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Sony Repair Guide: Common Issues and Fixes

Brand Model Fault Detailed Problem Solution By
SONYBMC550
Part number for handle screwWe need the part # for the thumbscrew which attaches thehandle to the necessary shoe on top of the camera. the part number forthe handle is 3-691-167-01, listed under accessories at the rear of themanual. -hq comments: the handle is not available as an
SONYTCM600
Missing part number for stop leverNeed part number for stop lever, page 18 of the manual. -hq comments: the part number for the stop lever is x-3557-403-0. willissue a t/n and s/b.
SONYKV25XBR
Ibm pc interfaceThe kv-25xbr service manual provides no technique or specifi-cations for adjusting the rgb subbrightness controls rv401, 402, 403. ifthis unit performs with the ibm computer, as did its predecessor theprofeel, adjustments may be necessary. -hq comments
SONYSTJX410
Wrong p/n in s/m8-759-925-10 is tl510cp for but1000. part # should be8-757-925-11 per transistor sub book. -hq comments: the number is 8-757-925-11. we will issue t/n and s/b.
SONYXR740
Car stereo would blink on/offDealer was trying to install unit in mercedes with factorypower antenna. when unit was powered up, car antenna would extend to fulllimit, then car stereo would blink on and off and thumping sound could beheard through speakers.
SONYKV1331
Missing part number for bracket, 4-365-826-22Need part number for tuner bracket. -hq comments: the part number for the bracket is 4-365-826-22. thebracket is not currently in stock, will be available soon.
SONYKV2670R
Buzzing in audio, r-211 cold solderServicer complained of buzzing on all channels, at timeslouder on some channels than others. while troubleshooting the set, inoticed that one end of r211 was not pushed through the hole on the pcboard. when i inserted the resistor in the circuit, the b
SONYBMC110
Intermittent no recordCustomer complained that once tape was inserted, unit would gointo play mode. record and stand-by switches had no effect. also whenyou could get unit to record, edits were very poor due to insufficientbrake and pinch delays. during malfunction no leds
SONYKV1910
Hv blockModel kv-1910 uses hv block 1-453-046-00. according to micro-fische, it has been subbed to 1-453-070-00. both are not physicallyinterchangeable and it is impossible to use original parts from old assy.can hv block 1-453-062-91 be used? -hq comments: 1
SONYKV1915
Audio outNo audio or intermittent audio on certain stations. manymodels (kv-1913/1914/1916/1917/1918) have the same circuit.
SONYKP4600B
Picture would gradually collapse to a horizontal lineAfter several hours of playing, picture would graduallycollapse to a horizontal line.
SONYKV5100
Picture tube failureNew picture tube installed, then unit went dead. every timeconverter output transistor failed. fail within a couple of hours.servicer convinced problem not in power supply. proved dc operation ok.problem found to be dried out filtersand coupler capaci
SONYKV2145R
Foldover at the top of the picture, r520 decreased in valueAfter warm-up, pix would start to pull down with slight fold-over at top of pix and r520 decreased to 7.8kΩ.
SONYKV2670R
Unusual loss of vertical synchronization, ppu1a freq synth uRandom intermittent loss of video info. and vert. sync whichmay occur on any channel at any time. pix/signal quality also appearedweak on a random intermittent basis.
SONYCTV
Distorted pixWhen hooked up to cable there is a vert. bar approx. 1/3 ofway in along with ghosts of varying severity on ch. 4 & 6. a new broad-cast tower for these stations went into operation and has progressivelygotten worse. it is caused by ingress of the broadc
SONYPSLX310
Tracking problemThe unit would not track properly using a grado mf3 cartridge.we found the turntable to be working fine but incompatible with thiscartridge.
SONYPSLX510
Won't play all 45'sThe tone arm would move in about two inches and then go backto the rest position. the diameter seemed ok but no warp. there was aslight taper at the edge. we resolved the problem by remounting thedetector diode so that it pointed at a 45 degree angle
SONYCDP101
Hiss on one channel, other channel deadLeft channel sound was fuzzy and covered with a lot of hiss.right channel was dead. pin 18 of ic507 (d/a conv) looked fairly clean.pin 17 (r-out) had a lot of noise on it. power supply of q505 had some noise,not present at power supply of q504. resistance readin
SONYMLV1100
Non-switchable of the line in signal at line outWhen using line out to connect to amplifier or cass deck, the customer cannot get line in signal. he always gets mpx in signal.
SONYSTRVX250
No memoryNo memory. the segment of the fl display go off unevenly.the voltage at pin 42 of ic301 is as low as 1.5v instead of 2.4v.