Search:
Results: 87441

Repair Guide: Common Issues and Fixes

Brand Model Fault Detailed Problem Solution By
SONYTCFX120
Audio distorted - capstan becomes dislodgedWe have had several reports of the capstan becoming dislodgedon this model. this generally occurs when the customer inserts thecassette incorrectly and tries to close the door. the retaining washergives way and the capstan is pushed back.
SONYSTRAV1010
Error in schematic and parts list for q-721The schematic and the parts list show this transistor as apnp, 2sa1841. in reality this is an npn, 2sc-1841 in the set. pleaseexplain is this an error and should a correction be made? -hq comments: the service manual has a misprint. if you reference
SONYSTRAV1020
Service manual correctionIn the service manual, on both the schematic and board layoutportions, overload detector transistor q-707 is erroneously illustrated.
SONYSTRAV920
Service manual correctionIn the service manual, on both the schematic and board layoutportions, overload detector transistor q-707 is erroneously illustrated.
SONYKV21VX1P
P/n for ic-952 ta-7273p, 8-759-205-84Px model - need the part number for ic-952. -hq comments: part number is 8-759-205-84.
SONYCDPC57
Missing part number - rms pc boardIn the cdp-c5f/c5s/c57 service manual there is no part numberlisting for the rms pc board. -hq comments: contacted kcp for number of pcb, could not be found. willcontact tokyo for information. to tokyo: can you supply part number for rms pc board for
SONYTCWR930
Makes sqeaking noiseIntermittent makes squeaking noise. touching a retainer will stop the noise. found a hole on retainer.
SONYCPD1304
Uneven brightness across the screenLeft side of screen is dark and a little darker approximatelyin the middle of the screen. the brightness control (rv-205) appeared asif defective because as it was rotated fully counter-clockwise thebrightness would go up and picture would return to nor
SONYCCDV5
Noise while ejecting tapeClicking noise when tape is being ejected or intermittentlystops while in play or record mode.
SONYCCDTR5
Eats tapesThe plastic roller on the guide block came off and thisresulted in a jammed mechanism. it appears that torque of the loadingmotor then caused some of the mechanism parts to become slightlydistorted. it was necessary to straighten some parts and replace
SONYKV27EXR10
No pincushion, replace ic-531Unit had a pin-cushion problem at turn on. in checkingunit the following occurred: l-517, r-533 was warm. checked pin (1) ofic-531 found that the waveshape was correct, but the dc voltage was 5v.this caused q-530 to turn on heavier. because of this l-
SONYCCDF45
Edge distortion/rainbowing of areas of high detailCamera came in with no video - found bad imager. replacedimager, and camera video had edge distortion and rainbowing.
SONYFD10A
No picture and battery melted cabinetUnit had no picture but sound was ok. found no pulse to q-805f.b.t. drive transistor. this transistor becomes very very hot to thepoint of melting the solder on it. current being drained from thebatteries becomes very high resulting in damage to the c
SONYCCDTR5
No chroma during camera recordWhen recording through camera section, no chroma. vtr line inrecords chroma.
SONYSPP120
No chargeNo charge.
SONYKPR46CX50
Burn spots in each crtreplaced crt checked r-519 on p boardBurn spots in center of each crt (3). this problem hasaccured twice on this same unit. an independent service center replacedthe tubes after they burned originally. the unit, then had the problemagain. the set was brought to sony ssc-screen settings
SONYKPR4150
Distorted picture on high brightnessWith high brightness items on the screen, picture would skew.
SONYCCDTR5
Intermittent videoSometimes the camera works well and at other times there is novideo. the vcr works ok. also the counter becomes unstable.
SONYCCDV11
New type of connectorsThere are two types of connectors used for the ccdv11, crimp(old type) and insulation displacement (new type). -hq comments: they are as follows:board cn pin crimp insulation displacementvc-32 611 4p 156554311 156675911
SONYACV50
Part number for acv50The ac adaptor for the ccdv5000 (acv50) is now availablethrough kansas city as a part. -hq comments: part number is a-6768-183-a.