My Panasonic RR-930 transcriber speeds up and slows down as I play back tapes. The problem seems to be with the machine itself and not the foot pedal or the tapes. Where do I start?

The ancient tape is junk. Buy a new one. You might also try slamming the old tape against a wall or desk to loosen up the tape layers. Then FF and RW all the way.

If it works fine otherwise, I wouldn't spend much time worrying about it.

You might want to clean the heads and the capstan.

Send to Dictationmall. 866-321-9780

There is a switch on under the tape deck that wears out or comes loose. This is something that needs service. We can fax it. 8663219780

Check that the pause switch is off. Otherwise, either the belt is broken or the motor is bab.

Hello not sure if you referring to the audio when you realize foot control the unit does auto backspace and the short rewind is audible if this is not your problem the unit has a bad motor probably you can send it to repair to this place
Send an email to [email protected] or call (800) 644-9525. Please indicate model, serial and detailed description of problem

Most likely the internal belt has broken.

Make sure the button for back space is not at max is the second button from the right side if problem don’t get fix unplug the pedal from unit and try to play and stop if unit work Ok the problem is your pedal. Needs to be replaced.

This is caused be a bad record switch. As a temporary solution, incert a blank tape, push the record switch, then stop. Repeat about 10 times. This may clean the contacts of the record/Play switch but it will probably need to be replaced.

The tapes may have been recorded at 1/2 speed or 1/4 speed so they are not playable on this model.