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Repair Guide: Common Issues and Fixes

Brand Model Fault Detailed Problem Solution By
SONYWMD6C
Motor does not turnThe customer told me that he plugged in 12vdc instead of 6v.the amplifier section was fine, but the motor did not turn.
SONYCFS300
Part number incorrect - ic3On page 18 and again on page 20, ic3 is stated to be a la4126.on page 29 of the parts list, it is a la4125t. which is correct? theseare not listed in the handbook as being interchangeable. -hq comments: the correct part is la4125t. part # is 8-759-80
SONYCCDV8
Tape jamTape broken and wrapped around top of drum assembly.
SONYTCFX510R
Replacement of panel and buttons for rec and rec muteServicer would like to replace panel and buttons for rec andrec mute however, these buttons are not shown separately on page 35 ofs/m. can we get these or do we have to replace entire front panel assy? -hq comments: the rec and rec mute buttons are par
SONYBMC110
Units deadUnits doa. after making basic tests, found pin 38 (reset)held at 205 volts. syscon ic301 not able to reset. located leaky capaci-tor c341.
SONYXR70
Noise on the outputs in tape modeEvery xr-70 i have worked on has a motor noise in tape modethat is noticeable at low or no volume. -hq comments: head amp may be picking up motor noise as they are locatedclose to each other. try a shield around the motor.
SONYTCFX1010
Communication with asp chipAlways in muted mode. tape plays, meters correct. in recordmode there is no control of level (rec) even though the attenuator reads-70db. ic710/703/704/309 replaced. all power supplies were within 0.3v.
SONYWM10RV
No auto stopThe unit did not stop or switch the direction automatically.
SONYWA16
The unit changes direction fwd/rvs by itselfThe unit changed the direction rwd/rvs by itself. alsonoticed the take-up and the supply reel did not turn.
SONYRS20
No outgoing messageWhen we try to record the outgoing message, it rewindsadvances 33 reel count and seems to record the message. however, when wepush the in/out switch to out in order to monitor the recorded message,the unit makes the error beep.
SONYWA11
No audioThere was no audio coming out from the speaker.
SONYRT44
No playThe unit did not play tapes. the take-up reel did not turnand the head base did not go up.
SONYSRF5
P/n for wrist strapWrist strap is listed as an accessory, but no part number isgiven in manual. -hq comments: the wrist strap is a part of the radio holder assy byp/n x-3892-102-0.
SONYCCDV8
Flashing color stripes across the screenPlayback ok. recording defective, poor solder connection onic104 on vi-6 board.
SONYD5
DeadUnit came in dead. voltage out of the regulator read 5.2v.replacing ic802 brought it down to 4.8v. still had problem. when play ispressed, pin 45 goes high (ic801) but pin 2 does not go low, which isshould.
SONYCCDV8
Tape jammedTape jammed.
SONYICFC30W
Radio intermittently goes into sleep modeAfter unit has been plugged into ac outlet for 5-10 minutes,unit intermittently goes into and out of sleep mode.
SONYSLHF500
Bar in pictureWhen put in play pause mode, unit would automatically to go rewind function. also, there is a bar that floats through the video from bottom to top.
SONYKV2680R
No functions when hot, replaced leaky d-041 on "x" boardAfter turn on, all remote control functions were inoperative,plus manual controls. also the problem would occur about 2 min afterturn on. heat and cold had no bearing on this unit.
SONYKV2681
No picture or soundNo picture or sound.