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Repair Guide: Common Issues and Fixes

Brand Model Fault Detailed Problem Solution By
SONYSL2300
Cassette ejects right after threading completionIntermittently, when cassette is inserted, unit will threadnormally, then eject after a few seconds. if cassette is threadedmanually, all functions would work.
SONYICF7600
No mw/swThe unit had no mw/sw. we found the problem to be an openift-a1 transformer. it was open on the primary side.
SONYWMD6
Intermittently will not enter playWe have seen at the ssc a number of wm-d6 that intermittentlywill not engage play. it acts as if the head block is hanging up - whichin fact it is doing. the problem is that the converter board comes looseand intermittently will snag the head lead. th
SONYCDP30
Optical block replacementServicer ordered p/n as listed in s/m (x-4910-424-1) andreceived this number. upon installation he noted the cp201 connector onthe new block was black and the one on the old block was white. the newoptical block would not operate (laser dead).
SONYCDX5
Intermittent operationX-5 amd x-7 come in with intermittent problems such as theunit attempting to unload the disc while it is playing or the sled is notmoving. these problems have been caused by faulty feed thru on the mainpcb, usually in the loading motor circuit and the s
SONYPSLX235
No tuner or turntable operation in sen-300 systemComplete sen-300 system not operating. ta-ax335 provides acto other components, with one winding for the tape deck and another fortuner and turntable. fuse in tuner winding open. jumping across fuse andconnecting all components showed drastic ac line
SONYKV2775R
Voltage of the anode side of d606, about -100vThe anode side of d606 is marked -100v on the circuit board.the schematic is marked -33v. you read -100v. which is correct? -hq comments: no. 5 pin of a-10 connector on a board is approx. -100vactually. this voltage is reduced to -33v by r604 (4.7k o
SONYBMC220
Poor videoWhen tape is played back, symptom is heads are dirty, or onehead is missing. found on recording, flexing the board by cn002 i couldmake a head come and go.
SONYSLHF550
Dancing chroma noiseDancing chroma noise approx. 1 1/2 from bottom of screenon 27 monitor, problem only shows up on high grade tapes and is muchmore prevalent running to a video input. -hq comments: the chroma noise is due to interference from the ctl headto the video trac
SONYBMC110
No pictureFound dc voltage at g1 (cn505, pin 1, vc-1 bd) about 65vdc(normally -11vdc). vc-1 board check out ok in another unit.
SONYCCDG5
Intermittent no pictureTapping ic6 (rom), cd board, casued problem to occur.
SONYCCDV8AFU
Picture distortion during playback1) capstan servo would not lock during playback. atf errorvoltage (ic106, pin 25, vi-6 bd) at 4vdc. no output at ic106, pins 11 &12. 2) capstan also stopped intermittently during playback. pin 8 ofcn511, sv-13 bd, not fully extended.
SONYCCDV8AFU
Tape intermittently ejects while threaded when pb is entered1) tape intermittently ejects while threaded when pb button ispushed (causing tape damage). 1) intermittent capstan rotation during pb.
SONYCCDV8AFU
Cassette door wonLocked mechanism using mode selector jig. during loading unitwould intermittently thread fully, then unthread slightly causing pinchroller to repeatedly engage and disengage.
SONYCCDV8AFU
Unit shuts down after cam power is turned onWhen cam power only or cam + vtr power is turned on, unitshuts down after a few seconds of playback or recording. playback offunction tape indicated no drum lock. self recorded tape appeared locked.
SONYCCDV8AFU
Intermittent no power onSys. 5v was present, but mode control cpu, ic601, sk-7 bd,would not issue vtr on signal (pin 19).
SONYFD2A
Dead, replaced q602, ic601, t601Unit was dead. replacing q602 and ic601 restored raster, butsound and picture were weak.
SONYCFSW400
No audio in tape modeNo audio in tape mode.
SONYCDXR7
No disc ejectDuring disc eject - disc jammed against the edge of the door and reloads.
SONYSL20
Sub part for ic201S/m lists ic201 as m54543l (8-759-600-24). the ic that isinstalled in the four units i have inspected is lb1640 (8-759-801-60).the lb1640 ic is a 10 pin ic, and the m54543l is a 9 pin ic. are theseic -hq comments: either one may be used. when using t