Matrox Millennium G400 - Page 37

Matrox Graphics Card – User Guide 37
Sound
The following troubleshooting items address problems related to sound cards.
Problem Sound doesn’t record, video files play back with no sound, or sound output is
distorted or too loud
1
Cause
If the sound problem is with a particular device (for example, TV or speaker), the volume
control on the device itself may need adjusting.
1
Solution
Adjust the volume control on the device itself.
2
Cause
Audio cables may be loose or incorrectly wired.
1
Solution
Make sure your sound card cables are properly connected (see “Connect audio output”,
page 20).
3
Cause
Your sound card’s Windows software settings may be incorrect. Specifically, input or output
may be disabled, or volume levels may be too low or too high.
1
Solution
Windows 95/98/2000 or NT 4.0 – Make sure your sound card’s Windows software settings
are correct.
1
Double-click the speaker icon ( ) on the Windows taskbar.
If you
don’t see the speaker icon:
a
Click Æ Settings Æ Control Panel .
b
Double-click the Multimedia or Sounds and Multimedia icon.
c
Enable the “ Show volume control on the taskbar ” check box.
d
Click OK .
e
Double-click the speaker icon on the taskbar.
2
Click Options Æ Properties .
3
Click the Recording button, enable all check boxes in the list box, then click OK .
4
For the Line In and/or Microphone controls, make sure the Vol um e slider
levels are okay (if you’re not sure, try half level), and the appropriate
Select check box is enabled.
5
Click Options Æ Properties .
6
Click the Playback button, enable all check boxes in the list box, then click
OK .
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