Headphone cable interchangeable?

[nork]

The headphone cable that fits on my MZ-N10 has the standard connector on it plus another small piece attached to it. I believe it enables the special features that print out what tune one is playing, etc. Have i described the cable enough so that you know what i am talking about? Anyway, it comes with and works fine with the MZ-N10 and it comes with many of the Sony players.

The other day i got a creative zen touch 20 gig brand new for less than half price so i couldnt resist. This creative zen touch has a headphone connector on it exactly the same as my MZ-N10 and the cable for the MZ-N10 fits on it fine. But i am afraid to try it out.

Would anyone know if i can use this cable on any player equipped with that connection or is the Sony wired differently? I would hate to burn out my zen or the cable for my MZ-N10.

thanks

[akijikan]

Maybe, I'm incorrect but I think what you are talking about is not a cable, but a in-line remote that allows you to view the track name (and other data) as well as perform menu operations.

You can probably try it on your Zen without any consequences, though I can't say for sure because I don't own a Zen. But, since all the remote does is send a signal, I feel confident in saying it can't hurt the Zen.

What you'll probably find when you try it out is that it doesn't do anything. Sony remotes have only been known to work with Sony products.

[nork]

thanks for your timely response.

you are right, its the remote.

They seem to be the same on both units, the connection that is, and the remote fits in nicely in both of them.

But i am afraid that Sony has wired theirs so it only works in the Sony and i am worried that it could screw up my zen, so i dont want to take the chance. Its too expensive to replace and i got too good a deal on it, and its too cool looking and 20 gigs!! Dont worry, i still love my minidisk players, give them equal time or more. Sony is still great for sound!

I have emailed creative support, so some time in the year 2006 i may have an answer. They will likely say: We dont know the answer, suggest you try some other forum, such as minisdisk.org!!! lol several times.

[nork]

I heard from Creative yesterday and they tell me it wont work and it dangerous to try as they are likely wired differently.

So i guess thats that.

Of course Creative will sell me their version of the remote that also has an FM radio on it as well for $50 US.

Thanks to those who responded.