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LG 42LC2RR 'Time Machine' LCD HDTV
By: Gagan Gupta   |   Jan 06, 2007
  • 3.5
Recording Function built into the TV
Picture-In-Picture
Decent sound output
Universal remote controller
Slightly muddy image qualty
Non-upgradable hard drive
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The one thing that I didn't find up to the mark was the overall picture quality of the LG 42LC2RR. Not that it was downright bad or anything, in fact the image quality would probably please a lot of people until they compared it to a Sony Bravia or a Samsung Bordeux. In comparison I found the picture quality a bit on the muddier side, which I guess reflects on the low contrast ratio of the display. The sharpness level and details were also low in comparison, when we tested the TV using the Xbox 360 as well as the PS3 at its native 720p resolution.

The one thing I remember about VCRs, in the good old days, is how annoying it was to set a recording timer just to have it reset back to the "12:00" display every time I turned it back on. Though the LG 'Time Machine' isn't all that bad, it still puts you through a hell lot of options before you can get some recording done. It works, but it could have been easier. Playing back the video is as simple as selecting the right option from the list of files. The PIP (picture-in-picture) function of the TV allows you to watch video from another source while you monitor your recording in a little viewing window.

At Rs. 1,40,000 the price of the TV is at par with the Sony Bravia series of the same price, which is more or less the average price for a good 42" TV. The recording function is an added sweet bonus. But in the end the comparatively dull image quality makes it hard to recommend it as a must have.


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I am having problems with my 42lc2rr LCD, i cannot record niether format the hard drive as it has the message HDD format in progress since a week, and no matter what i do (disconnect) it does not work, can anyone please help me ...thank you
Taz @ Apr 17, 2008
Is there any other equipment (PVR/DVR, like Sony Tivo) available in India? If yes, can you please give the details about that
Devakumar @ Apr 26, 2007
I fully agree with the review. The basic function of TV viewing should be top-class for an added function to emerge as a USP.
Rao @ Jan 07, 2007
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