DIN Connectors - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

elynnia · 10th Jan 2006, 5:06 am

Hallo,

I'm getting a 70's (I think) HMV integrated record player/amp, which I'm planning to use as my main record player, but I noticed that it has a tape-player connection that uses a 5-pin DIN connector. If I recall correctly, does the DIN connector have both input and output stereo connections, and what are the functions of each of the pins? I'd like to make an adaptor to plug into the DIN socket and connects to RCA output/input sockets...

...elynnia

Paul_RK · 10th Jan 2006, 6:27 am

Hi elynnia,

Yes, 5 pin DIN connectors were very commonly used to carry stereo signals in both directions. You'll find pinout diagrams on this page: http://www.vandenhul.com/artpap/wiring-din.htm

Paul

Aub · 10th Jan 2006, 9:03 am

Hi Paul,

Just looked at that URL and the info within. What are the left and right amplifier outputs for? Are these outputs from the output side of the pre-amp that are used for recording, etc?

Thanks

Aubrey

Paul_RK · 10th Jan 2006, 9:38 am

Hi Aubrey,

You're right first time

When an amplifier or receiver had several 5-pin DIN sockets, as many did, only those intended for tape decks would include the output connections, at signal level for recording purposes.

Paul

10th Jan 2006, 5:06 am	#1
elynnia Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 11	DIN Connectors Hallo, I'm getting a 70's (I think) HMV integrated record player/amp, which I'm planning to use as my main record player, but I noticed that it has a tape-player connection that uses a 5-pin DIN connector. If I recall correctly, does the DIN connector have both input and output stereo connections, and what are the functions of each of the pins? I'd like to make an adaptor to plug into the DIN socket and connects to RCA output/input sockets... ...elynnia

10th Jan 2006, 6:27 am	#2
Paul_RK Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fakenham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 4,255	Re: DIN Connectors Hi elynnia, Yes, 5 pin DIN connectors were very commonly used to carry stereo signals in both directions. You'll find pinout diagrams on this page: http://www.vandenhul.com/artpap/wiring-din.htm Paul

10th Jan 2006, 9:03 am	#3
Aub Nonode Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK. Posts: 2,038	Re: DIN Connectors Hi Paul, Just looked at that URL and the info within. What are the left and right amplifier outputs for? Are these outputs from the output side of the pre-amp that are used for recording, etc? Thanks Aubrey

10th Jan 2006, 9:38 am	#4
Paul_RK Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fakenham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 4,255	Re: DIN Connectors Hi Aubrey, You're right first time When an amplifier or receiver had several 5-pin DIN sockets, as many did, only those intended for tape decks would include the output connections, at signal level for recording purposes. Paul