Sony Wireless Remote Adapter for Reel to Reel and Cassette Decks
Updated June 24, 2021
Wireless Sony RM-5010 for APR-5000 series decks.
Sony APR-5001, APR-5002, APR-5003 and APR-5003V
This wireless remote adapter kit is currently only sold direct $85 + shipping of $10 within the US or $25 outside the US.
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Installation: Turn off the power to the tape deck. Remove the Dummy Plug that is plugged into the remote connector on the back. Save it in a safe place as it will be needed if the deck is used without a remote connected. Plug the remote adapter into the remote connector on the back or side of the tape deck. Plug the AC adapter into the wall and then into the back of the wireless adapter. Now the tape deck power can be turned back on. The light on the front of the remote adapter should be on.
The remote adapter controls the standard 5 transport functions: Play, Fast Forward, Rewind, Stop and Record. All functions can be controlled using any universal remote programmed for the proper Sony VCR code.
The remote adapter can be programmed to respond to Sony VHS VCR, Beta VCR, 8mm VCR and Laser Disc Player codes. To select between the four options there are two jumpers inside the unit. Remove the two screws on the bottom of the unit and remove the top cover.
Toward the front window are two jumpers labeled 1 and 2. They configure the remote device code per the table below.
|
JMP1
|
JMP2 |
Device Code |
DirecTV
|
|
JMP
|
JMP |
Beta VCR |
20033
|
|
JMP
|
OPEN
|
8mm VCR
|
20034 |
|
OPEN
|
JMP
|
VHS VCR
|
20032 |
|
OPEN
|
OPEN |
LDP |
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JMP1 and JMP2 are JMP by default
Configuring the DirecTV Universal Remote
To program the DirecTV remote first slide the switch at the top to 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 device code from the table above. If done correctly the green light will blink twice after the last digit is entered. On this remote REC button must be pressed twice to activate record. The full manual for the DirecTV remote can be found here.
For instructions on configuring other remotes go to this page and select from the list of tested remotes. Click Here