There was no ReduceCache parameter set in the config.ini file


Using non-standard cache size 168 (adjustment 12)

this would suggest you had it set to 12

You should see the value you set in the ini file in the boot messages...

look here for a description of the reducecache parameter

the "VM: killing process" message does indicate there is a memory shortage. Since the player app runs realtime and has it's memory locked, other processes are killed when memory runs sparse...
One thing which should give you exclusion about a memory shortage, is connecting the player to serial, open a terminal-session and stop the player-app.
Displayserver will run with allmost all of the memory available...

Frank van Gestel