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Schubes24

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Post Fri Nov 23, 2012 5:02 pm

Doesn't Serviio handle transcoding

I set up serviio on my mac and have it connected to my TV but the only files that will play are MPEG 1/2/4. I have searched many forums and found that for many others including myself that avi format will not play. Doesn't serviio transcode the files into a readable format, or this this something that cant be done. The serviio site says that it supports avi files , so I guess I'm just confused as to why they won't play. Thanks.
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slyguy42o

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Post Mon Nov 26, 2012 6:13 am

Re: Doesn't Serviio handle transcoding

technically serviio supports just about every format out there.
they key to what gets transcoded for each device is the profile configuration. /config/profiles.xml

I had the same issue with my TV until I tweaked the profile.

Please post the model number of your TV, Also may be helpful to give us the error you are getting and the serviio logs.
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Schubes24

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Post Sat Dec 01, 2012 3:32 pm

Re: Doesn't Serviio handle transcoding

Phillips 46PFL5706

Network Error
Playback Error
NE[00204697]
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slyguy42o

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Post Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:49 pm

Re: Doesn't Serviio handle transcoding

this TV appears to be exactly the same as mine. supports the same codecs and everything.

Try using the profile I tweaked

viewtopic.php?f=27&t=7803

This profile works for about 99% of the videos I have thrown at it.
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Schubes24

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Post Fri Dec 07, 2012 10:13 pm

Re: Doesn't Serviio handle transcoding

Where exactly do I put those lines of code? Newbie here. Is there a config file or something?
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jhb50

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Post Sat Dec 08, 2012 3:27 am

Re: Doesn't Serviio handle transcoding

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Schubes24

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Post Sun Dec 09, 2012 1:17 am

Re: Doesn't Serviio handle transcoding

Cannot find the config/profiles.xml. Saw another post that said it is in the Serviio.app folder which I cannot locate either. Thanks.
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slyguy42o

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Post Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:40 am

Re: Doesn't Serviio handle transcoding

I am going to assume windows

Here is the folder where serviio is installed by default

C:\program files\serviio\

search through your config file and find the "phillips" section and modify it as shown in my post. if your having a tough time PM me and i'll shoot you a copy of the full config file.
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Schubes24

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Post Fri Dec 14, 2012 3:36 pm

Re: Doesn't Serviio handle transcoding

Actually I have a mac
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slyguy42o

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Post Sat Dec 15, 2012 8:13 am

Re: Doesn't Serviio handle transcoding

hmmm haven't used the mac version. maybe just run a file search for profiles.xml?

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