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Sony Repair Guide: Common Issues and Fixes

Brand Model Fault Detailed Problem Solution By
SONYMDR40II
Incorrect part numberManual lists part number 2-371-809-00 as black. partsreceived are silver. we need the correct number for the black housing. -hq comments: the correct part number is 2-371-809-21. the mdr-40iihas 3 different colors. when you order the part, you have
SONYSLHF300
Drum speed irregularity in fast windDrum speed varies when unit is in ff or rew. during normalplay or beta scan, unit ok. customers have been complaining because theycan hear the speed vary. judicious selection of q503/504 works sometimes. -hq comments: the variation of drum speed in t
SONYTCFX44
Intermittent ff, pause and ams functionsThe ff lock lever assy (p/n x-3307-348-0) would not alwayscatch the ff lever as it came down towards the ff cam gear (p/n3-307-401-00). this was due to the ff levers poor manufacture.
SONYSTRVX250
Front panelPart #4-881-736-1 panel, 10 key, ref. #53 original part has arose-pink covered glass in front of display. replacement from npc hasclear. not acceptable to the customer. -hq comments: the front panel you received from the npc is correct. thefilter by
SONYST20F
Missing part number for digital board assPart number for mounted board is not listed in manual.
SONYSL2300
24 hr clockThe clock was reading as a 24 hour clock (military time).
SONYSLHF500
Adjustment of the fl cassette compartmentThe positioning holes on the cassette compartment will notalign with the holes on the gears. holes in cassette compartmentmisdrilled. this is the second unit that i have seen with this problem. -hq comments: if possible, please forward a sample for ev
SONYKV1217
Unit shuts down, resoldered r515Unit keeps shutting off after turn on.
SONYSL2410
Intermittent play modeStop or p/b mode about 1/2 to 1 1/2 hrs.
SONYSL2000
Unit will not work on battery powerUnit will not work on battery, but works with tt-2000.
SONYKV1512
Picture dimPicture is dim. does not have full width, horizontal. frequency. runs too high.
SONYKV1920D
Insufficient vertical deflectionCannot get full vertical def. vertical distortion on thetop, about 1/2 foldover.
SONYSL5200
No reel driveNo threading nor unthreading, rew, ff.
SONYSTRVX550
Intermittent outputAudio cuts off intermittently. sp relay kicks off.
SONYKV1356R
Intermittent shut-down, reajusted hold down circuir (r-541)Unit shuts off on ch. 22.
SONYKV2670R
Improper brightness, r-526 and d-508Brightness and screen controls did not work.
SONYSTRVX750
Audio cuts outAfter unit warms up, sp relay kicks off.
SONYKV2681R
Dead, replace t-501 and q-504Unit was dead due to one leg of t501 was shorted to groundwhich in turn took out the h. output transistor.
SONYKV2680R
Raster but no audio/video, ic1109 shorted on "x" boardUnit had raster out, no video nor audio, and r1247 wouldshort out at turn on.
SONYKV25XBR
Marginal failure of ic651 regulator moduleDark pix (customer complained of no video, however video isdiscernable when pix contrast is maximum), 90% raster (horizontal width),audio ok.