Problem with Motion Menus

I'm using iDVD 6.0.4 and am having a problem with the menu system.
Everything is fine, and the project is about ready to burn, however whenever I go to add a still picture for the background of the two Chapters selection screens, the Motion Menus time jumps from 4:45/15:00 to over 15:00 by just adding one picture.
What is causing this, and how do I get it to stop!?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks...
Mike

I had the same problem. Took ages to figure out the problem and the error message does not show up in the manual, though the 15 time limit for 4:3 is mentioned. Does this work better in iDVD08?

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