Spiritus ex Machina wrote: >HI, Mike, > >I just checked out the sound on one of my LCs, also running 7.1. The >behavior of the system I checked is consistent with your description. I >needed to use amplified (powered) speakers to get a significant sound >volume. Have you tried powered speakers? Also, be sure that the sound port >contacts are clean and that the plug for the speakers is clean. Good luck. > > Sp00ky > > > >>Hello - >> >>I recently rescued an old LC. It works great, except for the sound. >>When I first started checking the LC out it was running 6.0.7 and the >>sound was very low, but audible. >> >>I upgraded to System 7.1, which gave me a sound control panel. I >>opened the sound control and had to adjust the slide bar to the top to >>hear any of the sounds. I tried hooking up external speakers, and >>about all that I could hear was the hum. >> >>What do I need to do to get my LC (plain LC by the way) to play sounds? >>My initial intention is to use it as a kids' game machine, so sound is >>pretty important! >> >>Thanks. >> >>Mike >> >> > > Sp00ky >-- > Spiritus ex Machina > No matter how paranoid you are, it isn't paranoid enough. > > > > > Sp00ky (and everyone else) -
Thanks for the info! I will clean the contacts tonight and see if that helps. I'm guessing that this old LC sat in a dark corner for quite a few years before if found its way out to the curb. Mike -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
