RPi 4 and no video out

iamapie · October 9, 2019 at 12:12 PM

Hi, I just got my new RPi 4 and the video works fine (sans some green dots, I was blaming the cheap hdmi cable) on a new tv but on my older tv I get no video at all.

This is my config.txt and distroconfig.txt currently.

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# SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0-or-later
# Copyright (C) 2009-2014 Stephan Raue (stephan@openelec.tv)
# Copyright (C) 2016-present Team LibreELEC (https://libreelec.tv)
################################################################################
# Bootloader configuration - config.txt
################################################################################

################################################################################
# Memory (System/GPU configuration )
################################################################################

# Default GPU memory split - at least 288M is needed for some 4k HEVC files
gpu_mem=320

################################################################################
# For overclocking and various other settings, see:
# https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/configuration/config-txt.md
################################################################################
# Set 'force_turbo=1' to disable dynamic overclocking and enable overclocking always.
force_turbo=0

# Force HDMI even if unplugged or powered off
hdmi_force_hotplug=1

# Doesn't sent initial active source message.
# Avoids bringing CEC (enabled TV) out of standby and channel switch when
# rebooting.
hdmi_ignore_cec_init=1

#config_hdmi_b**st=7

#hdmi_drive=2

#hdmi_group=2

#hdmi_mode=39

################################################################################
# End of default configuration
################################################################################

################################################################################
# Include distribution specific config file if it exists.
################################################################################
[all]
include distroconfig.txt

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# SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0-or-later
# Copyright (C) 2019-present Team LibreELEC (https://libreelec.tv)

# WARNING: DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE - IT WILL BE OVERWRITTEN WHEN UPGRADING!
#dtoverlay=vc4-fkms-v3d
disable_overscan=1

What's commented out in the config.txt I have tried in the past to no avail. I'm using the hdmi port closest to the usbc port.
Potentially unrelated but I did a restore of a kodi backup from a raspberry pi 3.

**Klojum** · October 9, 2019 at 5:59 PM Official Post

Quote from iamapie

but on my older tv I get no video at all.

That's not much information to work with, is it?

More info, please. TV specs, brand etc...

iamapie · October 9, 2019 at 6:07 PM

Sorry, it's a Sony Bravia KDL-32BX330. It's a 720p 32 inch tv.

EDIT: I'm not sure what else to provide. RP3 plugs and plays just fine btw.

**Klojum** · October 10, 2019 at 8:51 PM Official Post

Please provide a full debug log.

How to post a log (wiki)

1. Enable debugging in Settings>System Settings>Logging
2. Restart Kodi
3. Replicate the problem
4. Generate a log URL (do not post/upload logs to the forum)

use "Settings > LibreELEC > System > Paste system logs" or run "pastekodi" over SSH, then post the URL link

iamapie · October 10, 2019 at 10:47 PM

I can't seem to get any video out on any tv or monitor now. I'm thinking it might be a bad micro HDMI to HDMI cable, I'll try to replace it and update them. Until then I can't enable logging via ssh?

patrik · October 11, 2019 at 9:41 PM

I have an similar problem.

After about 2 weeks of running an RB 4 with libeelec 9.1.501 suddenly without an update or another change, the CEC doesn't work.

After a few tries to fix that and some reboots, I didn't get an Video Signal.

An RB 3 with the same HDMI-cable works fine, the mirco HDMI to HDMI adapter change had no effect.

An new install of Kodi change nothing.

I can reach the RB4 via SSH.

Kodi.log

**Klojum** · October 12, 2019 at 2:15 AM Official Post

If it happens that suddenly, then perhaps we shouldn't rule hardware failure... I hope I'm wrong.

iamapie · October 14, 2019 at 11:54 PM

Sorry to hear patrik.
I bought an adaptor instead and everything is working fine! (maybe running a bit hot even in the flirc case)

Be wary of cheap micro hdmi to hdmi cables on amazon.

patrik · November 7, 2019 at 3:08 PM

Quote from Klojum

If it happens that suddenly, then perhaps we shouldn't rule hardware failure... I hope I'm wrong.

So I got an new RB 4. Same problem.

But now I tested the output on 3 different devices.

On LG OLED, the original place of the RB 4 and were that worked 2 weeks, still no signal.

At my BenQ Pc monitor, signal.

At my old Samsung also signal.

I was using diffent cables, same cabels, diffent and same adapters.

The LG shows that "HDMI x is ready" but I didn't get an signal.

LG tells me, if other devices works, thats not their failure.

And idea from you?

Thanks

maxi · November 7, 2019 at 3:39 PM

And the power supply is the original?

Power supply is very important when it comes to hardware failures.

hagaygo · November 7, 2019 at 5:45 PM

Quote from patrik

So I got an new RB 4. Same problem.

But now I tested the output on 3 different devices.

On LG OLED, the original place of the RB 4 and were that worked 2 weeks, still no signal.

At my BenQ Pc monitor, signal.

At my old Samsung also signal.

I was using diffent cables, same cabels, diffent and same adapters.

The LG shows that "HDMI x is ready" but I didn't get an signal.

LG tells me, if other devices works, thats not their failure.

And idea from you?

Thanks

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Did you try both hdmi outputs?

Here only the one near the usb power slot outputs a video.

patrik · November 7, 2019 at 8:06 PM

Quote from maxi

And the power supply is the original?

Power supply is very important when it comes to hardware failures.

Power Supply was first an 2 Amps supply, with that ist was running the first 2 weeks and is running with that on the other display.

I tested an 12Amps supply with the same outcome.

Quote from hagaygo

Did you try both hdmi outputs?

Here only the one near the usb power slot outputs a video.

Yes, both.

But I testing different things mostly only with the HDMI 0 output near the power supply plug.

Thanks

Edit: now with an brand new HDMI-Cable it works with the LG TV ( again).

I don't get it, but it's ok.

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