10.04 -Sound and video devices not working

[cliff0108]

I have Ubuntu 10.04 dual booted with Windows XP.
Both systems are working well with the exception of sound in Ubuntu.
The mic simply will not work (works perfectly with XP) and the output sound is scratchy. Finally the video cam we use for Skype calls does not function at all in Ubuntu.
Any thoughts on where to start.
I'd prefer to use Ubuntu for Skype.
Cliff

[no2498]

try the cam in cheese webcam booth it should be loaded
look in sound & video

if it does not come on

open a terminal type, gstreamer-properties click enter
click video try v4l1 and v4l2
click the bottom test button for each 1

just trying to get the cam working try it in cheese

to many things to do for skype sorry

[cliff0108]

Thanks very much - I'll try this as soon as I get home.

[lidex]

IS this an upgrade or fresh install?
Can you post the output of these terminal commands for me please:

uname -a
aplay -l
cat /proc/asound/version
head -n 1 /proc/asound/card*/codec#*

Terminal="Applications->Accessories->Terminal"
Also helpful is the make/model of your PC/Laptop.
Please post text output using code tags (the # in toolbar)

[cliff0108]

Linux cliff-desktop 2.6.32-22-generic #33-Ubuntu SMP Wed Apr 28 13:27:30 UTC 2010 i686 GNU/Linux
cliff@cliff-desktop:~$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: CS46xx [Sound Fusion CS46xx], device 0: CS46xx [CS46xx]
Subdevices: 31/31
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
Subdevice #1: subdevice #1
Subdevice #2: subdevice #2
Subdevice #3: subdevice #3
Subdevice #4: subdevice #4
Subdevice #5: subdevice #5
Subdevice #6: subdevice #6
Subdevice #7: subdevice #7
Subdevice #8: subdevice #8
Subdevice #9: subdevice #9
Subdevice #10: subdevice #10
Subdevice #11: subdevice #11
Subdevice #12: subdevice #12
Subdevice #13: subdevice #13
Subdevice #14: subdevice #14
Subdevice #15: subdevice #15
Subdevice #16: subdevice #16
Subdevice #17: subdevice #17
Subdevice #18: subdevice #18
Subdevice #19: subdevice #19
Subdevice #20: subdevice #20
Subdevice #21: subdevice #21
Subdevice #22: subdevice #22
Subdevice #23: subdevice #23
Subdevice #24: subdevice #24
Subdevice #25: subdevice #25
Subdevice #26: subdevice #26
Subdevice #27: subdevice #27
Subdevice #28: subdevice #28
Subdevice #29: subdevice #29
Subdevice #30: subdevice #30
card 0: CS46xx [Sound Fusion CS46xx], device 1: CS46xx - Rear [CS46xx - Rear]
Subdevices: 31/31
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
Subdevice #1: subdevice #1
Subdevice #2: subdevice #2
Subdevice #3: subdevice #3
Subdevice #4: subdevice #4
Subdevice #5: subdevice #5
Subdevice #6: subdevice #6
Subdevice #7: subdevice #7
Subdevice #8: subdevice #8
Subdevice #9: subdevice #9
Subdevice #10: subdevice #10
Subdevice #11: subdevice #11
Subdevice #12: subdevice #12
Subdevice #13: subdevice #13
Subdevice #14: subdevice #14
Subdevice #15: subdevice #15
Subdevice #16: subdevice #16
Subdevice #17: subdevice #17
Subdevice #18: subdevice #18
Subdevice #19: subdevice #19
Subdevice #20: subdevice #20
Subdevice #21: subdevice #21
Subdevice #22: subdevice #22
Subdevice #23: subdevice #23
Subdevice #24: subdevice #24
Subdevice #25: subdevice #25
Subdevice #26: subdevice #26
Subdevice #27: subdevice #27
Subdevice #28: subdevice #28
Subdevice #29: subdevice #29
Subdevice #30: subdevice #30
card 0: CS46xx [Sound Fusion CS46xx], device 2: CS46xx - IEC958 [CS46xx - IEC958]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: CS46xx [Sound Fusion CS46xx], device 3: CS46xx - Center LFE [CS46xx - Center LFE]
Subdevices: 31/31
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
Subdevice #1: subdevice #1
Subdevice #2: subdevice #2
Subdevice #3: subdevice #3
Subdevice #4: subdevice #4
Subdevice #5: subdevice #5
Subdevice #6: subdevice #6
Subdevice #7: subdevice #7
Subdevice #8: subdevice #8
Subdevice #9: subdevice #9
Subdevice #10: subdevice #10
Subdevice #11: subdevice #11
Subdevice #12: subdevice #12
Subdevice #13: subdevice #13
Subdevice #14: subdevice #14
Subdevice #15: subdevice #15
Subdevice #16: subdevice #16
Subdevice #17: subdevice #17
Subdevice #18: subdevice #18
Subdevice #19: subdevice #19
Subdevice #20: subdevice #20
Subdevice #21: subdevice #21
Subdevice #22: subdevice #22
Subdevice #23: subdevice #23
Subdevice #24: subdevice #24
Subdevice #25: subdevice #25
Subdevice #26: subdevice #26
Subdevice #27: subdevice #27
Subdevice #28: subdevice #28
Subdevice #29: subdevice #29
Subdevice #30: subdevice #30
cliff@cliff-desktop:~$ cat /proc/asound/version
Advanced Linux Sound Architecture Driver Version 1.0.21.
cliff@cliff-desktop:~$ head -n 1 /proc/asound/card*/codec#*

This is a Dell Dimension 4400 desktop
Fresh clean install of 10.04. Everything else works great (except for Nexxtech Webcam which is a secondary issue for me)

It is a dual boot system and in XP (and formerly Breezy Badger) the sound works well. Everything is plugged in and I have checked and double checked the setting to see that nothing is muted or anything. There is no input to the mic and the sound (other than the startup sound) is scratchy with a lot of feedback noise - playing CDs, mp3s or Skype.

I do appreciate your help.

Cliff

[cliff0108]

Sorry I mean "no input from the mic". It is of course plugged in )

[cliff0108]

Thanks No2498
The cmaera does come on in cheese but the picture is just multicoloured bands.
Any suggestions ?
Thanks for your note.
Cliff

[lidex]

How about this one:

head -1 /proc/asound/card0/codec97#0/ac97#0-0

Check your sound levels in a mixer to make sure they're not too high.
Alsamixer
Using a Terminal="Applications->Accessories->Terminal"

 alsamixer

Press <F6> to select the correct soundcard.
Press <F3> to show playback levels. <F4> selects capture levels [or use <Tab>]
Use the left/right arrow keys to select and up/down arrow keys to change levels. <M> to mute/unmute.

Gnome-alsamixer
Using Alt+F2 run dialog

 gnome-alsamixer

Use 'Edit -> Sound Card Properties' menu to enable elements.
Soundcard tab to select / adjust levels.

[cliff0108]

This returns:
0-0/0: Cirrus Logic CS4297A rev 4

[lidex]

This returns:
0-0/0: Cirrus Logic CS4297A rev 4

Interesting. How about this:

lsmod | grep snd