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I think this is a DLP tv and has a special fan deep inside the works. I think, not sure, but you can google around to find more information that error code 42 is that fan having failed or disconnected somehow.
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These blinks [flashes] are fault indication (Error Codes). From the number of blinks occur at one time switch ON, you can get an idea about the faulty circuit section inside it. This will make repair easy. These are called blinking codes. Make sure about the exact number of blinking of the standby/power LED, by switching On & OFF the set, for at least two times. Count it carefully. If you wish to get some details, check the site linked here. It has details about blinking codes, and fault locating procedure, to many popular brand TVs and other devices. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/
A blinking red and yellow Status LED will indicate an Error Code that can help determine the cause of a circuit failure. • The number of Red blinks indicates the value of the (tens digit) of the Error Code. • The number of Yellow blinks indicates the value of the (ones digit) of the Error Code. Example: If the Error Code is "37", the LED will continuously blink Red three times, followed by blinking Yellow seven times.
See the following for a list of Error Codes. To perform a System Reset, press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds. Or, unplug the set for 10 seconds then restore power.
These blinks [flashes] are fault indication (Error Codes). From the number of blinks occur at one time switch ON, you can get an idea about the faulty circuit section inside it. This will make repair easy. These are called blinking codes. Make sure about the exact number of blinking of the standby/power LED, by switching On & OFF the set, for at least two times. Count it carefully. If you wish to get some details, check the site linked here. It has details about blinking codes, and fault locating procedure, to many popular brand TVs and other devices. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/
Blinking codes details to many popular brand TVs are given. Surf the site with patience.
Check the lamp ballast too.
Constant Green - TV is Powered On
Constant Red - Lamp Failure
Constant Yellow - DMD temp is very high Blinking Yellow - Lamp cover is open
1 Red Blink, 6 Yellow Blinks - Color Wheel Failure
3 Red Blinks, 4 Yellow Blinks - Lamp Failure
3 Red Blinks, 6 Yellow Blinks - Exhaust Fan Not Working
3 Red Blinks, 7 Yellow Blinks - DMD Fan is not rotating
5 Red Blinks, 7 Yellow Blinks - Ballast Problem
6 Red Blinks, 6 Yellow Blinks - Lamp Missing, Bad Cable between lamp and ballast
And the Lamp cover must be here somewhere in your TV :
How many times this standby/power light blinks at one time
switch ON? Count it carefully. These blinks are fault indication, and known
as blinking codes. From the number of
blinks occur at one time switch ON; you can get an idea about the faulty
circuit stage inside the TV. This will
make repair easy. If you wish to get some details, check this link. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ Selecting the view option, either to Mosaic / Timeslide / Flipcard, can be
selected by the drop-down list, at the top left of the display window,
will make surf easy. You can also do a
search, by type in the brand name / model number / IC used, in the
search box at the top right of the display window.
See the following for a list of Error Codes.
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