5 Pin Tape connector - Is It A 1 way/2 way, in/out signal?

[MyOhMy]

Hi all,

With regards to a 5 pin DIN connector on a BB/older audio equipt., is this designed for a one-way signal or a 2-way (in/out) signal? I'd like to make use the one on the rear of my Sharp GF-9000, is this the item I require to send the signal from the BB to a modern Hi-Fi via RCA connectors?: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-2m-5-Pin-Male-Din-Plug-to-2-x-RCA-Phono-Male-Plugs-Audio-Cable-006110-/380474739080?hash=item58960fc988

I already have a similar item, a 5 pin DIN adaptor but with female RCA connectors so would this be alright for connecting an outside source such as a DAB radio, mp3 player etc. into the BB?

Thanks for your time, BB'ers.

 

[toshik]

In stereo version center pin was ground and pairs on each side were in and out

 

[Reli]

It depends how it's wored. Some are in only. Others are in and out.

And yes that Ebay cable is fine. But even better, look for one that has a single headphone jack to go directly into your ipod, instead of 2 RCA jacks.

 

[MyOhMy]

Thanks toshik, every little helps and I understand.

I'm far from technically minded (more of a practical person) but have a feeling that there may have been more than one wiring configuration depending on the particular purpose? The old Hi-Fi application were straight forward for the most part but these days I'd like to know if I can plug a CD player, iPod/mp3 player into the jack 'Record/Playback Jack' and that the 5 pin DIN adapter has to be wired in a particular way.

Here's an image of the jack and connections from the service manual for anyone who can help but I can only do simple!!!

 

[MyOhMy]

It depends how it's wored. Some are in only. Others are in and out.

And yes that Ebay cable is fine. But even better, look for one that has a single headphone jack to go directly into your ipod, instead of 2 RCA jacks.

Hi Reli,
(*wired*?)
Thanks, but not being a science professor, this is why I can't trust to guesswork. A good idea re the single 3.5 jack though, saves using an adaptor onto another adaptor!

 

[Reli]

Yes you can connect a CD or MP3 player to the Rec/PB input. That is what that input is for --- for connecting an input source so you can record it or play it.

But the question is what kind of signal it is designed to accept. It might be intended for older "phono" type signals like from a record player. If so, then the sound from an MP3 player will be distorted (too loud and too much bass) unless you add an attenuator to the cable. But on the other hand, sometimes it works perfect, with no attenuator needed. You'll never know until you try. Luck of the draw.

 

[k2j]

I'll add this, if its a phono input and you only have mp3 player if you turn the volume down almost all the way on the mp3 player sometimes its acceptable..

But its got to have line-in right?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=26&v=Tc4k24KwH2Y

...not my video...

 

[MyOhMy]

I'll add this, if its a phono input and you only have mp3 player if you turn the volume down almost all the way on the mp3 player sometimes its acceptable..

But its got to have line-in right?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=26&v=Tc4k24KwH2Y

...not my video...

My, Oh My, Oh MY - now THAT is an outstanding film - I can't stop grinning!

There's no input named 'Line In' on the GF-9000, there is the 'tape jack' input and red + white RCA inputs (along with a 'Gnd' post for earthing) for 'Phono' input. I'm sure the 'tape jack' is explained in full in the user manual for the GF-9000, there's an abundance of service manuals available but no user's guide I can find anywhere. It'll be trial and error I suppose.

 

[MyOhMy]

Yes you can connect a CD or MP3 player to the Rec/PB input. That is what that input is for --- for connecting an input source so you can record it or play it.

But the question is what kind of signal it is designed to accept. It might be intended for older "phono" type signals like from a record player. If so, then the sound from an MP3 player will be distorted (too loud and too much bass) unless you add an attenuator to the cable. But on the other hand, sometimes it works perfect, with no attenuator needed. You'll never know until you try. Luck of the draw.

Oh, thank you - this is about as much as I could hope for in a concise post so I'll say "Thank you!" again.

I appreciate there will be a little guess work ' cos, back in the day, digital formats were probably not even considered. Before this thread I didn't even know if the DIN Jack was an input or output socket or was even capable of/designed for two way signals. I do have an attenuator so I'll try this in a day or two and experiment with different input devices and volume settings now I feel a little more confident. I was a bit worried about plugging all sorts of devices into connectors they weren't specifically designed for without knowing how reckless I was being!