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Repair Guide: Common Issues and Fixes

Brand Model Fault Detailed Problem Solution By
SONYSLHFR90
Servo adjustments in manual incorrectTest point for betascan drum speed adjustment (p. 202) isincorrect. also, x-0 jitter adjustment is impossible - can -hq comments: correct test point for betascan adjustment is ic021 pin 5.x-o jitter adjustment is not necessary due to servo improvement
SONYCDP70
Display indicates all zerosDisplay would not function, all zeros displayed at alltimes. all other functions were ok. inspection revealed no clock pulseson pin 37, ic106.
SONYCDP203
Rf pll alignment correctionService manual says to adjust l201 for 4.3218 mhz. i believethis to be in error and l201 should be adjusted for 4.2818 mhz. -hq comments: you are correct. i will issue a s/b.
SONYEVC8U
No video pb1) unit had no playback video - just intermittent flashes.2) poor sync and rainbow in picture.
SONYSL5200
Color beat during playback with audio in connectedColor beat on monitor only during p/b when audio input isconnected (e-e is ok).
SONYEVS700U
Video drop-outs after repeated playbackCustomer complaint: after repeated playback of a section oftape, dropouts develop. 1/4 inch diagnal scratches found near center oftape. not sure if problem develops during cue/rev or pause. unable toduplicate scratch at ssc.
SONYCFS700
Wrong part # in s/mCustomer says part supplies does not match part in unit. seeletter from customer. -hq comments: the correct p/n for the spring is 4-854-771-00. a s/b wasissued - tape recorder #204.
SONYAIR8
Screw part #Customer has ordered part twice, and insists that it does notfit. part # on part matches that in s/m. is it possible that there is atypo in s/m? have tried to verify but do not have this model in shop. -hq comments: steve, i checked with kcp. last s
SONYWM75
No p/n - packing material, headphone jackNo p/n for rubber packing which goes in the headphone jacks. -hq comments: p/n is 3-326-140-01. we will issue a s/b.
SONYCFS950
No p/n - rubber gasketNo part number for rubber gasket that fits into (cabinet assy,front) ref #28. -hq comments: this item does not come separately. you must order thecabinet. we have asked tokyo to provide it in the future.
SONYCDXR7
Noise from unit when powered onWhen unit is powered on with disc off (tuner on, disc in orout of unit) noise is emitted from optical pick-up. noise is generatedfrom stator board. turning spindle by hand increases/decreases level.moving the disc table up or down on the shaft increase
SONYSLHF900
Fm modulator deviation adjustmentRv207 had to be replaced. deviation alignment on page 274requires a spectrum analyzer.
SONYSLHFR70
InterferenceInterference when vcr off and tv on active channel 3 (2 and 4not affected). interference rolls through picture, flashes when clockflashes on vcr display. scope shows interference on pins 14 and 15 of ic1power supply. problem appears only 5-10 min. aft
SONYKV2680R
Low audio, replace vol buffer q-1126 on x boardThe unit had very low audio on all functions. we found theproblem to be caused by a defective volume buffer/q1126.
SONYSL20
Scanning would not stop on channelIn channel up or down mode, scanning would not stop onchannel. scanning continued to end of range. h sync pulse to systemcontrol ok.
SONYWMF75
Intermittent auto reverseSpurious auto reverse. the shut-off lever (b) was sticking.
SONYITA500
Operation of transfer mode and out modeCustomer complains of line capture in 1 1/2 rings and calltransfer - if line busy ita-500 waits 1 hr to recall. can this time bechanged? -hq comments: these operating parameters are programed into the micro-processor. they candesire concerning these a
SONYKV1396R
No audio, replaced r255This unit had no audio. the collector resistor for q252 wasopen although it does not show a resistor number in the schematic. it ismarked r255 on the board.
SONYKV2697R
Problem with factory installed modification, q-102 leakyUnit would turn on and off with front panel. no other functions would operate. remote hand unit would turn set on but not off. no other functions on remote would work. set came on displaying aux.
SONYSLHFR70
No tuningWould not tune, no memory.