Outwars: Sounds Are Distorted When You Play Game
Article ID: 185130
Article Last Modified on 5/26/1999
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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:
- 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.
- Start Outwars. If the issue continues to occur, proceed to the
next step.
- On the Outwars startup screen, click Options.
- Click Sound.
- 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.
- If the issue continues to occur, click the left Master Volume
arrow to reduce the volume level in the game.
- Click OK, and then click Back.
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