Whites Prizm question re: headphone jack problem

[MikeOregon]

White's Prizm question re: headphone jack problem

Hi, all,

While on a recent trip, I noticed that the detector had become silent after giving lots of signals. At first I thought maybe the headphone volume had been bumped and turned down, but it wasn't so. When I took the headphone plug out, the detector gave its usual beeping sound, but when I plugged the headphones in, it again became silent.

Then I pulled the headphone jack out halfway, and the beeping could be heard in the headphones. I plugged them back in all the way and they again became silent. I am confused! Anyone have any ideas about what to do? The detector/headphone setup is usable with the headphones plugged in halfway, but it is weird not to plug the headphones in all the way. The detector is under warranty until November, but I am using it constantly right now and wouldn't like to be without a detector, even for a week. Is this a warranty-only type repair, or something I can do myself? I guess I could use it "as is" until the detecting season is over, then send it in for repair if necessary.

I appreciate any advice, especially if you know a "quick and easy" fix for this type of problem.

Thanks,

Mike in Oregon

 

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[rcasi44]

Re: White's Prizm question re: headphone jack problem

You have a broken or disconnected wire in the phones or cord. My worked exactly like yours. I was able to solder my speaker wire and the problem was solved. My problem was with a cheaper set I had. The strain relief at the phones was loose and would allow the wires to move and break off at the solder connection. Rob

 

[MikeOregon]

Re: White's Prizm question re: headphone jack problem

Thanks!

I have a friend who is handy with a soldering iron; maybe I'll see if he can help me out.

I really appreciate your response. I have sent a message to White's as well and am interested in seeing how quickly they respond and what they offer. I live less than 50 miles from their headquarters so I can take the units in personally if they will work on them..... (hint, hint, if you are a White's rep reading this...... )

Thanks again,

Mike

 

[rcasi44]

Re: White's Prizm question re: headphone jack problem

Mike, my phones were Whites phones (blue ones)that came with the detector. If they are not that old they will replace them. Unless you can keep the strain relief from turning it will happen again. Rob