Just a quick note: These particular Sony supplies run MUCH hotter when the
vcr is turned ON. Therefore, don't just turn it on and leave it on when not
using it, and don't use it as a tuner for your TV. Adequate ventilation is
important as well.

Mark Z.

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"Don Satman" wrote in message
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thanks for the info Ron! I will try and replace most of the caps as I
have found out by reading that they are very troublesome in this
particular power supply. If there is anyone that can do this repair
for me please leave a message or send an email. I have problems
soldering small components because of my poor vision.


On 21 Jan 2004 00:16:36 GMT, ospam (RonKZ650) wrote:

It's usually a small capacitor. You need an ESR meter to check them. You
can
replace the entire power supply, if it's still available for about
$200.00 so
you may *not* want to pursue that avenue.

We had a power outage here a few nights ago and when the power was
restored my Sony SLV-R5UC would not turn on, the clock was dead
ect.This problem has occured at least 7 or 8 times through the years
since I bought the VCR in the arly 90's. Has anyone else experienced
this problem?

I suspect the problem is the switching power supply. Does anyone have
an idea on what I could check in the power supply to see if it is
still functioning. The supply has had a lot of work done on it and I
would consider buying a replacement unit.

Does anyone know where I could purchase a new power supply and what it
might cost? Thanks in advance.