Lots of remotes, which one is best?

[PsychoPimpKiller]

I was just going through some of my MD stuff and I have 5 different types of remotes. The different types of remotes I have are RM-MC38EL, RM-MC11EL, RM-MZ1T, RM-MC21, and (3) RM-MZ4R. I know the RM-MZ1T goes with my MZ-G750 for the FM/AM radio. I have a few different units, too and I don't remember what remotes go with which units so I have some questions that I hope someone out here can answer.

1. How compatible are any of these remotes with other units?

2. Is there a remote that seems to work good on almost any unit?

3. I was debating on selling a couple of these since I have more than I need. Which one(s) should I keep? (Obviously I will be keeping the RM-MZ1T for MZ-G750)

4. What other units will the RM-MZ1T work with? I tried it on all my non Hi-MD units and it doesn't seem to work on any of them. (MZ-N505, MZ- N707, MZ-R700)

5. Will the RM-MZ1T work on any Hi-MD units?

Any answers/guidance is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your knowledge on this issue.

[culp4684]

I was just going through some of my MD stuff and I have 5 different types of remotes. The different types of remotes I have are RM-MC38EL, RM-MC11EL, RM-MZ1T, RM-MC21, and (3) RM-MZ4R. I know the RM-MZ1T goes with my MZ-G750 for the FM/AM radio. I have a few different units, too and I don't remember what remotes go with which units so I have some questions that I hope someone out here can answer.

1. How compatible are any of these remotes with other units?

2. Is there a remote that seems to work good on almost any unit?

3. I was debating on selling a couple of these since I have more than I need. Which one(s) should I keep? (Obviously I will be keeping the RM-MZ1T for MZ-G750)

4. What other units will the RM-MZ1T work with? I tried it on all my non Hi-MD units and it doesn't seem to work on any of them. (MZ-N505, MZ- N707, MZ-R700)

5. Will the RM-MZ1T work on any Hi-MD units?

Any answers/guidance is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your knowledge on this issue.

Here's a good refernce on Sony remotes. Most of the remotes will work with any Sony unit, although the all the functions may not operate the same way if you use one that was not furnished for that particular recorder/player.

[4x4snowboard]

I'd be interested in the rm-mc11el or the mc38el if you still have them, want to sell them...

[jim.hoggarth]

The RM-MZ1T is only compatible with the G750 and G755, no others. The radio remotes for the Hi-MD units use an axially split earth connection, the older generation has two separate power/data connections on the normally unpopulated side of the remote connection plug.

The RM-MC21 will work with just about all units, although the Group +/- buttons will have different functions on some earlier units (ie pre-group facility). It is the most reliable of the lot. The RM-MZ4R is also reliable, but only of any really use with pre-group mode designs again.

The MC11EL is usually quite reliable, and works ok with a lot of more recent units, as does the MC38EL, although this last one has the side-shift transport button which fails eventually on all remotes that have been used for some time.

Jim

PS - if anyone is in need of a remote control, you are welcome to contact me. I have boxes full of remotes in various states of repair and condition.