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Make Model Symptom Problem Solution By
SONY TCDD7
Display shows error 10 (re-form ref. # 159) The display would show error 10. noticed that the ta loadinglever (ref. #159) was making physical contact with the main chassis as itmoved forward or backward. the clearance between these parts is less thanthe clearance found on the tcd-d3.
SONY TCDD7
Display shows error 11 (re-grease mechanism) Display would show error 11. after removing several gears(to allow the moving parts to be moved by hand) i noticed that some of theparts did not appear to move freely and smoothly.
SONY TCDD7
Static and drop-outs (replaced drum assy) The customer complained of static and drop-outs in the audio.the rf envelope did not have a good square shape, and adjusting the tapepath did not correct it.
SONY TCDD7
No operation on battery power, o.k. on ac adapter The unit would only operate from the ac adapter, not from thebatteries. found that the negative battery terminal was bent in such away as to prevent any contact with the negative side of the batteries.
SONY TCDD7
Displays error 40 or error 41 after tape is loaded The unit would display error 40 or error 41 after a tape wasloaded. found that the washer (ref. 181) which secures the pinch rollerassy (ref.169) to the chassis had come off the shaft of the pinch rollerassy, allowing it to move away from the chassis.
SONY TCDD7
Displays error code 10 when loading a tape The unit would display error 10 when trying to load a tape.found the mechanism was not properly aligned, as if it were subjected toan excessive shock. the rotary encoder and loading gears were out ofalignment, and the supply side tape guide did not move
SONY TCDD7
No audio from right channel Customer claimed that there was no audio from the right channel. examination of the unit indicated that the left and right channel audio was o.k., both from line-out and headphone out.
SONY TCDD7
No eject The unit would not eject the tape.
SONY TCDD7
Batteries drain within 3 to 4 hours Customer complained that the unit would only operate onfresh batteries for 3 to 4 hours.
SONY TCDD7
Audio dropouts Customer complained of audio dropouts. found that customerwas using a data-recording tape to record audio.
SONY TCDD7
Does not load tape (re-install right side tape guide) The unit would not load a tape. noticed that the right sidetape guide (ref. 174) had become dislodged from the mechanism.
SONY TCDD7
Display shows error 10 or error 11 Display shows error 10, or in some instances shows error 11.
SONY TCDD7
Audio cuts out and in, and digital distortion is heard The audio cuts out and in, and digital distortion is heard.
SONY TCDD7
No record on right channel (replace ic302 p/n 8-759-161-76) The unit would not record on the right channel.
SONY TCDD7
Display shows error 05 when loading (re-form ref. 174) The display would show error 05 when loading.
SONY TCDD7
Will not eject tape, display shows error 11 (re-seat ref.158 The unit will not eject the tape, and the display shows error11.
SONY MZR2
Does not play m.o. discs, displays "disc error"; cd discs ok The unit would intermittently not play m.o. type discs, andwould show disc error on the display. the unit played cd type discs(pit discs) with no problems. found that the m.o. traverse adjustmentwas way off.
SONY MZR2
Does not play, displays "disc error" for pit & groove discs The unit will intermittently not play pit or groove discs.disc error would appear on the display. noticed that the mo (groove)and cd (pit) traverse adjustments were way off.
SONY MZR2
Audio dropouts, similar to skipping; low rf level Customer complained of distorted audio, but the symptom couldmore acurately be called audio drop-out, which sounds likeconventional cd skipping. found that the rf level for both pit and groovetype discs was low (below 0.5v p-p).
SONY MZR2
Top cover does not latch, unit does not function The top cover would not latch, and the unit would notfunction. found that a chrome-plated plastic piece (found inside thefront of the top cover) was not firmly mounted against the front lip ofthe top cover as it should be. this piece is used to latch t