IMOVIE 5 HD: TITLE v.s. SOUND

When I put title onto movie clip (with unchecked "Over Black"), and after title has been rendered, I can see title appearing over the selected clip, but - I cannot hear the sound!
I did try everything possible with sound in iMovie 5 HD with no result.
The only workaround is - using "Extract Audio" and then use the title over video clip only?
This problem has appeared just recently.
Any clue - why?
DEJMAC
Aluminum PowerBook 15 G4 1.25 GHz   Mac OS X (10.4.4)  

The only workaround is - using "Extract Audio" and then use the title over video clip only?
Yes
Any clue - why?
No
Sue

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