Customer Reviews

Panasonic RR930 Panasonic Microcassette Transcriber/Recorder

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4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I have worked with quite a few of these transcribers over the years and this would be my least favorite. It works well for a while, but then the rewind and fast forward goes out on the foot pedal and then goes out on the machine itself. Normally transcribers last longer than these seem to. A co-worker has gone through 4 of them in 2 years. We keep asking administration to switch to a different brand, but they say these are cheaper. You get what you pay for, I guess.

I do tape transcription several hours a day. I have used/abused the machine for over two years now and it is still running just fine. This is a good product at a reasonable price. I agree with another reviewer, they are getting hard to find in retail stores, so thank goodness for Amazon!

Kind of scary that this thing emitted the high pitch tone that I was afraid of within 2 days, but who knows how long its been boxed up and possibly contaminated. A call to Panasonic 800-405-0652 and a few prompts later and I finally got to speak with a human. I was told to do a "head cleaning" to the machine.


****Take tape out and While pressing Erase Prevention Lever (its a lil arm on the right/upper portion inside where the tape goes) press the Record Button. It will spin the wheels until u press stop.**********************

Now, why I didnt have to actually "clean" the head with any kind of alcohol and swab is beyond me. Either way this has worked so far. I hope this may help others.

I will try and keep track of this issue and post any other problems/solutions.



******UPDATE.....As of 11/4/2009 we have not had any issues at all. The machine is used 4-5 times a week for at least 2hrs per day. Havent had the dreaded screeching noise again either. It paid for itself quite quickly******

I do tape transciptions at home for doctors' offices. My previous Panasonic 930 worked fine and I finally wore it out. I purchased another model 930. However, this new one emits a very high-pitched squealing sound which may or may not stop when I eject the tape or tap the foot pedal. Slows me down and hurts my ears through the earphones. I will be following up with Panasonic.

I own this machine and have used it for the past 5-1/2 years. I transcribe several hours a day, 5-6 days a week. I have never had a single problem out of it. Our other transcriptionist uses this machine as well and has for the past several years. I would highly recommend the Panasonic RR-930.

Thanks for filling my order in such a timely manner with a perfect new product. The Panasonic Transcriber is becoming hard to find in retail stores as well as being more expensive when I do find them. Thanks for your professional service!

I like this machine (Panasonic) for the price. I purchased a Sony for backup and was very disappointed in the quality and controls. It was also very muddy and you couldn't get it clearer. The Panasonic is adjustable for clarity, speed and it is especially easy to use to forward and rewind the tapes. It may not be a Dictaphone, but it is a pretty good second.

I would recommend this transcriber to others. I originally bought this machine in 2003 for under $100. I have used it for over 5 years doing moderate transcription 5 days a week and it's worked great. Within the past 6 months it started to wear out ... the counter died first followed by the headset and foot pedal holes getting stripped, so I have to twist the cords to keep them in place, however for under $20 a year I really can't complain. Now it's under $80. I just bought another one.

I have been using one of these babies for over a year now and I love it! The speed control and the back space control and everything works just great and makes transcribing tapes very easy!

Easy to use and hook up. Good features. My only complaint is when I remove my foot from the pedal and the tape stops, it makes a loud click noise that can be annoying. Well worth the money!