[mythtv-users] LIRC, audio-alsa and the audio Jack

[Remco Treffkorn]

On Sunday 25 February 2007, Jeremy Gillick wrote:
> I'm thinking of using audio-alsa for my receiver, but the circuit
> diagram (http://www.lirc.org/ir-audio.html) doesn't say how to connect
> the audio Jack.  Does ground go to the base or the tip of the audio
> jack?  I also am assuming it's a mono plug.
>
> Thanks,
> Jeremy

I am sure you can google the pinout for the Mic input.
Besides ground and Mic in it provides also 5V via a 2K series resistor.
You don't need the diode.

You should be able to hear your remote, if you monitor mic in.

I am using the Radioshack part with no problems.

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