Dynamic text alpha levels? [MX]

Just want to know if I’m supposed to have this problem…

Movie clips containing dynamic text fields do not fade properly when _alpha is modified by AS. The text doesnt fade, but appears 100% at all alpha levels.

Solution? Any help much appreciated.

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