Wireless Remote Receiver Otari decks that use the CB-127-S (ZA-5AF) wired remote

Last updated June 24, 2021

Otari CB-127 wireless remote adapter is $70 when purchased direct (or on eBay for $75). Comes with wireless remote receiver unit and a preprogrammed universal remote. Shipping is $10 within the US or $25 outside the US. Contact me at scott@revoxremotes.com

This unit controls the standard transport controls on the Otari MTR-15, MX-50, MX-55, MX-55N, MX-5050B3-2, MX-5050 (BIII-2, BIII-4, BIII-8), MX-5050 MkIV-2 & MkIV-4 deck (Play, Record, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind and Lifter). It uses any standard universal remote programmed for Sony VCR (preprogrammed DirecTV remote included).

Instructions in PDF format ->Otari CB-127 Instructions

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Wireless remote adapter CB-110 for the MX-5050 MkIII 8-track decks. Controls Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind and Record. Plugs into the blue 50-pin Honda connector on the back of the deck.

The remote adapter can be programmed to respond to various Sony VCR codes. To select between them there are jumpers inside the unit. Remove the two screws on the bottom of the unit and remove the top cover. Located near the front window is a jumper block. These jumpers configure what type of Sony VCR codes the unit will respond to. See the table below for a list of jumper settings.

LDP = Laser Disc Player

Configuring the DirecTV Remote
To program the DirecTV remote first slide the switch at the top of AV1 or AV2. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT buttons until the green light at the top blinks twice then release. Using the number keypad enter the 5 digit code from the table above. If done correctly the green light will blink twice after the last digit is entered. Note: On the remote the Record button must be double pressed to activate the function. The full manual for the remote can be found here DirecTV Remote.