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Make Model Symptom Problem Solution By
SONY XM120
Connection needs to be made Distributor reports that dealers have complained that thexr-75 will not turn on the xm-120 amp even with both units hooked topurple and blue remote turn on wires hooked together.
SONY WM2
Defective ph501 and led Motor continues to run after stop button is depressed. doesn't happen all the time.
SONY HMK3030
Broken spindle When the lp spindle on this model (which was made of plastic)was broken, a small piece lodge to the auto mechanism preventing the tableto turn.
SONY CDP101
Open r390 Disc drawer would not open/no led indication on open/closebutton. disc indication on display would blink normally. found r390(4.7Ω) in +13v line burned open. i could not find any short or lowresistance on this line. the original resistor was 1/2
SONY CDP101
Defective sled motor Intermittent - would not always read toc sometimes read tocbut would not play (ejecting disc instead) other time worked properly.problem first seemed to be mechanically related since a light tap on theback would usually result in start of normal function
SONY CDP101
Out of adjustment Skipping, jumps tracks.
SONY WM7
Dirty headphone jack Remote function of unit while using head phones (mdr-w5) wasnot functioning in the fwd and reverse mode. however unit was functionmanually in all modes.
SONY TCPB10
Ornamental plate needed repositioning Unit would operate fine but when the stop button was depressedthe unit would stop and start again.
SONY TCK555
Dirty pinch roller This unit exhibited excessive wow and flutter. inspection ofthe pinch roller revealed little spots of what looked to be locktight.this same problem has been found on two other units.
SONY TCK71
Open solenoid The head on this unit would not pull up into the playposition. we found the solenoid to be open.
SONY TCK5
Missing retainer clip This unit displayed a periodic warble in the sound. a checkwith a torque cassette revealed the back tension to be erratic. we foundthe lever situated underneath the reel table to have come loose. this inturn was periodically rubbing on the reel table.
SONY TCFX1010
Cold solder joint Intermittently, unit would power up with wrong indications,for example, all tape type indicators would light up. also, power wouldsometimes go out completely 7-8 secs after turn on. this unit waspurchased by employee from refurb.
SONY TCFX500R
Open grounds Control functions (play, rec etc) are inoperative totally orintermittently, may stop operating during use or prevent use of functionswhen attempting to enter a particular mode of operation.
SONY TCFX500R
Chassis head assy bent When put in reverse it only cycles and you cannot remove tapeuntil ff is depressed because the head assy does not drop down completely.
SONY TCFX500R
Worn gear assembly Clattering in transport, especially when changing directionwas the complaint. upon my investigation i learned that the noise onlyoccurred when direction of play was changed.
SONY TCFX500R
Stripped gears Driving and forward cam gears stripped. head chassis appearsto be free and operation not excessively stiff when moved by hand but thedealer has only sold 3 units so i have not enough to see if it is a trendof failures.
SONY TCFX44
Capstan shaft had to be tilted A few seconds after engaging play mode, the tape would skewtoward the chassis and wrinkle. on two of these units, this would occurintermittently.
SONY TCFX33
Levers out of position In playback or fast forward, there was no tape motion andthere was the sound of gears clattering. the reverse select lever and thebushing select lever were both out of position. it appeared as if someonehad previously worked on this unit.
SONY TCFX30
Aged resistor Unit would slow down in rewind and fast forward modes whendolby c was turned on.
SONY TCFX22
Idler wheel binding Playback was very slow.