I wish to buy a JVC LT-42X788 Service Manual. he TV has only sound and the screen has only faint shades of blue vertical bands. Touching the screen shows that lighted ares thus the lamp seems to be OK. I need the Service manual to resolve this problem. TV was purchased November 2007. Thank you for a prompt reply. Willy whalpert@rogers.com

You may try a new T-CON, but most of the problem could be a display panel.

@Thomas Scissons
"JVC LT-42X788 display fault..."

Hi Thomas.

Please pick one:

Power supply board (possibly a blown capacitor):
A TV-tech can repair at reasonable cost, less than a new set.

The main board itself has a control / display section fault:
A TV-tech can repair at reasonable cost, less than a new set.

The screen / panel is shot:
Beyond economical repair - renew set.

Hope this helps.
Clive.

Fault with the main power supply regulator board. Check and replace damaged component/s at its main power regulator [SMPS] section circuit. Contact any service technician. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Surf the site with patience. Pull up older posts.
http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/

Set it to its factory settings and check. To do this, you have to enter its service mode option. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Viewing it in "Mosaic" will make surf easy. Surf the site with patience. Pull up older posts. Surf the site with patience.
http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/

Fault at its main digital board. Short circuited component/s at it. Contact any service technician; or the authorized service center. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Pull up older posts.
http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/
In most cases, the main board might have to be replaced. If so, a software [firmware] update too might be necessary.

Move the satalite cords.

I have this same problem, any idea what the problem was?

try safemanuals.com for online manuals or elitezoom.com

Soldering the Connectors will not fix this problem.
...
1. Remove the TV Rear cover.
2. Look at the wires on connected to the top of the middle board (Analog Board)
3. if they are White, this is 98% likely to be the cause of your problem. If the are a Tan/Khaki color these are OK.
4. If Tan/Khaki connectors on that middle board, I would replace the Video Process Board on the far right. Check Option 1 below for where to find boards.

I have a few options for repair of the white connector situation:

OPTION 1
Buy the board on Ebay making sure you dont get one with the white connectors. You can use a board from the 42" and 47 inch versions of this TV. X688, X788, XM78 and I think they had a few others. Also, call JVC they may sell it to you. If not companies like Vance Baldwin or Aarons may sell it to you. This may be 40-140 depending on where you get it. The part number is on the sticker label printed on the board....not the generic label silkscreened onto the board.

OPTION 2

Middle Board, Top Right connector. Remove the wires from the connector on the middle boards side and solder them directly to the board without the connector. This will not be as easy as it sounds. If done incorrectly, the problem will continue. If done correctly you will fix it. Also, take a look at the ICs at the top toward the connector and the similar ones along the board. Double check these to make sure they dont have any OBVIOUS damage. By Obvious I mean completly blown up or holes in them. Based on your symptom I am 98% sure it is the white connector thing but you never know.

I hope this helps and good luck. Also, unless you have a GREAT soldering Iron I don't necessarily recommend 2. These PWB have a large ground that transfers heat well. You can burn it if using the wrong IRON or TIP. 600Fahrenheit max for Lead free Solder no more :).

Try calling the service center for technical help at these numbers
Check the status of a repair at any of the locations below.


California Factory Service Center JVC Factory Service Center 5665 Corporate Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
(800) 252-5722


Georgia Factory Service Center JVC Factory Service Center 1500 Lakes Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(800) 252-5722

This was all the Jvc.com website had to offer for customer service on the website. Hope this helps you with your problem.