Microsoft KB Archive/185130

= Outwars: Sounds Are Distorted When You Play Game =

Article ID: 185130

Article Last Modified on 5/26/1999

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Outwars

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This article was previously published under Q185130



SYMPTOMS
When you play Microsoft Outwars, the music and sound effects in the game may sound distorted or the speakers or headphones may crackle and pop.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if Outwars transmits sound to the speakers or headphones at a higher volume level or higher bass level than the speakers or headphones are designed to play.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:


 * 1) If you use amplified speakers or headphones, verify that they are connected to the Line Out jack on the sound card. If you use non-amplified speakers or headphones, verify that they are connected to the Speaker Out jack on the sound card.
 * 2) Start Outwars. If the issue continues to occur, proceed to the next step.
 * 3) On the Outwars startup screen, click Options.
 * 4) Click Sound.
 * 5) In the Sound Options screen, click the left Bass arrow to reduce the bass level in the game.

NOTE: The Bass and Treble controls in Outwars do not affect audio output if your sound card does not support bass and treble adjustments.
 * 1) If the issue continues to occur, click the left Master Volume arrow to reduce the volume level in the game.
 * 2) Click OK, and then click Back.

Additional query words: 1.00 msgame outwar out wars poor quality scratchy

Keywords: kbprb kbsound KB185130

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