If you want to know where I got this idea, you should see this one first:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=314731#314731
I found this way of mounting my Wallaby last year, very effective and cheap and secure. So, last weekend, I tried to mount my Universal the same way. Its kind of hard, as my Universal metal case has different size of its belt clip mounting pin. So I have to put another belt clip to my car. I was finally moving the Cruise Control button to the right and use that middle spot that was occupied by the Cruise Control before to put on the Universal belt clip. And now the Universal can be mounted exactly in the middle. I do not have the audio connector yet, but I have located one that look exactly like my Wallaby one, but with 3.5mm plug.
Hope this will give some idea to some of you. Btw, I could mount my Universal with its silicon case on, but taking the padding inside the metal case out. So my metal case now primarily used as a mounting place in my car now.
Nice set up. Do you know yet of the PQTAA ( http://pc-mobile.net/pqtaa.htm ) will allow you to run audio from a call through your car speakers while still using the mic?
yes, this is exactly the one i'm getting. exactly the same as shown in my picture above, but with 3.5 mm plug. my old one, with 2.5 mm plug, works perfectly with my wallaby for few years now.
lie_ui said:
yes, this is exactly the one i'm getting. exactly the same as shown in my picture above, but with 3.5 mm plug. my old one, with 2.5 mm plug, works perfectly with my wallaby for few years now.
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I'm just still worried that the mic will not be enabled on the Universal... Please do let me know if you've tested this on a Universal.
I just received this email back from the manufacturer (Pc-Mobile) of that headset (it regards to it working with the Universal):
"If it has a 3.5mm audio jack then PTAMS/PQTAA COULD be compatible but there
is no guarantee as the every manufacturer may use different pin configurations."
I'm wondering if I should just roll the dice and place an order?
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I just received this email back from the manufacturer (Pc-Mobile) of that headset (it regards to it working with the Universal):
"If it has a 3.5mm audio jack then PTAMS/PQTAA COULD be compatible but there
is no guarantee as the every manufacturer may use different pin configurations."
I'm wondering if I should just roll the dice and place an order?
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I like to add that, unlike phones with 2.5mm audio jacks, which may have different pin configurations from different manufacturers, phones/pda with 3.5mm audio jacks are likely to use the same configuration.
It is because the jack is to be used for ALL headphones with 3.5mm plug so they must be the same.
The only variable is the ground/mic configuration.
All current PDAs with a 3.5mm audio jack with mic (Ipaq/Loox/Axim) use the same PTAMS/PQTAA ok.
I will be getting the PQTAA from PC-Mobile and will report the compatibility with the Universal once I have and test it out.
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I will be getting the PQTAA from PC-Mobile and will report the compatibility with the Universal once I have and test it out.
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Thanks Lie_ui. I also have ordered this, hope it works out...
PQTAA works with Universal!
Good news. I received the PQTAA from PC-Mobile and it works with the Universal! I have tested all functions with my Universal:
- Stereo audio output is carried perfectly to the car stereo, no noise whatsoever.
- Microphone is working great, my voice can be heard clearly.
- The call receive button on the unit is working ok too to receive/pick up incoming call.
This is a great audio adapter (in addition to the fact its a handsfree unit). I find its a lot better way to connect the Universal to the car audio system rather than using other method like BT.
As most car mounting solutions do not include audio adapter to connect the Universal to the car audio system, the PQTAA is a perfect solution.
If you have a cassete player, you can combine it with the casette adapter. If you have an AUX input in your car stereo, thats the best.
Thanks for the info Lei. I also received mine today, haven't been able to really test it out, but it seems nice and it does function as required. Finally!
I finally got a chance to try mine out. The PQTAA works FANTASTICALLY with the Universal!
I tried it in my car, with air conditioning running full blast - the call came in, I was able to answer and hang up using the button on the adaptor. The call was perfectly clear over the car speakers, even with the volume turned up very high the caller reported zero echo from their own voice. They were able to hear me very well even with the mic unit dangling from the rear view mirror (not clipped to my shirt).
Excellent work by PC-Mobile! http://www.pc-mobile.net/pqtaa.htm
can someone tell me step by step ob how to connect universal to car audio ( cd player) what stuff do i need ?
cheers for any info
cudo
cudo said:
can someone tell me step by step ob how to connect universal to car audio ( cd player) what stuff do i need ?
cheers for any info
cudo
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If youve got a cassette player then buy one of those audio cassettes (Sony does a great one) that includes a cable to plug into the headphone socket on the universal.
Then just start your audio player on the universal and the sound is routed through to your car player.
Hope thats what you meant
Matt
thanks for the idea but I have got only cd player..and it has no aux input.is there any chance to onnect my uni to car audio?
cheers, cudo
Here are some options to connect Uni to a car stereo:
1. If the car stereo has AUX input, this is the best.
Get the adapter we discussed above (PQTAA) and connect it from your Uni then link it to your car AUX input. If you connect it directly from the Uni to your AUX input without that adapter, you only get audio routed to the car audio system, but you will not be able to accept phone calls as a normal audio plug will disable the Uni internal microphone.
2. No AUX input, but has casette player, get the casette adapter. I used this in the past and it worked well, too, until I decided to get an MP3 car stereo and then I made sure I got the one with AUX input.
You will also need to the PQTAA adapter.
3. No AUX input, no cassette, only CD....
You better have FM radio, as this is your last option.
Get a FM transmitter, plus the PQTAA adapter. You will feed the audio through the FM to your car audio system. I used this method before and I did not really like it as its kind of troublesome, you have to turn on the FM transmitter, then select the macthing frequency in your car radio, etc. And in my city, its very hard to find unoccupied frequency, thus I always got bad interference with other radio stations.
4. If you do not like connected/cabled mode, then go with Bluetooth.
You car audio must have an AUX input, though. Get a Bluetooth adapter like this one:
http://www.usglobalsat.com/item.asp?itemid=98
Then connect it to the car AUX input. This way, you do not need to plug something to your Uni and can keep it inside your case/purse.
5. Finally, none works for you, and you would like to upgrade your car audio system, then get the new one that has the Bluetooth. This is the cleanest and best solution I guess.
I was looking at this one:
http://www.parrot.biz/products/index.php?id=rhythmnblue
This one even can sync your Contacts and it has a dial pad in the car audio system. Very nice.
Hope this shines you up.
hi Guys,
Yeah been installing plenty of Parrot kits (LS3200, CK3100 and LS3400 with GPS) for the Exec and Mini s etc.
The parrot kits also have a microphone and audio mute, you may need an SOT audio lead depending on your cars configuration, but these kits are simply superb, call quality is fantastic, syncs all your contacts, and the LS range have colour screens with Voice recognition on all.
I can supply these and install them in the UK if your interested, other than that google or ask a local installer nearer to your location,
Ill be Fitting an Exec with a LS3200 soon, ill try and take some images and upload if anyone interested.....basically with the parrot kit, you get the best of both worlds, a nokia style car kit at last for phone based PDAs like the Xda Exec,
Hope that helps,
Bryson
Is there no way to control the mic from being turned off when you plug in normal headphones? This is what I posted in another thread I created:
Hello everyone.
I have a great pair of wired headphones that I love to use for watching movies and listening to mp3's... noise canceling, enhanced bass, extended range, the works... =)
The only problem though is that when I get an incoming call on gsm, there is no way to listen to the call from the headphones and still use the built-in mic of the universal. I'm forced to unplug the headphones and just use the jasjar's built-in speakers like a regular phone. This is especially horrible on the bus, train, etc.
Funny thing is if I use skype on the jasjar, I can hear out of my great headphones and still talk through the built-in mic... i recorded a few voice notes using the built-in mic while having the headphones plugged in the universal...
clearly, from this... the function is available?
but how do I do this using the gsm phone?
I suppose you may want os details and such... I'm using the newest official i-mate jasjar rom
Thanks in advance!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=278604
I can confirm that your findings are indeed true. Other than the phone, other applications that use the microphone (such as Voice Recorder) works regardless there is a normal headphone plugged in or not.
I guess you are right, there should be a way to tweak the OS to enable the microphone all times.
In a meanwhile, the adapter we discussed above would solve your problem too. (It has a microphone and a normal 3.5mm headphone socket).
I'm running a 3.5mm cable from Universal to my car stereo. This mutes the microhpone.
I am thinking about getting an adapter that has a micrphone built in, so I can answer calls using it, and still output sound to my car.
Is this suitable?
http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=139034
It seems so, if everything is connected in the right place, you should have no problems.
I know I can sound weird or techie, but, I would prefer BT to answer my calls in the car, not because I'm a techie, but because of the cables, in fact, I bought a BT headset, that I turn on whenever I'm in the car, so I pick it up and place it in my ear when I have to answer any call, it is less intrussive and safer (who knows, even nicier than have some cable running on your dashboard) -because of the lack of cables-.
bye
I can't find a simple friggin BT A2DP reciever for my application.....
I want to be able to listen to music and calls over BT plugged into the auxillary port on my van's stereo head unit. I need a BT reciever with a 3.5mm output: I have found the opposite (a transmitter to plug into your mp3 player). I don't need LCDs and buttons and controls, etc.
And if I buy a A2DP headset (speakers only), how does WM use a mic during a phone call? Does it use the phone's mic, or will it just not let me use it as a handsfree for phone calls?
TIA!
This what ya looking for?
I use this plugged via 3.5 adapter to aux in my 5.1 surround
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That was actually on of the units I was looking at.
Will that run plugged into the charger? I know alot of BT stuff disconnects while charging. I would prefer to just leave it plugged into the charger (turns on and off with the ignition).
Thanks!
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And if I buy a A2DP headset (speakers only), how does WM use a mic during a phone call? Does it use the phone's mic, or will it just not let me use it as a handsfree for phone calls?!
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If its A2DP only, WM will route all aspects of the call back to the phone, so you'll have to either hold your head to the phone, or use speaker phone... but either way no phone call sound will come from your van, except for the initial ringing.
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If its A2DP only, WM will route all aspects of the call back to the phone, so you'll have to either hold your head to the phone, or use speaker phone... but either way no phone call sound will come from your van, except for the initial ringing.
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Actually, when I have my DS200 plugged into my 5.1 surround, I can call people AND hear them through the speakers, suggesting that you do hear people. Am I right in thinking your van will be the same concept?
And yes, you can have it plugged in and running simultaneously
interestingfellow said:
That was actually on of the units I was looking at.
Will that run plugged into the charger? I know alot of BT stuff disconnects while charging. I would prefer to just leave it plugged into the charger (turns on and off with the ignition).
Thanks!
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All right, I am not the only one who is looking for the solution.
I searched ebay thoroughly and asked sellers the same question about running while plugged into the charger. Got the same answer - 'no'. If it is not a mandatory feature, you may try ebay, DX for cheaper (within $15) solution.
At some point, I was also looking for an MP3 player which turns on-off with ignition and has an audio out. FM transmitter delivers very poor performance, as it is impossible to find an unused frequency for a trip as short as 30min. I was out of luck there. Then I thought about BT solution. Nothing good there. Now I use a used WM Standard phone (bought from, again, ebay for ~$7). Of course, it has to be manually turned on and the unit has scratches all over, but the S/W features and sound quality are awesome.
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Actually, when I have my DS200 plugged into my 5.1 surround, I can call people AND hear them through the speakers, suggesting that you do hear people. Am I right in thinking your van will be the same concept?
And yes, you can have it plugged in and running simultaneously
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That's b/c the DS200 is not A2DP only, it also supports the handsfree protocol. Certain receivers are aimed at only transmitting music, and thus they only support A2DP. If he wants calls to go through the speakers on his van, he should avoid those types of receivers.
Quick question..... Does the phone come packaged with a 3.5mm headphone adapter mic cable? Or could confirm that a third party one works with it?
Something like http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-5mm-Headpho...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item3f01284f93
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001C0LBEG/smartphonespda-21
I basically would want this feature so I could then plug the input into my AUX input in the car, have MP3's playing, sat nav and make calls.
Or am I barking up the wrong tree? Does the handsfree plug in the the microUSB?
thanks in advance!
I had the same adapter left over from an old phone and it didnt work with the desire, it would play quietly untill i pressed and held the button then it would come out at normal volume. It didnt answer the phone either. I just plug straight into my car headset with 3.5 to 3.5 jack. I can take calls as ive got a holder in the dash and it comes out throught the car speakers.
Hope this helps.
And what the mic on the handset still picks up the audio clear enough??
I looked at these http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/htc-hs-u350-p19269.htm & http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Headphone-Ear...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item41501064d7
Yea it seems to come out alright. Ive asked my friends while speaking through the handset and they say it comes out ok. Youve gotta talk abit louder tho depending on outside noise. With the windows up its seems fine.
Im in the same boat as you, i was thinking the htc adapter was the most likely to work but not sure. Judging by the comments it looks like it will work.
Oh yea usual handsfrees for the desire plug in via the headphone jack.
You get one standard all in one handsfree and no adapter.
It is possible to have all that up and running, mp3's, sat nav and calls.
I do it daily, just get yourself an official car charger cos i got a cheap one and it blew up on me. I had blue sparks flying out while i was driving.
esk02k said:
just get yourself an official car charger cos i got a cheap one and it blew up on me. I had blue sparks flying out while i was driving.
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Thanks dude - good tip
Hi, looked and searched and could not find answer,
Is 3.5 headphone jack on Sprint TP2,
Standard headphones only or
Headphones and microphone?
Thanx
I believe it will if it is part of a headset that supports the phone functions. You can't just plug a mic into it. You need a phone-type headset. You can tell by looking at the plug. It should have 4 bands instead of the usual 3 that a headphone only set has.
Headphone jack/mic issues.
I too was trying to find info on the mic functionality while using headphones. I've got the RHOD500 and in WinMo6.5 I was able to plug in headphones and hear calls and the mic worked for them to hear me. This is particularly useful since I'm frquently listening to audiobooks via my phone with headphones.
I found this thread which seems to indicate that this is a known issue...that may or may not be being worked on. Since I'm still too new to the forum, I'm not able to post in that thread yet. I'm hoping they find a way to get it fixed, but I won't be holding my breath.