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Adjust the settings of the {{kodi}} screensaver, or download and install a new screensaver
= General =
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== General ==
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; {{see also|HOW-TO:Screensaver_addon|label 1=How To: Create your own Screensaver}}
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== Screensaver mode ==
=== Screensaver mode ===
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| Select the screensaver to be installed. <br>
| Select the screensaver to use. <br>
The "Dim" screensaver is enabled by default and will be forced when fullscreen video playback is paused or a dialogue box is active and may also prevent other screenaver add-ons from operating in these two scenarios. It will assist in preventing screen burn-in.
The "Dim" screensaver is enabled by default and assists in preventing screen burn-in.<br>
If another screensaver is installed, the dim screensaver will still be used when fullscreen video playback is paused or a dialogue box is open.
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=== Settings ===
== Settings ==
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| Select to change the screensaver specific settings. Which options are available for configuration depends on the features provided by the screensaver add-on.
| Adjust screensaver specific settings.
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=== Preview ===
== Preview ==
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=== Wait time ===
== Wait time ==
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=== Use visualisation if playing audio ===
== Use visualisation if playing audio ==
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| If music is being played, the selected visualisation will be started instead of displaying the screensaver.<br>
| If music is being played, the selected visualisation will be started instead of displaying the screensaver.<br>
Note: If a screensaver is enabled here, the screensaver will display after the Wait Time has elapsed.
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=== Use dim if paused during video playback ===
== Use dim if paused during video playback ==
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| If a video is paused for the Wait Time set above, the screen will dim to help reduce the possibility of screen burn-in.<br>
| If a video is paused for the Wait Time set above, the screen will dim to help reduce screen burn-in.<br>
If the selected screensaver is the default "Dim" screensaver, this option is not accessible and is enabled by default.
If the selected screensaver is the default "Dim" screensaver, this option is not accessible and is enabled by default.
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Latest revision as of 03:17, 17 January 2023

Home icon grey.png   ▶ Settings ▶ Interface ▶ Screensaver



General

  • Settings-Interface-Screensaver.jpg
See also: How To: Create your own Screensaver
Available Screensaver add-ons (click 'expand' to view)


Screensaver mode

Settings level: Basic
Description: Select the screensaver to use.

The "Dim" screensaver is enabled by default and assists in preventing screen burn-in.
If another screensaver is installed, the dim screensaver will still be used when fullscreen video playback is paused or a dialogue box is open.


Settings

Settings level: Standard
Description: Adjust screensaver specific settings.


Preview

Settings level: Standard
Description: Preview the selected screensaver. Useful when adjusting settings.


Wait time

Settings level: Basic
Description: Set the inactivity time before displaying the screensaver.


Use visualisation if playing audio

Settings level: Basic
Description: If music is being played, the selected visualisation will be started instead of displaying the screensaver.


Use dim if paused during video playback

Settings level: Standard
Description: If a video is paused for the Wait Time set above, the screen will dim to help reduce screen burn-in.

If the selected screensaver is the default "Dim" screensaver, this option is not accessible and is enabled by default.


References



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