Another TV-out diy guide simple

bayeb · #1 (**permalink**) 11-26-2008, 09:10 AM

After reading 4 or 5 different guides. I just broke off pin 4 from the 4 way connector that came with the pro as instructed in this post.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread...+out+cable+diy
Then just plug in any 4 prong 3.5mm video cables (ipod, zune, video camera). no cutting no splicing.

you loose headset functions and just audio out if that a big deal go ask sprint for an other they will give u an other (in my experience).

UltramanV · #2 (**permalink**) 11-26-2008, 09:32 AM

Awesome FInd !!!!!! I have a bunch of those vid cables around wasnt looking foward to splicing the cables ( Now I Dont have to

shdwknt · #3 (**permalink**) 11-26-2008, 09:49 AM

what do you mean no audio out? as in.. there is no audio on the videos you play?? if that is the case your find is fairly useless.

UltramanV · #4 (**permalink**) 11-26-2008, 10:14 AM

I think hes saying you cant use the dongle with just headphone after this mod.. Hope he clears this up b4 I pull pin 4...

shdwknt · #5 (**permalink**) 11-26-2008, 10:30 AM

Now see that will be fine with me.. I use bluetooth stereo headphones.. so I dont care about the audio coming out of that little box as long as I get audio to my tv cause if that works then it is on like frickin donkey kong

shdwknt · #6 (**permalink**) 11-26-2008, 10:37 AM

screw it.. Im going to break that pin 4 as soon as I get out of work.. only 7 more hours to go.. Might go grab it on my lunch break and try.. I should have a set of those video out cables for my portable dvd player..

PolloLoco · #7 (**permalink**) 11-26-2008, 11:56 AM

That is the best option I've heard of . . . I just wonder if I can find a replacement for the adapter if I ever have to return my phone? Perhaps it would be covered by insurance . . .

I made a cable out of spliced wires, and I'm not happy with the results. I'd rather try this. I hope the camcorder pinout is standard, in the past I've noticed conflicts trying to cross brands.

RaydogPR · #8 (**permalink**) 11-26-2008, 02:13 PM

cant wait to get home and break opps I mean try this out

shdwknt · #9 (**permalink**) 11-26-2008, 02:19 PM

lol @ raydogPR sorry fellas I didnt go home for lunch.. but in a few hours I will test and post results.

evilpeople · #10 (**permalink**) 11-26-2008, 04:13 PM

I just tested this and it does indeed work. I just used my old iPod video cable. Instead of pulling pin 4, though, I opened the box (easy with a small flat head screwdriver) and cut the BLUE wire coming from the connector. That way, I can add a switch later if I want and have it both ways! Since the blue wire is pin 4, either way will work. Good find!