Official LG xxLK520 xxLK450 - Page 94

It isn't that - its just that most times when I post, I'm repeating something that I learned reading here. So I'm thinking - "why don't these people already know this from reading other threads?" Then I realize that its because they have a life, and apparently I don't, and I get depressed...

Yes - its less addictive that way!

Really? Comparing televisions on sound quality over picture quality?? Now I know this thread has reached it's limit.LOL

Think I got one of the last 42LK520 delivered Monday. Made January 2012, with an S-IPS panel. Still breaking it in but contrary to some, this set looks fantastic (using the calibration from page 1 here). My compliments to the original poster!

LOL! Ain't that the truth. I sometimes look at my post count and wonder what am I doing? Then I go for a walk and come back to see what's new Is there a 12-step AVS program?

I think the point that was trying to be made, in an obscure manner, is that these sets, generally speaking, have excellent pq for their price point, and matching that pq up with better sq instead of using the built-in audio enhances greatly the overall viewing experience.

and the same can be said for any modern flat panel plasma/LED/LCD

Didn't want the d630 120hz is no good for gaming. But I did go through 4 d550s before I got one that had min issues. I couldn't get past the lk450 buzzing and bad blacks level. I play in the dark and dark games so it was no good. The sammy does have some ghosting and haloing but that's the trade off for better blacks. I very pleased with the d550. I really like that it has a metal back makes seem it better built but they all are the same. Maybe one day a lcd will have no lag or any other issues that plague lcds. Someday buying a tv will be fun again.

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Are the black level measurements in this review (http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/lg-32ld450-42ld450-20101120901.htm) consistent with what those with meters have measured on their LD450's? If so, does it mean the LK450 series has much better blacks than the LD450 series? I assume the review sample was S-IPS.

0.26 cd/m^2 or 0.0759 fL for the LD450 (with backlight set to produce 120 cd/m^2 or 35 fL)

i had a 42pa 4500 plasma and exchanged for a 47cs570.first thing I noticed is that the cs570 looked a bit blurry.i know it is bigger so that's part of it.is it normal to be blurrier? I've got some flickering sparklies and shifting when black and white text is together and other screens(bit annoying) like the samd630 I had did same..ive read it could be capacitor or power supply related.Has a blueish and the red ips glow at black /bars(lk520 I had was more red glow).GRAYSCALE and colors way better than plasma I had.not totally checked but possibly LESS dirty screen than lk520 I had although have to try it a bit longer to know more accurately
Edited by Vic12345 - 9/27/12 at 4:00pm

I think I corrected the blur.turned edge enhancer on.although there's some motion blur.Thought the lk520 might of been better with motion but I can't remember for sure -just guessing-hockey is the motion testing grounds. Is anyone else getting flickering sparkling pictures with there's on certain channels/programs when you look at it Up close?

Im thinking there's mores artifacts on the cs570 vs lk520 but I'm not sure.Ive got it calibrated good now.The set does require proper calibration too make black levels acceptable.BIG Thanks too all you guys on here for help with all the calibration.Too have too go out and get a meter and figure it all out would be a big pain for me and a lot of money .

Hmm, I have to drive a few hours to a store that has a, "37lk450-UB.CUSYLH" but by going by the whole "4th" letter rule, it looks like that 4th letter is an S? Does an "S" really signify that it's an IPS panel? I'm just making sure because it's a really really long trip out there.

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37lk450-UB.CUSYLH

Y is the letter you're looking for: means (LG Display) S-IPS

D means *VA (probably AUO A-MVA)

does anyone watch ABC's "castle" on their set? Several, several, several pages back there was talk about how some units drop a frame in the video processing because of a technically bad video production - mine does it - and I see it on a lot of shows, but castle is the worst. Anyone else see it? I am debating on calling LG since its sort of a known issue, but not one that lg puts much credence into because, as I have read, they just blame the video production.

I haven't seen it, but given all the processing and re-encoding between my set and the ABC "master feed" that may not be an indication either way. (Knocks on a dense cellulose based object.)

So based on Input lag testing this set has scored around 46ms...Which is just lousy..
.But the problem is, everybody seemed to have tested the LK450 through 'HDMI'...
Now When using component cables(I have The VA Panel) the input lag is exactly the SAME
as the previous LD450, meaning '1 frame/16ms' I owned the LD450 as well btw. just thought I'd throw
this out there for gamers who have this TV and are frustrated with the performance when gaming
through HDMI.

Don't use HDMI on this set period. it raises the input lag significantly,
component however offers an amazing experience and it's the best it can get period gaming/input lag
performance wise.

Like the LD450, the LK450 is one of the holy grail sets for gaming(Which are a rarity these days)
in the LCD/LED world. IF you can get past the mediocre black levels....The Panasonic C3 apperantly is another, but i'm wondering what this years Panasonic 1080p LED(32"-37" ALPHA IPS panel)
E5 is locked in at..

I guess anytime I'm upset by my tvs flaws Im thankfull I didnt end up with the one in post 1681

You made me go back and look Yeah, that was certainly a lemon but then again, all mfrs produce lemons every now and then. I'm still lovin' my LD520 and it looks just as sharp and clean as it did the day I brought it home

My cs570 seems blurrier compared to other tvs ive had.I think the lk520 wasn't as blurry ( motion and non motion)but i could be wrong.the cs also has some noticable(when up close)noise/fuzz/sparkles/halos in the picture that I don't remember the lk having but I could be wrong.One thing better on cs is no dirty screen.There is a lot to like about the cs.

Are any of these problems common on lk model?

Update: I contacted LG and explained the issue with my tv, and they agreed to set up warranty service. All the tech had to do was replace the main board. Took less than 30 minutes. TV works good so far. Will update again if I run into any more problems.

where did you find the latest firmware update for model 32LK450 UB?? is it available in the philippines??

Firmware updates are very model specific so they may not be made available to all regions. You can always check on the LG site. There should be a list of updates available for your specific model.

My mission today is to get my LG 42lk450 calibrated. I *think* I have 4:4:4 chroma. I'm using HDMI - HDMI and have the input labeled PC, on the Belle Nuit test the lines next to the "20" are 1 pixel in width and look crips through a 10x magnifying glass.

Now for the picture though.. I'm trying to calibrate it but the options like "Real Cinema" are greyed out in my menues and I can't get to them. Any help?

Real Cinema is used only when watching a blu-ray movie (24p) to preserve the natural 5:5 cadence. You should have all artificial enhancements turned off on both the tv and the blu-ray player if that's what you are using as your source. Are you using a disk and meters to calibrate your set or are you just using a disk to adjust your settings?

Thanks for the reply. I noticed when I label my input PC all those options are disabled, I'm guessing because labeling it PC turns off all the enhancement. I'm starting from someones posted menu numbers then going to use the AVS DVD to calibrate from there. My main use for this TV is an HTPC monitor and the occaisional xbox 360. What bums me out though is I watch movies on my HTPC so Real CInema will not be an option because in order to enable it I need to re-name the input but that will loose my 4:4:4

As far as the color sub-sampling of 4:4:4 vs 4:2:2 most people can't visually tell the difference so you may not be giving up much. I would use your Xbox 360 (blu-ray? I don't have one so I don't know) to adjust your tv using your own disk generated settings. I wouldn't use anybody else's settings because component tolerances vary from set to set and they might not look good on your set.

I just noticed that my 42LK520 stand is crooked. I tried adjusting it by tightening the screws but one of the stand screws is stripped. Any ideas on how to fix this?

Has it always been crooked or did something drop on the right side from above?