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Royal Philips ergonomic foot control

Posted By: FW on 2009-01-26
In Reply to: Anyone have that Philips new ergomonic foot pedal? - Kiki

I have one of those foot pedals and I really like it alot. It is much easier to use that the other one that I have from years ago. You might consider it to be defective and contact the manufacturer for help.

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Anyone have that Philips new ergomonic foot pedal? - Kiki
- Royal Philips ergonomic foot control - FW
- This is what I do ... (SM) - Jan
  - You are so crafty! Thanks so much for this idea.... - Kiki
- ergonomic foot pedal - grasshopper

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Trouble with Philips foot pedal....

I just installed the Philips foot pedal and configured the pedal about 30 times but still in order to play an audio clip I have to press the fast-forward pedal. The Play pedal is the rewind and the rewind is fast forward. I was told that I needed this pedal as this was the only pedal that worked with "the system" but I have the same issue if I try to use my wav pedal. (My wav pedal works fine with other applications). Not sure what in the world is going on....DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS???

Anyone have that Philips new ergomonic foot pedal?

I got up after transcribing for 4 hours straight and I nearly fell on my face! My foot/ankles hurt so bad from constantly pressing up and down on that foot pedal. I couldn't even put ANY weight on my foot and had pain shooting up my leg.

After transcribing for about 10 years, I always thought I might have to deal with carpal tunnel syndrome but not this!

I'm hoping someone has tried this new pedal. It's called a Royal Philips ergonomic foot control. Says you only have to make very, very small movements with your heel to start and stop. Here's a link to see what it looks like below. I've seen it cheaper elsewhere. I'm hoping someone who has used it can tell me if it's worth it.

Thanks so much in advance!!!!!

Foot pedal control/knee control? (sm)

My sewing machine has a knee control built into the side of the cabinet and I find this very comfortable. I would like to somehow do the same with foot pedal I use for transcription. Can figure out how to mount it, but having trouble adjusting it so the 3 pedals are not an issue. ANyone done this or have any input?

Foot pedal control/knee control
Though I have not had experience with this type of modification, I have repaired numerous footpedals and have some information that may be helpful. Generally, the footpedal is comprised of the primary circuit board, the wiring to the computer, and the three switches for play, rewind, and fast forward. These switches are easily removed from the pedal with a screwdriver. With basic soldering, you can lengthen the wiring to each switch, or even replace them with different switches you can get at a local electronics store. With a little bit of creative engineering, you could mount some knee -controllable switches that could control the footpedal.

philips 9750 vs philips 9850 transcribing equipment
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ergonomic foot pedal

No I have not seen it yet but will check it out.

My sentiments go out to you as I too feel that most foot pedals need some rejuvenation of some sort as I have had pain too. Sometimes I switch from one foot to the other throughout my shift and sometimes I even stand for a few hours while transcribing to get my blood circulating.

A lighter touch foot pedal (more sensitive) would take some getting used to but definitely might be a good thing to get used to. Just like the old keyboards you had to pound were bad for the hands and the newer ones have a much lighter touch and are quieter. Just bought a new logitech keyboard at Walmart (wired) and only $11 and was amazed at the nice quality of it and the touch is like butter.

Well, I know you didn't want to know about keyboards but just though I would share in case you were looking for one of those also.

...enable foot control with your pedal. Play
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No dial tone? No foot control? What's wrong? Are all parts plugged in? Is your phone
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I can be a royal ***** when cheated :)
Keep in mind this happened a while ago - have no idea if same people, etc. But I found out the owner's name or at least a top dog and asked for them repeatedly until they spoke with me. Explained that THEY had not been paid... Don't know what the real deal was but I was lucky. Pay was only delayed (don't remember how long) verus not paid at all.

I'll tell you what I'd do if they had NOT paid pretty quickly - and I've posted this many times. Some think it's mean, others suggest I'd be sued, but before I spent MY money to sue to get MY MONEY, I'd do this:

I would let them know very politely that you will be contacting their client(s). NOT FOR PAYMENT. But just to advise that *they* (the client) and THEIR RECORDS will be involved in a lawsuit if you are not paid within 48 hours, or an negotiated time period.

I rather doubt they want their client to be contacted, much less subpoena'd to court.

That's what *I* would do, but I strongly suggest you run this by an attorney before you take my advice - don't want to make it worse for you.

Good luck!

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Radiology is a royal pain in the posterior, with a poor
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and accrording to my physical therapist whose company uses them, the quality stinks royal
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Go for the best! Sony, Philips - anything over $50.
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We carry the Philips 9850

We carry the Philips 9850 you are asking about. Please click on the link below to go to our company web site. For more information about the Philips 9850 please call (800) 644-9525 ext. 101.

I use Control N to end a job - Control T is for when viewing an old report
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Would definitely recommend!

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Are you using an ergonomic keyboard, that may help some.
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