When i put a tape in to transcribe it sounds garbled. Do you think it could use a cleaning?

Possibly the head has contacted dust particles, causing the buzz sound, try using a swab to clean the head.

Head unit needs azimuth adjusted

check the headset and or the headset connection.

Hello sorry the M-2000 don't have the ERASE feature but your only option is to get a tape eraser you can get one at http://www.tvps.com/Products/ECS-ME20-Mini--Micro-Cassette-Eraser---New__VE-ME-20.aspx just think positive your unit will last longer the eraser prolong the life of units just pass the microcassete once on the eraser and is done full erase :)

Start by cleaning the capstan roller. The rubber roller and small steel rod just above it, control the tape speed. Just a little lint, build up or animal hair wrapped around this can cause the speed to vary. Clean with alcohol and a Q-tip.

Hello I can be two possible problem your unit has a bad head or it needs a new pinch roller you can 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 or you may get a spare is on sale and is complete you end having extra parts and the unit has warranty http://www.tvps.com/Products/SONY-BM-850T-Micro-Cassette-Transcriber---Pre-Owned__SO-P-BM-850-T.aspx

Thank you.  The machine has a reset button that brings the counter back to zero. Still not sure it is working right but I'll see as I transcribe my tapes.

If there is no sound on a channel, and you know the recording is there, then you either have a bad head or a broken wire at the tape head.

instructions on how to transcribe materials from an audio tape, and Instrunctions on how to transcribe notes from an electronic whightboard printout, and Instructions on how overhead transparencies can be produced using the computer and photocopier.

I have a Soney Transcriber BM-840. 'When I press the erase/rewinder buttons, the tape IS NOT erased. What am I doing wrong?