I just installed a Android 4.4.4 Car DVD GPS player in my car (2011 Toyota Venza). Everything is working well, except that I cannot play video from DVD disc in full screen mode. There are always two black bars at the top and bottom of the video (see attached). I know for sure that picture format of the DVD is 16x9, and it plays properly in fullscreen mode with a regular DVD player connected to 1080p TV. However, with the built-in DVD application, there's no option to adjust the screen size of the video to occupy the entire screen (i.e. no black bars).
I've contacted the seller (Witson), and they said that this is by design. There's no way to remove these black bars. All video playbacks from DVD discs will experience either 2 bigger black bars, or 2 smaller black bars. This is very annoying to me since the video playback is not in appropriate aspect ratio (it looks squeezed).
Has anyone else experienced similar issue? Is there anyway to resolve this issue? Can we install another DVD playback app in place of the built0in one? If yes, can I get the APK and instructions on how to replace the existing DVD playback app?
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When I redirected my the output last night to my Sony Bravia, the dimensions on the screen were very thin/vertical, sort of like the phone. Is there any way to make it conform to true full screen / 1080p resolution? or is that just not possible?
What about if I have a high quality movie playing, ie: 1080p divx avi on the phone, and i want to mirror the output to the tv, to take advantage of the full screen 1080p bravia, and not that small smegment everything is chopped down to?
is any of this possible?
1. Is there a way to encode "soft" not hard-burn subtitles into mp4 files. and if so will the stock player recognize this? I really like the 5.1 surround experience on the stock player, this is why I like the stock player
2. Is anyones front facing camera angled in a wierd way. My front camera seems to be angled away from the screen. For example to do video chat I have to tilt my galaxy tab down so the screen is facing towards the floor to a certain extend. I was wondering is that all tablets or just mine? I have a 14 day grace period before I can replace it.
Thanks in advance
anyone??? anyone?
The first question is a no. You have to hard-code.
My Mad Catz MOJO console has an issue: When set to 1080p, the screen image is a little too zoomed in. Obscuring the edges and losing part of the picture. I've tried messing around with Tv controls and thought maybe my Tv was interpeting the signal wrong. Nope, even when setting the picture to "normal" which results in a tiny box in the center, the edges are still obscured.
So i get the idea to try setting it to 720P instead.... image looks great and fits my screen perfectly. However, now there is no sound whatever! I've tried plugging in headphones into the headphone jack to check that as well, and there is sound. However, none outputted through the Tv. I have the latest firmware by the way, and even tried downgrading to an earlier one. Same issue for both.
Lastly, i tried using different HDMI ports. All (3) ports on my HD-TV had the same result.
I've managed to make a bearable fix by downloading a screen settings app that lets me change the resolution but, it could be better. The screen height is perfect but, i lose some width on the sides. At least i can see the full image now.
My question is: Does your MOJO also refuse to output sound at 720p? Is my unit defective?
I'd like to know so i can try exchanging it to amazon for another one.
Just tried it out, sound works flawless in 720p Mode.
Looking to replace my stock head unit with an android. Currently have a 13" 1080p dropdown screen in the back for the kids. On vacation, I hook up a roku for video. Its not ideal, in that you have to reach your head in the back to see the screen, and control the menu.
I'd like to be able to control the video through the head unit. Unfortunately, every option I see has a RCA out for video. It would work, but it bothers me running RCA to a 1080p display. Do I have any other options?
lnlogauge said:
Looking to replace my stock head unit with an android. Currently have a 13" 1080p dropdown screen in the back for the kids. On vacation, I hook up a roku for video. Its not ideal, in that you have to reach your head in the back to see the screen, and control the menu.
I'd like to be able to control the video through the head unit. Unfortunately, every option I see has a RCA out for video. It would work, but it bothers me running RCA to a 1080p display. Do I have any other options?
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why not play the video on the headunit ,can RCA output the video to the screen ?
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why not play the video on the headunit ,can RCA output the video to the screen ?
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Did you catch the part of, "Unfortunately, every option I see has a RCA out for video. It would work, but it bothers me running RCA to a 1080p display. "?
In that case I wkuld think the best solution would be for a pi3 running Kodi to be connected to your screen and to install a Kodi-remote app on your headunit to control the pi.
I have Chromecast set up on my Sony TV. I regularly cast screen from my Moto x, picture quality is superb.
On my new 6t, upon connection of the screen casting, I get a toast that says "screen casting not optimized for this device.". . I can see my phone screen on the TV but it looks very pixelated and just general awful quality - nowhere near acceptable.
Has anyone else had this issue and if not, what method do you use for screen casting? My TV also supports Miracast which is screen mirroring(the 'enable wireless display' option under cast menu) and that fails to connect whatsoever with this device (6t).
Any input would be much appreciated, thank you
&Mod please move to q&a if you can. Accidentally posted in wrong section
I don't have any issues and I cast everything. I have a TMO 6t and I don't have regular cable. It could be an issue with your app? Have you been tied uninstalling and reinstalling? Make sure you are using the official Google app for screen mirroring. It works a lot better than other apps out there
I'm not using an app .I'm using the cast option under connection settings..
Yeah. This is something that has been bugging me since I noticed it a week or so ago. I have a Vizio 4k TV with a Chromecast built in. When I cast the screen of my 6t using the Cast button in Quick Settings, my TV reports it's only receiving a 720p signal. If I cast from YouTube Vanced, Netflix, HBO Go, the TV will report 1080p. If I cast a game from the NHL or MLB app those too are only 720p, although they do appear to be higher quality. However what bugs me the most is when I try to view photos or video taken with the phone's camera. I took some video at 1080p/60fps and when I cast it to the TV using Google Photos it will only cast at 720p and the video looks horrible. Same with pictures.
I tried VLC and it would cast in 1080p but 60fps video was really choppy. Also, if the video is recorded in portrait, it's rotated to landscape on the tv.
I tried AllCast and it cast in 1080p and was smooth with 60fps video. However, it doesn't handle videos in portrait properly either.
Any recommendations for an app that can handle casting local files at it's full resolution that also handles portrait video properly?
I tried it after seeing you having problems, but it works fine for me. It's not as smooth as regular casting (as in streaming via Chromecast, rather than screen mirroring) but there's not much in it. I wasn't expecting much, to be honest, so I was pleasantly surprised.
Hmm interesting..well thank you for the input
My new Oneplus 8pro China 11In2020 build has problem too. Cast quality very poor. What to do? My recent Poco F1 was top notch with little delay. But 8 pro, I did not expect.