Sony PCG-VX89P - Manual (Page 181)

Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections
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Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections
Why can’t I use the DV recorder?
You may not be able to use the DV recorder and the message, DV equipment
seems to be disconnected or turned off may appear for the following reasons:
❑ The DV recorder was not connected properly. See “Connecting an i.LINK
digital video recorder” for more information.
❑ The i.LINK cable connectors are not plugged securely into the ports on the
computer and the camera. Unplug the connectors, and plug them in again.
Why won’t my speakers work?
❑ Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up
loud enough to hear sound.
❑ Your speakers may not be designed for computer use.
❑ If the speakers have a mute button, set the button to off.
❑ If you are using battery power, make sure the battery is inserted properly and
is charged.
❑ If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack, disconnect the
cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers.
❑ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the drivers. See “Using the
Application Recovery CD(s)” for more information.
Why can’t I hear sound from my speakers?
❑ If you are using battery power, make sure the battery is properly inserted and
is charged.
❑ If you are using an application that has its own volume control, make sure
the volume control is properly set.
❑ Your speakers may be set to mute, the volume setting may be too low, or the
audio option may be disabled. See “Adjusting the volume” and “Enabling
the audio feature” for more information.
Why don’t the Fn+F3 or the Fn+F4 key combinations work?
The computer may not recognize the Fn+F3 and Fn+F4 key combinations if the
correct speakers are not selected. Follow these steps: