Sophisticated Style and Technology is how the LG 37LH4000 is described by the manufacturer.
HD Ready 1080p performance, a robust feature set and energy saving.
The LH4000 features a 100Hz TruMotion panel, Intelligent Sensor, and LG’s Core Technologies' while letting you choose the features to perfectly fit your needs.
Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 80,000:1 and Brightness of 500cd/m2
Intelligent Sensor to optimise your picture and reduce power consumption within any environment
Ample connectivity including 3 x HDMI, USB 2.0 (JPEG/MP3 Playback), 2 x Scart, PC Input, Composite and Headphone
Energy Saving Recommended by the Energy Saving Trust
HD Ready 1080p
LG HD Ready 1080p (Full HD) provides 1920 x 1080p picture resolution delivering incredible picture clarity and vibrant colours. This results in up to 5 times the picture clarity and detail in comparison to standard definition allowing you to fully experience the true potential of high definition gaming and Blu-ray, taking you even closer to the action.
TruMotion 100Hz
TruMotion 100Hz can reduce blurring on fast moving scenes by displaying one hundred images per second. Standard TV sets only display fifty images per second so more information means higher quality.
Intelligent Sensor
The TV picture automatically adjusts when room conditions change. Intelligent Sensor optimises the brightness, sharpness, colour and contrast of the picture within your viewing environment. This helps to protect against eyestrain, and the TV will use up to 69.5% less power (TUV tested).
Energy Saving Recommended
LG TVs help you save money and the environment. An Energy Saving Recommended Integrated Digital Television (IDTV) can save around £7 a year and 20 kilograms of CO2 each year compared to a similar TV and set top box; they are amongst the most efficient in their class.
With energy-saving features such as ‘Video Mute’, mechanical power-off switch and ‘Intelligent Sensor’, LG has one of the largest ranges of TVs registered to the Energy Saving Trust’s Energy Saving Recommended scheme.
Invisible Speaker
The front bezel works as a speaker, replacing the normal speaker grill. With the Invisible Speaker System, the speakers are embedded in strategic spots underneath and around the front bezel. They enhance the audio by increasing the ‘sweet spot’ to give a wider and richer sound field. This speaker system provides a clean and fashionable design compared with traditional side or bottom speaker designs.
USB
The USB 2.0 feature allows you to connect a USB mass storage device to your LG product in order to play audio (MP3) files and display JPEG images.
The new Panasonic G10 LCD range offers high-image-quality functions that will appeal to movie fans and gamers alike, along with a host of networking functions that will enhance the experience.
The High Definition G10 range with freesat built-in is a convenient and easy way to view over 140 digital TV and radio channels including brilliant HD programmes from the BBC and ITV - all for free.
Freesat offers subscription-free HD services, gives you super fast digital text, as well as digital subtitles and audio description and as the freesat service is satellite based, further capacity for the expansion of HD services can be assured.
INSTALLATION RECOMMENDED
One satisfied customer had this to say:
"Colours are natural and realistic. The first blu ray I watched was Earth. What a jaw dropping visual feast that was!"
VIERA Link allows interconnected operation of various AV devices using only the VIERA remote control, by simply connecting the devices to each other by an HDMI cable. VIERA Link performance has been further enhanced with LUMIX digital camera connection. By connecting a new LUMIX camera that has an HDMI output terminal to VIERA, you can use the VIERA remote to control the playback of images stored on the camera.
It's easy to view full-HD images with the SD Memory Card slot. Watch and show your photos and motion images right after you take them. Simply insert an SD Memory Card into VIERA to display photos and full-HD videos on the large screen. You can also choose from among 3 types of background music and 4 display effects.
V-Audio Surround gives depth-sound-image effect by early-reflection data based on actual room measurement that is generated from digital signal processor.
Freesat - Free digital TV for everyone
Freesat is a digital satellite service that offers free HD (High-definition) TV programmes. With the Panasonic G10 series, you can enjoy sharp pictures, vivid colours, multi-channel sound, and various services with the interactive contents.
freesat offers you over 140 great digital TV and radio channels to choose from. Favourites like BBC Three, BBC Four, ITV2, ITV3, More 4 and Film Four are all included, with no contract and no monthly bills. Plus you have a choice of up to 70 hours a week of HD from the BBC and ITV at no extra cost.
Freesat features:
With freesat's free HD (High Definition) service, you can watch HD programmes from the BBC and ITV. With up to five times more picture detail than standard TV, freesat offers you unprecedented picture clarity and surround sound on every channel, which will put you right at the heart of the action.
Your Panasonic TV has freesat HD built in, so you can enjoy up to 70 hours a week of the best of BBC and ITV in amazing HD. From music to movies, sport to natural history, HD makes your TV come alive. As HD is shown in wide screen format, you can dim the lights, turn up the volume and enjoy a truly cinematic experience.
Further Reviews:
"I bought this tv one month ago and I am completely delighted with it.So good is the freeview SD ,three weeks passed before I installed the satellite to receive freesat HD."
" . . .The appearance is more eligant than other tvs and is very easy to use"
"Upon delivery I immediately rang the aerial erector to come and install a satellite dish and to set up the television as per Amazon recommendation. By lunchtime on the same day all was in place and I was truly amazed at the quality of the picture and the accurate colour reproduction. I had always fancied the Freesat installation from the BBC and ITV and I was not disappointed. I was even able to watch the European Cup Final on HD whose quality is truly mind boggling."
According to the manufacturer, Toshibas new REGZA RV series combines HD Ready 1080p picture processing with a stylish contemporary black high gloss design.
Toshiba’s acclaimed Active Vision II picture processing technology delivers stunning images from any high definition or standard definition source.
It has an AutoView function that is able to adapt to it's surroundings. This means that the content being shown on screen and the ambient room lighting are taken into account, resulting in the picture modifying itself to suit, providing a more pleasant viewing experience.
That's technology for you!
EcoPanel is also featured and is designed to consume significantly less power than a conventional LCD TV without comprising on picture quality. Watch as your favourite movies, programmes and games become clearer, richer and sharper than ever before.
"The first thing I notice is the improved design . . . . . Very easy to set up . . . .
The blacks are very good and autoview is a nice addition so that you don't have to change the contrast etc if watching a dark movie late in the evening . . . . . . I tested the sound coming directly from the sky box verses from via the tv and was impressed on the extra surround sound generated. Can't wait to watch my new THX versions of Star Wars to hear what it does.
I'm slighty disapointed in the small size of manual, although you can download a in-depth version. Also, that no cables/adapters are included, but that's just the way things go . . . . . . . . and nice that you have a full-power-down button to save those penny's.
The menu system is straight-forward, hiding the advanced options unless you want to adjust them. I also like the way that when you - for example - adjust the contrast, the main menu screen reduces to the bottom corner, so that you can see how the whole picture changes with each degree of adjustment.
Overall very impressed for the amount of money spent and would recommend to anyone wanting to get a tv in this price range."
EcoPanel
AutoView Toshiba REGZA LCD TVs which feature EcoPanel are specially designed to consume significantly less power than a conventional LCD TV, without comprising on picture quality.
A TV with a conventional LCD panel requires powerful backlights to illuminate the screen. This is where most of the power consumption comes from. By reducing the amount of light required to brighten the screen, REGZA LCD TVs with EcoPanel can deliver the same brilliant HD picture quality, with almost half the power.
With EcoPanel, you can relax knowing you LCD TV is being kind to the environment and saving you up to 45% of your TV’s energy consumption.
AutoView
Toshiba’s unique technology that automatically adjusts picture settings depending on not only the room lighting, which is common feature on quality LCD TVs these days, but also the content shown on screen. The technology eliminates the need to constantly have to adjust the backlight brightness and colour settings in order to find the best viewing experience in all environments.
This means the TV will be performing to its full potential, delivering the best possible picture quality at all times.
Active Vision II
Active Vision II is Toshiba's acclaimed high performance picture processing system. It has been designed to produce high quality, high definition images by enhancing core elements of a television picture.
It allows highly detailed images to be produced far more accurately across all colour tones.
It reproduces colours with more tones than conventional LCD televisions, producing images with reduced banding for a smoother, more realistic colour progression.
Picture sharpness in fast moving scenes is increased, with a reduction in the jagged edges often seen on lines and fine detail.
The monitoring and adjustment of contrast enhances detail and increases the ability of the television to represent subtle shade changes.
Game Mode
An exciting new feature for the gamers amongst you - Game Mode. This feature bypasses much of the picture processing technology required to enhance TV programmes and films, resulting in an improved response time and screen refresh rate.
Game Mode is compatible with any HDMI equipped games console and automatically adjusts the picture to deliver a more realistic game setting and importantly 1:1 pixel mapping. This allows every last detail of the original image to be shown without cropping the edges; giving the online gamer a distinct advantage over opponents without a dedicated Game Mode.
Digital TV
All Toshiba LCD TVs carry the Digital Tick and come with Freeview built-in, making them the ideal option for preparing your home for the digital switch.
A new television from the Panasonic range ensuring clear images even when viewed from an angle.
The backlight's wide transmission aperture enhances the contrast between light and dark, and improves motion-image response.
Enjoy realistic starlit skies right in your living room.
VIERA Link allows interconnected operation of various AV devices using only the VIERA remote control, by simply connecting the devices to each other by an HDMI cable.
VIERA Link performance has been further enhanced with LUMIX digital camera connection. By connecting a new LUMIX camera that has an HDMI output terminal to VIERA, you can use the VIERA remote to control the playback of images stored on the camera.
It's easy to view full-HD images with the SD card slot. Watch and show your photos and motion images right after you take them.
Simply insert an SD Memory card into VIERA to display photos and full-HD videos on the large screen. You can also choose from among 3 types of background music and 4 display effects.
Customer Reviews
" . . . My first LCD, I went for this one because I had heard good things about Panasonic, liked the specs, and thought that the price was good.
The TV looks great! The frame is shiny, but you get a little cloth to remove dust. Upon turning it on for the first time, the set up was fast and simple. I didn't even need the manual at first. Above all, the picture looks great! When close-up, DVD and TV looks a little grainy, but it looks great when above 3m away. The colours and textures are rich. However, blu-ray looks stunning! The IMAX images in Dark Knight are breathtaking. I love this TV. Considering a 37-inch full HD LCD?? Get this one!"
"I looked for a LCD for weeks and decided to go with the Panasonic L37S10b37 and I have made the right choice. The picture quality is fantastic and Sky+ could be HD it took me 30 mins to calibrate the right colours but when you get it right its amazing. I also ordered a Blu ray DMP-BD35 Blu-ray Player from amazon and again the quality is fantastic can not recommend the two enough. The picture on normal DVD upscales to 1080 and it is very close to Blu Ray in terms of quality. I watched Iron Man tonight in Blu ray and the picture and sound was mind blowing."
Features
Wide Viewing Angle with IPS Alpha Panel
20,000:1 Contrast with Intelligent Scene Controller
The manufacturer description of this television is: 37 inch full high definition LCD television with integrated freeview. 3 x HDMI connections. Gloss Black Frame.
The Samsung 37" has had mixed reviews, mostly good with the issue being about sound quality. At the end of the day it depends on your expectations and requirements from your television.
For example:
"This TV really looks great - the only problem is that the internal speakers are pathetic! I already had the 32" version of a samsung TV and the sound is brilliant!! - I think they simply forgot to put the speaker into my 37" one!!"
Two different customers had this to say:
"I have had no problems, the quality is great and if I had it all to do over again I would certainly buy it again! I have a wii, sat. dish and hd-dvd player hooked up and all are super."
"Very impressed with this purchase so far. I have only used SD upto now but have no complaints with what I see. I can only imagine i'll be more impressed once I go HD and upscale to 1080P. I agree the sound ain't perfect but I have no need to have it blasting and it does what I expect for the price I paid."
Full HD 1080p technology with 37'' widescreen format LCD TV
Integrated IDTV tuner capable of receiving free to air digital channels plus analogue tuner compatible with analogue broadcasts
3 x HDMI sockets in total for excellent connectivity , 1 side connection and two rear connections , featuring HDMI version 1.3
Screen resolution of 1920 pixels horizontal and 1080 pixels vertical
1080p 24 fps Real Movie mode
15,000:1 Contrast ratio
Samsung's second generation Digital Natural Image Engine Plus technology (DNIe+) and Movie Plus Technology
Speaker output 2 x 10 watts with Nicam Stereo or Mono A2 and SRS TruSurround effect
Anynet+ compatible
Teletext level 2.5
Single tuner Picture In Picture capable of displaying second feed source material
HD Ready 1080P
Its resolution(1920 X 1080) is enhanced two times to that of HD TV(1366 X 768). Enjoy the highest definition possible today when viewing content through next generation game consoles and BluRay players. Experience films and games like never before with unbelievable crystal clear clarity and Motion.
DNIe +
DNIe + (Digital Natural Image engine+) technology creates clear, vivid images that are bathed in natural beauty. Motion Optimizer produces soft, luid motion and ensures the clearest images are displayed. Colour Optimizer provides finely balanced natural colours. Contrast Enhancer delivers deeper black tones that appear natural to the human eye. Detail Enhancer sharpens the edges of the images to present them in sharp, lifelike detail, and Digital noise reduction presents images with clarity and precision.
Entertainment Mode
To provide you with the best entertainment possible, hot keys have been preset for Sports, Movie and Game modes. In this way you can be sure the picture quality you are experiencing is optimised for your specific needs. Fast motion imaging, dynamic detail enhancement, and down-firing speakers combine to deliver the most dramatic entertainment experience you have ever been a part of.
Clear Panel
Enjoy images viewed in their most comfortable light by the reduction of glare end enhanced contrast of the Clear Panel. Images are even clearer then they were before; ensuring that what you see is as clear as can be, and your entertainment as pure as possible.
1080 24P Real Movie
Typical movies are filmed at 24 frames per second, and are later converted to 50 fps (frame per second) to show on a TV screen. The Samsung LCD TV supports these 24 fps sources through the HDMI input, and is capable of showing scenes in the maximum resolution of 1080p as the director intended.
3 HDMI
3 HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs enable you to connect quickly and conveniently to a broader range of external devices. HDMI allows uncompressed streams of digital data to be transmitted via one cable, delivering a purer picture quality to be displayed for your appreciation and enjoyment. Appreciate the best that digital entertainment has to offer with Samsung.
And Finally,
"First impressions are that this is superb value for money. HD through my Xbox 360 look fantastic. SD TV looks ok, but just as good as SD is going to be. Bring on HD Freeview. The only downside is the sound quality, which is really quite bad for a Samsung TV. I run the sound through my hi-fi, which sounds great, though. The sound through the TV has just got NO bass whatsoever, so sound is all flat.
Style and performance meet in one complete experience is how Philips describe this television.
Combining a full HD 1080p display, Pixel Plus HD engine and fantastic invisible sound, this Flat TV provides brilliant design and powerful performance for years to come.
And, praise indeed from two customers who have already purchased this set:-
"This TV is fantastic; it's crammed with features and very easy to use. The initial set up is automatic and only takes a few minutes to install all the digital channels.
It's a very nice looking TV, a lot nicer to look at in my opinion than the equivalent Sony or Panasonic."
"First rate picture good contrast and deep colours, true blacks and gives your DVDs a good display."
Enjoy the exceptional picture quality of a true High Definition TV signal and be fully prepared for HD sources like HDTV broadcast, Blu-ray Dsic or HD DVD.
Full HD 1080p
This display has a resolution that is referred to as Full HD. With state-of-the-art LCD screen technology it has the full High Definition widescreen resolution of 1920 x 1080p. This is the highest resolution that HD broadcast can transmit. It allows the best possible picture quality from any format of HD input signal. It produces brilliant flickerfree progressive scan pictures with optimum brightness and superb colours. This vibrant and sharp image will provide you with an enhanced viewing experience.
HDMI or DVI
HDMI is a direct digital connection that can carry digital HD video as well as digital multichannel audio. By eliminating the conversion to analog signals it delivers perfect picture and sound quality, completely free from noise. HDMI is fully backward-compatible with DVI.
Pixel Plus HD
Pixel Plus HD is a picture processing technology that enables viewer to watch contents that are vivid, natural and real. The result is superbly razor sharp pictures with incredible details and depth from any HD source.
Integrated Digital DVB-T tuner
The integrated DVB-T tuner lets you receive Digital Terrestrial TV to watch or record. This means you do not need an additional set top box and also the additional cables.
Virtual Dolby Digital
Virtual Dolby Digital is a processing technology for enhancing surround sound effects. You become totally immersed in your television experience.
4 HDMI inputs
HDMI makes an uncompressed digital RGB connection from the source to the screen for the ultimate picture quality. HDMI intelligently communicates the highest output resolution with the source device. The HDMI input is fully backward compatible with DVI sources and includes digital audio. HDMI uses HDCP copy protection. With 3 HDMI inputs on the back and 1 HDMI on the side of the TV you can connect multiple HD sources, for instance an HD set top box, a Blu-ray player, and game console or digital Camcorder. Your TV is fully prepared for the HD future.
USB for photo & music playback
The USB connector allows access to jpeg photos and mp3 music of most USB-sticks (USB memory-class device). Plug the USB into the slot at the side of the TV and access your photos or music files. You can easily view and share your photos and music.
EasyLink
With Easylink only one remote control is needed to operate main functionalities on your TV and connected devices. EasyLink uses the standard HDMI cable to transfer system commands. It works between all electronic devices equipped with HDMI CEC.
"Picture superb even on SD pictures. Blu Ray is amazing there are no words to describe how fantastic the picture is. Amazing colours and extra crisp picture quality."
"This TV is quite exceptional. The quality of the picture is stunning. I have progressed from a very good 32" HD TV to this one which is hooked up to both Freeview and Freesat (for HD transmissions)"
- Just two comments from reviews for this amazing television.
When Panasonic first introduced their award-winning VIERA range of televisions, the aim was to give consumers the pinnacle of a viewing experience – an experience so real, so true-to-life, that viewers would unwittingly feel themselves to be almost part of the on-screen action.
All VIERA TVs are equipped with the Panasonic award-winning V-Real picture technology which perfectly optimises the performance of the display panel to render smooth, crystal-clear motion without compromising on delicate colours with rich graduation.
VIERA LCD IPS alpha panels have a viewing angle of 178 degrees both vertically and horizontally, eliminating faded images that can occur by viewing the panel from certain seating positions. The extra-wide viewing angle makes VIERA LCDs perfect when watching TV with the entire family or a group of friends.
IPS ALPHA PANELS
Many LCDs suffer from colour wash-out when not viewed from directly in front – a big problem if you have a large family trying to watch a film together.
However the latest generation of IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology, manufactured in-house by Panasonic, builds on years of experience with industry leading wide viewing angle technology, providing an unrivalled LCD TV viewing experience.
New generation (or "alpha") IPS provides the widest viewing angle possible with the least colour washout, even when viewed from the side. Our LCD panels are built on the strengths of IPS by delivering faster response time and reproducing intense realistic deep black levels and contrast ratios, especially when employed with Panasonic Intelligent Scene Controller technology.
24P PLAYBACK - 24P REAL CINEMA
When reproducing a 24p movie source, the 24p Real Cinema function generates smooth motion transition based on the original 24 frames. Models that do not include 24p Real Cinema are equipped with 24p Playback. The 24p Playback function provides cinema-like images by using a pull-down up to 96Hz.
What does this mean?
Most movies are shot at 24 frames per second, while TV is shot at 60 frames per second. Since TV shows are shot at a faster rate, TV sets need to be able to properly show this. Until now, most TVs use a technique known as 'pull down', which approximately matches the 24p frames with the TV's native frame rate, but this can cause some image judder as the source frames and the displayed frames do not match up exactly.
Panasonic have taken this into account and to overcome the issue, they have introduced a 24P Playback function on its entire new range of 2008 VIERA flat screen TVs.
Most movies are shot at 24 frames per second, while TV is shot at 60 frames per second. Since TV shows are shot at a faster rate, TV sets need to be able to properly show this.
SDHC CARD READER
View your photographs on VIERA’S beautiful screen – Just insert an SD or SDHC Memory Card into the slot on your VIERA TV, and your high-definition (1920 x 1080 pixels) 16:9 digital photos fill the large screen. The viewing is simply sensational.
V-AUDIO
Panasonic VIERA televisions deliver the best of Sound with V- AUDIO surround and V-AUDIO technologies. V-AUDIO surround features Panasonic‘s unique digital amplifier, carbon speaker and slim side speaker design as well as featuring SRS tru surround XT or BBE ViVA HD3D Sound.
HDMI INPUT
All VIERA flat TVs are equipped with up to four HDMI ports making it incredibly easy to connect High Definition sources like Blu-ray Disc players, HD camcorders, gaming consoles, and some satellite set-top boxes. All VIERAs fully utilise the control possibilities of HDMI to link all your AV products via VIERA Link and allow easy operation whilst using only one remote control – one remote, total control!
VIERA LINK
Multiple AV devices can be controlled using only the VIERA remote control – Use an HDMI cable to connect your VIERA TV to a DIGA DVD recorder, Blu-ray disc player, HD Camcorder or other compatible device, and you can use the VIERA remote control to operate all the connected equipment.
Say good-bye to the confusion and hassle of switching between several different remote control units. With VIERA Link, you’ll find it easy to enjoy the superb entertainment home cinema offers.
AND FINALLY . . . .
Review snippets :-
"The sound is far superior to that of most LCD flat screen TV's and is really excellent all round. In a nut shell, buy it you will not be dissapointed and it will blow your mind away. Easy to set up and change picture settings to your liking. Just buy it!!"
"The colours just ooze from the screen. The 37inches are more than enough for my lounge, so goodness knows why anyone needs anything bigger. Seriously, I've never seen anything look this good."
Just when you're sure you've found the best 37" LCD TV, Toshiba go and release their latest Regza XV Series Full HD Ready LCD television.
New for 2009 the Toshiba Regza 37XV555DB 37 inch LCD TV with its superb audio quality and picture squeezed into the flattest design to date definitely has the edge on earlier models. The 1920 x 1080p HD ready panel is driven by Toshibas acclaimed Active Vision LCD picture processing technology and creates high definition pictures with vibrant colours and an almost 3d feel to the images.
If you’re looking for high definition content, you’re on the cutting edge. The REGZA 37” XV is a Full HD 1080p Ready LCD television, blending superb picture and audio quality and delivering it in a slim and stylish package.
Enables the display of a 24 frames per second input at the native frame rate of the TV (50/100 Hz).
HD Ready 1080p
The highest definition signal currently available carries which 1080 horizontal lines of information progressively scanned to create a high definition image (1920 x 1080).
3 x HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source and video monitor.
Active Vision LCD
Toshiba's high performance and flexible picture processing system offering different picture modes.
Digital Approved Product
Allows a TV to receive free-to-view digital broadcasts through its standard aerial with no need for an additional digital decoder box.
Dynamic Contrast
Automatically adjusts brightness required by the signal. This system allows fine detail to be reproduced, without compromising the rendering of colourful, high-bright scenes, by dimming the backlight. Conversely, for bright scenes the backlight can be brightened to give images a new intensity.
Full Power Down
Your Toshiba LCD TV can now be fully turned off when you do not want to leave it on stand by mode.
Game Mode
A dedicated setting for Gaming enthusiasts. Select "Game Mode" when connecting your HDMI games console, the picture will automatically adjust to offer a more natural gaming picture. Offering the online gamer a distinct advantage over your rivals who don't have a dedicated Game Mode.
Luma Sens
Auto Contrast feature - working closely with the Dynamic Contrast backlight, but takes things a stage further by measuring the ambient light in the room, automatically adjust the picture accordingly depending on if you are watching your REGZA LCD in a dark or light environment. Offering a better picture quality, it makes the TV run more efficiently and consume less energy.
Sophisticated Style and Technology is how the LG 37LH4000 is described by the manufacturer.
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