can anyone help?

tvholic · 14-09-2007, 14:51

first time i've asked for assistance on a web forum but there's a first time for everything! ok guys, just wondering in simple terms how it is possible for me to connect a Monster iCable from my laptop to stereo system. I was told to look out for the R and W signs at the back of stereo for the leads to go into. There doesn't seem to be any holes for them to fit perfectly into so now a tad bit frustrated haha. My stereo is just over a year old and is Panasonic CD stereo system SA-EN9. Any guidance would be well and truly appreciated. Perhaps I have purchased the wrong cable but I was told by the guy at Commet it should be compatible with most systems. Please someone help... anyone! No technology buff as you can tell.

Chorlton Fisher · 14-09-2007, 15:00

If you're switching from tuner to CD is there also an Aux button?
You'll need to have AUX IN left and right phono inputs on the back of the hi-fi.

tvholic · 14-09-2007, 15:07

thanks for your reply, yes there is an aux button which I have found on the remote, so the stereo is now set to that. The only holes in which the 2 main ends would slide into are the ones that are named, AUX, DC IN, PHONES and LINE OUT. But even so, they still seem a bit loosly fitting and could easily come out with a slight pull.

Chorlton Fisher · 14-09-2007, 15:14

The phono in sockets are normally coloured 1 red and 1 white. What are the AUX sockets like?

tvholic · 14-09-2007, 15:24

I can only find one AUX socket which is just a hole that any of the two connection leads woud loosly fit into. As for Phono in I can see no such socket for that. only sockets I can see are the one's I have stated in my previous post. Hmm

Chorlton Fisher · 14-09-2007, 15:37

I've had a look on the Panasonic website and I can't find that model number (they have an archive), are you sure the model number is right?

Edit: I've found it, the SCEN9 manual.

I believe you need a 3.5mm to 3.5mm male lead.
Looks just like a headphone plug on both ends.

chrisjr · 14-09-2007, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvholic

I can only find one AUX socket which is just a hole that any of the two connection leads woud loosly fit into. As for Phono in I can see no such socket for that. only sockets I can see are the one's I have stated in my previous post. Hmm

Just out of interest. Plug the jack end (ie the end you plugged into the laptop) of the iCable into the AUX in on the stereo.

If it fits then the AUX in is a jack not a phono socket. If that is the case either chuck the iCable in the bin or take it back to Comet and see if they will take it back (doubtful knowing them!) and swap it for a Jack to Jack lead.

If Comet won't replace the lead then instead of buing a whole new lead and keeping one you cannot use try one of these...

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...a=jack%20phono

Phono to jack adapter. Plug the iCable into that and then into the Panasonic.

Last edited by chrisjr : 14-09-2007 at 15:45. Reason: More info

tvholic · 14-09-2007, 15:45

gotta thank you for going to trouble to do that! well I searched google images with this - 'Panasonic SA-EN9' and it came up with the following pic which is exactly my stereo... http://img.shopping.com/cctool/PrdIm...3/22434755.JPG

tvholic · 14-09-2007, 15:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisjr

Just out of interest. Plug the jack end (ie the end you plugged into the laptop) of the iCable into the AUX in on the stereo.

If it fits then the AUX in is a jack not a phono socket. If that is the case either chuck the iCable in the bin or take it back to Comet and see if they will take it back (doubtful knowing them!) and swap it for a Jack to Jack lead.

If Comet won't replace the lead then instead of buing a whole new lead and keeping one you cannot use try one of these...

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...a=jack%20phono

Phono to jack adapter. Plug the iCable into that and then into the Panasonic.

I think this could well be the problem! thank you very much my friend. Actually, the guy at Comet was extremely helpful, like yourself and said if it is not right, I would be allowed to return it. So if this is the problem, how would I explain to him the situation and do you think this will cost the same amount for that?

tvholic · 14-09-2007, 15:54

OK, I have tried plugging the laptop end into AUX and it fits PERFECTLY. So to confirm before I go back to the store, it's a jack to jack cable I need instead?

tvholic · 14-09-2007, 15:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chorlton Fisher

I've had a look on the Panasonic website and I can't find that model number (they have an archive), are you sure the model number is right?

Edit: I've found it, the SCEN9 manual.

I believe you need a 3.5mm to 3.5mm male lead.
Looks just like a headphone plug on both ends.

Just seen your edit! Thank you very much for this, I'm a lot happier now than I was an hour ago. You have done your good deed for the day

chrisjr · 14-09-2007, 16:07

Looks like with a combination of these last two posts you've sorted out the problem. Just hope the guy at Comet lives up to his promise. "Comet" and "helpful" are not often seen in the same sentance, unless the word helpful is preceded by "not".

tvholic · 14-09-2007, 18:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisjr

Looks like with a combination of these last two posts you've sorted out the problem. Just hope the guy at Comet lives up to his promise. "Comet" and "helpful" are not often seen in the same sentance, unless the word helpful is preceded by "not".

haha! well, 3 hours later and it's all sorted. Spoke to the same guy in store, it was the sales manager that dealt with me this time, he did seem a little peeved off but got the right one now so happy ending

14-09-2007, 14:51	#1
tvholic Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 362	can anyone help? first time i've asked for assistance on a web forum but there's a first time for everything! ok guys, just wondering in simple terms how it is possible for me to connect a Monster iCable from my laptop to stereo system. I was told to look out for the R and W signs at the back of stereo for the leads to go into. There doesn't seem to be any holes for them to fit perfectly into so now a tad bit frustrated haha. My stereo is just over a year old and is Panasonic CD stereo system SA-EN9. Any guidance would be well and truly appreciated. Perhaps I have purchased the wrong cable but I was told by the guy at Commet it should be compatible with most systems. Please someone help... anyone! No technology buff as you can tell.

14-09-2007, 15:00	#2
Chorlton Fisher Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 3,104	If you're switching from tuner to CD is there also an Aux button? You'll need to have AUX IN left and right phono inputs on the back of the hi-fi.

14-09-2007, 15:07	#3
tvholic Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 362	thanks for your reply, yes there is an aux button which I have found on the remote, so the stereo is now set to that. The only holes in which the 2 main ends would slide into are the ones that are named, AUX, DC IN, PHONES and LINE OUT. But even so, they still seem a bit loosly fitting and could easily come out with a slight pull.

14-09-2007, 15:14	#4
Chorlton Fisher Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 3,104	The phono in sockets are normally coloured 1 red and 1 white. What are the AUX sockets like?

14-09-2007, 15:24	#5
tvholic Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 362	I can only find one AUX socket which is just a hole that any of the two connection leads woud loosly fit into. As for Phono in I can see no such socket for that. only sockets I can see are the one's I have stated in my previous post. Hmm

14-09-2007, 15:37	#6
Chorlton Fisher Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 3,104	I've had a look on the Panasonic website and I can't find that model number (they have an archive), are you sure the model number is right? Edit: I've found it, the SCEN9 manual. I believe you need a 3.5mm to 3.5mm male lead. Looks just like a headphone plug on both ends.

14-09-2007, 15:42	#7
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	Quote: Originally Posted by tvholic I can only find one AUX socket which is just a hole that any of the two connection leads woud loosly fit into. As for Phono in I can see no such socket for that. only sockets I can see are the one's I have stated in my previous post. Hmm Just out of interest. Plug the jack end (ie the end you plugged into the laptop) of the iCable into the AUX in on the stereo. If it fits then the AUX in is a jack not a phono socket. If that is the case either chuck the iCable in the bin or take it back to Comet and see if they will take it back (doubtful knowing them!) and swap it for a Jack to Jack lead. If Comet won't replace the lead then instead of buing a whole new lead and keeping one you cannot use try one of these... http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...a=jack%20phono Phono to jack adapter. Plug the iCable into that and then into the Panasonic. Last edited by chrisjr : 14-09-2007 at 15:45. Reason: More info

14-09-2007, 15:45	#8
tvholic Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 362	gotta thank you for going to trouble to do that! well I searched google images with this - 'Panasonic SA-EN9' and it came up with the following pic which is exactly my stereo... http://img.shopping.com/cctool/PrdIm...3/22434755.JPG

14-09-2007, 15:50	#9
tvholic Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 362	Quote: Originally Posted by chrisjr Just out of interest. Plug the jack end (ie the end you plugged into the laptop) of the iCable into the AUX in on the stereo. If it fits then the AUX in is a jack not a phono socket. If that is the case either chuck the iCable in the bin or take it back to Comet and see if they will take it back (doubtful knowing them!) and swap it for a Jack to Jack lead. If Comet won't replace the lead then instead of buing a whole new lead and keeping one you cannot use try one of these... http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...a=jack%20phono Phono to jack adapter. Plug the iCable into that and then into the Panasonic. I think this could well be the problem! thank you very much my friend. Actually, the guy at Comet was extremely helpful, like yourself and said if it is not right, I would be allowed to return it. So if this is the problem, how would I explain to him the situation and do you think this will cost the same amount for that?

14-09-2007, 15:54	#10
tvholic Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 362	OK, I have tried plugging the laptop end into AUX and it fits PERFECTLY. So to confirm before I go back to the store, it's a jack to jack cable I need instead?

14-09-2007, 15:56	#11
tvholic Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 362	Quote: Originally Posted by Chorlton Fisher I've had a look on the Panasonic website and I can't find that model number (they have an archive), are you sure the model number is right? Edit: I've found it, the SCEN9 manual. I believe you need a 3.5mm to 3.5mm male lead. Looks just like a headphone plug on both ends. Just seen your edit! Thank you very much for this, I'm a lot happier now than I was an hour ago. You have done your good deed for the day

14-09-2007, 16:07	#12
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	Looks like with a combination of these last two posts you've sorted out the problem. Just hope the guy at Comet lives up to his promise. "Comet" and "helpful" are not often seen in the same sentance, unless the word helpful is preceded by "not".

14-09-2007, 18:41	#13
tvholic Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 362	Quote: Originally Posted by chrisjr Looks like with a combination of these last two posts you've sorted out the problem. Just hope the guy at Comet lives up to his promise. "Comet" and "helpful" are not often seen in the same sentance, unless the word helpful is preceded by "not". haha! well, 3 hours later and it's all sorted. Spoke to the same guy in store, it was the sales manager that dealt with me this time, he did seem a little peeved off but got the right one now so happy ending

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