NBJ3 headphone socket

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Hello all,

I have a NJB3 which has been working flawlessly for the past 5 1/2
years and I have upgraded the hard disk to 60GB. Since last month, the
headphone socket has been behaving weirdly. Seems like an apparent
loose connection. I have opened up the case and cleaned, added
lubricant to the headphone socket. This doesn't seem to fix the
problem. The line out with my Bose triport seems to be too loud. I
depend on my jukebox a lot and was hoping there is an *inexpensive* way
to fix the problem. I would like it to last for at least another year
before I graduate and get a *real* job. Any suggestions would be very
helpful. Thanks people !

deeps

[StainlessSteelRat]

Post by s***@gmail.com
I have a NJB3 which has been working flawlessly for the past 5 1/2
years and I have upgraded the hard disk to 60GB. Since last month, the
headphone socket has been behaving weirdly. Seems like an apparent
loose connection. I have opened up the case and cleaned, added
lubricant to the headphone socket. This doesn't seem to fix the
problem. The line out with my Bose triport seems to be too loud. I
depend on my jukebox a lot and was hoping there is an *inexpensive*
way to fix the problem. I would like it to last for at least another
year before I graduate and get a *real* job. Any suggestions would be
very helpful. Thanks people !

I believe there's a setting to duplicate the line out on the second line out
socket. Have you checked for that?

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Post by StainlessSteelRat
I believe there's a setting to duplicate the line out on the second line out
socket. Have you checked for that?

SSR,
I know you can set a 4 channel output and 3-4 line outs are from the
second line out socket. Is that what you are referring to ? If yes,
that would mean I cannot control the volume level on that. Also, the
quality of the music wouldn't be the same like the output from
headphone socket. Isn't that right ? I feel the ideal would be to
replace the headphone socket. Is there a cheap way to replace the
headphone socket ?

thanks
deeps

[StainlessSteelRat]

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Post by StainlessSteelRat
I believe there's a setting to duplicate the line out on the second
line out socket. Have you checked for that?

I know you can set a 4 channel output and 3-4 line outs are from the
second line out socket. Is that what you are referring to ? If yes,
that would mean I cannot control the volume level on that. Also, the
quality of the music wouldn't be the same like the output from
headphone socket. Isn't that right ? I feel the ideal would be to
replace the headphone socket. Is there a cheap way to replace the
headphone socket ?

Apologies. I saw "headphone" and for some reason read "line out". Yep, line
out will be too loud, it's about 80% volume.

Probably all that can be done is to resolder the headphone socket or replace
it, which is going to be difficult unless you have a friend or local shop
that would do the repair.
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Hi,
I saw a temporary solution by Mark at nomadness.net. Tried it and it
seems to be working as a temporary fix. If this fails eventually, need
to look for another alternative. Meanwhile, this fix works works works
!!
Here is the link

http://nomadness.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=10667&highlight=headphone+jack+fix

Thanks for trying to help SSR :-)

deeps.

Post by StainlessSteelRat
Apologies. I saw "headphone" and for some reason read "line out". Yep, line
out will be too loud, it's about 80% volume.
Probably all that can be done is to resolder the headphone socket or replace
it, which is going to be difficult unless you have a friend or local shop
that would do the repair.

[StainlessSteelRat]

Post by s***@gmail.com
I saw a temporary solution by Mark at nomadness.net. Tried it and it
seems to be working as a temporary fix. If this fails eventually, need
to look for another alternative. Meanwhile, this fix works works works
!!
Here is the link
http://nomadness.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=10667&highlight=headphone+jack+fix

Ah, interesting! I've heard of a similar technique used with the Zen Micro.

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Post by StainlessSteelRat

Post by s***@gmail.com
I saw a temporary solution by Mark at nomadness.net. Tried it and it
seems to be working as a temporary fix. If this fails eventually, need
to look for another alternative. Meanwhile, this fix works works works
!!
Here is the link
http://nomadness.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=10667&highlight=headphone+jack+fix

Ah, interesting! I've heard of a similar technique used with the Zen Micro.

So, which is better for sound output to a car's head unit, the headphone
jack or the line out?

I am using the unit as a permanent player for my car.

[StainlessSteelRat]

Post by Rocinante
So, which is better for sound output to a car's head unit, the
headphone jack or the line out?
I am using the unit as a permanent player for my car.

Line out.

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[Rocinante]

Post by StainlessSteelRat

Post by Rocinante
So, which is better for sound output to a car's head unit, the
headphone jack or the line out?
I am using the unit as a permanent player for my car.

Line out.

Thanks. You seem to be on every Creative forum in existence!

[StainlessSteelRat]

Post by Rocinante

Post by StainlessSteelRat

Post by Rocinante
So, which is better for sound output to a car's head unit, the
headphone jack or the line out?
I am using the unit as a permanent player for my car.

Line out.

Thanks. You seem to be on every Creative forum in existence!

Hehe, yep I used to be. No time any more unfortunately.

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