Broken hitachi 28" widescreen TV - advise needed

Very off-the-wall guess but is there a chance that the set or the source (DVD?) is dual PAL/NTSC and it has accidently been set to NTSC?

For manuals, one would need the part number from the set's label.

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Rich Webb   Norfolk, VA

it even happens like this when using the built in tuner, so it's not the source.

it's a C28W440 (I'm pretty sure, I'm away from home, but googling would suggest that this is what I have - it looks like it)

Thanks for your post.

you have a problem in the E-W pincushion circuit. probably an open resistor. If not experienced in TV repair.... Get it to a tech! Ben

Thanks for the help. I have a slight background in Electronics, so I think I might have a crack at this myself. I would rather blow up a =A3250 TV and buy a new one, then pay =A3150 to get it fixed.... the =A3100 price difference is worth the risk IMO. Can anyone suggest a place I could get a service manual for this TV, either in PDF or a hard copy?

Many Thanks,

Ian

How abt Hitachi they have them...

250 TV and buy a new one, then pay 150 to get it fixed.... the 100 price difference is worth the risk IMO. Can anyone suggest a place I could get a service manual for this TV, either in PDF or a hard copy?

Many Thanks,

Ian

'Generally speaking ESTA is only available to authorised service shops and is issued under the control of each local Hitachi sales office.'.

I've looked on google to try to find places selling manuals, however haven't had much luck. I've sent an email to hitachi but I'm not holding my breath for that to result in anything useful.

Any other suggestions?

Whats the Model Number I most probably have it.

Hitachi c28W440 ? Try this site

follow the links and you will find that this is a Vestel 11AK33 chassis. Follow this link, lots of faults suggested.

Ian.

C28W440N, I think it's a UK only TV, but i'm not too sure. Thanks for your help.

Ian

Yep it is whats the chassis number ?