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Set RAM split based on HDMI status on boot
For the most part, I run my Raspberry Pi headless (which requires very little VRAM). However, I occasionally plug in a monitor (usually after I mess up my SSH configuration).
Is there a way to have ...
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Do HDMI to VGA cables work with Raspberry Pi?
Do these kinds of HDMI to VGA cables work with Raspberry Pi?
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HDMI Output works with NOOBS but not after I install an OS
I am brand new to RasPi.
I installed the NOOBS onto an SD card. (formatted using SDFormatter)
On boot the NOOBS screen came up on HDMI.
I selected Raspbian.
After NOOBS installed Raspbian and (I ...
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Why is HDMI audio working differently for Sony and Samsung?
I have a strange different behaviour in raspbian showing up between two TVs. A Sony Bravia 32W670A and a Samsung LA32A650A1F
The simplest demonstration for this problem is to build the hello_audio....
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How do I automate removal and re-enabling overscan as I move the pi between HDMI and TV?
I use my Pi (with raspbian) in two locations, at the desk I have a DVI-D monitor hooked to the HDMI output and in the livingroom there is a big old thick television using PAL composite.. I would like ...
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Raspberry Pi corrupts the SD Card often
I currently start using different Raspberry Pis to monitor my (Wi-Fi) network. (OS: Raspbian)
Unfortunately one Pi often corrupts the SD Card and I definitely don't just plug off the power cable. It ...
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Blank screen after installing Raspbian
I added this to my config.txt file:
hdmi_drive=1
I can see a rainbow and recovery mode prompt.
I pressed Shift key to enter recovery mode and installed Raspbian.
After installation, I can see a ...
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Why wont the Pi recognize my TV when I plug it in after boot?
Currently I am using a relatively new Westinghouse TV with my RasPi. It works perfectly with one caveat, I need to boot with it plugged in to the HDMI for it to work.
I run my Pi headless most of ...
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Display Powersaving Options (Pi powered on display USB)
Scenario
I'm building several wall mounted kiosk that will be placed in remote locations and i'm trying to find a way to build in some longevity / power saving options (IE put them to sleep when the ...
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Forcing HDMI Audio Breaks Resolution?
I have a little problem with trying to force audio via an HDMI TV/Monitor, heres what I can get the Pi to do.
Without forcing HDMI Mode using hdmi_drive=2 the monitor works fine with the correct ...
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Video blinks in and out
I'm using the raspbian installer. When I get to the step to select disk partitioning the video display starts to blink in and out.
At first it just blinks a few times and progresses to the point ...
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Raspberry loosing HDMI output after a period of time
This is a follow up question to:
Change output to HDMI after tv has turned off
This solution works partially. I can turn off the TV and turn it on again and get the screen back on my TV. However this ...
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Change output to HDMI after tv has turned off [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I force the Raspberry Pi to turn on HDMI?
I have a Pi that is connected to my TV via hdmi.
My pi acts primarily as a server, and its turned on all the time for this ...
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No HDMI output after shutting down RPI
Flash Raspbian on 32GB SD card.
Everything works fine when first start.
After I shutdown it using sudo shutdown -h now and take off usb power..
Suddenly, HDMI output broken down, no output on LCD at ...
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Raspbian Wheezy Audio
I've got my new Rpi running with the raspbian wheezy debian distro which is great but I can't seem to play / hear any sound.
Does anyone know if the wheezy distro comes with audio drivers pre-...
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How to make Raspberry use HDMI audio as default system output?
I've just installed Raspberry Pi and everything works great, except I can't get the default system sound to use HDMI. If I run something like omxplayer -o hdmi <filename> then the sound works, ...
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How to disable local terminal showing through when playing video
Any local terminal text (login prompt, etc) is showing through areas of the screen that are not covered by video (i.e. the black bars on the top and bottom) when I use a remote terminal to play video ...
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Can't get Pi to work with a Sony SDM-S74 DVI-D monitor
I have just bought a new RaspberryPi that I'm trying to get working with a Sony DVI monitor. I'm hoping someone can help me.
I installed Raspbian on a 8GB card, connected the Pi to a Sony SDM-S74 ...
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HDMI works in safe mode, but not much else
I have my board plugged into my monitor as an HDMI input. I can get to the Raspbian desktop by uncommenting the "hdmi_safe=1" in config.txt. However, I'd like to work in a resolution that doesn't make ...
Matt Gould