We have an Hitachi 1080. An hour ago the colours changed to purple and green. In using the color adjustments we changed it to b&w, but now we can't get any color at all. Model 42PD960DTA
I'm not sure if the info in the box above is correct. All I can see on the tv is 1080
Televison & Video - Hitachi Gst - Hitachi L40C205 40 Class LCD HDTV - 1080p, 1920 x 1080,...
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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. Surf the site with patience. Pull up older posts.
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In most cases, the main board might have to be replaced. If so, a software [firmware] update too might be necessary.
Before going further; try a hard reset first. If it does not help you, replace the main digital board. There are two methods to reset TVs. The first is simple to do; a Hard Reset. The other is somewhat skilled; is a Factory Reset (System Reset). To make it a hard reset, just unplug the TV from AC mains wall socket, and re-plug it back after 15 minutes or so. If you do this by overnight is better. This procedure will make it a hard reset. If you want to make it a system reset [Factory Reset]; you have to enter its service mode option, and select the factory reset option. If you wish to get some details; visit the site linked here.