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Appendices
No sound
If you do not hear any sound, the reason is often more complex and can have more po-
tential causes than most other problems. However in most cases, the problem is due to
incorrect connections between devices, or incorrect settings in the driver or software.
How to read the flow chart
... Read in sequence, following the instructions.
... Answer the questions.
fig.flow*
YES
YES
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No Sound
Is the power turned on for your SC-8820?
Do the part level indicator in the
display light? (p.18)
You hear sound!
Check the following.
• Are the SC-8820 and your computer connected correctly,
and is the Computer switch of the SC-8820 set correctly?
Refer to Connecting to Your Computer / MIDI Keyboard,
and check the connections once again. (p.10)
* The new setting of the Computer switch will take effect when
the power is turned on. Turn off the power before changing
the setting of the Computer switch.
Is the Thru function of your computer software turned on? (p.15)
• Is the volume knob turned all the way down?
• Has the Expression pedal etc. on a connected MIDI device turned
the volume down?
You hear sound!
You hear sound!
You hear sound!
It is also possible that the parameter settings of
the SC-8820 have become incorrect.
To remedy such situation, transmit a GS reset.
(p.170)
Check the following points on the software
that you are using.
• Has the volume been lowered?
• Has the volume been muted (silenced)?
When installing the software,
did you install the driver?
Is the MIDI output destination set correctly?
• Refer to the owner's manual of the included CD-ROM,
and make the appropriate settings.
• If the appropriate MIDI driver is not selected, the SC-8820 will not sound.
Check the MIDI output settings of the software you are using.
* For details on the MIDI output settings, refer to the owner's manual of
the software you are using.
You hear sound!