Apple Air shuts down when playing iTunes after 15 minutes

When I am playing itunes, my computer shuts down after 15 minutes. I have changed all the settings to one hour or more in Security and Privacy, Energy Saver and Desktop and Screen Saver in System Preferences. It is driving me nuts!
Any suggestions? 

mmmmmm. thought apple was better with customer support...

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