# 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

(plug is viewed from pin side and not solder side)

# Reference

## 3.5mm/2.5mm mono plug

## CPC cassette connector

Connector type: 5-pin DIN female.

(Viewed from front of connector)

Pin | Function | Input/Output
--- | --- | ---
1 | Remote | Output
2 | Gnd | -
3 | Remote | Output
4 | Data In | Input
5 | Data Out | Output