TITLE
    PowerBook G3: Sound Cuts Out When Volume Is Set To Maximum
Article ID:
Created:
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4/9/98
4/9/98

TOPIC

    I've noticed that when the volume is set very loud on my PowerBook G3 the sound sometimes cuts out or stutters. Why does this happen?


DISCUSSION

    Apple has discovered an issue with PowerBook G3 computers that when the system volume set to maximum, or near maximum, and playing sounds, movies, or music will cause the audio (and video if a movie is playing) to stutter or cut out.

    This issue only happens if Mac OS 8.1 is installed (not Mac OS 8.0), and only if the Sound Monitoring Source is set to None or Built-In Mic. To avoid this, lower the system volume or change the Sound Monitoring Source (you can do this from the Control Strip).

    Apple plans to resolve this in the next system software release.

Document Information
Product Area: Computers
Category: PowerBook
Sub Category: PowerBook G3

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