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'''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions for | '''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions for {{name}} that apply to all versions/platforms/OSes. | ||
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{{FAQ|1= | {{FAQ|1= {{name}} | ||
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| Question= About | | Question= About {{name}} | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|{{name}} FAQ|{{name}} Media Center}} | ||
{{#lst: | {{#lst:{{name}}|intro2}} | ||
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{{FAQ|1= Install | {{FAQ|1= Install | ||
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| Question= Installing | | Question= Installing {{name}} | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* 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 | * The current stable build of {{name}} is {{current version}}. | ||
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{{FAQ|1= uninstall |2= fresh_install | {{FAQ|1= uninstall |2= fresh_install | ||
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| Question= Uninstalling/fresh installing | | Question= Uninstalling/fresh installing {{name}} | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* To completely uninstall | * To completely uninstall {{name}}, or to preform a fresh reinstall, you will need to delete the [[userdata folder]] and the containing {{name}} home folder that holds the userdata folder, in addition to deleting/uninstalling the {{name}} application. | ||
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{{FAQ|1= | {{FAQ|1= {{name}}_version | ||
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| Question= What version am I running? | | Question= What version am I running? | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* In the default skin go to: | * In the default skin go to: {{name}} main menu > System > Lower submenu > System info. ''(For a nightly build, note the build date.)'' | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Quick_Start_Guide|2=Quickstart | {{FAQ|1=Quick_Start_Guide|2=Quickstart | ||
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| Question= Quick Start Guide for | | Question= Quick Start Guide for {{name}} | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
{{See| | {{See|{{name}} Quick Start Guide}} | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Library|2=MySQL_sync|3=Roaming_profiles | {{FAQ|1=Library|2=MySQL_sync|3=Roaming_profiles | ||
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| Question= Sync the | | Question= Sync the {{name}} library between multiple installs | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
{{See|Syncing and sharing}} | {{See|Syncing and sharing}} | ||
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{{FAQ|1= Remotes|2= Keyboard |3= Keyboard_controls | {{FAQ|1= Remotes|2= Keyboard |3= Keyboard_controls | ||
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| Question= Controlling | | Question= Controlling {{name}} | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
{{See|Remote controls}} | {{See|Remote controls}} | ||
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{{FAQ|1=DLNA|2=SmartTVs|3=UPnP | {{FAQ|1=DLNA|2=SmartTVs|3=UPnP | ||
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| Question= Can I run | | Question= Can I run {{name}} from my PC to my TV using DLNA/UPnP? | ||
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* | * {{name}} has some support for this, and more is planned for the future. Normally {{name}} is meant to be ran on a computer/supported-device that is directly connected to the TV by a video cable. | ||
* Some files can be '''[[UPnP/Share|shared]]''' from | * Some files can be '''[[UPnP/Share|shared]]''' from {{name}} using the built-in [[UPnP]] server and files scanned into the [[Video library]]. {{name}} will not currently transcode any files, so only file formats that your TV/device can natively playback will work. This will only work with video (so you won't see {{name}}'s GUI) and currently does not work with add-on content. | ||
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{{FAQ|1= xbox |2= PS3 |3= xbox360 |4=Wii | {{FAQ|1= xbox |2= PS3 |3= xbox360 |4=Wii | ||
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| Question= Can I install | | Question= Can I install {{name}} on a PS3, Xbox360, or Wii? | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* Not to be confused with [[ | * Not to be confused with [[{{name}}4Xbox]], which is the continued effort to run {{name}} on original Xbox hardware. | ||
* No. The required reverse engineering (to get access to the video acceleration hardware, among other things) has not happened on any of these game consoles. Further more, no one on Team | * No. The required reverse engineering (to get access to the video acceleration hardware, among other things) has not happened on any of these game consoles. Further more, no one on Team {{name}} feels that it is worth the effort to port {{name}} to any of them, as it would be a huge undertaking. | ||
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{{FAQ|1= original_xbox | {{FAQ|1= original_xbox | ||
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| Question= Does | | Question= Does {{name}} still run on the original Xbox? | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* Team | * Team {{name}} no longer officially supports the original Xbox, but the group over at [[{{name}}4Xbox]] does. | ||
}} | }} | ||
<section end="Consoles and smartTV" /> | <section end="Consoles and smartTV" /> | ||
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| Question=Bluray | | Question=Bluray | ||
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* | * {{name}} can playback unencrypted bluray discs and bluray images. There is limited support for some bluray menus. | ||
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{{FAQ|1= Multi_part|2= File_stacking | {{FAQ|1= Multi_part|2= File_stacking | ||
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| Question= Can | | Question= Can {{name}} handle multi-part movie files? | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
{{Main|File stacking}} | {{Main|File stacking}} | ||
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| Question= How do I automatically play the next video? | | Question= How do I automatically play the next video? | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* As of | * As of {{name}} 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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* 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 | * Some tags might show up in other programs, but might still be damaged or invalid for the tag standard, causing issues in {{name}}. | ||
* 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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| Question= What are add-ons? | | Question= What are add-ons? | ||
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* '''[[Add-ons]]''' are a way of extending | * '''[[Add-ons]]''' are a way of extending {{name}}'s functionality easily. Common add-ons include: Skins, Scrapers, Video Add-ons, Subtitle downloaders but many more are available. | ||
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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 | * Add-ons not included in the official {{name}} 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 {{name}} Add-on support forums]'''. | ||
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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 | * You can get help with add-ons at the '''[http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?f=27 {{name}} 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 {{name}} 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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| Question= Netflix, LoveFilm, and other Silverlight-based video services | | Question= Netflix, LoveFilm, and other Silverlight-based video services | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* Both [[w:Netflix|Netflix]] and [[w:LoveFilm|LoveFilm]] use [[w:silverlight|silverlight]], making it all but impossible to play inside of | * Both [[w:Netflix|Netflix]] and [[w:LoveFilm|LoveFilm]] use [[w:silverlight|silverlight]], making it all but impossible to play inside of {{name}} directly, even with an add-on. Sometimes there are add-ons for {{name}} 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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| Question= Hulu, Amazon, and other Flash-based video services | | Question= Hulu, Amazon, and other Flash-based video services | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* While | * While {{name}} does not have [[w:Adobe Flash|Flash]] video support directly, very often videos can be extracted from the Flash video stream/file container. Some sites also have non-flash video streams that can be accessed from within {{name}}. Sometimes these streams/files can be accessed by using a [[STRM]] file, while others are more complicated and need an add-on to access the content. For example, there is an add-on for [[Hulu]] and Amazon Prime video services (see Bluecop's add-on repo for both). Be sure to check out [[:Category:Video add-ons]] and the {{name}} forums to see what is currently available. | ||
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{{main|AirPlay}} | {{main|AirPlay}} | ||
* To enable | * To enable {{name}}'s [[AirPlay]] server go to: {{highlight|[[Settings/Network#Services|Settings -> Network -> Services -> Allow {{name}} to receive AirPlay content]]}} | ||
* For the [[Apple TV 2]]: Be sure to disable the native ATV2 AirPlay server in the ATV2's settings. Using the native AirPlay server will crash | * For the [[Apple TV 2]]: Be sure to disable the native ATV2 AirPlay server in the ATV2's settings. Using the native AirPlay server will crash {{name}}. | ||
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| Question= Reporting bugs | | Question= Reporting bugs | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* For how to report bugs in | * For how to report bugs in {{name}} see: '''[[HOW-TO:Submit a proper bug report]]'''. | ||
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** [[Mac FAQ]] | ** [[Mac FAQ]] | ||
** [[Windows FAQ]] | ** [[Windows FAQ]] | ||
** [[ | ** [[{{name}}buntu FAQ]] | ||
** [[Raspberry Pi FAQ]] | ** [[Raspberry Pi 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 | * This message refers to the playback cache that {{name}} uses when a video is loading/streaming from the network (local or internet). It indicates that the video is loading too slowly for {{name}} to play it back smoothly, and {{name}} 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. | * The cache is loaded in RAM and is cleared out every time a video is stopped. | ||
* Cache settings can be adjusted using [[advancedsettings.xml]]. See: '''[[HOW-TO:Modify the video cache]]'''. | * Cache settings can be adjusted using [[advancedsettings.xml]]. See: '''[[HOW-TO:Modify the video cache]]'''. | ||
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| Question= No sound and red speaker icon in the corner | | Question= No sound and red speaker icon in the corner | ||
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[[File:mute.png|right]]This means that | [[File:mute.png|right]]This means that {{name}} is muted. Turn the volume up. | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:{{name}} Manual]] | ||
[[Category:FAQ|**]] | [[Category:FAQ|**]] | ||
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Revision as of 00:57, 5 June 2014
FAQs Devices |
All platforms FAQ |
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