QuestionQUESTION: I have a Panasonic CQ-FX321N Cassette Player/Receiver with CD Changer Control
Panasonic CX-DP88N 8 Disc CD Changer
I want to add an amp and better speakers to the system. The amp has two rca leads that need to be attached to the head unit, but the cd changer also need to be attached to the head unit. I notice that there are 4 RCA plugs in total at the back of the head unit but I am unsure if I can utilize all the plugs. Thanks for any help.
ANSWER: Hi Richard,
I wasn't able to find an owner's manual for your specific deck. However, you shouldn't have a problem using an amplifier, provided that you connect the RCA cables to the correct set of jacks. Your CD changer uses a set of RCA inputs. The amplifier connection will be made with RCA outputs. The output jacks will typically be labeled "front" or "rear", while the CD Changer input jacks will be labeled "CD-C in".
As long as you're connecting your cables to the appropriate jacks, you can connect as many sets of cables as needed.
Brian
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QUESTION: The back of the head unit has 4 female plugs. 2 red & 2 white. The cd changer plugs into one set along with a din? plug and power supply. the 4 plugs on the head unit are marked F&R. This leaves the 2 male plugs from the amp. can I plug these into the remaining 2 female plugs on the head unit? Thanks for your very quick reply.
AnswerAre you sure there isn't a third set of RCA plugs, on a pigtail that comes from the back of the deck? I wish I had the owner's manual, but I did look at an owner's manual of a deck that I think is comparable. That deck had two sets of RCA jacks (front and rear) built into the deck chassis, and a third set for the CD Changer input on a pig-tail attachment.
I don't think your CD changer is meant to plug into either the F or R RCA set. I think there should be a third set for the changer plugs. Your amplifier can be connected to either the F or R RCAs, depending on whether you want to use it for front or rear speakers.
