SOUND CUTS OUT AFTER A MINUTE..HELP

MACSHAREWITHDAVE · 05-30-2003, 01:59 AM

I AM RUNNING MARINE AQUARIUM ON OS 10.2.6 ON MY 450 G-4, IT RUNS SMOOTH IN THE SCREENSAVER, AND WHEN IT COMES ON THERE IS THE BUBBLE WATER NOISE FOR ABOUT A MINUTE, THEN THE SOUND CUTS OFF. IS THIS NORMAL? I HAVE MESSED WITH ALL THE PREFERENCE SETTINGS I CAN AND I STILL CANT GET THE SOUND TO STAY ON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I AM RUNNING THE APPLICATION ALSO. CANANYONE GIVE ME SOME SUGGESTIONS.

-DAVE

Michael Babin · 05-30-2003, 09:21 AM

NO NEED TO SHOUT!

What version of which product (MA or MA Time) are you using? Can you provide us with any more details about your set-up?

When you say the sound "cuts off", do you mean it pauses for a second or two and then resumes, or does it stop entirely (never to return)?

We use QuickTime to play a sound segment in a loop for the bubbles (it's about a 7-9 second loop). Are you experiencing any other problems with QuickTime on your system?

Are you using the built-in speaker or external speakers? If external, how are they connected to your system (sound out jack, USB)?

06-06-2003, 02:52 PM

Same problem. Sound cuts out after 7 seconds. I have the latest version of QT. Running on an iBook 500mhz with 384 megs RAM.

kenl@mac.com

feldon34 · 06-06-2003, 03:41 PM

Behold the power of the Caps Lock key.

AKcrab · 06-06-2003, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by feldon27
Behold the power of the Caps Lock key.

I tried it with caps lock on and caps lock off, and the bubble sound still cuts out.

Actually, my bubble sound is fine....

patscarr · 06-08-2003, 10:09 PM

lol

07-07-2003, 11:34 PM

I am having the same problem; using a PowerMac G4, MA version, no other noticable problems with QT; Harman Kardon soundsticks plugged into USB port, 10.1.5 version of OS X. The bubble sound does one loop (about 7 secs) and then it goes silent, never to return. If I push B as an option, it returns for another 7 second loop. Help!! Thanks....

Michael Babin · 07-08-2003, 09:36 AM

First, which MA version are you using? (MA 1.1.2, MA 2.0.4, MA Time 1.1.4, etc)

Second, can you try disconnecting the Soundsticks (external USB speakers) to see if there is any difference?

07-08-2003, 12:29 PM

well, I just purchased a key code a week and a half ago for the fishies, and when I pull up the info about them, it says Version 0.99.0, which isn't even an option you gave me, so now I'm confused. I went to the serenescreen website and looked at what it said for version 2.0 (which is what I clicked on when I ordered) and it says I should have an option for 26 fish but when I look at my options in my aquarium, I have 21 (one is the lionfish). Sorry if I am making things more confusing. As far as the sound sticks go, when I unplug them, the internal speakers do the same. I hear bubbles for the 7 secs, and then they go away, never to return. Thanks for your quick response!

Michael Babin · 07-08-2003, 04:01 PM

Try downloading the latest version from the following URL:

http://download.serenescreen.com/dow...arium2_OSX.sit

When you Get Info on the application or screen saver (or select About Marine Aquarium), it should be version 2.0.4. Try it and let me know if you still have the same problem with the sound cutting out.

07-08-2003, 04:55 PM

thanks so much. Obviously, I didn't have the most updated version
running on my computer, but now I do. Thank you SO MUCH for
your help! I can't wait to see what my cats do when I run the
screensaver!

*running off to do a happy dance*

Michael Babin · 07-09-2003, 08:28 AM

Glad to be able to help. So does the problem with the sound no longer occur with the new version on your system?

05-30-2003, 01:59 AM	#1
MACSHAREWITHDAVE Registered Join Date: May 2003 Location: PACIFIC NORTHWEST Posts: 1	SOUND CUTS OUT AFTER A MINUTE..HELP I AM RUNNING MARINE AQUARIUM ON OS 10.2.6 ON MY 450 G-4, IT RUNS SMOOTH IN THE SCREENSAVER, AND WHEN IT COMES ON THERE IS THE BUBBLE WATER NOISE FOR ABOUT A MINUTE, THEN THE SOUND CUTS OFF. IS THIS NORMAL? I HAVE MESSED WITH ALL THE PREFERENCE SETTINGS I CAN AND I STILL CANT GET THE SOUND TO STAY ON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I AM RUNNING THE APPLICATION ALSO. CANANYONE GIVE ME SOME SUGGESTIONS. -DAVE

06-06-2003, 02:52 PM	#3
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	sound cuts out Same problem. Sound cuts out after 7 seconds. I have the latest version of QT. Running on an iBook 500mhz with 384 megs RAM. kenl@mac.com

06-06-2003, 03:41 PM	#4
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	Behold the power of the Caps Lock key. "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman

06-08-2003, 10:09 PM	#6
patscarr Pet Shark Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Back in Buffalo Posts: 5,455	lol Patrick

07-07-2003, 11:34 PM	#7
onewithcats Guest Posts: n/a	my sound cuts out too! I am having the same problem; using a PowerMac G4, MA version, no other noticable problems with QT; Harman Kardon soundsticks plugged into USB port, 10.1.5 version of OS X. The bubble sound does one loop (about 7 secs) and then it goes silent, never to return. If I push B as an option, it returns for another 7 second loop. Help!! Thanks....

05-30-2003, 09:21 AM	#2
Michael Babin Mac Development Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 199	NO NEED TO SHOUT! What version of which product (MA or MA Time) are you using? Can you provide us with any more details about your set-up? When you say the sound "cuts off", do you mean it pauses for a second or two and then resumes, or does it stop entirely (never to return)? We use QuickTime to play a sound segment in a loop for the bubbles (it's about a 7-9 second loop). Are you experiencing any other problems with QuickTime on your system? Are you using the built-in speaker or external speakers? If external, how are they connected to your system (sound out jack, USB)?

06-06-2003, 04:14 PM	#5
AKcrab Registered Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 233	Originally posted by feldon27 Behold the power of the Caps Lock key. I tried it with caps lock on and caps lock off, and the bubble sound still cuts out. Actually, my bubble sound is fine....

07-08-2003, 09:36 AM	#8
Michael Babin Mac Development Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 199	First, which MA version are you using? (MA 1.1.2, MA 2.0.4, MA Time 1.1.4, etc) Second, can you try disconnecting the Soundsticks (external USB speakers) to see if there is any difference?

07-08-2003, 12:29 PM	#9
onewithcats Guest Posts: n/a	re: sound cutting out well, I just purchased a key code a week and a half ago for the fishies, and when I pull up the info about them, it says Version 0.99.0, which isn't even an option you gave me, so now I'm confused. I went to the serenescreen website and looked at what it said for version 2.0 (which is what I clicked on when I ordered) and it says I should have an option for 26 fish but when I look at my options in my aquarium, I have 21 (one is the lionfish). Sorry if I am making things more confusing. As far as the sound sticks go, when I unplug them, the internal speakers do the same. I hear bubbles for the 7 secs, and then they go away, never to return. Thanks for your quick response!

07-08-2003, 04:01 PM	#10
Michael Babin Mac Development Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 199	Try downloading the latest version from the following URL: http://download.serenescreen.com/dow...arium2_OSX.sit When you Get Info on the application or screen saver (or select About Marine Aquarium), it should be version 2.0.4. Try it and let me know if you still have the same problem with the sound cutting out.

07-08-2003, 04:55 PM	#11
onewithcats Guest Posts: n/a	doh! thanks so much. Obviously, I didn't have the most updated version running on my computer, but now I do. Thank you SO MUCH for your help! I can't wait to see what my cats do when I run the screensaver! running off to do a happy dance

07-09-2003, 08:28 AM	#12
Michael Babin Mac Development Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 199	Glad to be able to help. So does the problem with the sound no longer occur with the new version on your system?