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== General FAQ == | == General FAQ == | ||
:<big>''See also: '''[[XBMC all platforms FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of | :<big>''See also: '''[[XBMC all platforms FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of Kodi.''</big> | ||
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| Question= Installing | | Question= Installing Kodi on the Raspberry Pi | ||
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| Question= Is | | Question= Is Kodi for Raspberry Pi different from normal Kodi? | ||
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* The current stable version of | * The current stable version of Kodi for Raspberry Pi is {{current version}}. This is the same code that all of the other platforms (Linux, iOS, Mac OS X, Windows, etc) are using. | ||
* There are two acceleration options on the Pi. "omxplayer" runs much of the player logic on the gpu which is highest performance option and can handle raw Blu-Ray quality videos. It does not support DVD menus or ALSA audio. | |||
* "MMAL" acceleration uses dvdplayer with hardware acceleration of the video codec. Performance is a little lower than omxplayer, but should still handle most 1080p content. | |||
* By default both are enabled, and omxplayer acceleration will be disabled when not appropriate (i.e. DVDs with menus or when ALSA audio is enabled). | |||
* If you don't play raw Blu-Ray quality videos then disabling omxplayer acceleration is an option which some users may prefer. | |||
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| Question= How do I find out what version of | | Question= How do I find out what version of Kodi am I running? | ||
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* | * Kodi main menu > System > Lower submenu > System info. '''Note the build date.''' | ||
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* MPEG-4 encoded videos are supported up to 1080P using hardware video decoding. This includes XviD and recent versions on DivX (but not the older 3.xx DivX). | * MPEG-4 encoded videos are supported up to 1080P using hardware video decoding. This includes XviD and recent versions on DivX (but not the older 3.xx DivX). | ||
* The Raspberry Pi Foundation offers additional video codec licenses for a few dollars. At the moment you can purchase MPEG-2 and VC1, both with support up to 1080P. Read [[#Enabling_additional_video_codecs|below]] on how to enable these. | * The Raspberry Pi Foundation offers additional video codec licenses for a few dollars. At the moment you can purchase MPEG-2 and VC1, both with support up to 1080P. Read [[#Enabling_additional_video_codecs|below]] on how to enable these. | ||
* MJPEG, VP6, VP8 and OGG Theora are supported as GPU accelerated software decoders. These are limited to | * MJPEG, VP6, VP8 and OGG Theora are supported as GPU accelerated software decoders. These are limited to DVD resolutions. | ||
* | * Codecs without gpu support like DivX 3, msmpeg and sorenson spark will be decoded by dvdplayer on the ARM. Should work for SD resolutions. | ||
* DVD ISOs with menus should work fine (using dvdplayer). | |||
* DVD ISOs | * Software DTS audio decode works well in recent builds. TrueHD audio is CPU intensive and may require overclocking. | ||
* Software DTS audio decode | |||
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* Video output via the analog component video (RCA) jack will be in SD. | * Video output via the analog component video (RCA) jack will be in SD. | ||
* Analog audio output via the mini phone jack is supported. | * Analog audio output via the mini phone jack is supported. | ||
* | * I2S and USB ALSA audio cards are supported with {{current version}} builds. omxplayer acceleration is not available (it will be disabled automatically). | ||
* DTS and AC3 audio passthrough audio is supported (and recommended, as it will reduce CPU load on the R-Pi) | * DTS and AC3 audio passthrough audio is supported (and recommended, as it will reduce CPU load on the R-Pi) | ||
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* Multichannel PCM audio is supported over HDMI. Note: not all receivers support this and toslink/optical will not. | * Multichannel PCM audio is supported over HDMI. Note: not all receivers support this and toslink/optical will not. | ||
* Enable by setting the speaker configuration to suitable value (e.g. 5.1 or 7.1). | * Enable by setting the speaker configuration to suitable value (e.g. 5.1 or 7.1). | ||
* If your recevier does not support multichannel PCM, then leave this at 2.0. You | * If your recevier does not support multichannel PCM, then leave this at 2.0. You can still get multichannel audio through passthrough. | ||
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* Manual: Open ''/boot/config.txt'' with a text editor like nano or vi, and add the keys. | * Manual: Open ''/boot/config.txt'' with a text editor like nano or vi, and add the keys. | ||
* [[XBian]]: You can add/remote your keys using [http://xbian.org/getting-started/configuring-xbian/ XBian-config]. After reboot your keys will be entered and ready to use. | * [[XBian]]: You can add/remote your keys using [http://xbian.org/getting-started/configuring-xbian/ XBian-config]. After reboot your keys will be entered and ready to use. | ||
* [[Raspbmc]]: Navigate to {{highlight|Programs -> Raspbmc Settings -> System Configuration -> MPEG2 codec license/VC1 codec key}}. Enter your keys with the onscreen keyboard then | * [[Raspbmc]]: Navigate to {{highlight|Programs -> Raspbmc Settings -> System Configuration -> MPEG2 codec license/VC1 codec key}}. Enter your keys with the onscreen keyboard then Kodi will prompt you to reboot. After reboot your keys will be entered and ready to use. | ||
* [[OpenELEC]]: Type <code>mount /flash -o remount,rw</code> to remount the boot partition in read/write mode. The file to edit is located in ''/flash/config.txt'', and contains stubs for the license keys. Add the keys using nano or vi. There is also an unofficial [http://openelec.tv/forum/124-raspberry-pi/68533 add-on] which can be used to enter the codec information. | * [[OpenELEC]]: Type <code>mount /flash -o remount,rw</code> to remount the boot partition in read/write mode. The file to edit is located in ''/flash/config.txt'', and contains stubs for the license keys. Add the keys using nano or vi. There is also an unofficial [http://openelec.tv/forum/124-raspberry-pi/68533 add-on] which can be used to enter the codec information. | ||
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| Question= Add-ons and skins | | Question= Add-ons and skins | ||
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* | * Kodi for Raspberry Pi is a full version of Kodi and will be able to use all non-platform specific [[add-ons]] and [[skins]]. More feature rich (CPU demanding) skins might not run smoothly, so keep to "lighter" skins. | ||
* Recommended lite skins include: Confluence (default skin), Amber, Metropolis, Quartz, Quartz Reloaded, Slik, xTV-SAF. Aeon Nox 5 is usable | * Recommended lite skins include: Confluence (default skin), Amber, Metropolis, Quartz, Quartz Reloaded, Slik, xTV-SAF. Aeon Nox 5 is quite usable. | ||
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* It is not possible to use traditional "shutdown" on the Raspberry Pi. The only way to power it off is to disconnect the power. | * It is not possible to use traditional "shutdown" on the Raspberry Pi. The only way to power it off is to disconnect the power. | ||
* ALWAYS select the shutdown command in | * ALWAYS select the shutdown command in Kodi before powering off the Raspberry Pi. Failure to do so can corrupt the Kodi library databases, other databases, or even other OS files. | ||
* Most users leave the Raspberry Pi on all the time, as it uses very little power (the cost of electricity for a year is about the price of a hamburger). | * Most users leave the Raspberry Pi on all the time, as it uses very little power (the cost of electricity for a year is about the price of a hamburger). | ||
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| Question= MySQL library sharing | | Question= MySQL library sharing | ||
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* If you are using [[MySQL]] library sharing features, please note that your library will only sync with the Raspberry Pi if all your other | * If you are using [[MySQL]] library sharing features, please note that your library will only sync with the Raspberry Pi if all your other Kodi instances are running the same version ([[#Current_build|how to check your version]]). | ||
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