Cassette lead

Introduction

This document describes a cassette lead that can be used to connect a cassette player/recorder to a CPC664 or CPC6128. The KC Compact requires a different lead.

This lead comprises a 5-pin DIN plug, two 3.5mm mono plugs and one 2.5mm mono plug:

• The 5-pin DIN plug connects to the tape connector of the CPC.
• The two 3.5mm mono plugs are used for data input (reading data) and data output (writing data).
• The 2.5mm mono plug is used for remote (controlling the motor of the cassette player/recorder).

Notes:

• This lead is not necessary for the CPC464 or CPC464+ because these machines have a built in cassette recorder.
• This lead can't be used with a unmodified CPC6128+ because this machine doesn't have a connection for a external cassette player/recorder. The CPC6128+ must be modified before this lead can be used.
• The remote lead is provided for cassette players/recorders that support this feature.
• This lead can be used to connect the computer directly to the sound card of a PC or Mac.

What you will need

Description	Maplins Reference	Quantity
3.5mm mono plug	HF80B	2
2.5mm mono plug	FJ85G	1
5-pin DIN plug	HH27E	1
wire	-	6 equal lengths

Connections

Data input:

DIN plug connection	3.5mm plug connection
2	GND
4	Signal

Data output:

DIN plug connection	3.5mm plug connection
2	GND
5	Signal

Remote:

DIN plug connection	2.5mm plug connection
2	GND
1	Signal

5-pin DIN plug with details of pin numbering

Reference

3.5mm/2.5mm mono plug

CPC cassette connector