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| Question= | | Question= Video and audio formats the Raspberry Pi can playback | ||
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:* H.264 (up to High Profile) encoded videos are supported up to 1080P using hardware video decoding. | :* 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 '''[http://www.raspberrypi.com purchase]'''. At the moment you can purchase MPEG2 and VC1, both with support up to 1080P. Others may be available in the future. | :* The Raspberry Pi Foundation offers additional video codecs licenses for '''[http://www.raspberrypi.com purchase]'''. At the moment you can purchase MPEG2 and VC1, both with support up to 1080P. Others may be available in the future. | ||
:* DVD ISOs and DVD menu navigation is early in development and might not always work. | |||
:* XBMC on the Pi will struggle with DTS audio tracks. Use passthrough (with a compatible TV and/or receiver) when possible. | |||
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| Question= Video and audio output on the Raspberry Pi | |||
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:* Video output via HDMI up to 1080P (the GUI will be rendered at 720P, but video will play up to 1080P). | :* 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. | :* Video output via the component video (RCA) jack will be in SD. | ||
:* USB audio is currently not supported. | :* USB audio is currently not supported. | ||
:* | :* DTS and AC3 audio passthrough audio is supported (and recommended, as it will reduce CPU load on the R-Pi) | ||
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| Question= Enabling additional video codecs | |||
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:*{{Editor note|I think each of the three main OS/XBMC distros have their own settings utility that can do this from within the XBMC GUI? Note that here somehow, maybe link to an additional HOW-TO page with screen shots? Should we also note manual configuration as well?}} | |||
:* You can buy additional video codecs (VC-1 - used in some bluray discs, and mpeg2) from http://www.raspberrypi.com | |||
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:* XBMC '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''. | :* XBMC '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''. | ||
:* Other IR remotes can be used with IR receivers such as the '''[[Flirc]]'''. | :* Other IR remotes can be used with IR receivers such as the '''[[Flirc]]'''. | ||
:* [[CEC]] | :* [[CEC]] - {{Editor note|help us write up some good info on CEC. What it is, how to use it, etc. }} | ||
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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 alpha version ([[#Current_build|how to check]]). XBMC on the R-Pi is using a v12 alpha build (pre-Frodo), while most other installs are likely running the last stable build, v11 (Eden). The other installs need to be [[Development builds#Monthly build|upgraded to the same alpha version]], with the normal risks that an alpha version brings. | :* 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 alpha version ([[#Current_build|how to check]]). XBMC on the R-Pi is using a v12 alpha build (pre-Frodo), while most other installs are likely running the last stable build, v11 (Eden). The other installs need to be [[Development builds#Monthly build|upgraded to the same alpha version]], with the normal risks that an alpha version brings. | ||
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Revision as of 07:35, 16 October 2012
This is the Frequently Asked Questions for XBMC running on the Raspberry Pi. Template:XBMC FAQ
General FAQ
- See also: XBMC all platforms FAQ for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.
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Troubleshooting
See also: Troubleshooting
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