Headphone adaptor.....

[Guest GazH]

Hi all,

I bought THIS from expansys for my original XDA.

It looks the same as THIS one for the jam.

Has anyone used the XDA one on the MDA Compact...or do you know if it will be OK to use it on my Compact.

Cheers

Gaz

[Guest GothTeddy]

Should do, try it and see :D

[Guest Disco Stu]

You do wonder though why the second one is listed as Jam-specific...

[Guest GazH]

You do wonder though why the second one is listed as Jam-specific...

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Exactly what I was thinking...

And they both have different stock quantities :shock:

So it makes me think there may :roll: be some difference

Cheers

Gaz

[Guest MitchellO]

It won't hurt your PPC. Just try it and see.

[Guest GothTeddy]

the difference is listed...

the first is a 2.5mm ppc headset jack to 3.5mm headset socket and 3.5mm headphone socket (2.5mm 4pole -> 3.5mm 4-pole & 3.5mm 3pole)

the second is a 2.5mm ppc headset jack to 2.5mm headset socket and 3.5mm headphone socket (2.5mm 4pole -> 2.5mm 4pole & 3.5mm 3pole)

only difference is the size of the headset throughput, 2.5mm vs 3.5mm. there are plenty of 3.5mm headsets out there, but the ones supplied with ppcs are all 2.5mm - ie. the newer one lets you use your existing headset and your stereo headphones of choice at the same time.

again, try it and see :D

[Guest GazH]

Cheers all,

OK tried it and it seems to be fine.

One other question.....

When you use the headphones you don't seem to be able to get the volume (through the headphones) down low.

The system volume is one notch off mute, and windows media player seems to keep the same volume at anything under about 50%. It dowsn't even mute at 0%.

I tend to listen to music in work and need to keep the volume down so I can hear if people are talking to me (I only have one earpiece in as well).

Is there any way to do this.

Cheers

Gaz

[Guest xvj00]

hi, i ordered the XDA version by mistake and it would not work on my jam, it is slighty longer and you only get the left ear with the jack pushed fully home. I got the jam version delivered this morning and it works fine.

[Guest GazH]

hi, i ordered the XDA version by mistake and it would not work on my jam, it is slighty longer and you only get the left ear with the jack pushed fully home. I got the jam version delivered this morning and it works fine.

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Cheers xvj00,

Can you get WMP volume down nice and low with this connector ? As per my previous post the volume control (in WMP) doesn't do anything below 50%

Although sound does come out of both ears on mine.... :?:

Might have to order the Jam version tonight... :roll:

Cheers

Gaz

[Guest mike-oh]

Seems a bit pricey to me. Especially since they're only $15 in the US.

We need some other UK firm to start selling them and drive the prices down!

** nudges someone from MoDaCo shop to buy a bulk quantity **

Would definitely be handy though!

Edited March 29, 2005 by mike-oh

[Guest En_croute]

Would a standard audio 2.5 jack to 3..5 socket work on the Jam/MDA ?

Do you need to have a PCC specific item ?

This is available for about £2.50

2.5jackto3.5socket.bmp

[Guest Disco Stu]

I use the one I got from the MoDaCo shop that I originally bought for my C500.

It fits perfectly in the Jam socket unless I'm using a silicon case. I need to open up the hole a bit - thanks for reminding me :D

[Guest mike-oh]

I use the one I got from the MoDaCo shop that I originally bought for my C500.

It fits perfectly in the Jam socket unless I'm using a silicon case. I need to open up the hole a bit - thanks for reminding me  :D

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£2.50 is more in my skint student price range :D

or sliding down further still this one is available from maplins for 99p! But i've no idea if the pin layout is correct.

@Disco Stu, Is the pin layout correct w.r.t. the Jam on your one from the MoDaCo shop?

Mike

Edited March 29, 2005 by mike-oh

[Guest Disco Stu]

Mike, I'm no electrician - you don't want me to take it apart, do you ?!? - but stereo reproduction is correct. The only slight problem is that it could be a tighter fit. I'm going to get the Expansys Jam adaptor and see how that compares.

As an accountant though I can confirm that £2.50 is excellennt value :D

[Guest mike-oh]

No need to disassemble! :D Just wanted to make sure the ol' stereo was as it should be!

Hmmm i wonder about the maplins one?!

Edited March 29, 2005 by mike-oh

[Guest RurouniJ]

It should work. I got one from radioshack in the US (http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=274-397)

and with works fine. It only costs $4.

Would a standard audio 2.5 jack to 3..5 socket work on the Jam/MDA ?

Do you need to have a PCC specific item ?

This is available for about £2.50

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[Guest MitchellO]

Would a standard audio 2.5 jack to 3..5 socket work on the Jam/MDA ?

Do you need to have a PCC specific item ?

This is available for about £2.50

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That one in your pic looks dangerous! I would be afraid that it would break off and damage my Mini :D

[Guest mike-oh]

Yeah i agree.

However i'd only ever be using the adaptor if i wanted to plug my Jam into my amp so it would be stationary and not stressed.

I wouldn't be too happy with that in my pocket!

[Guest GazH]

One other question.....

When you use the headphones you don't seem to be able to get the volume (through the headphones) down low.

The system volume is one notch off mute, and windows media player seems to keep the same volume at anything under about 50%. It dowsn't even mute at 0%.

I tend to listen to music in work and need to keep the volume down so I can hear if people are talking to me (I only have one earpiece in as well).

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Anyone get the same thing ?????

[Guest Disco Stu]

Why not try different media players ?

Mort Player is an excellent alternative with a very responsive volume control.

[Guest GazH]

Why not try different media players ?

Mort Player is an excellent alternative with a very responsive volume control.

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Cheers Stu I'll have a look at Mort Player.

One thing I do like about WMP 10 is that you can sync with the desktop to get album covers etc on screen on the MDA (I know its not much but I really like that feature).

Do you know if you can do similar with mort..

At the end of the day though if the volume works better I'll probably use something like Mort anyway.

Actually, I nearly forgot...I've got Real player on my XDA....might install that tonight and see if its any better

Thanks Again

Gaz

[Guest Disco Stu]

It doesn't do album art.

One of the great features of Mort Player is the 'big buttons' skins though.

[Guest GazH]

It doesn't do album art.

One of the great features of Mort Player is the 'big buttons' skins though.

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Cheers Stu will check it out

Gaz

[Guest adey_london]

I've got the 99p one from Maplin, works great but is huge. Gonna order the proper one from expansys....

[Guest kuli_s]

Why not try different media players ?

Mort Player is an excellent alternative with a very responsive volume control.

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Take a look at product PXDAA - which I bought in my SPV days and have lost : looks like I need to get another one!

http://pc-mobile.net/xda.htm

I think this is the ultimate adapter to allow you to use high street headphones. My tip is to shortern your high street headphones by cutting or tieing so that you have a cool retractable unit with much better sound and the ability to make calls!