Playback doesn't work

Probably just needs a new belt.

This unit most likely has a broken rewind/fast forward rubber belt. This is a very common problem and is easily fixed if you can acquire a new belt. Any place that services Lanier equipment should be able to easily fix this problem.

If neither rewind nor backspace work, the common problem would be that the solenoid grease has dried up and the solenoid is not retracting all the way. However, the track that the mechanism moves in also wears out, as well as the plastic rocker that depresses the rewind button where it engages the metal slide.

If backspace works but not rewind from the pedal then the problem is the pedal.

Hello I can read your full problem but when it hapen unplug your foot pedal to see if the pedal is causing the problem here is a link for a original foot control replacement http://www.tvps.com/Products/Philips-LFH-0210-Foot-Pedal---New__PH-LFH-0210.aspx or just send your unit for service at Send an email to [email protected] or call (800) 644-9525. Please indicate model, serial and detailed description of problem

It's possible that there's a broken wire in the cable that connects the foot control to the machine. This usually happens near the plug that plugs into the machine, or by the end that goes into the foot control.

You can usually duplicate it if you put the auto-backspace up a bit and then hold down the play pedal on the foot control. While holding down the play pedal, try moving the cable near the machine or near the foot control in a circular motion. If the machine stops, rewinds or fast forwards, then odds are that the problem is with the cable.

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

While holding the 'Erase' button down, press the 'Rewind' or "Fast Forward' button. It will erase the tape while it rewinds or fast forwards.

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.

Most likley it is a bad motor or a broken belt. There is a seperate motor or FF and Rewind.. If the motor is bad it is likly that the motor control circuit board is bad also (motor shorts and takes out the board also). If there is no "click" when play is selected it could be the play solenoid is dirty and not engaging. I have repaired thousand of these units through the years and in spite of these issues they were a great sounding unit.

BTW this is true for the VW-210, VW-260, p-139 and simular units.

The foot pedal is a 7 pin connector and you have 3 different foot pedals options the Models are LX-055-5,LX-055-7,ECS-055-7
New at http://www.tvps.com/Products/Lanier-LX-055-5-Transcription-Foot-Pedal-with-7-Pin-Plug---New--LX055-5__LA-LX-055-5.aspx
Pre-Owned at http://www.tvps.com/Products/Lanier-LX-055-5-Transcription-Foot-Pedal---Pre-Owned__LA-P-LX-055-5.aspx
ECS-055-5 at http://www.tvps.com/Products/ECS-ECS-055-7-Lanier-Compatible-Foot-Pedal---New__ECS-055-7.aspx
New http://www.tvps.com/Products/Lanier-LX-055-7-(940-3015)-7-pin-Transcription-Foot-Pedal---New-LX0557__LA-LX-055-7.aspx

all those Models are 100% compatibles for the user manual go to www.TVPS.com type in the search box ECS-MANLAVW210