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JVC Camcorder GZ-HD5 Headphone help

by cyberguy2005 Mar 2, 2009 8:29AM PST

Hi,

I have some what of a problem. My camcorder has everything under the sun. But they left out one very impotent thing a headphone jack.
Now hear is my question is there any way to us the USB port on my camcorder with a Mini USB 3.5mm Stereo Audio Converter. Or if I can not any ideas on this one would really help.
My camcorder has firewire,USB,HDMI,A/V,Mic port or jack,component port. But no headphone jack. Please help.

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The USB port will not transport

by boya84 Mar 2, 2009 9:00AM PST

audio that way.

You can try the AV port - using the AV cable that came with the camcorder, plus a converter/adapter (from Radio Shack?) - use left/right RCA female to whatever your headphones use (1/4" stereo or 1/8" stereo).

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Thank You for your great info and help on this one.

by cyberguy2005 Mar 3, 2009 4:48AM PST

Thank You for your great info and help on this one.

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