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<blockquote data-quote="SimondusMaximus" data-source="post: 868395" data-attributes="member: 100676"><p>Hi Tomtj,</p><p> </p><p>You've come across a common issue! There's an ongoing thread all about MediaPortal and Windows resizing the resolution when HDMI signal is lost. When the resize occurs, this also stops the video playback within MediaPortal. Once you fix this issue then you'll be able to leave TV playing and all should be as you want it. And 'er indoors, of course!</p><p> </p><p>The thread is very long but there are two main work arounds - one uses VNC to remotely connect to the HTPC, the other a few registry hacks. The VNC trick works for me every time (on different ahrdware - ATI and NVidia) but rather than make you read the whole thread on this issue, here's what works for me:</p><p> </p><p>Install Tight VNC on your MediaPortal HTPC - you only need to install the "VNC Server" part. Accept all other defaults.</p><p>Install Tight VNC on another PC or laptop. You only need to install "VNC Viewer". Accept all other defaults.</p><p>Start up your HTPC and once all's started, connect to it via VNC from your laptop/PC.</p><p>Unplug the HMDI cable from your HTPC/TV. You should now see the resized Mediaportal on your VNC session.</p><p>Close MP.</p><p>Right click the desktop, select "Screen Resolution", click "Advance Settings".</p><p>Click the "Monitor" tab, then click "Hide modes that this monitor cannot display".</p><p>Click the "Adapter" tab, then "List all modes".</p><p>Select the resolution you want, probably 1920*1080 True Colour (32 Bit). Refresh rate is probably only 30 Hertz max. (refresh rate isn't important at this point).</p><p>Click OK and the desktop should resize.</p><p>Now connect the HDMI cable from your HTPC and you should see the correct resolution.</p><p>Disconnect your VNC session.</p><p>Restart your HTPC and test by plugging/unplugging HDMI, changing your TV's or receiver's source. Resolution should stay at the full resolution and TV/Video should continue to play.</p><p>If all is well, you can remove VNC if you don't need it.</p><p> </p><p>That works for me every time so fingers crossed for you. The original thread can be found here:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/threads/windows-7-half-fullscreen.71785/" target="_blank">https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/threads/windows-7-half-fullscreen.71785/</a></p><p> </p><p>Good luck chief!</p><p> </p><p>Cheers</p><p>Si</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SimondusMaximus, post: 868395, member: 100676"] Hi Tomtj, You've come across a common issue! There's an ongoing thread all about MediaPortal and Windows resizing the resolution when HDMI signal is lost. When the resize occurs, this also stops the video playback within MediaPortal. Once you fix this issue then you'll be able to leave TV playing and all should be as you want it. And 'er indoors, of course! The thread is very long but there are two main work arounds - one uses VNC to remotely connect to the HTPC, the other a few registry hacks. The VNC trick works for me every time (on different ahrdware - ATI and NVidia) but rather than make you read the whole thread on this issue, here's what works for me: Install Tight VNC on your MediaPortal HTPC - you only need to install the "VNC Server" part. Accept all other defaults. Install Tight VNC on another PC or laptop. You only need to install "VNC Viewer". Accept all other defaults. Start up your HTPC and once all's started, connect to it via VNC from your laptop/PC. Unplug the HMDI cable from your HTPC/TV. You should now see the resized Mediaportal on your VNC session. Close MP. Right click the desktop, select "Screen Resolution", click "Advance Settings". Click the "Monitor" tab, then click "Hide modes that this monitor cannot display". Click the "Adapter" tab, then "List all modes". Select the resolution you want, probably 1920*1080 True Colour (32 Bit). Refresh rate is probably only 30 Hertz max. (refresh rate isn't important at this point). Click OK and the desktop should resize. Now connect the HDMI cable from your HTPC and you should see the correct resolution. Disconnect your VNC session. Restart your HTPC and test by plugging/unplugging HDMI, changing your TV's or receiver's source. Resolution should stay at the full resolution and TV/Video should continue to play. If all is well, you can remove VNC if you don't need it. That works for me every time so fingers crossed for you. The original thread can be found here: [url]https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/threads/windows-7-half-fullscreen.71785/[/url] Good luck chief! Cheers Si [/QUOTE]
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