Hi
It may be that your tv is not compatible with the NTSC signals coming from the R1 discs.
Some tv`s that are not NTSC compatible show R1 discs in black and white.
What conection are you using between player and tv ?
You may need a signal converter to get the colour, but this requires your tv to be Pal 60Hz compatible.
Have you tried playing R1 discs on any other tv`s , assuming you have access to another tv?