I got only the foot pedal for transcribing, but do I need the USB cable and software in order to make it work? Is it possible to just plug in the recorder to the computer and use the foot pedal with that, or do I need the separate software?

I would call service and see what they recommend, I have never seen the problem posted on this site, but I really doubt it will be just a small part the same as before..

With the foot pedal connected, you need to push the play button on the unit. Then the pedal will operate.

Player light does not work with a foot pedal. You need to get the full version software. Item AS2400 includes the foot pedal, software and headset.

Just a audio cable and an recording program like
http://www.seventhstring.com/xscribe/overview.html

Hello first you need to have a transcription software program, there is a different transcription software and depends on the one you used, that's the pedal that you will need, or you can buy the complete kit pedal and software any of the following can work for you.

http://www.tvps.com/Products/SONY-FS-85USB-Transcription-Software-Kit---New-FS85USB__SO-FS85-USB.aspx

http://www.tvps.com/Products/Apptec-DigiScribe-Digital-Transcription-Kit---New__AP-DigiScribe.aspx

http://www.tvps.com/Products/ECS-PowerPlayer-Digital-Audio-Transcription-Software-Kit---New__ECS-PP-IN-USB-2-SP-USB.aspx

http://www.tvps.com/Products/Olympus-AS-2400-Transcription-Software-Kit---New__OL-AS-2400.aspx

http://www.tvps.com/Products/Philips-LFH-7177-SpeechExec-Transcription-Kit-7177---New__PH-LFH-7177.aspx

Hello this is a SONY transcription Kit
http://www.tvps.com/Products/SONY-FS-85USB-Transcription-Software-Kit---New-FS85USB__SO-FS85-USB.aspx good luck

tiger direct.com has adapter cables for several devices
tigerdirect.com cables unlimited.

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

Catherine, did you ever get an answer for your problem with MicWiz? I am a transcriptionist that works from home and they are having problems getting it to recognize my foot pedal (as well as another MT) with the new software. It is recognized by Express Scribe and ever other system we use, but not Merge.
Thank you, Cindy