During transcription, when you release the foot pedal, the tape automatically rewinds a little so you can resume easily. This no longer happens with my machine. I have tried several foot pedals, but the same thing happens. When I unplug the pedal, the fast forward and rewind controls work fine. When the pedal is plugged in, most functions don't work at all or do so minimally. Any idea what's going on?

The deck is bad needs a new worm gear for the functioning motor.

Try clicking on Tools, then set auto backspace.

Hello,

Go to tools, then options. Click on thr User Settings tab. Click on Playback control. You will now see auto backspace at the top right of that page.

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check with a sony service center, or even better, call sony

Hello Laura
Yes your unit has the option for erase Just hold down the REW and Telephone button at the same time make sure that you really want to erase the tape and the auto back space when you relase the foot pedal is the button located inside the front door they called Recall thats for adjusting how long you want to go back. thanks and good luck, if you ever need any type of accssesory please go to at www.tvps.com for large selection for professional Transcription units service and accessories http://www.tvps.com/Departments/Dictation-Accessories/Headsets/Cassette.aspx

How do you remove tape protected symbol?

Hello on the right side of unit is a switch for transcribe make sure is on the on position you are going to see on Deck A only lines on display, put your tape on Deck B is the only side that transcribes if the pedal does not respond you probably have a broken pedal here is one in a great price
http://www.tvps.com/Products/ECS-Sony-IN-75-Heavy-Duty-Foot-Pedal---Pre-Owned__ECS-PIN-75.aspx
Or if you feel better to send unit to service try this.
Send an email to [email protected] or call (800) 644-9525. Please indicate model, serial and detailed description of problem

Not possible, this pedal plugs into the transcription machine and is not meant to be used with a computer

Check Ebay if you need transcription machine

Hello just get a really cheap foot pedal replacement at http://www.tvps.com/Products/ECS-Sony-IN-75-Heavy-Duty-Foot-Pedal---Pre-Owned__ECS-PIN-75.aspx

If the tape re-winds when you take your foot off the pedal then the auto-rewind switch on the right side of the machine at the back is set to number 3. Move it forward to number 1 or 0. If it really does rewind while your foot is on the pedal then I don't know what is causing that. Sorry.