Nominally, the LG 42LA643V belongs to mid-range television devices, but still it lacks one important option for this - Smart TV. And all the other relevant technologies of multimedia centers of the middle price range in this case are. It is this decision from the eminent South Korean manufacturer that will be discussed in this material.
In what cases is it best to use such a TV? Equipment
A large degree of versatility against the background of direct competitors may stand out LG 42LA643V. Reviews really focus on its characteristics. But at the same time, there is one significant caveat - the lack of such an option as Smart TV in the device software. If there is no special need for it, then the solution in question will look quite worthy of the main television device. Moreover, it can be located in a living room, kitchen, in the hall of a cafe or restaurant, in a shopping center or supermarket. He has all the necessary technical specifications for any such application. The pick list in this case consists of:
TV device with a single stand.
Power cord
Remote Control. To organize its power supply, the manufacturer included a set of batteries in the supply list.
Complete paper assembly and tuning guide.
Coupon with extended warranty of the manufacturer.
Only one remark can be put forward to the above list - this is the lack of a vertical mounting system. But now it is natural and even in the case of the acquisition of the most expensive TV, it will have to be purchased separately.
Specifications. Picture. Sound accompaniment
At the heart of LG 42LA643V is a typical mid-range matrix with a very, very large diagonal by current standards, 42 inches. It is made using TN + Film technology. Its maximum resolution corresponds to 1920x1080 or 1080p. Its viewing angles are 178 ° horizontally and exactly the same vertically. The weight of the device is 12.4 kg. Excellent soundtrack is available in LG 42LA643V. Features highlight the presence of two speakers with a rated sound power of 10 watts. In total, this allows you to count on 20 watts. Among other important features of the device, the presence of 3D technology can be noted.
Short setup procedure. Assembly
A very simple and intuitive setup procedure boasts the LG 42LA643V mid-range television. It consists of 3 main stages:
Removing from transport carton packaging and assembly.
Complete switching.
Setting the software shell of the multimedia center in question.
The first stage is quite simple. For its implementation, it is enough only according to the attached instructions to collect the multimedia center considered in this material.
Connection
Actually, the LG 42LA643V connection operation consists of 2 important steps. One of them is the organization of power supply to the device. And the second is the connection of the input signal cable. At the first stage, plug the power cord into an AC outlet. On the second - a cable with a television signal to the input ANT IN.
A conventional antenna, a set of satellite equipment, and a cable provider's system can act as a signal source. If necessary, an external decoding module must be installed in the expansion slot. This component is purchased separately. An important point will be before buying to make sure that the decoding module is designed to open television broadcasts in your area.
Setting up the software component
It is necessary to properly configure the software shell at the final stage of such a universal multimedia device as the LG 42LA643V TV. Reviews in this case indicate the importance of choosing a signal source. The main feature here is that after entering the “Settings” menu and selecting the “Channels” sub-item, you need to activate the “Auto Search” operation. After that, a request will appear regarding what is the source of the signal. And here it is already necessary to choose either a local antenna, or cable equipment, or a satellite kit. Then, the search operation is performed automatically. In the end, do not forget to save the list of channels received from the search results.
Cost. Reviews Summary
Now such a TV can be purchased at a price of 17000-19000 rubles. The minus in this case is one and it is very significant - this is the lack of support for Smart TV. The advantages include picture quality, affordable cost, an impressive set of different connection methods and acceptable technical specifications. All the above benefits of LG 42LA643V more than cover the lack of Smart TV. In an extreme case, you can always purchase a mini-PC and eliminate even this only drawback.