No sound through dock connections

My iPod video will not produce any sound when connected to my Apple dock, Memorex clock radio, or Fiio E1 portable headphone amp. However, it will play when connected via USB cable to my computer. The dock connections do charge the iPod, and the E1 controls work on the iPod, just no sound. Any ideas?

I have the same probem any luck on finding a solution??

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