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Repair Guide: Common Issues and Fixes

Brand Model Fault Detailed Problem Solution By
SONYKV2780R
Dead, replace ic-1401 and r-1576Unit came in no sound, no picture. traced problem to loss of9 volts. found ic1401 shorting 9 volts, also found resistor r1576 changedvalue from 2.2Ω to 100Ω.
SONYKV2781R
Dead, replace ic-001 and d-1662 (no standby 5v)The remote detector ic001 shorted and d1662 was defectivecausing no stand by 5 volts. the set would not turn on.
SONYKV2781R
No remote, replace ic-0001 on "m" boardThe remote control would not operate this unit.
SONYCCDM8U
Cassette compartment will not lock downUnit check out ok using mode selector jig. replaced sysconmicroprocessor, no help. -hq comments: check eject timing chart as indicated on pages 137, 138 ofoperation manual. also, place unit in eject mode using mode selector jig.then check pins 33, 34,
SONYCCDV8
Video dropouts during playbackReplaced drum assy and ar-1 board, no help. -hq comments: check ic101 (dropout det. circuit), ic102 (dropoutcompensator), and dl101 (1h delay) on the vi-6 board. please informresults.
SONYSTRAV260
Wrong part number - cx7925b pll icS/m page 27 gives wrong p/n for above. it is listed as8-759-925-00 which is sn7417ns. -hq comments: we issued a s/b (hi-fi #217). some manuals for othermodels also list this ic as p/n 8-757-925-00. this is subbed in kcp.
SONYSLHF400
No power or picture rolls during playbackWill not power up or pix rolls while playing a tape.
SONYD7S
Charged up and will not run more than one hourBattery will not run unit longer than 1 hr. charged for 9 hrsunit ran for 35 min. charged another bp-200 12 hrs, unit ran for 2 hrs.checked d7s current drain 270ma. what is the charging time for thebp-200. how long should the d-7 run with a fully cha
SONYKPR4110
D-6001 p/n is incorrect, corrected number is 8-719-931-05Part number for d6001 and d6002 are listed as 8-719-935-05 inservice manual. research indicates that the correct part number for theabove diodes is 8-719-931-05. -hq comments: the part number has been corrected in the service manualsupplement.
SONYSL2400
Eats tape while ejectingDuring unthreading, take up reel will not take up tape so eatstape when ejects.
SONYCDXA10
No remote functionWe have seen a few units at the ssc now with the problem ofno remote function.
SONYCRF1
No pll operationIn the pll locked mode it was not possible to tune.
SONYKV1961
No sound, picture ok, leaky c215Unit had normal picture but no audio - servicer replace ic201,cf202, t204 and t205 with no effect.
SONYD50
Optical pickup will not return to home positionOptical pickup travels to outer edge of disc, but will not return to home position. appears to operate normally in service mode.
SONYICF9740W
Noisy volume controlNoisy volume control, worst at low end of range. tech. claims4-5 units/month for last several months.
SONYKV2680R
Intermittent muting, reposition jumper wireTwo units having intermittent muting problem and missing partsof words, sometimes sounded like distorted audio. this problem developedon units that had repairs performed on x board and the original positionof jumer wire from point b to point b (connecti
SONYCCDM8U
No luminance only colorNo luminance, only color.
SONYCCDM8U
Does not eject tapeUnit does not eject tape fully out of cassette compartment.
SONYCCDM8U
Picture looks red and washed out on outdoor scenesFound iris was stuck in open position.
SONYXR747R
Lockup of microprocessorUnit locked up. stuck on 530am. no buttons had any input.