Vegas Video error mesgage - timed out

akaRadar wrote on 9/7/2001, 2:50 PM
I've only had this program about a week, but have already spent quit a bit of time with it. Everything works good except I keep getting this message saying
'An error occurred while starting playback. Unable to mix audio. The operation Timed Out.'
This happens while playing back the timeline, and always at different points. It happens with only one video/audio clip, and it happens with multiple clips. It also happens when trying to render. When it times out I have to start the operation over. So far I have not been able to complete a small (2 minute) movie.
Here is my system:
VV 2.0g (build 415)
AMD 1 Gig Compaq Presario 7998
384 SDRAM
1 40 Gig sys drive
1 40 Gig video drive
The sound card is a Creative SB AudioPCI 128 (WDM)
The video card I've replaced with an ATI All In Wonder PCI 128

Running it in Windows 2000 Pro (have all known updates).

Thanks for any help,

Bill

Comments

Jdodge wrote on 9/7/2001, 5:13 PM
This one might be a tough one to troubleshoot on the forum. Please fill out the support request form found at this link (https://www.sonicfoundry.com/support/supportmail.asp)
and include the following:

-brand and speed of hard drives
-Driver versions of your sound card
-Type of motherboard you have in the PC

We'll keep the forum up to date on this issue as we get to the bottom of it.
akaRadar wrote on 9/7/2001, 5:35 PM
OK, Thanks
I'll get as much info as I can

Bill
FadeToBlack wrote on 9/7/2001, 5:46 PM
Jdodge wrote on 9/10/2001, 4:15 PM
Actually, its a system level problem on a W2k machine. After configuring the BIOS and you begin to install Windows you have to change the installation from ACPI to MPS, or 'Standard PC'. This is an issue more than likely due to poor audio hardware driver code for the sub-settings of 2000. Other users are reporting this same error with almost identical system configurations as akaradar.

As always, thanks for contributing to the forum.
akaRadar wrote on 9/10/2001, 8:30 PM
Thanks for the reply, but that kind of went over my head. Are you saying I need to re-install 2000. If so how do I do it different from the normal install. Do I need a new sound card. The computer is not much over a year old.
Thanks, Bill
FadeToBlack wrote on 9/10/2001, 9:24 PM
FadeToBlack wrote on 9/10/2001, 9:26 PM
akaRadar wrote on 9/10/2001, 10:22 PM
Thanks GG,
That sure sounds like a lot of trouble to get a program to work. Getting a new sound card would be easier (if that would fix it). Thanks for looking that up. I did read all of it. My computer says ACPI (PC) under system/computer.

Bill
FadeToBlack wrote on 9/10/2001, 11:45 PM
akaRadar wrote on 9/11/2001, 12:33 AM
Thanks again GG,

That last site had a lot of good info. Now I have an additional problem with Win2000 that I can't fix, so it looks like am going to have to do a re-install anyway. My DVD-R/RW and my CD-R have both disappeared. The device manager says 'can't load drivers' for both of them. They were working fine one day and the next, gone. I will try to install 2000 as 'Standard PC' soon.

Thanks, Bill
Jdodge wrote on 9/11/2001, 4:55 PM
Hi Guys,

akaRadar, I have replied to you via email on this issue. Please take a look when you get a chance. GG has pointed out everything I would have in a future email in regards to the ACPI settings when configuring Windows 2000. This information can be a lot to process, and setting up 2000 can be difficult. But hey, if you look at it like you are always learning, eventually you'll get to the solution. Just fire me an email if you run into any complications on this configuration and I'll do my best to lend a hand. I would still update your audio drivers though, after reinstalling Windows, as I pointed out to you in my letter.

On this sad, sad day, I wish everyone the best.
akaRadar wrote on 9/11/2001, 10:12 PM
Thanks Joshua,

I will get back to you when I get this done and get a chance to test it in VV.

Bill
optomis wrote on 11/8/2001, 1:40 AM
Hey, I have the exact same setup as you, exact same. I am getting the exact same error when I playback projects, its seriously getting on my nerves.
akaRadar wrote on 11/8/2001, 7:37 AM
This was a while back, so my memory of what all I tried has faded. I still have seen the problem pop up once or twice, but it is not near as bad as it was before I tried some (or all) of these suggestions posted here. I remember about the same time I had another problem start, I lost both my DVD-R drive and my DVD-Rom drive in Windows. I fought that for days also. I do remember I finally re-installed 2000. I wish I could say it was 100% fixed, but I'm afraid I can't. If you find a fix, please post it here :-)
Jdodge wrote on 11/9/2001, 10:47 PM
Hey guys,

There is an interesting chain about a similar issue brewing over here:

http://www.sonicfoundry.com/forums/ShowMessage.asp?MessageID=80143&Replies=10

You should stay on this one to see where the easy answer lies. The way I was going about this fix may be easier than I've suggested, and one of the last posts from a new fellow may hit the nail on the head. I haven't tried his solution yet, but I will the next time I have to assist someone this drastically again.

akaRadar wrote on 11/9/2001, 11:03 PM
Thanks,
I have been following that and saw the post by 'nonsensory'. I even saved it for latter use if needed. I thought I would see if it still did it in VV3 before I tried it. Like I said, it is not happening to me too much now, but I have not been using it a lot lately. Thanks for the tip.
Bill