2015-07-20, 16:40
Is there a way to get the video to display on the tv only?
Yes, follow the instructions carefully.
It only works for me when i'm duplicating the screen to the tv.
Why are you limited to duplicating? You shouldn't select Duplicate. You should select PC Screen Only as the guide shows in picture #4.
If I try to select second screen only Total movie theater complains i'm guessing due to hdcp?
What does "complains" mean? Again, you shouldn't be selecting 2nd screen. Select PC Screen Only. If TMT or PDVD open on the wrong screen, drag it to the correct screen in windowed mode, put it in full screen and close it. It should remember it's position next time it opens. By selecting PC Screen Only, it will have no choice but do this automatically since it will be the only screen available until it is shut off and automatically reassigned to your surface pro 2.
My surface pro 2 runs hot when duplicating.
Then you have a hardware problem and/or limitation. I don't have a surface pro 2 to test why for you but you shouldn't be duplicating anyway.
Was hoping to turn the screen off while being able to watch on the tv.
There is nothing to hope for. That is exactly what occurs once you tailor your system properly. If you're cutting some corners or deviating from the guide to suit your needs, there is also a switch in Kodi settings to blank monitors not in use. It does not turn the monitor off, it only dims it black.
Yes, follow the instructions carefully.
It only works for me when i'm duplicating the screen to the tv.
Why are you limited to duplicating? You shouldn't select Duplicate. You should select PC Screen Only as the guide shows in picture #4.
If I try to select second screen only Total movie theater complains i'm guessing due to hdcp?
What does "complains" mean? Again, you shouldn't be selecting 2nd screen. Select PC Screen Only. If TMT or PDVD open on the wrong screen, drag it to the correct screen in windowed mode, put it in full screen and close it. It should remember it's position next time it opens. By selecting PC Screen Only, it will have no choice but do this automatically since it will be the only screen available until it is shut off and automatically reassigned to your surface pro 2.
My surface pro 2 runs hot when duplicating.
Then you have a hardware problem and/or limitation. I don't have a surface pro 2 to test why for you but you shouldn't be duplicating anyway.
Was hoping to turn the screen off while being able to watch on the tv.
There is nothing to hope for. That is exactly what occurs once you tailor your system properly. If you're cutting some corners or deviating from the guide to suit your needs, there is also a switch in Kodi settings to blank monitors not in use. It does not turn the monitor off, it only dims it black.
