Microcassette not recording

Nothing like going back in time. Think what you have here is a belt issue. As in the belt has stretched over time and is no longer tight enough to hold when you engage the motor on ff or rew. Repair shop might be able to help or else you might want to consider a new machine which is all digital recording. ie no moving parts inside.

No it does not. You can buy a micrecassette tape eraser for about $16.

Does the erase light come on and the tape rewinds? Or does it just beep when you try? Could be a bad erase switch, sometimes pressing harder will do the trick. If it just beeps, try another tape.

Hello,

This unit does not have erase. You can use a microcassette tape eraser which you slide the tape thru.

Hold down the 'Erase' button and press the 'Rewind' button. It will erase the tapes as it rewinds.

Hello Sorry but the Model Sanyo TRC-8080 is not Recorder is only a transcriber the Sanyo Model Sanyo TRC-8800 is a Dictator and trancriber if you are looking for a good unit this is a good alternative http://www.tvps.com/Products/Dictaphone-2720-Standard-Dictator---Pre-Owned__DI-P-2720-D.aspx

Hello your unit may have a desolder autobackspace slide control or maybe your pedal is going bad here is a link for your pedal replacement http://www.tvps.com/Products/Sanyo-FS-56-Transcription-Foot-Pedal---Pre-Owned---FS56__SA-P-FS-56.aspx or send your unit to service at Send an email to [email protected] or call (800) 644-9525. Please indicate model, serial and detailed description of problem

Just talked to Exec. Communication Systems. He said that the play motor is not turning (the rewind and fast forward uses a separate motor) and the problem is either the belt or the motor. They can repair them at $82.00 plus parts and shipping.

Try cleaning the heads with a head cleaner and making sure none of the parts have become loose due to extensive use.

The motor has gone and would need replacement. Unfortunately, this part was recently discontinued so you will have trouble finding someone who has one.