That did the trick. I ended up using the file 4 times, and put it all together into 1 mpg.  You can't even tell where it's joined.  The ripples are seamless.  Thank you both for your help.  This learning experience certainly opens the doors for different menus, as I had no idea that's what made up motion menu.

You both were quick.  Thanks.  Bittman, my omission on details.  The version is a Studio Plus 12 trial version.  And it is a motion menu.  Does that change your solution?

I am using the trial verision of Studio 12 (ver 12.1).  Used version 9.x before, so I'm used to playing around, but this one has got me stumped, so I'd appreciate some insight. I am creating an anniversary video for my folks, and I am using the ''Family - Our Anniversary'' menu (main and sub menu).  I cannot go beyond a length of 10.01 ...

All is good now.  I have sound.  Thanks a lot for your help, Mon Roy.  Much, much appreciated.  

I'm still hanging on to v9.4.3 until I update my PC, but v9 is no longer supported, so I'm coming here for some help/advice. My problem is my new camcorder uses Dolby Digital as the audio codec, and it appears I need an activation key to unlock the Dolby Digital, since I can't hear any video in my project.  Before I hand over $20.00 to ...