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    xps 1210 headphone jack noise?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ap0x, Dec 17, 2006.

  1. ap0x

    ap0x Newbie

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    Hi everyone. Has any other owners of 1210 noticed the headphone jack outputting static nonstop? It's very noticeable when I'm using headphones to listen to music, not at all w/ the speakers.

    I tried to mute all the excess audio devices, and no luck. On my desktop it was cause the microphone was on. Any ideas?

    Thanks.
     
    ap0x, Dec 17, 2006
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  2. NBneeded321

    NBneeded321 Notebook Consultant

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    For me there is static, but it is very low and you can't notice it when listening to music. Same notebook.
     
    NBneeded321, Dec 18, 2006
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    jcutner Notebook Enthusiast

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    same issue. i think it's inevitable with onboard sound. i wonder if a headphone amp / usb sound would help.
     
    jcutner, Dec 19, 2006
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  4. ap0x

    ap0x Newbie

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    so it's not just me.. yeah, it's a very annoying problem

    maybe updated audio drivers or somethign can fix this?
     
    ap0x, Dec 19, 2006
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    gohanssjn Notebook Evangelist

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    Are you on ac power? I know I sometimes get that when plugged in but not on battery. Also, this is or my old Iinspiron 8000, my 1210 has no issues either way.
     
    gohanssjn, Dec 19, 2006
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    No issue here, not even with the volume turned all the way up...
    mine is brand new...
     
    Dantebob, Dec 19, 2006
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    yoopermjm Notebook Guru

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    Nothing at all on mine. Dead quiet cranked all the way up.
     
    yoopermjm, Dec 19, 2006
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    it depends on the headphones for me. when im using the headphones that came with the a/v pack i find them significantly louder but theres also static...with all my other headphones i dont get static.
     
    brown_fv, Dec 19, 2006
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  9. jcutner

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    Hmm. Mine is slightly older, Core Duo 1.66GHz. (From July 06)
     
    jcutner, Dec 20, 2006
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  10. ap0x

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    hmmm... i've notcied that w/ different headphones it's not a problem either...

    however, i can't seem to play quicktime files w/out a LOT of static.. anyone else?

    i've got quicktime alternative installed... maybe that's why?
     
    ap0x, Dec 20, 2006
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  11. NBneeded321

    NBneeded321 Notebook Consultant

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    Got a link to that Quicktime Alternative? :D

    I hope it's just a software problem. It is kind of anoying if during a pause.
     
    NBneeded321, Dec 20, 2006
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  12. ap0x

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    OMG
    just figured out why
    went into my sound options.. and for some stupid reason.. i had the HARDWARE ACCELERATION setting down to NONE... wierd...

    but i turned it up to full and no more static!
    even w/ the sensitive earbuds
    WOOHOO!

    thought i was gonna have to send my baby in! phew!
     
    ap0x, Dec 29, 2006
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