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==General== | == General == | ||
:<big>''See also: '''[[XBMC FAQ]]''' and '''[[XBMC]]''' for brand new users and curious onlookers''</big> | :<big>''See also: '''[[XBMC FAQ]]''' and '''[[XBMC]]''' for brand new users and curious onlookers''</big> | ||
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| Question= Installing XBMC | | Question= Installing XBMC | ||
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*See '''[[Installation]]''' and select the OS for your device for installation instructions. | * See '''[[Installation]]''' and select the OS for your device for installation instructions. | ||
*The current stable build of XBMC is v12.1 "Frodo". | * The current stable build of XBMC is v12.1 "Frodo". | ||
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| Question= What version am I running? | | Question= What version am I running? | ||
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*In the default skin go to: XBMC main menu > System > Lower submenu > System info. ''(For a nightly build, note the build date.)'' | * In the default skin go to: XBMC main menu > System > Lower submenu > System info. ''(For a nightly build, note the build date.)'' | ||
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| Question= Sync the XBMC library between multiple installs | | Question= Sync the XBMC library between multiple installs | ||
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*This is considered an advanced/experimental feature. | * This is considered an advanced/experimental feature. | ||
*See '''[[HOW-TO:Sync multiple libraries]]''' to sync your library between XBMC devices (for any platform) using [[w:MySQL|MySQL]]. | * See '''[[HOW-TO:Sync multiple libraries]]''' to sync your library between XBMC devices (for any platform) using [[w:MySQL|MySQL]]. | ||
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{{Main|Remote controls|Keyboard controls}} | {{Main|Remote controls|Keyboard controls}} | ||
*{{editor note|Lead-in to a dedicated remote control FAQ?}} | * {{editor note|Lead-in to a dedicated remote control FAQ?}} | ||
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| Question= What are the keyboard controls? | | Question= What are the keyboard controls? | ||
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*See: '''[[Keyboard controls]]''' for default Keyboard controls. | * See: '''[[Keyboard controls]]''' for default Keyboard controls. | ||
*See '''[[Keymap#101 on keymaps]]''' on how to make changes. | * See '''[[Keymap#101 on keymaps]]''' on how to make changes. | ||
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| Question= Switching between windowed and full screen | | Question= Switching between windowed and full screen | ||
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*To toggle between windowed mode and full screen mode, press the {{keypress|\}} button on a keyboard. (This, or any keyboard button, can be assigned to a remote control button if you wish. See [[Remote controls]] for more info.) | * To toggle between windowed mode and full screen mode, press the {{keypress|\}} button on a keyboard. (This, or any keyboard button, can be assigned to a remote control button if you wish. See [[Remote controls]] for more info.) | ||
*If you have backed out of a playing video and see it behind the GUI, you can toggle back by pressing {{keypress|Tab}}. | * If you have backed out of a playing video and see it behind the GUI, you can toggle back by pressing {{keypress|Tab}}. | ||
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| Question=How do I make file names show up in File view? | | Question=How do I make file names show up in File view? | ||
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By default XBMC v11 and up will replace file names with library titles when it has scanned that file into the library. You can turn this off by changing the settings:<br/>{{highlight|[[Settings/Videos#File lists|Settings -> Videos -> File Lists -> Replace file names with library titles]]}} | By default XBMC v11 and up will replace file names with library titles when it has scanned that file into the library. You can turn this off by changing the settings:<br />{{highlight|[[Settings/Videos#File lists|Settings -> Videos -> File Lists -> Replace file names with library titles]]}} | ||
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==Videos== | == Videos == | ||
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{{FAQ|1= Video_library | {{FAQ|1= Video_library | ||
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{{Main|Adding videos to the library}} | {{Main|Adding videos to the library}} | ||
*{{#lst:Video library|adding videos to the library}} | * {{#lst:Video library|adding videos to the library}} | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Update_library | {{FAQ|1=Update_library | ||
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| Question=Bluray | | Question=Bluray | ||
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*XBMC can playback unencrypted bluray discs and bluray images. There is limited support for some bluray menus. | * XBMC can playback unencrypted bluray discs and bluray images. There is limited support for some bluray menus. | ||
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{{FAQ|1=3D | {{FAQ|1=3D | ||
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| Question= 3D movies | | Question= 3D movies | ||
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*Officially, no. | * Officially, no. | ||
*Currently, the only 3D content that XBMC will correctly play is '''SBS''' (side-by-side). Showing two images side-by-side (split screen). XBMC's interface and things like the on-screen-display and subtitles will not render in 3D. | * Currently, the only 3D content that XBMC will correctly play is '''SBS''' (side-by-side). Showing two images side-by-side (split screen). XBMC's interface and things like the on-screen-display and subtitles will not render in 3D. | ||
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{{Main|File stacking}} | {{Main|File stacking}} | ||
*{{#lst:File stacking|intro}} | * {{#lst:File stacking|intro}} | ||
*File stacking is currently only available for movies and not for TV shows or music videos. | * File stacking is currently only available for movies and not for TV shows or music videos. | ||
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{{main|Movie sets}} | {{main|Movie sets}} | ||
*{{#lst:Movie sets|intro}} | * {{#lst:Movie sets|intro}} | ||
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| Question= How do I add or remove a movie from a movie set? | | Question= How do I add or remove a movie from a movie set? | ||
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*There are a few ways to add/remove a movie from a movie set. One easy way is to use the [[Add-on:XWMM|XWMM]] add-on. To remove a movie from a set using XWMM, simply delete the text in the "movie set" field for that movie and save. | * There are a few ways to add/remove a movie from a movie set. One easy way is to use the [[Add-on:XWMM|XWMM]] add-on. To remove a movie from a set using XWMM, simply delete the text in the "movie set" field for that movie and save. | ||
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| Question= How do I automatically play the next video? | | Question= How do I automatically play the next video? | ||
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*As of XBMC v12 you can turn on automatic playing of the next video by going to {{highlight|bordered=yes|[[Settings/Videos#Playback|Settings -> Videos -> Playback -> Play next video automatically]]}} | * As of XBMC v12 you can turn on automatic playing of the next video by going to {{highlight|bordered=yes|[[Settings/Videos#Playback|Settings -> Videos -> Playback -> Play next video automatically]]}} | ||
*While selecting the video you wish to start at, bring up the contextual menu (press {{keypress|C}}) and select "Play from here". | * While selecting the video you wish to start at, bring up the contextual menu (press {{keypress|C}}) and select "Play from here". | ||
*You can also play all items in a folder by selecting the folder and selecting "Play" from the contextual menu (press {{keypress|C}}). | * You can also play all items in a folder by selecting the folder and selecting "Play" from the contextual menu (press {{keypress|C}}). | ||
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==Music== | == Music == | ||
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{{FAQ|1= Music_library | {{FAQ|1= Music_library | ||
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| Question= Why doesn't all of my music/info show up in my library? | | Question= Why doesn't all of my music/info show up in my library? | ||
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*Most of the information for music is pulled from the embedded music tags inside the file. Make sure your music files are tagged correctly. | * Most of the information for music is pulled from the embedded music tags inside the file. Make sure your music files are tagged correctly. | ||
*Some tags might show up in other programs, but might still be damaged or invalid for the tag standard, causing issues in XBMC. | * Some tags might show up in other programs, but might still be damaged or invalid for the tag standard, causing issues in XBMC. | ||
*You can use a program such as [[MusicBrainz Picard]] to easily tag files or fix broken tags. See also [[:Category:Music tools]] for other programs. | * You can use a program such as [[MusicBrainz Picard]] to easily tag files or fix broken tags. See also [[:Category:Music tools]] for other programs. | ||
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==Add-ons== | == Add-ons == | ||
{{main|Add-ons}} | {{main|Add-ons}} | ||
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| Question= What are add-ons? | | Question= What are add-ons? | ||
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*'''[[Add-ons]]''' are a way of extending XBMC's functionality easily. Common add-ons include: Skins, Scrapers, Video Add-ons, Subtitle downloaders but many more are available. | * '''[[Add-ons]]''' are a way of extending XBMC's functionality easily. Common add-ons include: Skins, Scrapers, Video Add-ons, Subtitle downloaders but many more are available. | ||
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| Question= How do I install add-ons? | | Question= How do I install add-ons? | ||
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*For a picture step by step see '''[[Add-ons# | * For a picture step by step see '''[[Add-ons#How to install Add-ons]]'''. | ||
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| Question= Where can I find unofficial add-ons/skins? | | Question= Where can I find unofficial add-ons/skins? | ||
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*Add-ons not included in the official XBMC repository can be obtained by using unofficial repositories or installing the add-on using '''Install from Zip file''' option. The two main sources for finding unofficial repos and add-ons are '''[[3rd party add-on repositories]]''' and the '''[http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?f=27 XBMC Add-on support forums]'''. | * Add-ons not included in the official XBMC repository can be obtained by using unofficial repositories or installing the add-on using '''Install from Zip file''' option. The two main sources for finding unofficial repos and add-ons are '''[[3rd party add-on repositories]]''' and the '''[http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?f=27 XBMC Add-on support forums]'''. | ||
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| Question=What should I do when Addon repositories dont list any contents? | | Question=What should I do when Addon repositories dont list any contents? | ||
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See [[Add-ons# | See [[Add-ons#Empty repository list|'''Empty repositories listing''']] | ||
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| Question= Where do I get help with add-ons or skins? | | Question= Where do I get help with add-ons or skins? | ||
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*You can get help with add-ons at the '''[http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?f=27 XBMC Add-on support forums]''', with some add-ons even having dedicated threads with FAQs, and more. For skins see the '''[http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?f=67 XBMC Skin support forums]''', which has sub-forums for several skins as well as general help threads. '''''Be sure to use the search function to see if your question has been answered before'''''. | * You can get help with add-ons at the '''[http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?f=27 XBMC Add-on support forums]''', with some add-ons even having dedicated threads with FAQs, and more. For skins see the '''[http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?f=67 XBMC Skin support forums]''', which has sub-forums for several skins as well as general help threads. '''''Be sure to use the search function to see if your question has been answered before'''''. | ||
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==Special features== | == Special features == | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Netflix|2=LoveFilm|3=Silverlight | {{FAQ|1=Netflix|2=LoveFilm|3=Silverlight | ||
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* Both [[w:Netflix|Netflix]] and [[w:LoveFilm|LoveFilm]] use [[w:silverlight|silverlight]], making it all but impossible to play inside of XBMC directly, even with an add-on. Sometimes there are add-ons for XBMC that will launch a web browser to load the service, but you will require an OS that has silverlight support (Mac OS X or Windows). | * Both [[w:Netflix|Netflix]] and [[w:LoveFilm|LoveFilm]] use [[w:silverlight|silverlight]], making it all but impossible to play inside of XBMC directly, even with an add-on. Sometimes there are add-ons for XBMC that will launch a web browser to load the service, but you will require an OS that has silverlight support (Mac OS X or Windows). | ||
*{{editor note|Know of a guide for [[Advanced Launcher]], or a working add-on for launching Netflix or LoveFilm? Feel free to add that info/links here}} | * {{editor note|Know of a guide for [[Advanced Launcher]], or a working add-on for launching Netflix or LoveFilm? Feel free to add that info/links here}} | ||
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==Troubleshooting== | == Troubleshooting == | ||
{{main|Troubleshooting}} | {{main|Troubleshooting}} | ||
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| Question= Reporting bugs | | Question= Reporting bugs | ||
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*For how to report bugs in XBMC see: '''[[HOW-TO:Submit a proper bug report]]'''. | * For how to report bugs in XBMC see: '''[[HOW-TO:Submit a proper bug report]]'''. | ||
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| Question= Getting more help | | Question= Getting more help | ||
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*Check out the '''[http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Help and Support forums]''' or the '''[irc://irc.freenode.org/xbmc #xbmc]''' [[w:IRC|IRC]] chat channel on irc.freenode.org | * Check out the '''[http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Help and Support forums]''' or the '''[irc://irc.freenode.org/xbmc #xbmc]''' [[w:IRC|IRC]] chat channel on irc.freenode.org | ||
*Also check out the platform specific FAQs: | * Also check out the platform specific FAQs: | ||
** [[Android FAQ]] | ** [[Android FAQ]] | ||
** [[iOS FAQ]] | ** [[iOS FAQ]] | ||
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| Question=Cache full messages and constant buffering | | Question=Cache full messages and constant buffering | ||
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*This message refers to the playback cache that XBMC uses when a video is loading/streaming from the network (local or internet). It indicates that the video is loading too slowly for XBMC to play it back smoothly, and XBMC can't fully buffer it without having to buffer again as the video plays. The common cause for this is simply a slow connection to the file, often on the server's connection. | * This message refers to the playback cache that XBMC uses when a video is loading/streaming from the network (local or internet). It indicates that the video is loading too slowly for XBMC to play it back smoothly, and XBMC can't fully buffer it without having to buffer again as the video plays. The common cause for this is simply a slow connection to the file, often on the server's connection. | ||
*The cache is loaded in RAM and is cleared out every time a video is stopped. While it is possible to [[Userdata/advancedsettings.xml#<network>|increase the amount of RAM that XBMC uses for the cache]], it is generally not recommended as it will eat a lot more RAM and won't make the video load faster over-all. | * The cache is loaded in RAM and is cleared out every time a video is stopped. While it is possible to [[Userdata/advancedsettings.xml#<network>|increase the amount of RAM that XBMC uses for the cache]], it is generally not recommended as it will eat a lot more RAM and won't make the video load faster over-all. | ||
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| Question= Previously watched videos are no longer listed | | Question= Previously watched videos are no longer listed | ||
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*Bring up the side menu (arrow over left or right on a keyboard or remote) and toggle the "Hide Watched" option. | * Bring up the side menu (arrow over left or right on a keyboard or remote) and toggle the "Hide Watched" option. | ||
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| Question= Is there a list of some known issues? | | Question= Is there a list of some known issues? | ||
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'''''See:''''' [[ | '''''See:''''' [[XBMC v12 (Frodo) issues]] It also links to possible workarounds where any exist or known. | ||
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