Vista - Problem with switching from headphones to internal speakers

tw87 · 12-02-2008

Hi,

I have a Sony Vaio VGN-FZ11S, and every time i remove my headphones all sound stops working unless i restart the programme, for instance i can be listening to something off itunes, unplug my headphones and the music pauses and won't play again unless i close and reopen it. This also happens with firefox, and i presume other applications, though i have yet to try this. This is a recent development, everything worked fine until a few days ago when i deleted some old programmes i dont use, games and suchlike. I'm pretty much certain i didn't delete anything vital, though i guess its a possibility. Is there anything i can do?

**Killacore** · 12-03-2008

It sounds like its a jack sensing problem, what type of sound card do you have?
This information can be found by click Start>Right click Computer>Properties>Device Manager> Then click the "+" symbol next to Sound, Video and game controllers. The type of sound device you have should be located in there.

tw87 · 12-03-2008

It says its a 'High Definition Audio Device' (Driver Version: 6.0.6000.16386), if thats what i was looking for? I tried updating the drivers and had no success.

**Killacore** · 12-03-2008

Sounds like just the default vista high definition audio driver.

There is a program called "Everest" that can further identify your sound device.
The download link is here:
Download Link 1
Download Link 2

Execute the program, on the right hand side there will be a list of devices, click the "+" next to multimedia, then click PCI/PnP Audio, and in the white box to the left it should display your true audio controller name.

**Dwarf** · 12-03-2008

Hi tw87 and welcome to Vista Forums

The audio device (according to Sony) is Sigmatel CXD9872.

**Dwarf** · 12-03-2008

Hi tw87,

Unfortunately, Sigmatel are elusive and difficult to find drivers for.
However, I found this on the Sony website: Vaio : Support
This is the most recent list of downloads for your laptop from Sony - the audio driver is SigmaTel Audio Driver 6.10.5614.0 dated 18/12/2007.
For convenience, here is a link to the original drivers from Sony: Vaio : Support

tw87 · 12-03-2008

Cheers Dwarf, the new SigmaTel drive was what it needed, all working as it was before now. Thanks Killacore aswell, much appreciated.

12-02-2008	#1 (permalink)
tw87 Vista Home Premium 32bit. 3 posts	Problem with switching from headphones to internal speakers Hi, I have a Sony Vaio VGN-FZ11S, and every time i remove my headphones all sound stops working unless i restart the programme, for instance i can be listening to something off itunes, unplug my headphones and the music pauses and won't play again unless i close and reopen it. This also happens with firefox, and i presume other applications, though i have yet to try this. This is a recent development, everything worked fine until a few days ago when i deleted some old programmes i dont use, games and suchlike. I'm pretty much certain i didn't delete anything vital, though i guess its a possibility. Is there anything i can do?
My System Specs

12-03-2008	#2 (permalink)
Killacore Windows Vista Home Premium 64Bit 17 posts	Re: Problem with switching from headphones to internal speakers It sounds like its a jack sensing problem, what type of sound card do you have? This information can be found by click Start>Right click Computer>Properties>Device Manager> Then click the "+" symbol next to Sound, Video and game controllers. The type of sound device you have should be located in there.
My System Specs

12-03-2008	#3 (permalink)
tw87 Vista Home Premium 32bit. 3 posts	Re: Problem with switching from headphones to internal speakers It says its a 'High Definition Audio Device' (Driver Version: 6.0.6000.16386), if thats what i was looking for? I tried updating the drivers and had no success.
My System Specs

12-03-2008	#4 (permalink)
Killacore Windows Vista Home Premium 64Bit 17 posts	Re: Problem with switching from headphones to internal speakers Sounds like just the default vista high definition audio driver. There is a program called "Everest" that can further identify your sound device. The download link is here: Download Link 1 Download Link 2 Execute the program, on the right hand side there will be a list of devices, click the "+" next to multimedia, then click PCI/PnP Audio, and in the white box to the left it should display your true audio controller name.
My System Specs

12-03-2008	#5 (permalink)
Dwarf Vista Home Premium 32-bit & Vista Ultimate 64-bit both Service Pack 2 W7 Pro RTM 7600 32 & 64 2,196 posts	Re: Problem with switching from headphones to internal speakers Hi tw87 and welcome to Vista Forums The audio device (according to Sony) is Sigmatel CXD9872.
My System Specs

12-03-2008	#6 (permalink)
Dwarf Vista Home Premium 32-bit & Vista Ultimate 64-bit both Service Pack 2 W7 Pro RTM 7600 32 & 64 2,196 posts	Re: Problem with switching from headphones to internal speakers Hi tw87, Unfortunately, Sigmatel are elusive and difficult to find drivers for. However, I found this on the Sony website: Vaio : Support This is the most recent list of downloads for your laptop from Sony - the audio driver is SigmaTel Audio Driver 6.10.5614.0 dated 18/12/2007. For convenience, here is a link to the original drivers from Sony: Vaio : Support
My System Specs

12-03-2008	#7 (permalink)
tw87 Vista Home Premium 32bit. 3 posts	Re: Problem with switching from headphones to internal speakers Cheers Dwarf, the new SigmaTel drive was what it needed, all working as it was before now. Thanks Killacore aswell, much appreciated.
My System Specs

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