Logitech USB Headset H530

[strycat]

I have a Logitech USB Headset H530. When I plug it in, the computer doesn't seem to realize it has been plugged in. I have to do a reboot and then it works. Is there some way to make kubuntu realize I've plugged it in?

[james147]

Check phonons device list and see if its at the top.

[strycat]

It is at the top. However it is grayed out. When I reboot it works.

How do I make kubuntu realize I've plugged it in and avoid the reboot?

[james147]

Does running lsusb list the device after you plug it in?

[strycat]

Does running lsusb list the device after you plug it in?

root@strycat:/etc/# lsusb*
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 413c:2513 Dell Computer Corp. internal USB Hub of E-Port Replicator
Bus 001 Device 004: ID 413c:2513 Dell Computer Corp. internal USB Hub of E-Port Replicator
Bus 002 Device 003: ID 046d:c52b Logitech, Inc. Unifying Receiver
Bus 002 Device 004: ID 0a5c:5800 Broadcom Corp. BCM5880 Secure Applications Processor
Bus 001 Device 005: ID 0424:2514 Standard Microsystems Corp. USB 2.0 Hub
Bus 001 Device 006: ID 0424:2514 Standard Microsystems Corp. USB 2.0 Hub
Bus 001 Device 007: ID 046d:0a0b Logitech, Inc. ClearChat Pro USB
Bus 001 Device 012: ID 0424:2512 Standard Microsystems Corp. USB 2.0 Hub
Bus 001 Device 013: ID 0bb4:0ff9 High Tech Computer Corp. Desire / Hero

Yes. Bus 001 Device 007: ID 046d:0a0b Logitech, Inc. ClearChat Pro USB

I discovered playing around that the microphone is listed as a capture stream and works after being plugged in and before rebooting. Only the headphones don't work after being plugged in and before rebooting.

[strycat]

So after extensive searching elsewhere, I have Kubuntu recognizing the USB headset when it is pluged in and not having to reboot to do so.

This is what I'm having to do now to make the headset work (well almost)

1) delete $HOME/.pulse
2) plug in USB headset
3) reboot
4) test that the headset is working correctly (if not panic)
5) cp $HOME/.pulse $HOME/.pulse_work
6) Add the following script at /etc/init.d/mk_headset_work.sh

#!/bin/sh

### BEGIN INIT INFO
# Provides:          mk_headset_work.sh
# Required-Start:
# Required-Stop:     $remote_fs $syslog
# Default-Start:
# Default-Stop:      S 2 3 4 5
# X-Stop-After:      pulseaudio esound 
# Short-Description: Fixes the sound problem with USB
# Description:       Fixes the problem with Kubuntu not recognizing  
#                         the Logitech USB Headset H530
### END INIT INFO

# note $HOME is not set when this runs.

rm -rf /home/strycat/.pulse
cp -r /home/strycat/.pulse_work /home/strycat/.pulse
chown -R strycat:strycat /home/strycat/.pulse
chmod 700 /home/strycat/.pulse
chmod 644 /home/strycat/.pulse/*

7) sudo su -
8 ) update-rc.d -n mk_headset_work.sh start 15 S 2 3 4 5 .
9) if the above looks like it will do the right thing... update-rc.d -mk_headset_work.sh start 15 S 2 3 4 5 .
9a) if not you'll have to do something like

 for x in S 0 1 2 3 4 5; do ln -s /etc/init.d/mk_headset_work.sh /etc/rc$x.d/S15mk_headset_work; done

10) unplug the headset
11) reboot
12) plug in the headset
13) open kmix see that the headset is listed as a Playback Device
14) Go to Settings-> Select Master Channel
15) choose the headset
16) verify the headset is working.
17) remove the headset
18 ) verify in kmix that it is no longer a Playback Device
19) plug in the headset
20) verify the headset is working (only seem to have to set it as the master channel when plugging it in the first time.

I'd still like to avoid having to select the master channel the first time I plug it in. However the original problem I was having with it not being recognized is solved so I'm marking this thread as so. I hope this helps someone else.

P.S. Where's the option to disable Smilies for this post?