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This is the Frequently Asked Questions for XBMC running on the Raspberry Pi.
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General FAQ
- See also: XBMC all platforms FAQ for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.
- Editor note: short write up on general feel/limitations? Maybe also link to more "in-depth"/longer write-ups/reviews?
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Installing XBMC on the Raspberry Pi
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Is XBMC for Raspberry Pi different from normal XBMC?
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- The current version of XBMC for Raspberry Pi is based on pre-Frodo (version 12) and is based on the same code as XBMC for all the other supported platforms. This is an unstable development version.
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How do I find out what version of XBMC am I running?
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- XBMC main menu > System > Lower submenu > System info. Note the build date.
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Formats and resolutions Raspberry Pi can playback and output
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- H.264 (up to High Profile) encoded videos are supported up to 1080P using hardware video decoding.
- The Raspberry Pi Foundation offers additional video codecs licenses for purchase. At the moment you can purchase MPEG2 and VC1, both with support up to 1080P. Others may be available in the future.
- Video output via HDMI up to 1080P (the GUI will be rendered at 720P, but video will play up to 1080P).
- Video output via the component video (RCA) jack will be in SD.
- USB audio is currently not supported.
- DVD ISOs and DVD navigation is early in development and might not always work.
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- You can connect to media that's being shared from a computer, HTPC, or NAS device on your local network.
- You can access media on the main SD card or from the USB ports (hard drives, USB stick drives, hubs, all supported).
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- XBMC for Raspberry Pi is a full version of XBMC and will be able to use all non-platform specific add-ons and skins. More feature rich (CPU demanding) skins like AEON Nox might not run smoothly, so keep to "lighter" skins.
- Editor note: Feel free to suggest good "lite" skins here
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How to properly shutdown/disconnect
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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.
- ALWAYS select the shutdown command in XBMC before powering off the Raspberry Pi. Failure to do so can corrupt the XBMC library databases, other databases, or even other OS files.
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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 XBMC instances are running the same development version.
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Troubleshooting
Getting more help with XBMC for Raspberry Pi
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Performance: video buffering, stuttering, choppiness
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- Switch to a different network protocol (especially if you are using SMB), i.e. NFS, FTP, WebDAV, etc.
- Try sharing the media on another device to rule out a device-specific (or network) issue.
- Turn off thumbnails, XBMC > Settings > Video > File and deselect 'generate thumbnails'.
- Make sure the video is using the h.264 codec (up to High Profile. Hi10P will not work), or (if purchased from the Raspberry Pi Foundation) Mpeg2 or VC-1.
- Movies with DTS audio tracks stutter. Either you transcode DTS to AC3 or you use passthrough if your equipment allows it.
- If your TV/receiver supports it, AC3 can also use passthrough to reduce the work on the CPU.
- If RSS feed is enabled, disable it in settings. This makes the main menu a bit faster.
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