Sharp Aquos GJ221-U has sound but picture has vertical color lines

The problem is a defective LCD panel, it is not worth to repair, the 52" LCD panel will cost you $800.00 to $1200.00.

Check the remote by pointing your cell phone camera at it, when you press a button on the remote you should see the IR diode flash a violet color.

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We have frequent outages causing the TV to turn on from standby mode when power returns. (These ..... Sharp LC-70LE650U 70-Inch Aquos TV TURNS ON WITH PERFECT PICTURE AND ..... It has thin horizontal lines on the top quarter of thescreen. ..... hey there, bought a 52lg60-ua had no image/picture but had sound.

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T'Con board fault. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Pull up older posts. Surf the site with patience. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/
Line, faults & possible causes to LCD screen are given with illustrations. You can get an idea about the fault to an extent.

It does sound correct.

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Screen-shots do defective LCD panel are given. You can see and compare it to that of your TV's.

Put in a warranty claim.

is it the same when using dvd?

Those lines are because of "Interlacing". a REALLY bad case of it. what are you watching when this happens?

What kind of connections are you using?

If component (red, green, blue) double check to make sure they are seated properly. I'm thinking it sounds like the blue one got loose.