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Rewrite entirely. I don't know if it is still a problem. Q&A I think applies: https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/168763/how-to-stop-the-screen-from-blanking-blacking-out
 
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== Installing VLC on Debian GNU/Linux ==
== nVidia playback problem ==


If you are using Debian Sarge, or Sid, then you can install VLC using the Apt manager. Just log in as root and type the following and then you are done:
Using '''nvidia-xconfig''' with Debian, the screen may go into standby mode.<br />
 
This doesn't seem to be a bug with {{VLC}}, but it may occur when using VLC, such as when watching a movie.
  # apt-get install vlc


VLC is currently not in Etch as some RC bug block the migration. It should be fixed before Etch release.
The easiest thing to try is disabling the screensaver through '''''Preferences''''' → '''''Video''''' → '''''Disable screensaver'''''.


Look out there are many deprecated vlc based packages like gnome-vlc etc. Just installing vlc will do.
Another approach is to run
{{$}} xset dpms 0 0 0 && xset s noblank && xset s off
which disables DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling).


Many vlc plugins can be installed afterwards (some of these are no longer used and are "dummy packages"): {{check}}
If the issue does not resolve, and it seems VLC-specific, then [[report a bug]].
  vlc-plugin-alsa - ALSA audio output plugin for VLC (install it if sound doesn't work)
  vlc-plugin-arts - aRts audio output plugin for VLC (install it if sound still doesn't work and you're using KDE)
  vlc-plugin-esd - Esound audio output plugin for VLC (install it if sound still doesn't work and you're using Gnome)
  vlc-plugin-ggi - GGI video output plugin for VLC
  vlc-plugin-glide - Glide video output plugin for VLC
  vlc-plugin-sdl - SDL video and audio output plugin for VLC
  vlc-plugin-svgalib - SVGAlib video output plugin for VLC


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Latest revision as of 05:24, 31 March 2019

nVidia playback problem

Using nvidia-xconfig with Debian, the screen may go into standby mode.
This doesn't seem to be a bug with VLC media player, but it may occur when using VLC, such as when watching a movie.

The easiest thing to try is disabling the screensaver through Preferences → Video → Disable screensaver.

Another approach is to run 

$ xset dpms 0 0 0 && xset s noblank && xset s off

which disables DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling).

If the issue does not resolve, and it seems VLC-specific, then report a bug.

This page is part of the informal VLC Support Guide.
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