Possible Text To Speech Problems

Speech 5.0 Control Panel

Possible Text To Speech Problems

If no speech is heard after testing the system (see Troubleshooting Speech Systems), consider the following suggestions:
  1. The TTS engine may be bad. Try switching to another engine. See Changing the TTS engine. If another engine is working properly, reinstall the specific engine from the original source. If no engine is working properly, reinstall the SAPI component from the original source or CD.
  2. The speaker volume is not turned up or is muted. Some speakers have external controls for volume and muting. Make sure the volume is turned up sufficiently or that muting is off.
  3. Speakers are also controlled through software. Look in either Sounds and Multimedia or Multimedia properties item in the Control Panel, click the Audio tab and check the preferred device in the Sound Playback section.
  4. The speakers might not be connected properly. Consult the speaker hardware documentation for additional information. Make certain the sound card for the computer is also properly seated, installed and the correct drivers are available.

Notes

  • To open a Control Panel item, click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click the appropriate icon.