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I hooked up a slingbox pro to my home satellite receiver and now have streaming live tv on my xv6800.
Is it possible to get the video and audio out to a monitor in my car?
I have found a few cables for camcorders that may work but wondering if this is possible?
As far as I can tell, the VX6800 doesnt have a video out. Might need something more powerful, like an Axim X51v [mine had VGA out and I used a small cell phone as a modem]
Would love to have one of these. Any ideas guys?
As far as I know the X1 does not have TV-out capability.
i think the same. not tv out.
Shame really because the TV-out function is bundled on the MSM7200A Qualcomm chip just like the other HTCs.
I wonder if they scraped it completely or if it is connected to the USB interface somehow (or the audio jack as I have seen other devices using it on TV-out with 4 rings on the 3.5 jack).
There are registry keys for tv out
Would be nice if anyone could try the HTC-video out cable, i believe it's connected by usb
Don't quote me on this but I think the HTC video out cable (for the touch Pro at least) is proprietary. The Touch Pro has an odd USB port that has 4/5 connectors on the other side of the USB pins that the video out/headphones use.
Still, that means the TV out on the TP is still using the same connectors as the audio, so puts it in line with other devices with 4 ring audio connectors and TV out.
Im sure someone will figure it out. I would hook it up to one of these babys:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PICO-POCKET-P...hash=item140280435443&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177
SquidgyB said:
Don't quote me on this but I think the HTC video out cable (for the touch Pro at least) is proprietary. The Touch Pro has an odd USB port that has 4/5 connectors on the other side of the USB pins that the video out/headphones use.
Still, that means the TV out on the TP is still using the same connectors as the audio, so puts it in line with other devices with 4 ring audio connectors and TV out.
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Yup, you are right about the proprietary connector for the HTCs.
So if TV-out exists on X1 it should be on the 3.5 audio jack.
Is there a specific program that HTC devices use for TV-out? Maybe someone could try to load that program on the X1 and insert a 4 ring tv-out jack in the audio connector.
I seriously doubt it will work out, but testing won't do any harm.
Maybe this image could help, myself, i'm not sure if ther's three or four "pins".
if the connector is normal miniUSB then thats no option for tvout unless
the device support usbHost which as far as i know it dont (could be wrong though)
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Maybe this image could help, myself, i'm not sure if ther's three or four "pins".
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It definitely seems to have more rings than a usual 3.5 stereo audio jack but I can't be really sure.
Here you can see a normal audio jack.
XavierGr said:
It definitely seems to have more rings than a usual 3.5 stereo audio jack but I can't be really sure.
Here you can see a normal audio jack.
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If we could just get the TV-out application from Touch Pro, then someone could try with it, i think i have one 4-5pin 3.5" video-out cable here somewhere.
TV out from the Touch
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2692292&postcount=204)
I tried to launch the HTC TV app, but i could'n get it to work. Maybe there are some registry keys that i need to modify first, but i don't know which.
LOL, also i realized that there is more than 3 pins to the 3.5" jacket, there must be additional pins for the microphone to work.
Unless there's a possibility to use some pins as both microphone and video-out signals we're stuck here... I have to admit i'm getting the feeling of this beeing the case.
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LOL, also i realized that there is more than 3 pins to the 3.5" jacket, there must be additional pins for the microphone to work.
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Which microphone? Why have a microphone pin on the "line-out" audio jack?
Except if you mean that the X1 audio connector can accept wired hands free.
EDIT: Ok I think we are screwed. If the X1 can be coupled with 4 pin 3.5mm audio jacks wired hands free kits then TV-out is a no-go. I haven't seen any 5 ring 3.5mm jacks and even if there are, it would be a long shot.
It can accept wired hands free- look at the hands-free that comes with it. I would love Tv-out, but i'm almost positive its not included.
hutchy69 said:
There are registry keys for tv out
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really! i see too
the htc hd doesnt have tv out? if it does, i this the x1 must have tv out too.. because its the "same" hardware or dont?
Regardless of whether registry keys exist and regardless whether the chipset has this feature, the hardware does not exist to do it so it cant be done. Perhaps if someone opened up thier X1 and soldered in the miniUSB jack from a touch pro and found the necessary pins for video out it would be posible. But as it is it cant be done. It requires a hardware mod, not software. Anyone with lots of cash and a touch pro and an xperia to spare?
does anyone know if theres an adapter so i can listen to the music on my hd7 thorugh my car speakers?
i know theres one for the hd2 do you think it will owrk with hd7?
Well, my cars have the typical RCA input jacks. I just bought a 3.5mm to RCA cable, and all sounds great! Found mine at radio shack
ariel123 said:
i know theres one for the hd2 do you think it will owrk with hd7?
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what kind of connection are you trying to make? BT, wired....
need more info
I'm trying to get a fm transmitter.
I used a Venturi Mini with my HD2. It also works perfectly with the HD7. Bluetooth from the phone to the Venturi, FM from the Venturi to Car-radio.
The phone sits in a Brodit holder, adapted to have a USB connector, which takes power from the Venturi. The holder also works well for both the HD2 and the HD7.
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I'm trying to get a fm transmitter.
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Google --> Walmart, and then search "Scosche FM Transmitter" grab the $10 one, sounds amazing for $10!!! Used double sided tape and taped it to my phone mount in my car and it works beautifully.
In my car I have a 3.5mm input jack. I have a 3.5 mm to 3.5mm cable that I have used for the last 2 years on my Windows Mobile HTC Touch Cruise device (WM 6.1). Now when I plug the cable in my HTC HD7 the music plays as expected but at the same time the volume on my HTC HD7 goes down from 30 to 0 in just a couple of seconds. Do I need to buy a new cable or some kind of converter or is there something wrong with my device?
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In my car I have a 3.5mm input jack. I have a 3.5 mm to 3.5mm cable that I have used for the last 2 years on my Windows Mobile HTC Touch Cruise device (WM 6.1). Now when I plug the cable in my HTC HD7 the music plays as expected but at the same time the volume on my HTC HD7 goes down from 30 to 0 in just a couple of seconds. Do I need to buy a new cable or some kind of converter or is there something wrong with my device?
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That sounds like a hardware issue, I could be wrong tho. Do you have a case on the phone? How are you holding the phone when you plug it in?
I have a Pioneer touchscreen nav in my car (U310BT) and it has a USB input, but it doesn't recognize my HD7 Unless someone finds a solution, I'm stuck using the auxiliary jack. The biggest downside is that a single plug can no longer double as audio/charger.
Mr. Jibe said:
Now when I plug the cable in my HTC HD7 the music plays as expected but at the same time the volume on my HTC HD7 goes down from 30 to 0 in just a couple of seconds. Do I need to buy a new cable or some kind of converter or is there something wrong with my device?
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I have the same issue but it only seems to do it randomly. I normally have the stereo off before plugging it in but I noticed today it happened twice on the same car ride. I have the skin on the phone that T-Mobile sells so i guess it could be the culprit. Have you found out anything further?
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In my car I have a 3.5mm input jack. I have a 3.5 mm to 3.5mm cable that I have used for the last 2 years on my Windows Mobile HTC Touch Cruise device (WM 6.1). Now when I plug the cable in my HTC HD7 the music plays as expected but at the same time the volume on my HTC HD7 goes down from 30 to 0 in just a couple of seconds. Do I need to buy a new cable or some kind of converter or is there something wrong with my device?
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I haven't noticed any volume problems using the same 3.5 cable I had for my hd2.
Lenas said:
I have a Pioneer touchscreen nav in my car (U310BT) and it has a USB input, but it doesn't recognize my HD7 Unless someone finds a solution, I'm stuck using the auxiliary jack. The biggest downside is that a single plug can no longer double as audio/charger.
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The phone cannot be used as a usb storage device (at least not without hacking and then only on the computer it is synced to). So, there is no way currently to usb it to the car stereo.
Paul Nur said:
Google --> Walmart, and then search "Scosche FM Transmitter" grab the $10 one, sounds amazing for $10!!! Used double sided tape and taped it to my phone mount in my car and it works beautifully.
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I just looked this up. It sold out on line but you can find it in stores. (I hate waiting for things in the mail,UPS, etc) Thats not a bad product for the price. I have the Belkin FM transmitter ($50) that plugs in through the A/C and can charge your Ipod/mp3 player, etc using the USB cable that came with your phone, Ipod, etc. I had it for over 3 years. I needed something when I got my car since the radio didnt have a CD player. After I got the FM transmitter my wife bought me a new head unit (radio) during BF two years ago and I installed the radio in my driveway and it came with Ipod/mp3, phone hook up through USB. Now I use the FM transmitter as a phone charger.
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The phone cannot be used as a usb storage device (at least not without hacking and then only on the computer it is synced to). So, there is no way currently to usb it to the car stereo.
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I understand it can't be used as a storage device. However, when my car recognizes any other USB-based media players (ipod, iphone, zune, sansa), it should recognize my HD7 as well :[
Mine is a ford myconnection. Works perfect with bluetooth.
Get the Whole House FM Transmitter you won't regret it, www dot wholehousefmtransmitter dot com, expensive, sure, but it's the most powerful FM transmitter in the market, you'll have no interference like with most FM transmitters these days.
RealAct said:
Get the Whole House FM Transmitter you won't regret it, www dot wholehousefmtransmitter dot com, expensive, sure, but it's the most powerful FM transmitter in the market, you'll have no interference like with most FM transmitters these days.
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Wow, that thing looks like trouble. Could you imagine having that thing in your car with a mic attached and set to the most popular morning drive station. You could really freak out people as you drive to work on congested highways.
"Yo Mick, how long are we supposed to be following this guy in the silver Impala anyways"
I have already got MK808 android stick, which is 1.2 GHz dual core with Mali 400 GPU.
After using it long as general purpose device, decided to convert it as media centric device, with 2.1 speaker setup
I am facing following limitations,
1. Not able to play HD/1080 videos smoothly
2. Tried USB sound card to connect it to 2.1 speaker, but quality is not good
So I started to look for alternate devices. I liked RPI 2 especially due to it's support, but before buy, I have some questions unanswered
1. Since I have 1.2 GHz device, I am just wondering with RPI 2 being 900 MHz, is it powerful enough device as media PC. Especially can we consider it for future proof (may be 3 years)? I am thinking because, I don't want to fall in situation to buy another device only after next 1 year due to RPI2 limitation.
2. When I add case, WiFi dongle, power cable, HDMI cable etc, it's going to about 75 USD. At this price, there are many choices like,
# Android stick MXIII, which seems more powerful with android support
# Dedicated media player like,
http://www.amazon.in/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=media+player
But I don't know, how to compare those with RPI 2 and conclude which one will be more powerful and future proof
Any suggestion?
RmatriX1218 said:
I have already got MK808 android stick, which is 1.2 GHz dual core with Mali 400 GPU.
After using it long as general purpose device, decided to convert it as media centric device, with 2.1 speaker setup
I am facing following limitations,
1. Not able to play HD/1080 videos smoothly
2. Tried USB sound card to connect it to 2.1 speaker, but quality is not good
So I started to look for alternate devices. I liked RPI 2 especially due to it's support, but before buy, I have some questions unanswered
1. Since I have 1.2 GHz device, I am just wondering with RPI 2 being 900 MHz, is it powerful enough device as media PC. Especially can we consider it for future proof (may be 3 years)? I am thinking because, I don't want to fall in situation to buy another device only after next 1 year due to RPI2 limitation.
2. When I add case, WiFi dongle, power cable, HDMI cable etc, it's going to about 75 USD. At this price, there are many choices like,
# Android stick MXIII, which seems more powerful with android support
# Dedicated media player like,
http://www.amazon.in/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=media+player
But I don't know, how to compare those with RPI 2 and conclude which one will be more powerful and future proof
Any suggestion?
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I have been using Raspberry Pi 2 B+ for a month as media center with the Rasplex OS. I have tried 1080p, 720p and a few different formats like mp4 mkv, avi etc and they all work fine, even while seeking. The main reason for this could be that the processing/trans-coding of the video is done on the server(the files are not stored on Pi, and no HDD is connected to it.) This all works on a WiFi adapter.
If You can use Plex app on Your Android Stick and use a plex server somewhere, You won't need to buy a Pi. Although You would need to buy Plex pass to come over restriction in Android app I think.
Rpi 1 can run almost limitless video bitrate via smb share. But it has issues with very heavy audio since 1 pi's processing power is not great basically. But mines 1 still run movies with 10mbps video and 5mbps audio well. Above that it starts to buffer maybe its network bottlenecking. Audio quality via hdmi is great. I got a pi 2 just a while ago looking forward to test it with openelec. I have chromecast stick too i think that i wouldn't need rpi if i didn't had media at local share. Chromecast is far more better if u use only netflix, viaplay, youtube, popcorn, etc and can use it with android device phone/tablet.
Thanks for replies.
Has anyone connected it to 2.1 speaker system?
Because, that is my one of the aim.
Can anyone tell quality if connected to AV cable/stereo jack?
And, is it possible to get video through HDMI cable and audio through AV cable to 2.1 speaker?
Can someone, who already have similar configuration, help me out to build similar one.
RmatriX1218 said:
Thanks for replies.
Has anyone connected it to 2.1 speaker system?
Because, that is my one of the aim.
Can anyone tell quality if connected to AV cable/stereo jack?
And, is it possible to get video through HDMI cable and audio through AV cable to 2.1 speaker?
Can someone, who already have similar configuration, help me out to build similar one.
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Yes, it can output both video through HDMI cable and audio through AV cable at the same time.
Nypan sr said:
Yes, it can output both video through HDMI cable and audio through AV cable at the same time.
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How do you rate quality through AV cable out?
I believe, AV out doesn't give good quality as HDMI.
Through USB sound card on my MK808, I am loosing bass. Woofer doesn't give any sound.
I am worried, same should not be with RPI as I'll loose all fun of watching movies.
Anybody with 2.1 speaker setup hear?
RmatriX1218 said:
How do you rate quality through AV cable out?
I believe, AV out doesn't give good quality as HDMI.
Through USB sound card on my MK808, I am loosing bass. Woofer doesn't give any sound.
I am worried, same should not be with RPI as I'll loose all fun of watching movies.
Anybody with 2.1 speaker setup hear?
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HDMI is better. My 2.1 system is connected to my LG-tv, so i dont know what quality the 3,5 mm output is.
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HDMI is better. My 2.1 system is connected to my LG-tv, so i dont know what quality the 3,5 mm output is.
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Unfortunately, my LED TC has onlu audio jack. So, if I connect 2.1 system with it, I get very low volume.
So, only option to get sound from RPI AV jack.
Can you check in your system with AV jack and report the difference in output?
Any though on
RPI2 vs MXIII vs MXQ?
RmatriX1218 said:
How do you rate quality through AV cable out?
I believe, AV out doesn't give good quality as HDMI.
Through USB sound card on my MK808, I am loosing bass. Woofer doesn't give any sound.
I am worried, same should not be with RPI as I'll loose all fun of watching movies.
Anybody with 2.1 speaker setup hear?
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Composite video out quality is pretty good. On OpenELEC, playing 720p live stream Russia Today. Output is classic PAL resolution. Image quality is better than 576p SD DVB-S thru SCART with good quality sat reciever. I have big old widescreen CRT Panasonic Quintrix TV.
If you play any 720p movie, quality will be comparable to DVD player with SCART.
I dont know how is your audio input for these 2.1 speakers. Just single 3 pole 3.5mm or also separate one for subwoofer? If it need 2 connectors then you need 5.1 sound card with (usually orange) center/subwoofer connector.
I think you should turn up your headphone volume on your tv
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Ideal for local media or media on a NAS but not being able to access Netflix, Hulu etc (like you can on Android) might be a bit of a put off. Shame really coz the Pi2 is more than powerful enough to support these streaming services
Hi, I have just purchased an android double din from pumpkin, I have connected it to two screens in the back of my car, I can see DVD's when they are playing on the screens, but cant see when I play from either a USB or from the KODI app. Is there any way of doing this.
No solution so far
I am trying to do the same. I'm not sure of what the technical limitation is but would love it if someone can show u a software or hardware hack around this problem.
Not that helpful but in my recent research I found many of the units said that the video out only works with dvd. I am guessing the video path from dvd does not pass through the android side. With units without dvd no output there at all, connector just there for commonality.
It's a shame because the USB can be many movies and not played by AV /
I have the same problem. Is it possble to rewire the video out to the main screen of the head unit so the rear screens will just display what is displayed on the main screen