Howdy Anwar,
You are looking at a fairly straight forward process, and you have several
options from which you may choose.
The least expensive way to go is to buy a cable that has a "mini" 3.5mm
stereo male connector that goes to two "RCA" male connectors, such as this
cable on the Cyberguys web site.
http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.asp?T1=190+0370&sk=MC51419
"Connect your iPod or other portable music player to your stereo ..."
The above will cost you $2.00 on up. For instance, there is a "Monster"
version of the above that is considered "high end" and runs $13.00 up. You
can view the Monster cables on the Monstronix web site.
http://www.monstronix.com/product_info.php?products_id=14964
"Portable Audio Player to Stereo RCA Cables"
The pro of the above is that it can be very inexpensive. The con is that
depending on the price of the cable, it can reduce the playback quality.
Next in line is the iPod stereo link cable as shown on the MyMicrosource
web site.
http://store.mymicrosource.com/ipstlica1.html
"Ideal for connecting the iPod to any audio device with RCA jacks such as:
- Home stereo
..."
The above will run you $13.00 on up. This is a good middle range choice
that should produce a better sound quality than the "mini" plug solution.
On the high end is the iPod stereo connection kit with Monster Cable as shown
on the PCMall web site.
http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/detail.asp?store=pcmall&dpno=473787
"Bring your music library into your living room. This kit includes everything
you need to connect your iPod to your home stereo including a Monster Cable
audio cable. Supports iPod with Click Wheel or iPod mini."
This option will cost $66.00 and up. Although the priciest route, this has a
power source for your iPod so you do not have to worry about that, and will
provide the same quality of audio as the "stereo link cable" above.
No matter which option you choose, you will hook the "RCA" male connectors to
the VCR audio inputs on your new home theater system. This will allow you to
hook up your cable, satellite dish, etc. audio output to the TV audio input
if you choose.
If you need any clarification, please feel free to ask.
Search strategy:
Check out the specifications on the Panasonic SC-HT730.
Google's Froogle search on: iPod Stereo Cable
://www.google.com/froogle?scoring=p&q=iPod+Stereo+Cable
I would suggest you do the Froogle search yourself and take a look at all
the pricing, etc. options that are out there.
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Clarification of Answer by
denco-ga
on
03 Aug 2005 11:29 PDT
Howdy Anwar,
Regardless of the method you use to connect your iPod to your Panasonic
home theater system, the music on playback will use the four main speakers
of your system, as well as the subwoofer. The SC-HT730 will take the stereo
input from your iPod, or any other stereo input for that matter, and then
output the music to all of the speakers.
As the SC-HT730 has various "modes" such as "Cinema Mode," as well as what
they call "Sound Field Control" or SFC, you might want to experiment with
these settings to find the effect that you prefer when you listen your iPod.
The description of the SFC from the Panasonic web site follows.
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/home_audio/receivers.asp
"Sound Field Control ... At the push of a button, achieve stunning audio
effects to match your music and your mood."
The SC-HT730 has seven Sound Field Control presets.
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