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KJam Microphone switches off when connected to car stereo

Hi,
I have connected my KJam to my car stereo via a cable from the 2.5mm jack to the aux port of my car stereo. Tom Tom voice and phone calls are routed through my car stereo. Sometimes, the microphone will not work when I take a call. I can hear the caller perfectly but they can't hear me. Other times, the phone functionality works perfectly and we can both hear each other great.
If anyone can suggest any ideas, I would be very grateful.
Thanks

if your using a jack to connect it to your car, then its will prob. stop the mic working as its routing the audio to you car in the same way the headset with mic that you got with the k-jam does. I had this problem on mine, but due to the fact that i use a bluetooth neadset in the car fixed that little problem 8)

That's the end of my k-jam desires then.
I use my MDA compact in the same way you describe, for TomTom, Hands free calling and to play my music through.... and my microphone works fine with the headphone jack in.
I guess one thing to check would be the number of rings on your 2.5mm jack. If you have 3 then theres a possibility the k-jam thinks you have a mic on the end of the wire. If you have 2 rings (normal stereo headphones) then there must be another issue somewhere.

thanks for your replies. My concern was around the fact that sometimes the microphone works and sometimes not. I wonder if there is a workaround or a specific type of cable that I need to ensure that only the audio is routed and not the mic as well.
Thanks for all your help.l

never tried this myself, so i can only assume it would work. you could hack a cheap wired headset up, removing the earpieces but leaving the microphone. then add a stereo 3.5 plug so you can hook it up to your car stereo.
SpeedN

I have that very problem also, it's gotten that annoying that i've stopped using it through my stereo. you are able to get around it by popping the cable out of the kjam, then putting it back in.
pain in the ass though none the less.

What is the phone is set to Speakerphone ?
Even though Speakerphone is currently not working...

Hey all,
Just wondering if anyone has had any success in fixing this problem? I am having the same issue. I have a 2 ring 2.5-3.5mm adapter connected (so it should only be routing the audio, not the mic) and sometimes the caller can hear me, sometimes not. At one stage I found by unplugging the cable, setting to speakerphone, then unsetting speakerphone and plugging the cable back in would get it to work, but not anymore...
Any ideas?!?! I love my XDAII mini but this is driving me up the wall!
Cheers,
jlitjens

wired headset?

Hi chaps,
Do you have any suggestion for a wired compact headset to take phone calls?
I got a bt but its not always on and when I get a call, I dont want everybody around me to hear the conversation but when i pop in a 3.5mm stereo headphone, the microphone stops working
I cant find a combo in-ear headphone microphone thingi with one 3.5mm jack or a mini usb headset... so any suggestions?

What about the original one in the package?
You can leave your device in the pocket and accept or quit phonecalls.
You can set the volume of the incoming call to lowest with the slider left to the navi-stick, then other people do not hear your calls if you are 2-3 meters away.
I'd like to know a wired headset which shows the caller-ID in the microphone case, like the old sony walkman with the display on the wire, showing actual song and volume. The 3.5 jack will not support this, i know.

yeah you can just leave any 3.5mm headphones pluggged in, as long as they are plugged in before the phone comes in you can use the inbuit microphone.
The device still rings, so you just put the buds in your ears and answer.
This is what I do with my senseinhers.
I'd like a decent replacement corded set, don't like the sound quality from BT ones I've tried.
Had a USB one from gpsforless that you can plug your own headphones in just past the mic, but it wasn't well built and lasted about 3 weeks.

I bought this one for use in the car while plugged into my AUX in on the car stereo.
http://cgi.ebay.com/FOR-CINGULAR-85...ryZ15040QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
It works great with the Athena, there are a bunch of different types on ebay, just search for "Tytn Adapter" and you will find a bunch.
Pretty much any HTC Extended USB based adapter will work with the Athena.
Good Luck
G

thanks for the advice; i bought it second hand and didnt get the original one. does that one have a mike?

i use the original wired headset u1000,
but i get problem like yours,
i i can't send my voice through microphone headset,
my friend can't hear my voice wwhen made phone call,
that problem came after reflashed from original wm5 to wm6,
i tried 3 different wm6 but still in microphone headset problem,
have any ide ? thanks

imamlab said:
i use the original wired headset u1000,
but i get problem like yours,
i i can't send my voice through microphone headset,
my friend can't hear my voice wwhen made phone call,
that problem came after reflashed from original wm5 to wm6,
i tried 3 different wm6 but still in microphone headset problem,
have any ide ? thanks
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I don't have such a problem with the original wired headset. The sound is excellent in both WM5 and WM6.

My wired headphones died pretty quickly, so now I use a pair of sennseisher buds, the microphone on the athena works when using standard earbuds, so although not hands free, it is at least a bit more private.

I like this from PPC Techs.
http://www.pocketpctechs.com/main.asp?unit=HTC_Advantage-895&area=accessories&item=PPCPADPT17
It gives you both 2.5mm and 3.5mm output so you can have your headphones in one plug and the headset in the other.
They have another adapter that goes from the USB for the same purpose but I don't have that one.

fards said:
My wired headphones died pretty quickly, so now I use a pair of sennseisher buds, the microphone on the athena works when using standard earbuds, so although not hands free, it is at least a bit more private.
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ouh.. interesting to ur post
yeah maybe that is the KEY,
i'am forget,
i have changed my original earbud with Senheiser mx500, same as you, died quickly, then again changed to original N6233 earbud, great sound for music
but maybe causing malfunction the microphone ?
thanks a lots, i will try to change my earbud,

3 n 1 mini usb adapter for tilt 8925 problem

i bought the 3 n 1 mini usb adapter (headset, 3.5 mm jack, charger) for the tilt on ebay and when i plug it in...all it does it repeatedly dial the last number i called, even if the charger or headset is not plugged in...is there a a setting i can adjust so that it will stop doing this?

To clarify...
You plug only the adapter in and it dials the last number all by itself? Hmmm... If that's the case I'd say it's a faulty plug. I've heard a fault in the usb port can cause wierd stuff, but never heard of the phone dialing itself.
I was thinking about getting one of these...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...STRK:MEWA:IT&viewitem=&item=350026228214&rd=1
Is it the one you got? Can you tell me if the 3.5mm jack will work with a headphone / microphone set up? I'd like to be able to answer calls while I'm plugged in with my headphones.

i have this one...http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-3-in-1-STER...ryZ15040QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
it's slightly different than the one you were looking at...that sucks if the plug is faulty...i just got it today...it is the strangest thing though when it dials by itself....it will just redial the number even if you end the call....

I would just send it back for an exchange. Does the phone auto dial if you plug in something else (ie. charger, sync cable, usb headphones)? Wish I could help more but I've never heard of this.
If you have a voice command software installed (Cyberon or Microsoft) it could be picking up interference from the adapter as a command to dial.
Let me know if you find out whether the 3.5mm will support a microphone. If it does I'll give it a try too and see if it auto dials mine.

i plug in the wall charger and headset individually...no problems...the phone acts normal...just when i plug in that adapter it starts going haywire...

I purchased one of these and it arrived yesterday:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Headphone-Ad...ryZ15040QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I'm suffering the same problem as the first poster - my TyTN II is randomly calling the last number dialled, and is also firing up VoiceCommander when this is plugged in.
Am going to test if it occurs when the adaptor is plugged in but no headphones are attached.
Very frustrating, although this was only a short term solution for listening to music (the HTC supplied headphones are CRAPTASTIC!) until I purchase a stereo bluetooth headset.

I've tried both of the ones I've listed below without any strange behavior on my Tilt.
http://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-Stereo-...ie=UTF8&s=miscellaneous&qid=1204411135&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-Stereo-..._sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1204411135&sr=8-2

pyro9219 said:
I've tried both of the ones I've listed below without any strange behavior on my Tilt.
http://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-Stereo-...ie=UTF8&s=miscellaneous&qid=1204411135&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-Stereo-..._sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1204411135&sr=8-2
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I have the Semsons 2-in-1 also with a Tilt and have had no problems, but then again I am not using any voice command software.
BTW, it is a little bit cheaper if your order it direct from the company
http://www.semsons.com/2miusband3st.html

I've been using one of these for about a month now, paid about 8 bucks for it, works flawless with my T-Mobile Wing. Maybe it's an isolated Tytn II/Kaiser problem?
The one I use: http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-TyTN-I-II-m...ryZ35211QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Update
I've uninstalled VoiceCommander and now have no issues using the adaptor. It appears they were causing some interference and sending a redial command.
Will reinstall when I move to a bluetooth headphone/mic setup, but has done the trick for now.

Has anyon had issues with the tilt speaker not turning off when using the 3-in-1 adpater? I just got one off of ebay and it plays both out of the 3.5mm jack and the tilt's speaker at the same time. I have a single 3.5mm to USB and it doesn't have this issue. Any help?

Nevermind, looks like it was a phone issue. I turned the phone off and then back on again and it had no problems.

omg guys I'm so ticked. I got mine to use in my car. I was gonna stream music to my phone and also use it as a hands free solution. I plugged it in and started having the same problems with voice command and the dialing. I'm NOT uninstalling my vc software! All I want to be able to do is have my tilt's sound going through the speakers and be able to use my voice command as well. Why should that be impossible??? I need to know, is this a problem with just this one adapter? If you have voice command on your tilt and have a different adapter that is giving you no problems, please let me know so i can get that adapter asap. This stuff is very frustrating. Thanks. SPACE

Jimliu77 said:
Nevermind, looks like it was a phone issue. I turned the phone off and then back on again and it had no problems.
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Hey I got the same problems ? But this ist no phone issue I think it is a profile issue because the Phone got a Headset connection with this 3in1 Adapter so the speakers are disabled.
Is there Any Software or sth. else to switch speakers back on. ?

Has anyone figured out a solution to this? Have a friend that just got one of those adapters from Amazon and it does the same thing, keeps trying to redial the last number called over and over.

you have to buy another one with a specific type of plug for it to work properly. Even then, I believe that when a headset type thing is plugged in it automatically turns off the mic on the phone... very stupid... I think this is because whatever htc wanted you to use has a mic built into already.... still stupid. I saw htc's adapter online somewhere, might have been a link in this thread.

HW6915 gone silent unless handsfree

Hi guys, i'm new to the forum, i've been following a few threads for months now just to try and keep up to date with the on-goings of my 6915 but now i have a problem.
using the phone on it's own no one can hear me and i can't hear them, also no sounds can be heard from the phone other than when it rings even with media player or wav files.
when using the hands-free wired headset or my in car bluetooth parrot it works fine.
i did read about another PDA that had got a faulty socket where the hands free headset wire plugs in the bottom of his PDA, could it be this socket? i've poked a cotten bud inside and tried again but still no luck.
i've reflashed the ROM (G4) to make sure it isn't that (thanks to those who wrote those threads and the yahoo email account, the roms is still there)
i've also checked all the settings are correct and all volumes are turned up but nothing, no sounds what so ever other than when it rings.
any ideas guys?
thanks in advance
Paul

found the cause of this even though i've still to fix the problem (replace the headset socket), i searched the net for this problem and it turns out several people have had problems with the socket for the wired headset, theres a small switch in the headset socket that stays on and the PDA thinks the headset is still plugged in vus disabling the onboard speaker and microphone, i wonder if theres a hack to disable this feature.
anyone interested in reading what others have done checkout this thread at HP
http://forums11.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/bizsupport/questionanswer.do?threadId=1064848

go to start/settings/sys/ipaq audio 
if you get a note that ask for connecting the headset then your audio plug is ok and iI think it is the speker that gone bad, else it is your plug ,you can try to use conntact renew spry with battery out of the unit ,insurt battery 10min afrer you used the spry during that time try to play with the plug ,insurt/pull out good luck ,btw- if you have redioshake (i think that is the name of the elct store) near by try to ask them for halp

Thanks Erez, yes i tried that and it didn't ask for the headphones so it definatly is the headphone socket that's gone faulty.
i'm a pc and printer engineer by trade and have already had the ipaq to bits to see if it's anything else and all looks ok, i might de-solder the socket and have a play with it and see if i can disengage the switch.
thanks for the help, it's confirmed the fault and i can do something about it.
not sure how i'll de-solder the socket but it's the only thing to do other than try your switch cleaner, infact i've got some isopropel alcohol in a can, i'll give it a spray with that now
Paul

i fixed the fault...but it mean't removing the socket for the wired headset.
i de-solderded the socket and took it off then bridged two of the contacts for the socket.
there are 6 contacts that look like this
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the top left and middle left need to be bridged with a piece of wire for it to return to normal, you could do this without removing the socket.
i now have another fault though and thats the keyboard doesn't work very well as i think i got some iso clean in there so i've got to strip the keyboard next! oh what fun

Epic: AUX in car - won't pick up Bluetooth calls

I was hoping this problem would be resolved in Froyo, and as of EC05 it remains. When I'm plugged into the AUX connection in my car and receive a phone call, the car's Bluetooth handsfree picks up the call and audio does stop playing, but the phone call audio doesn't switch to Bluetooth. I have to unplug AUX, at which point Bluetooth picks up the audio.
Anybody know of any fixes for this issue?

From what I understand, there is no software fix for this. The 1/8'" audio out is hardwired to route calls to the headphone jack whenever anything is plugged into it (because they assume you will be using headphones with a integrated mic).
Your best bet is the OEM Samsung Epic Car Dock-
http://www.thecellguru.com/Products/26862
It is by far my #1 Epic accessory. It routes the audio through the usb jack into the dock, and from there to your car stereo. Bluetooth calls are not affected. It is the only working solution that I'm aware of.

@mattallica76 - Thanks for the info! That works for me, no problem.
Oh, and, also thanks for linking me to the cheapest outlet.

wynand32 said:
@mattallica76 - Thanks for the info! That works for me, no problem.
Oh, and, also thanks for linking me to the cheapest outlet.
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Yeah, if I remember correctly, it only took a couple days for me to get it.