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[Q] TV out issues on the Vibrant via 3.5 mm jack

So, I have been trying to get the TV out option to work properly on my Vibrant using a standard 3.5 mm to RCA composite cable. I have tried 4 different cables on 2 different tvs and also via a Sony A/V receiver. I reset the phone and tried again, and I have also exchanged the phone for a new one, and prior to installing any additional software, I re-attempted to get the video to display properly on the tv.
In each case, the result was the same: audio would play, but the noise was much louder than the desired audio -- too much noise and audio distortion to even comfortably listen to music from the phone. The video never displayed clearly -- it was always garbled, with just enough detail in places to make you believe that video was somewhat being sent.
The cables used were not Samsung specific cables, just standard 3.5 mm to RCA composite cables including a brand new set purchased at Radio Shack. Does the feature require a Samsung specific cable? (None of the comments I have seen suggest that this is the case, though they did not talk about the cable being used at all.)
My tvs are rather old -- both over 7 years old: one is a 55 in Toshiba 720p HD projection screen, though I did not use it with the HD inputs, of course. Just used one of the standard analog video input connections. The other is a Panasonic 27 in digital comb based set.
Has anyone had any difficulty using the tv out functionality?
Thanks

Did you change the setting from pal to ntsc? Or try to flip the red and yellow cords?
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Are you using a 3.5 mm plug with 4 contacts and 3 RCA plugs? The ones with 3 contacts 2 RCA plugs won't work.
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All cables used had the 3 RCA out connectors. I generally matched up the colors, but I do recall at least once swapping the cable ports of the connectors into the tv.
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I thought you were supposed to use a usb to hdmi connector to have video out. Samsung lists such a wire on their website.
http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/...detail&subsubtype=data-cables-kits&returnurl=

Yes, the tv out setting was ntsc, though I toggled it several times just to make sure it did not make a difference.
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for most ppl you have to switch the red and yellow connector.
so it would be like this:
Red = Video
Yellow = Right Audio channel
White = Left Audio channel
so make sure u plug the red connector into the yellow port on the TV!

Both methods are supported. The 3.5 mm jack is the most commonly used at this time due to the micro usb to hdmi cable not being readily available yet.
As for switching the connector ports, it did not make any difference for me. Yellow into red, and red into yellow resulted in the same results or lack of results.
It's almost like the tracking is off. One thing I just noticed its that when plug in the cable, the tv menu is also now skewed when opened but then displays correctly when I remove the RCA connectors.
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The cord I bought from radio shack didn't work but the one off of amazon needed the red and yellow switched...
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I picked mine up from the local Radio Shack and it works great the quality was as good as it gets for non-hd. (not listed on their website, but they have it in the stores) Part#1603686 With this cable the red is the video and yellow and white are sound. Amazon also sells the exact same cable for cheaper. In the store it is $29.99 on amazon it is $9.95. Beware what cable you buy because from trial and error I found out that some cables will not work no matter what way you switch the colors (they look exactly the same but the wiring to the jack is different). There is a ground on some cables that bridges the audio and video pins on the phone and just causes a buzzing no matter how you plug them in.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...F8&me=&seller=

So, it is encouraging to know that there have been cables that were proven to be the issue, and not the phone.
With regards the cable purchased at Radio Shack that worked, can you confirm the product number? I ask because the one I bought seems like it might be the same: 16-3686, but the number you listed was 1603686. Actually, as I look at the receipt, it comes up as the same product number you listed.
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pyrusman said:
So, it is encouraging to know that there have been cables that were proven to be the issue, and not the phone.
With regards the cable purchased at Radio Shack that worked, can you confirm the product number? I ask because the one I bought seems like it might be the same: 16-3686, but the number you listed was 1603686. Actually, as I look at the receipt, it comes up as the same product number you listed.
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Might be a dumb question but did you plug it all the way into the phone? I have a silicone case on my phone and if I dont take it off the plug wond go all the way down into the phone.
If it is plugged all the way in and won't work, then take it to radio shack and exchange it for another one, then if it still doesn't work you probably have a bad output and need to exchange your phone for another one. But I can verify that this is the cable I have and use every day and it works very well.
Did your first phone have the same issue?

Thanks, the3dman13.
I do have a sleeve on my phone, but I had long removed it thinking it might be a factor.
Nonetheless, my issue is resolved. As you had confirmed the cable to be compatible, I tried it out on a 3rd tv, and reversing the cables as you suggested worked.
In summary, some cables don't work regardless of how you plug then in, and some (older?) tvs apparently can't handle the signals.
Thanks all for your assistance!
Now if one of my original cables will work, I can save some money (although one had failed already even on the compatible tv.) If not, I will try the one you mention on Amazon.
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Yes, I returned the first phone because of this issue. I am being there was nothing wrong with the first phone after all.
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For your older tv's you could use something like this.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103095
or
http://www.buy.com/prod/axis-av5150...d/q/listingid/45146590/loc/111/204942999.html

i have a cable just like this that came with my archos jukebox 20gb mp3 player that i paid 300$ for almost 10 years ago, i wonder if it works. the player didnt do video, but the cable it came with had red white and yellow as well as 3 stripes on the headphone jack.
my phone should arrive tomorrow ^_^

Not sure what the benefit of the rf modulators would add unless they by chance can handle the single better than the built in RCA connections on the tv. Perhaps. It's an interesting idea.
As for the archos cables, these are among the cables I tried without success.
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HDMI Connector cable

Hooked up my Acer to my HDTV with a HTC cable I had (HTC HDMI Cable - D-type to A-type connector) . Really nice quality and it mirrors the Acer (meaning whatever is shown on the Acer is shown on the TV). This is nice after my experience with my HTC EVO 4g phone... only certain apps on the phone would output to the TV. A little of the display was cut off as my HDTV has limited overscan, but it was great for watching websites with flash video or watching downloaded movies.

saeba said:
Hooked up my Acer to my HDTV with a HTC cable I had (HTC HDMI Cable - D-type to A-type connector) . Really nice quality and it mirrors the Acer (meaning whatever is shown on the Acer is shown on the TV). This is nice after my experience with my HTC EVO 4g phone... only certain apps on the phone would output to the TV. A little of the display was cut off as my HDTV has limited overscan, but it was great for watching websites with flash video or watching downloaded movies.
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I love it, and it works exceptionally well. I have been playing NFS Shift on my 90 inch screen and looks every bit as good as on the tablet screen. I was a little concerned with what the quality was going to be like, but my worries were put to rest. I had my droid x hdmi cable that work with the tab perfectly. It's a good thing cuz I never used it for my droid x as it does not mirror the display like this tab does. I give kudos to Acer for building an outstanding product.

FYI
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10253&cs_id=1025301&p_id=7446&seq=1&format=2
$7.07 each for 15 feet

Haha NFS is so good on my TV also. I play it more than my consoles atm.
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Cable Sensitivity
My HDMI out is very sensitive to the position of the cable. For instance, if I lay the Acer on a flat surface the HDMI out works great. Once I lift the tablet and cause any downward strain to the HDMI connection I lose the signal. If I hold the cable in place while holding the tablet I get the signal again.
Is this a defect specific of my tablet or is this an issue with the connection using mini HDMI? If a few of you are playing NFS I'm assuming I may have a loose HDMI out connector.

Faulty HDMI out
Well I took the Acer back to BB after further inspecting the connection. The HDMI out of the A500 was so loose that the slightest movement caused the output connection to be lost. Best Buy was extremely accommodating including offering to custom cut an anti-glare screen protector that I had applied myself in order to match the product I was exchanging.
We tested the device's HDMI output and all is well. Wel except me having to start over and re-configure a new tablet

Good to hear. My cable should be arriving today but I think I now made a mistake buying a 6' cable. It was only $4.50 so ill see how it works ands will probably get a 15' for playing games.
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A500 not connecting to TV through HDMI
Hey all,
Seeing as you are discussing cables and HDMI here, figured this may be the best spot for my question.
I recently bought an A500 tab 32GB and have been trying to connect it to my Panasonic 127cm Plasma TV through HDMI.
Ordered a HDMI to HDMI mini cable (type A to C) and tried to connect the tablet to the TV, but no luck.
The Tab screen shows HDMI connected but the TV screen remains black and there is no mirroring at all.
Any advise? Could it be the cable, tab or TV?
Unfortunately don’t have other devices with HDMI that I could test
Thanks for the help

Use HDMIwin
saeba said:
Hooked up my Acer to my HDTV with a HTC cable I had (HTC HDMI Cable - D-type to A-type connector) . Really nice quality and it mirrors the Acer (meaning whatever is shown on the Acer is shown on the TV). This is nice after my experience with my HTC EVO 4g phone... only certain apps on the phone would output to the TV. A little of the display was cut off as my HDTV has limited overscan, but it was great for watching websites with flash video or watching downloaded movies.
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If you are rooted; use HDMwIn on ur evo and the entire phone screen is replicated on the TV....

Henryv76 said:
Hey all,
Seeing as you are discussing cables and HDMI here, figured this may be the best spot for my question.
I recently bought an A500 tab 32GB and have been trying to connect it to my Panasonic 127cm Plasma TV through HDMI.
Ordered a HDMI to HDMI mini cable (type A to C) and tried to connect the tablet to the TV, but no luck.
The Tab screen shows HDMI connected but the TV screen remains black and there is no mirroring at all.
Any advise? Could it be the cable, tab or TV?
Unfortunately don’t have other devices with HDMI that I could test
Thanks for the help
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Take it into the local electronics store and test it on a TV there. Act like you're interested in the TV and you wanted to test it out with your tablet.

rorytmeadows said:
FYI
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10253&cs_id=1025301&p_id=7446&seq=1&format=2
$7.07 each for 15 feet
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I just bought the 10" version of that cable last friday. got here monday. there is some overscan on my tv so i'm going to have to try and adjust the settings on the tv or something.

jeebugorn said:
I just bought the 10" version of that cable last friday. got here monday. there is some overscan on my tv so i'm going to have to try and adjust the settings on the tv or something.
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I should be getting my 15 foot cable from Monoprice this week and will report back too.

Honeycomb needs an overscan adjuster. Even the DROID X2 has one.
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So, got my cable, but I get no audio to the TV. I only tried YouTube... And a video recorded with my G2. Still no audio. This was the cable I got: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10253&cs_id=1025301&p_id=7446&seq=1&format=2

fermunky said:
So, got my cable, but I get no audio to the TV. I only tried YouTube... And a video recorded with my G2. Still no audio. This was the cable I got: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10253&cs_id=1025301&p_id=7446&seq=1&format=2
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Uhm yeah, I knew you guys were going to travel down the pathway of the cable quality for some reason. My 15 foot HDMI cable from Monoprice works great, as does everything else I've ever ordered from there.
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rorytmeadows said:
Uhm yeah, I knew you guys were going to travel down the pathway of the cable quality for some reason. My 15 foot HDMI cable from Monoprice works great, as does everything else I've ever ordered from there.
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You've completely missed my point. I have ordered plenty from here. I am asking is there something I missed? Or should I simply return it for exchange? Video was fine but no audio... gonna try my other TV.

fermunky said:
You've completely missed my point. I have ordered plenty from here. I am asking is there something I missed? Or should I simply return it for exchange? Video was fine but no audio... gonna try my other TV.
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Unmute

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I'm sensing a little sarcasm, or at least I hope you have more faith in me than that.
Edit: Now thats weird, audio worked fine on my other TV.
The TV not working has HDMI coming from my Denon receiverinto HDMI 1, but I use my receiver and surround sound for the audio... Just thought of something though, because the TV volume doesn't work for cable TV unless the receiver is off...

I got this cable from Amazon.com, 15 feet, and it has worked fine on two different tv's.

Eh, starting to wonder if the speakers on my TV are bad. I've used my receiver speakers exclusively for a long time and never use the TV speakers. When the receiver is off, the audio is suppose to bypass the receiver and route the the TV speakers... I get nothing now. And no audio on a completely separate HDMI input on the same TV. The fact I got audio on my second TV is enough fto convince me the cable is fine. Time to talk to Best Buy about my main TV...

HDMI to Vga Converter - checked - working :)

just for info:
i just checked the HDMI to VGA converter with my Iconia and it works perfect.
Manufacturer: Ligawo
Part no: HMVM01501

Where did you buy it? The only result when Googling "ligawo HMVM01501" is this thread lol.

Searched Google and first entry was:
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm/348456488-HDMI-TO-VGA-CABLE-1-5M-wholesalers.html

What exact terms did you search? Also, what do you do about your audio with that cable?

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What exact terms did you search? Also, what do you do about your audio with that cable?
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The only thing you can do with audio in that situation to hear it externally is to plug speakers into your headphone port

Sorry, I meant what are you doing, as I am aware of what would need to be done I am using straight HDMI to my TV anyways and it doesn't apply, but figured I'd ask to get answers to help out others who hit up the thread.

since this tab takes HDMI micro or HDMI "D" are you guys using the Acer dock?

Looks like they'd have to be. I got a 15 foot micro HDMI to full HDMI cable for dirt cheap at monoprice.com

kekinash said:
Searched Google and first entry was:
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm/348456488-HDMI-TO-VGA-CABLE-1-5M-wholesalers.html
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I cant see that this will work without a digital/analog converter in line with the cable...

fermunky said:
Looks like they'd have to be. I got a 15 foot micro HDMI to full HDMI cable for dirt cheap at monoprice.com
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Gotta love monoprice .

this one from ligawo has an separate converter hdmi to vga + audio
as soos as i will be back from my holidays i will make some photos of it and send you exact link where i bought it
it should be actually this one
http://www.amazon.de/HDMI-VGA-Konve...BIOG/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1320003742&sr=8-7

Micro USB cable for power and audio out

Does a micro USB cable ---> car charger power + audio 3.5mm connector exist? Coming from the iPhone I had such a cable that was convenient, only 1 connector to plug in the car, not to mention that with 2 cables on the N4 it would be very weird, power at the bottom, 3.5mm jack on top, at least they could have put them on the same side ... While my car has bluetooth, it doesn't support A2DP, my only option is audio through a cable into the AUX in.

sirxdroid said:
Does a micro USB cable ---> car charger power + audio 3.5mm connector exist? Coming from the iPhone I had such a cable that was convenient, only 1 connector to plug in the car, not to mention that with 2 cables on the N4 it would be very weird, power at the bottom, 3.5mm jack on top, at least they could have put them on the same side ... While my car has bluetooth, it doesn't support A2DP, my only option is audio through a cable into the AUX in.
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Check out the new potato tune link. It provides a2dp in a tiny package for your car. Works great with my n4.

mapin0518 said:
Check out the new potato tune link. It provides a2dp in a tiny package for your car. Works great with my n4.
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Unfortunately I don't think that will work for me as I still want my N4 to connect to the car's integrated bluetooth for phone calls. I don't think it would be able to connect to 2 bluetooth devices at the same time.

sirxdroid said:
Unfortunately I don't think that will work for me as I still want my N4 to connect to the car's integrated bluetooth for phone calls. I don't think it would be able to connect to 2 bluetooth devices at the same time.
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My nexus connects to two Bluetooth devices. My first one is a Bluetooth receiver to 3.5mm to play music wirelessly in my car, this is only for audio. I also connect to my corolla Bluetooth for phone calls only.
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florelui001p said:
My nexus connects to two Bluetooth devices. My first one is a Bluetooth receiver to 3.5mm to play music wirelessly in my car, this is only for audio. I also connect to my corolla Bluetooth for phone calls only.
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Ah nice! But I'm still looking for a cheaper alternative, in the form of a cable ...

I'm looking for something like this as well.
Would something like this be compatible?
Ugh, I can't post links.
If you search on ebay for:
USB Charger Data Cable & Car AUX out cable for Galaxy S2 i9100 i9220 S3 i9300
It should show up.

Radiocore said:
I'm looking for something like this as well.
Would something like this be compatible?
Ugh, I can't post links.
If you search on ebay for:
USB Charger Data Cable & Car AUX out cable for Galaxy S2 i9100 i9220 S3 i9300
It should show up.
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Does that cable work? I cant find it anywhere other then ebay.
Link to cable http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Charger-Data-Cable-Car-AUX-out-cable-for-Galaxy-S2-i9100-i9220-S3-i9300-/360519775111?pt=US_Tablet_eReader_Chargers_Sync_Cables&hash=item53f0a73387

Exactly what I was looking for ... if it works that is. Hopefully they can make them in black too, or am I being picky now?

perium said:
Does that cable work? I cant find it anywhere other then ebay.
Link to cable *LINK REMOVED*
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Thanks for the help and posting the link... one day I'll be a real boy...
sirxdroid said:
Exactly what I was looking for ... if it works that is. Hopefully they can make them in black too, or am I being picky now?
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Spray paint. Haha. Go ahead and get one, post back and let us know how it works out. :good:

You might want to double check that the Nexus 4 has proper USB audio capabilities. The Galaxy Nexus never did, and as such, using the headphone jack or Bluetooth were the only options. Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any USB audio for the Nexus 4, but then again, I've never tried or researched.

lsSoli execrable
aznxk3vi17 said:
You might want to double check that the Nexus 4 has proper USB audio capabilities. The Galaxy Nexus never did, and as such, using the headphone jack or Bluetooth were the only options. Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any USB audio for the Nexus 4, but then again, I've never tried or researched.
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I've tried to dig around a bit, but can't seem to get any confirmation. With the cable being $6 and free shipping though, can't really go wrong. I may just get one to try it out, but not sure, weighing my options at the moment.

Radiocore said:
I've tried to dig around a bit, but can't seem to get any confirmation. With the cable being $6 and free shipping though, can't really go wrong. I may just get one to try it out, but not sure, weighing my options at the moment.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34559774&postcount=5
This posts suggest it does work with the USB w/ Audio docks.

I bought one and ill try and post back if it works or not. Estimated delivery is a huge range - Between Thursday, Dec. 13 and Wednesday, Jan. 2

perium said:
I bought one and ill try and post back if it works or not. Estimated delivery is a huge range - Between Thursday, Dec. 13 and Wednesday, Jan. 2
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You're the man, taking one for the team! Thanks!

perium said:
I bought one and ill try and post back if it works or not. Estimated delivery is a huge range - Between Thursday, Dec. 13 and Wednesday, Jan. 2
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I purchased one as well and got the same delivery window. Guess that's what free delivery will get ya. We'll see who gets lucky and has it show up first. I'll post back when I get it.

Radiocore said:
I purchased one as well and got the same delivery window. Guess that's what free delivery will get ya. We'll see who gets lucky and has it show up first. I'll post back when I get it.
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Thanks! Meanwhile I'm praying you guys don't fry your N4s when you plug in the cable.

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Thanks! Meanwhile I'm praying you guys don't fry your N4s when you plug in the cable.
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I actually didnt think about that, ill have to test it on my Capitavate first.

I got my cord yesterday, didnt check the mail until today. About to check it out!
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Doesnt work If anyone else ordered a cable let me know if yours works.

perium said:
I got my cord yesterday, didnt check the mail until today. About to check it out!
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Doesnt work If anyone else ordered a cable let me know if yours works.
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Bummer

I know for a fact that audio output through the usb port is supported because I've used it. I do not however have any knowledge of the build quality or pinout of that particular cable.

[Q] mini usb to 1/8 stereo (male) plug - is this a thing?

subject about says it all. have a N4 and want to use it in the car for google music, etc.
i have a 1/8 in. stereo input in my stock headunit
i've searched online but cannot find a cable that will allow me to do what i want. basically plug into the bottom of the phone and output audio via cable into the 1/8 in. plug on the headunit. i'm not expecting titles or anything on the headunit. just want audio out.
i couldn't be the only one with this idea.

Don't you just need a male-male 1/8 audio cable they sell in the dollar store.
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max1001 said:
Don't you just need a male-male 1/8 audio cable they sell in the dollar store.
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no. i don't want to output from a variable output like the headphone jack.

Let me get this straight. You want to output analog audio through the micro-usb port?

estallings15 said:
Let me get this straight. You want to output analog audio through the micro-usb port?
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sure thing. just like my ipod is capable of doing. i have a ipod dock to 1/8 in. cable that i use in the car.
i'm not getting into an audio quality debate. just curious if such a cable exists or not.

qwyjibo said:
sure thing. just like my ipod is capable of doing. i have a ipod dock to 1/8 in. cable that i use in the car.
i'm not getting into an audio quality debate. just curious if such a cable exists or not.
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No. Apples and oranges.

qwyjibo said:
sure thing. just like my ipod is capable of doing. i have a ipod dock to 1/8 in. cable that i use in the car.
i'm not getting into an audio quality debate. just curious if such a cable exists or not.
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You need to explain why you want this setup if you expect ppl to help you.
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Which ipod?
The itouches and other idevices with the older dock port had a line out via dock.
If your device doesnt have a line out, then it doesnt have a line out.