[Q] SL101 HDMI sound is far to loud - Eee Pad Transformer General

I am currently running Revolver 4 Mod with guevor's test 15 kernel, I know this is a Slider but everything so far that I've ran into has been compatible with TF101.
I am able to get the HDMI cable to connect to my Scepter TV but when I do the sound is distorted like I should turn the source down but I can't find any option to do so, when I turn down the volume on the tablet it does nothing. The only solution I have found so far is to run a separate cable for the audio from my headphone jack, this is less than ideal so I'm wondering if anyone knows of an option or a program to do this.

The tablet runs full volume through HDMI so you need to change the volume on hte TV not the tablet. This is so that you do not have 2 (or 3 if you have an audio box) different volume levels that you have to control

The problem I have is that I can't control the TV only a receiver and it sounds really bad when I turn it down to a tolerable level... I can't understand any voices only muffle. I do have a DVD player that connects via hdmi and it sounds perfect, I also tried flipping the hdmi ports but this didn't help either.
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I just double checked on a different TV and sure enough it is so loud you can't turn it down enough to be heard clearly. I do understand hdmi drives the volume at full but it's impossible to hear clearly since it's so loud. I really want to fix this, any ideas?
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Volume Too Loud

This may sound totally ridiculous to most of the posts that I found regarding volume on the Hermes (most problems being volume too low), but for me, it's just the opposite. I just got my 8525 and ran the SIM unlock and updated the radio to 1.51. Then, when I went to listen to mp3s via headphones, I realized that the volume was too loud and that the system volume barely affected it. When it was near 0, it would still be too loud, then when I lowered it all the way, it would just be muted.
I know that I can use an in-line volume adapter to lower it, but it's another adapter to connect to the one that already has to convert the mini-USB to 3.5mm and would just make it bulkier.
Are there any software / registry hacks to lower or increase the volume sensitivity control?
the OEM headphones have a volume control on the side, is that not working?
I'm using an adapter to use my own headphones. I tried looking for an adapter that had a volume control, but haven't found one yet. Anyone find one that does that?
emmfan i have the same problem as you. I also have the USB adapter (htc speedport>3.5mm, standard usb, htc speedport) and using my 3.5mm headphones is just WAY too loud. even the default system sounds are painful to listen to, so that throws listening to music out the window. The strange thing is thatI vaguely remember this NOT being a problem... either way, I have the same symptoms as you. The system volume sliders do extremely little in way of volume changing, too... I'd really like if there was some way to fix this, because now my investment in the Adapter is going to be a waste..
Hmmm, I don't remember if the WIZARD had a 2.5 or 3.5 connector but it had a VOLUME CONTROL. Maybe (in worst case with an additional adapter from 3.5 to 2.5) it will work properly?
I ended up getting an additional adapter for volume control (http://www.amazon.com/Shure-EA650-C...?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1193240874&sr=8-1), which made the cable ridiculously long. Too bad they don't have a mini-USB to 3.5mm adapter with a built-in volume control. I also noticed that I lost some sound quality when I used the volume control adapter.
I finally decided to try a bluetooth headphone adapter and went with the i.Tech Clip R35 (http://www.itechdynamic.com/en/products_spec.asp?cid=2&pid=02030). The sound wasn't so good with winmo5, but now that I upgraded to winmo6, it's a lot better. And no more unnecessary adapters and cables, plus AVRCP makes controlling music even easier.
Sorry to bring up an old post, but haven't been able to find a fix yet. Anyways, I am having the same volume problem. The system volume is on the next to the last click, and media player is down to 5%, and it's still way too loud. Any help? I updated my 8525 to Schlap's 4.22 if that helps.
could that be some kind of bug? i cant imagine what its like at 100% with max system volume. lol..
i listen to music with in-ear earphones via usb-3.5mm adapter too.
i put the system volume to level 3, sounds beautiful to me.. neither loud nor soft. and volume of incoming calls/sms tones are just nice too..
the volume of music doesnt change much by adjusting the volume of the media player, its more dependent on the system volume.
and i found out that if your system volume is, for example, 50%, the volume of the media player is actually capped at 50%. that means there is no difference if you increase the player's volume beyond 50%. (applys to htc audio manager, not sure about wmp)
btw im using softbank x01ht with official htc rom
does your media player app have an equalizer/pre amp function (TCPMP) you can turn that down or disable the EQ making the volume lower
madman604 said:
does your media player app have an equalizer/pre amp function (TCPMP) you can turn that down or disable the EQ making the volume lower
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I've been using windows media player, but also tried HTC music player. Same thing for both. I have also tried the equilizer both on and off, and different settings. No difference, what so ever.
Since I received a 'extUSB --> 3.5mm' converter today I've the same problem.
Just to loud even when everything is put on the lowest setting possible.
Anyone a solution?
After upgrading to Windows Mobile 6, this doesn't seem to be a problem. But most of the time I am using Bluetooth headphones which also work much better in winmo6.
Not here.
Sadly, I have the same problem
Playing a song on Windows Media Player with left volume slider down to 1 click and volume of player at 5%. Still way too loud for office use without headphones.
I just tried it with TCPMP - the same song - and volume contorl knob for TCPMP fixed the problem. Anyone know why Media Player is doing this?
I've received today a new headset I ordered for my Hermes. It's the HTC U110 Headset Audio Adapter with 3.5 mm audio jack.
The headset has no volume control and now the volume is way too loud (and noisy).
Is there already a solution for this?
jerroen said:
I've received today a new headset I ordered for my Hermes. It's the HTC U110 Headset Audio Adapter with 3.5 mm audio jack.
The headset has no volume control and now the volume is way too loud (and noisy).
Is there already a solution for this?
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Take a look at this, it works for my Diamond.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=424565

[REQUEST $$$] Change media volume while docked and connected to car stereo via BT

$60 goes to the person who finds a way to get this working!
This is a random issue that I've been having that's driving me nuts. I have the N1 car dock along with a Clarion CZ500 BT car stereo and everything is working fine... BUT I cannot change the media volume over BT while docked.
Why do I need to? Because my call volume is terribly low and I'm constantly changing volume levels on my car stereo and occasionally blowing out my ear drums when I forget to lower it as the call is ending and the music starts up again automatically.
If I had access to change the media volume, I could set the BT media volume at a comfortable level (with Tasker's help obviously ) when the phone is docked and not have to ever adjust my volume!
I'm wondering if this is actually a PowerAMP issue, but I can't seem to test the issue properly because I can't find a music player with a volume control slider.
BTW, I know that this is a docking issue because when I'm simply connected over BT without being docked the media volume changes just fine.
I'm running CM7 nightlies for the record.
Thanks!
PowerAmp seems to have some minor issues with bluetooth. Or it might be the combo of that and CM7 as it does odd things at times for me.
Does your headset try to tell the phone how to change volume, or are you doing it from the volume control on the side of the dock? I find that the built-in music app lets me change the volume just fine from the buttons but that poweramp seems to be a bit temperamental about it. (Although there was an update today that may have fixed it, I haven't checked yet).
My car stereo doesn't communicate the volume change to my device, it just adjusts the stereo volume.
I'm not controlling the volume from the physical buttons because the only ones accessible are those on the dock and those aren't connected when you're not connected to the dock via BT. I'm controlling the volume using the volume slider on PowerAMP.
As I change the volume using the PowerAMP slider, I see the display for "Media volume playing over Bluetooth" and the volume bar changes but it doesn't affect the volume. The only time the sound gets affected is when I get to 0 in which case it mutes.
No one has any other ideas???
Mine just works with my Sony XAV-70bt. I set the volumes once, and it just keeps them working. So my suggestion, sell Clarion, buy Sony. Can i have my $25?
But seriously, a lot of these head units have a separate builtin volume for the handset profile vs an a2dp. Mine has a phone call volume, then a separate BT Audio volume. You might run through your settings, find a different media player, or try another rom/kernel. Are you connected via physical 3.5mm cable from the Car dock to your Clarion, or using a bluetooth connection to it?
BT. There are no volume settings that I can find for the specific profiles.
rickytenzer said:
BT. There are no volume settings that I can find for the specific profiles.
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So you want to be able to control phone volume from the head unit? I don't believe this is possible at this point. I suppose someone could build an interface using the AVRCP profile that would control volume. In theory it's possible.
bimmerd00d said:
So you want to be able to control phone volume from the head unit? I don't believe this is possible at this point. I suppose someone could build an interface using the AVRCP profile that would control volume. In theory it's possible.
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I just want to be able to modify the media volume when I'm docked and connected via BT to the stereo. It seems as if the OS blocks a volume change when docked and connected to an external BT and I simply want to override that "feature".
As I stated above, if I'm NOT docked but still connected to the stereo via BT, the volume can be changed.
I battled the same issue for a couple of months. Solution: Tasker on the android market.
I have it set that when I dock my phone the media and in-call volume both max out. As soon as I un-dock it everything returns to the previous levels.
It's even cheaper than your $25 bounty
edit: just saw your tasker comment...so do you have it installed? or is it still not enough workaround for you? I have my N1 connecting to the bluetooth on the dock for calls, but i also run a 3.5 line-out into the aux port on my radio for music
Ya it's installed. But I'm running through BT. That's where the problem originates.
Maybe try contacting the PowerAmp dev or leaving a message on the forum on his site?
My BT head unit is in the mail so if you haven't got a solution by the weekend I'll be wanting to try the same combination so I'll check it out then.
knightnz said:
Maybe try contacting the PowerAmp dev or leaving a message on the forum on his site?
My BT head unit is in the mail so if you haven't got a solution by the weekend I'll be wanting to try the same combination so I'll check it out then.
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I don't think it's a PowerAMP issue. I mean, I get the volume dialog and it changes as I "turn the knob".
Does anyone know of another music player that has a volume slider?
So NO ONE knows of a music player with a volume slider other than PowerAMP? I would like to see if PowerAMP is the culprit.
Obligatory bump.
Alright, I'll pay $40. Someone please!
Dropping too low!
Geez, patience dude. It's not that critical.
To me it is. And as soon as it's off the first page it's lost for good.
It's just frustrating that there are so many good devs here and no one wants to lend a serious hand.
Best of luck to you. I discovered that the volume is automatically reset when the phone is in the dock, regardless of what you set it to manually (even if you change it while it is in the dock, it immediately changes itself back). What you might need to be looking for is a modification of either the car home app, or of whatever protocols are responsible for the volume change.
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Best of luck to you. I discovered that the volume is automatically reset when the phone is in the dock, regardless of what you set it to manually (even if you change it while it is in the dock, it immediately changes itself back). What you might need to be looking for is a modification of either the car home app, or of whatever protocols are responsible for the volume change.
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That's what I'm willing to pay for.

HDMI sound too quiet

I`m running plex to stream movies to the transformer which is plugged into the HDMI of the tv, it works great but the sound is not very good I have to turn the volume up high on the tv to hear it propperly. It also seems that the volume on the pad controls the volume of the HDMI output which seems weird. Anyone else noticed or am I asking to much of the Transformer.
Well, mine is too loud and I can't turn it down.

Headset jack doesn't fit well

Hi, does someone have the same experience when connecting a headset to the TF?
I have to adjust the plug very precisely, since it can be pushed further into the device. Otherwise I loose left or right channel.
Is it less than 3.5mm? Or is some of where the wire means the plug (usually chunk of plastic) cut off?
no, it's an almost brand new inear headset which came with my Xperia Neo phone. I assumed the problem being caused by a sloppy assembled connector. If it works fine for everybody else, then it must be an individual defect with my TF
yeah i have a cheap pair of sony headphones and they work fine. just the volume isnt the best....but i know that is a tf issue not a headphone issue.
Yes, volume is a horror. I expected better. Haven't tried volume+ yet, works fine on my android phone.
To be honest, I wouldn't necessarily attribute the volume to the TF101. I have a decent pair of headphones and the volume works fine. Also, I've never noticed anything about the plug being finnicky.
I wasn't complaining about the sound but about the max. volume level. It seems to be a little low on my device. It may comply to some EU laws - I assume.
Anyway since nobody else has issues with the headset connector, I have to check with my dealer.
i'm having a similar issue but not exactly the same.
i used to have a problem with the 3.5" jack only when i plugged it to my surround system- logitech x530. i supposed it was because the signal is being amplified. so when i touched the connection or rotated it at his place it made a lot of loud static noise. i've tried changing cables but the same.
so i've got the lab to replace my transformer's mother board or so, and it is still happening. in fact i've noticed a new problem, this time with just a simple earphones.
when i push the plug a little bit harder into the jack, the sound becomes a bit louder.
wierd stuff... and of course in general the max volume kind of sucks.
I've noticed a similar issue with several of my plug-in phones.... Some work great whilst others either have no sound or mono only.
To me it appears the connector on the TF is simply too picky.
I have a pair of meelectronic A151 armature iems as well as Vsonic GR07, and while i like my music loud, clear, and with a lot of instrument seperation, maxing volume is definitely not needed.
Quick fix would be to flash a Rom/kernel compatible with Supercurio's Voodoo control and install Voodoo. It will be louder and sound clearer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14914293
Long term fix would be to buy a better pair of iems/headphones. Armatures like the A151s I mentioned above for clarity, a good dynamic driver like Meelec CC51, Sunrise X-cape, if you're a basshead, or VSonic's GR07 if you want a nice combination of both.
I'm quite a bit of an audiophile and while it surely isn't THE best DAC out there, the Wolfson WM8903 is very very good.
Also, depending on what phones you're using, you may just need an external amp, especially if their impedance is rather high.
Edit: I realize I went more into the sound aspect, as it was also being discussed above, but all my iems fit my TF snug just like all my other devices.
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If anything mine is too tight a fit, but works perfectly with any headset I've tried.

[Q] Any way to remove the headphone audio safety feature?

When you plug in headphones with media volume above 75% it seems, the software will lower it with a message saying prolonged listening at higher volumes is hazardous to your ears.
I plug my phone into my car stereo and its annoying changing it back up to 80% or so every time. Any menu item I'm just not seeing, or anyone have a fix to flash?
Not that I've seen doesn't happen with Bluetooth media
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Electronic nannies are annoying. Particularly if you're using line out or over the ear type headphones. 100% is barely loud enough, if that.
You can use Tasker to program it to be 100% upon pluggin in the headphone.
I used it back in my S3 days.. didn't bother so much with my recent devices.
Geekybiker said:
Electronic nannies are annoying. Particularly if you're using line out or over the ear type headphones. 100% is barely loud enough, if that.
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I find (and have found with all my phones) that 100% gives a fair amount of distortion so I stick to around 80%, but yes, quite annoying that there isn't at least a setting to turn this off.
This drive me nuts too. Also the notification when I join a wireless network, or if im not using the "official" power adapter...
I can't wait till an AOSP rom comes out for this!
So, I find that using the audio out port is awful in general. I was using the audio out cable to connect it to my vehicle and even at 100% volume, its terribly low. I like to put on some music while in the shower and I have a small speaker I keep in there, which is MUCH quieter with my LG G2 than with my Gnex. The audio output from this phone is just low when using the 3.5 mm output. However, i did get a new truck this week and with the bluetooth audio: its plenty loud: maybe 2x as loud. I had the volume at MAX with the audio out aux cable and it was not even that loud, but with blue tooth- I dare not turn it all the way up.
I did just try some headphones, and they were plenty loud: so it is just when using the audio out with my car, my Xmini speaker, or some other speaker that its low.
Bring on the AOSP ROMs devs! There are some good features LG packed in, but this is a bit too much supervision and non-sense going on in the background for my liking.
I don't know much about LG as a company: but if their marketing department is anything close to competent (probably too much to ask) they should be trolling these forums and looking for suggestions on what to change with updates.
I might email them, and let them know as much.

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