Sony TV Repair: Common Faults and Solutions.
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Sony Repair Guide: Common Issues and Fixes
| Brand | Model | Fault | Detailed Problem | Solution | By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONY | PSX75 | Arm needed adjustment | Cantilever of cartridge was being pulled to one side, bendingit eventually also mistracking in one channel, poor dynamic range, etc. | ||
| SONY | ICF2001 | Error in pcb diagram | When rd amp fails, technician replaces q52 as labeled on pcb,diagram is incorrect. | ||
| SONY | CFS10 | End of tape sensor not aligned | As tape moves in play mode - end of tape sensor is not alignedfully with width of tape causing uneven pressure and wrinkling of tape. -hq comments: the crease in the tape is indeed caused by excessivepressure as well as uneven placement of the pu lever | ||
| SONY | AUDIO GEN | T/n #8467 | T/n #8467 list ic cx807-f1 and cx807-f3 as applicable to wm-2.however wm-2 uses cx808 on first and second type board an cx887 on thirdtype board. is cx807-f1 and cx807-f3 replacement for cx808 or cx887? -hq comments: cx-807 and cx-808 ics are identical | ||
| SONY | XR70 | Tab adjustment needed | It will not accept tape. cause: eject lever (#387) fails toengage the pin on (#385) when tape is inserted. | ||
| SONY | XO5 | Defective switch | This unit had a bad hum in the phono mode (unless the switchwas pushed in and held in hard). the small switch (muting) along side s2would not make contact unless switch was held in. | ||
| SONY | WMD6 | Foil missing | No ff and rewind. motor started about 2-3 seconds after theplay switch is pressed. | ||
| SONY | TCM5 | Missing parts in s/m | The mechanical layout on page 15 of the s/m is missing parts. | ||
| SONY | TCFX1010 | Broken erase head wire | This unit had a distorted output at the p/b head(non-symetrical sine wave). this of course prevented the auto calibrationcircuit from functioning. we found a broken wire at the erase head to bethe problem. | ||
| SONY | TC530 | Replacement motor is larger | Ic624-si motor substituted by p/n 8-832-627-00, type ic624hi. servicer states motor sub is physically larger and mounting holesare different. -hq comments: motors are direct replacement.ic624-si motor (8-832-624-09/02) = ic624-hi motor (8-832-627-00) | ||
| SONY | TC250 | Replacement part different | X-346-011-0 is too small in diameter. the other idler part #x-027-003-0 looks more like correct diameter. -hq comments: tc-250 unit is approx. 15 years old. similar model istc-350 and tc-102. p/n for its idler is x-002-701-92 and currentlyavailable. | ||
| SONY | STRVX6 | Defective ic503 | This unit erratically displayed two or three led segments.we found the drive ic to be defective. | ||
| SONY | STRVX6 | Repeated inverter failure | Unit had been serviced twice before for inverter transistorfailure. first time, it was modified by moving q801 regulator transistor.second time, unit was cooked 2 weeks. before being sent back to customer,where it failed again after 3 hours of operatio | ||
| SONY | SPP11 | Dialing pulse does not go through | Intermittently when dialing out gets a busy signal and thenumber being called rings only once and then dead line. -hq comments: although no history of such a problem, there are twothings i can think of for an incomplete call. 1) the dialing pulse width | ||
| SONY | RT66 | Shorted d1314 | When depressing the pause switch in play mode, the unit goesinto ams mode and stops operation (head goes down), if there is a signalplayed back. | ||
| SONY | PSX600 | Out of adjustment | 1) tonearm does not move in auto start mode, but t.t. startsturning. 2) tonearm moves manually, but sluggishly. | ||
| SONY | PSX45 | Ic cx193 fails | This unit has repeated failure of the servo ic, cx193. alloutboard parts have been carefully checked and the unit operatescorrectly when a new ic is installed. all d.c. and waveform measurementsare within 5%. i am puzzled as to why these chips only wo | ||
| SONY | PSX6 | Leaky d410 | After 5 minutes the repeat led would partially come on and the repeat function would not work. we found d410 in the repeat flip flop ckt leaky. | ||
| SONY | PCMF1 | Leaky l519 and defective ic505 | Recording section worked fine but the playback section didnot function. | ||
| SONY | CDP101 | Defective laser | Unit will not read toc (ejects after attempting to focus3 times). defective laser diode - all voltages to top correct - ld onsignal good. |