15 frame or 1/2 second cross dissolve

I want to cut the duration of my cross dissolves from 30 frames to 15 frames. I highlight the length of the cross dissolve video transition and make the change, but after I leave the duration box it reverts back to 30 frames or one second.
Is there anyway to edit the duration of the cross dissolve?
Thanks.

Are you up early or late Down Under?
Probably up later!!
Glad to help.
Al

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Sorry for reposting this issue but I am still have problems. In fact, it is extremely frustrating and I don't know why.
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Algemeen
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Hi
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