Aux. stereo plug/mono plug: how do I tell the difference?
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Road Master
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Aux. stereo plug/mono plug: how do I tell the difference?
I have been reading on here about the different issues with different Aux. plugs for the HK radio. I bought a right angle plug for the ZUMO 550 but cannot recall if I bought stereo or mono. I bought it some time ago and no longer have the paperwork. One member here says it has to be the stereo plug or it won't work.
Is there a way to look at the plug to find out which I have? Thanks.
Is there a way to look at the plug to find out which I have? Thanks.
A stereo plug will have two conductors separated by an insulating partition...while the mono will only have one conductor.
Check this out...
http://support.radioshack.com/SUPPOR...oc68/68379.htm
I hope this helps...
Steve
Check this out...
http://support.radioshack.com/SUPPOR...oc68/68379.htm
I hope this helps...
Steve
Road Master
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Yup...that's the easiest way to tell.Adam
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so somehow its the shape of the plug that is buggering up the HK jack port if you have the "wrong" one? I would think if someone had the "mono" plug they could instantly hear the difference....
Road Warrior
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Don't know the specifics of this but he does know his stuff, and I have certainly noticed that not all plugs are created equal. I have also experienced real quirky behaviours with cig lighter sockets and plugs too. In short, I always err on the side of better quality leads and never force something in.
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Road Warrior
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Incidentally, the rings are in fact an insulation material that separates the various sections of the plug so you can run multiple transmissions up a single plug
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depending on the dimensions "chosen" by the maker, a "mono" plug may short the ground and right audio in a stereo jack ( plug= male, jack = Jill )
stereo plugs are tip= left/ ring= right/ barrel is ground. ( apple variation may use a 4th ring for video/control/mic in)
a "mono" plug may have it's insulating blocks at non-standard/non compatible intervals
as referenced above and in my post on the other thread, some suppliers alter dimensions slightly, making a "sure thing" into a crap shoot.
if a plug ever feels super tight going in, stop, remove it and return it.
mike
stereo plugs are tip= left/ ring= right/ barrel is ground. ( apple variation may use a 4th ring for video/control/mic in)
a "mono" plug may have it's insulating blocks at non-standard/non compatible intervals
as referenced above and in my post on the other thread, some suppliers alter dimensions slightly, making a "sure thing" into a crap shoot.
if a plug ever feels super tight going in, stop, remove it and return it.
mike
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