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    Black screen when plugged to TV

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    • BuZzB
      BuZz administrators @duiz
      last edited by

      @duiz ate you using the first HDMI port - next to the usb c power input? You need to use that port for sound.

      To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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        duiz @BuZz
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        @BuZz I am using the one that is almost right underneath the usb-c power port, is that the right one?

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        • mituM
          mitu Global Moderator @duiz
          last edited by

          @duiz It's not quite underneath, it's on the 1st HDMI port right of the USB-C port. Did you configure your audio to go through the HDMI port using the Audio menu in RetroPie ?

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            duiz @mitu
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            @mitu Yes I selected HDMI in the retropie options

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              BuZz administrators @duiz
              last edited by

              @duiz that case changes the port positions. Maybe try the other port if you still can't get audio working.

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                duiz @BuZz
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                @BuZz I'll give it a try. Do you have any idea about the other issue? (1080 output with a 720 frame within it.

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                  BuZz administrators @duiz
                  last edited by BuZz

                  @duiz turn off overscan in raspi-config.

                  To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                    duiz @BuZz
                    last edited by duiz

                    @BuZz Tried to uncomment the overscan but it still outputs into a 720 window on a 1080 output. Is it just a case of the software being too early still and exhibiting bugs with 1080p displays perhaps?

                    For reference, this is what I am working with now as we are testing it

                    # For more options and information see
                    # http://rpf.io/configtxt
                    # Some settings may impact device functionality. See link above for details
                    
                    # uncomment if you get no picture on HDMI for a default "safe" mode
                    #hdmi_safe=0
                    
                    # uncomment this if your display has a black border of unused pixels visible
                    # and your display can output without overscan
                    #disable_overscan=1
                    
                    # uncomment the following to adjust overscan. Use positive numbers if console
                    # goes off screen, and negative if there is too much border
                    overscan_left=16
                    overscan_right=16
                    overscan_top=16
                    overscan_bottom=16
                    
                    # uncomment to force a console size. By default it will be display's size minus
                    # overscan.
                    #framebuffer_width=1280
                    #framebuffer_height=720
                    
                    # uncomment if hdmi display is not detected and composite is being output
                    #hdmi_force_hotplug=1
                    
                    # uncomment to force a specific HDMI mode (this will force VGA)
                    hdmi_group=1
                    hdmi_mode=16
                    
                    # uncomment to force a HDMI mode rather than DVI. This can make audio work in
                    # DMT (computer monitor) modes
                    #hdmi_drive=2
                    
                    # uncomment to increase signal to HDMI, if you have interference, blanking, or
                    # no display
                    #config_hdmi_boost=4
                    
                    # uncomment for composite PAL
                    #sdtv_mode=2
                    
                    #uncomment to overclock the arm. 700 MHz is the default.
                    #arm_freq=800
                    
                    # Uncomment some or all of these to enable the optional hardware interfaces
                    #dtparam=i2c_arm=on
                    #dtparam=i2s=on
                    #dtparam=spi=on
                    
                    # Uncomment this to enable infrared communication.
                    #dtoverlay=gpio-ir,gpio_pin=17
                    #dtoverlay=gpio-ir-tx,gpio_pin=18
                    
                    # Additional overlays and parameters are documented /boot/overlays/README
                    
                    # Enable audio (loads snd_bcm2835)
                    dtparam=audio=on
                    
                    [pi4]
                    # Enable DRM VC4 V3D driver on top of the dispmanx display stack
                    dtoverlay=vc4-fkms-v3d
                    max_framebuffers=2
                    
                    [all]
                    #dtoverlay=vc4-fkms-v3d
                    overscan_scale=1
                    

                    No audio out of either HDMI port, black display on one TV but not the other. 1080p display but framed 720 output.

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                      ozjara
                      last edited by

                      tengo el mismo problema pero con la diferencia que si tengo imagen y sonido, pero cuando estoy jugando la pantalla se pone negra y la señal vuelve sola, probe varias configuraciones y cables HDMI, sin suerte

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                        A Bored Ninja @duiz
                        last edited by A Bored Ninja

                        @duiz Here is my idea for fixing your resolution problem.

                        Firstly, try this.

                        Change this:

                        #disable_overscan=1

                        To this:
                        disable_overscan=1

                        Reset and see if that fixes it.

                        If that doesn't work change this :
                        #framebuffer_width=1280
                        #framebuffer_height=720

                        To this :
                        framebuffer_width=1920
                        framebuffer_height=1080

                        Make sure to remove the # before those lines.

                        If it doesn't work be sure to put it back the way it was.

                        Hopefully one of those ideas helps.

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