an on line forum.
I guess the bottom line is---just because it's an HD LCD TV don't expect this or any other HD set to give you a fantastic picture all the time. Too many factors, such as; what "broadcasters" are filming in, your personal settings, your cable company's set ups, etc. Do NOT watch the TV with the picture settings that come from the factory! You must go through all the settings and adjust them to your own eye. Only then will you get a good picture.
But if you're on the line of whether or not to buy, it truly is a home theater and I couldn't recommend it more highly. That being said, the news said that LCD's should drop in price, by half, by the day after Thanksgiving! You might want to hold off! Good luck.
Jerry
Update: I've watched movies and have determined that the problem with the lessor quality of picture of people, etc., further from the camera or in the background is the result of programs and movies NOT in HD or shot in a lessor resolution. The picture in HD is nothing less than fantastic!
By R. Hess
Great TV and a good seller and received my purchase as they had said but I only wish I would have waited a few days as the same seller was selling the TV for $200 less than I paid and besides I wish I would have investigated the company then I would have found out they was in my state and therefore I had to pay state sales tax on my purchase.
By David
While 1080p for this price is a decent value, there are significant drawbacks in picture quality. The black levels are not as good as more expensive brands or plasmas, which impacts movies and cable the most. The backlight is REALLY strong and gets really flashy/painful when bright scenes are suddenly displayed, like commercials. DVDs and Blurays look good but not great due to the black levels; I found the XD engine helpful for movies but it also distorts the overall picture in my opinion. Games look great on this tv; the notorious motion blur on LCDs is still present but not very noticeable/distracting. Overall this is a solid purchase but probably not the best, be sure to shop around for other brands/deals before settling on this one.
By J. Green (Houston, TX)
If you are considering this TV, it means you are probably looking for the best bang for the buck. I shopped months before making my decision and, although my original choice was not available, this LG has been GREAT. These are the high points:
Great Price
Great system options with all of the possible connections
It has a backlight control (for the wierdos who need "pure blacks")
1080p looks great on it (I use Comcast Cable and Sony PS3 Blue Ray)
Speakers work good
It offers a better viewing angle than most other LCD sets I shopped
So far (6 months), I have had no problems
I can tell you that once you get 1080p, you will only look for accesories with HDMI connections. I currently use all 3 and 1 one of my component connections. I have a Wii connected by components, and my cable box, PS3, and home theater are connected with the 3 HDMIs. I chose to use the stand instead of wall mounting because a stand makes it much easier to get to the wires in the back, but I don't think it would make a difference unless you have more than 3 HDMI devices.
I chose LCD over Plasma because I was worried about burn in from all of the sports and video games I enjoy. By the way, ESPNHD and PS3 looks awesome on this TV. I will say that non-HD programs don't look so good on the set, but who wants to watch non-HD stuff on a 1080p set anyway? I would definitely buy this set again knowing what I now know about it.
By Susan E. Routledge (KS)
A word of caution to those considering to buy this television (which I do recommend, it is a great TV at a great price), the wall mount suggested by amazon.com (Peerless ST650P Tilting Wall Mount for 32" to 50" Flat Panel Displays) IS NOT COMPATIBLE with this particular TV.
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