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Hi, I've been experimenting with Emby (and comparing plex/kodi) over the past couple of days for my existing ~500 movie collection of mixed formats including about half in ripped-dvd MovieName>VIDEO_TS>MovieFiles structure. Would you please be able to help me with the following final problem which I have: • movies structured as "moviename > VIDEO_TS > VOBfiles" show up in library yet do not play (tested on web client and android app) [screenshots attached] • movies structured as "moviename > VOBfiles" show up in library and DO play just fine • I would like to figure out how to use the first hierarchy since that's dvd standard and how my files currently exist What I've tried: • I deleted that xml file visible in the screenshot • the emby naming guidelines suggest that a video_ts folder or a video_ts.ifo file will work, however I have not been able to make the folder route work. • searching google and the forums, I've only found people having the reverse problem • a similar problem in Kodi was solved by editing the regex; however, I have not been able to locate that in emby Thanks! -Adrik my testing setup: emby server 3 downloaded yesterday mac mini 2014 model; 2.6ghz intel core i5; 8gb ram; osx 10.10.2 viewing in android app and web client on chrome Version 46.0.2490.86 (64-bit) after i get everything working, putting emby on my freeNAS

Hi, installed Emby last night as I want to replace Plex (don't like closed source). Quite impressed up to now although still haven't managed to see one film yet. Can't see film in web client or android client, both saying "There was an error playing the video.".Music plays correctly. Emby Version 3.0.5781.0 with ffmpeg version 0.8.17-6:0.8.17-1 (basically a fully updated Debian Wheezy to a few minutes ago) Now, this I think it's a transcode problem as I see "Unrecognized option 'codec:v:0'" in the transcode log (see below). One thing that I did like of Plex is the "Direct streaming" option which i think Emby doesn't have. It tries to transcode even videos that are not transcoded on Plex (I have Plex also running on the same machine). Am i correct in thinking that there is no direct streaming with Emby? Thanks Antonio TRANSCODE LOG (also attached) http://192.168.1.3:8096/emby/videos/6920af97c4418d11be79207c0722539b/stream.webm?DeviceId=434bb81cd4e118556dc1d12dd153978d13b005c7&MediaSourceId=6920af97c4418d11be79207c0722539b&VideoCodec=vpx&AudioCodec=vorbis&VideoBitrate=426538666&AudioBitrate=128000&MaxHeight=1080&ClientTime=635826086455268210&PlaySessionId=731ea850d5c84351bea90945b1f93770&api_key=f3f331d238e44921a1e2401c4216a9e1{"Protocol":"File","Id":"6920af97c4418d11be79207c0722539b","Path":"/exports/zeusmedia/Movies/Good Copy Bad Copy (2007)/Good Copy Bad Copy (2007).mp4","Type":"Default","Container":"mp4","Name":"","ReadAtNativeFramerate":false,"SupportsTranscoding":true,"SupportsDirectStream":true,"SupportsDirectPlay":true,"RequiresOpening":false,"RequiresClosing":false,"VideoType":"VideoFile","MediaStreams":[],"PlayableStreamFileNames":[],"Formats":[],"RequiredHttpHeaders":{}}/usr/bin/ffmpeg -loglevel debug -fflags +genpts -i file:"/exports/zeusmedia/Movies/Good Copy Bad Copy (2007)/Good Copy Bad Copy (2007).mp4" -sn -codec:v:0 libvpx -force_key_frames expr:gte(t,n_forced*5) -vf "scale=trunc(oh*a/2)*2:min(ih\,1080)" -pix_fmt yuv420p -speed 16 -quality good -profile:v 0 -slices 8 -crf 10 -qmin 0 -qmax 50 -maxrate:v 426538666 -bufsize:v (426538666*2) -b:v 426538666 -vsync vfr -map_metadata -1 -threads 2 -codec:a:0 libvorbis -ab 128000 -af "aresample=async=1" -y "/exports/zeusmedia/Transcode/transcoding-temp/cccb19f385a90c3a51960df3b51d1b23.webm"ffmpeg version 0.8.17-6:0.8.17-1, Copyright (c) 2000-2014 the Libav developers built on Mar 15 2015 17:31:12 with gcc 4.7.2 configuration: --arch=i386 --enable-pthreads --enable-runtime-cpudetect --extra-version='6:0.8.17-1' --libdir=/usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu --prefix=/usr --enable-bzlib --enable-libdc1394 --enable-libdirac --enable-libfreetype --enable-frei0r --enable-gnutls --enable-libgsm --enable-libmp3lame --enable-librtmp --enable-libopencv --enable-libopenjpeg --enable-libpulse --enable-libschroedinger 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--enable-libpulse --enable-libschroedinger --enable-libspeex --enable-libtheora --enable-vaapi --enable-vdpau --enable-libvorbis --enable-libvpx --enable-zlib --enable-gpl --enable-postproc --enable-swscale --enable-libcdio --enable-x11grab --enable-libx264 --enable-libxvid --shlibdir=/usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/i686/cmov --cpu=i686 --enable-shared --disable-static libavutil 51. 22. 3 / 51. 22. 3 libavcodec 53. 35. 0 / 53. 35. 0 libavformat 53. 21. 1 / 53. 21. 1 libavdevice 53. 2. 0 / 53. 2. 0 libavfilter 2. 15. 0 / 2. 15. 0 libswscale 2. 1. 0 / 2. 1. 0 libpostproc 52. 0. 0 / 52. 0. 0The ffmpeg program is only provided for script compatibility and will be removedin a future release. 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Please use avconv instead.[mov,mp4,m4a,3gp,3g2,mj2 @ 0x81008e0] Probed with size=2048 and score=100[mov,mp4,m4a,3gp,3g2,mj2 @ 0x81008e0] ISO: File Type Major Brand: mp42[h264 @ 0x81030c0] err{or,}_recognition separate: 1; 1[h264 @ 0x81030c0] err{or,}_recognition combined: 1; 1[h264 @ 0x81030c0] Unsupported bit depth: 0[aac @ 0x8105240] err{or,}_recognition separate: 1; 1[aac @ 0x8105240] err{or,}_recognition combined: 1; 1[aac @ 0x8105240] Unsupported bit depth: 0[mov,mp4,m4a,3gp,3g2,mj2 @ 0x81008e0] All info foundInput #0, mov,mp4,m4a,3gp,3g2,mj2, from 'file:/exports/zeusmedia/Movies/Good Copy Bad Copy (2007)/Good Copy Bad Copy (2007).mp4': Metadata: major_brand : mp42 minor_version : 0 compatible_brands: isommp42 creation_time : 2014-02-07 03:47:34 Duration: 00:58:35.36, start: 0.000000, bitrate: 559 kb/s Stream #0.0(und), 13, 1/50: Video: h264 (Constrained Baseline), yuv420p, 640x356 [PAR 801:800 DAR 9:5], 1/50, 461 kb/s, 25 fps, 25 tbr, 50 tbn, 50 tbc Stream #0.1(und), 1, 1/44100: Audio: aac, 44100 Hz, stereo, s16, 96 kb/s Metadata: creation_time : 2014-02-07 03:48:00Unrecognized option 'codec:v:0'Failed to set value 'libvpx' for option 'codec:v:0' TranscodeLog.txt ServerLog.txt

Some of the primary images for tv episodes are not showing up, even though they have been downloaded (tried downloaded different ones and manually adding images). https://www.dropbox.com/s/qk7bkis6hzdxaof/Screenshot%202015-11-05%2013.03.24.png?dl=0 server ,log: https://www.dropbox.com/s/nfcsbys9peq8nx1/server-63582294630.txt?dl=0

Version 3.0.5768.6 Firefox 41.0.2 I've noticed in the last couple of versions that I am not able to select the different types of artwork when searching for new images in the image editor. I click on the drop down and nothing happens. If I have a lot of images to choose from and hit the arrow to go to the next set of images and then go back, I am able to click the menu. Doesn't seem to be an issue in Chrome. Wondering if there is some plugin that may not be active in Firefox that could cause this?

Hey there, New to this, been finding Emby great so far. Except that when I play certain movies, the mouse cursor and player controls keep reappearing after they disappear after a few seconds. This is very annoying to see. One thing I did was to click on my taskbar as the video is playing and keep the mouse cursor away from the video. That doesn't make the controls pop up. But when I hover over the video, the controls appear, then disappear as they should, but reappear again. Any ideas how to fix it?

Hi Guys, Is there any way to use a programmable remote control like the Logitech Harmony to navigate the Web Interface through a Windows 10 HTPC? If not, is it possible to program that functionality in? Thanks

Hello, Is it possible to use MPC as an external player using the web client ? Thank you

The web client on IOS Safari is not displaying images correctly on my devices. The images are often wrong: I'll get a picture of an actor on a movie entry, or no picture at all. I've even seen my login icon displayed. If I tap on an item, the metadata is correct, but the images are all messed up. No backdrops show, even if I change the Setting value to Yes instead of Auto. The image of the poster may or may not be there; if it is, it may or may not be correct. My library looks fine on Chrome for IOS, and on any browser on my Desktop; it's just Safari. I don't mind using Chrome, but I'd like to use a home screen icon for Emby, and they only open in Safari. This happens on both iPhones and iPads. I've tried clearing out the cookies and history but it hasn't helped. I happens in any format: List, Thumb, Poster . I've attached 2 screen snaps. One is of an expanded movie page for the "Catch Me If You Can" that shows no backdrop images and the poster is for Aviator. I'm pretty sure the fact that both movies have the same star is just coincidence. In List View, that item showed the image for Cold Mountain. The other snap is of the List view showing, among other mixups, Reese Witherspoon on the Harry Potter collection. The images for Gathering Storm and Gentleman's Agreement are also wrong. However, if I tap on them, the images are correct, including backdrops! I realize this is probably errors with Safari, but I'd be happy to hear any suggestions.

Currently when viewing a music genre we have the option to view Albums or Songs. Can you add an option to view by Artist as well? Emby for WMC does this, though it might be theme-dependent there.

Hello all. I've been using Emby for years now and I thought I had seen it all. I am currently running server version Version 3.0.5675.1 on Windows Server 2012 R2. I have found that i get really uneven performance on the web client across various devices. For example (please see images attached) On both a windows 8 and a Windows 10 PC (all on the same network) I get music displayed on the albums page only. When I go over to artist or album artist I see nothing displayed when using a web browser on a PC. The loading circle indicator spins for a bit then i just get a black screen. Additionally, i cannot see any of my movies or tv when browsing from a PC. Oddly, web client works just fine on iOS running Chrome. I can navigate to the shared network folder on the server from both PCs and play the music directly, but on the web browser client can only play music that shows up under Albums. SO I can see and play music on the Albums view on a PC, but not in artists on a PC. I can also not watch movies on a PC. Everything works fine on the mobile device web browser. A quick look through the log shows an error reading that an access token is expired or invalid but I do not know what this means. Any thoughts on what is going are greatly appreciated. thanks Emby team! server-63573933583.txt

Just installed emby server on Windows 7 and am having trouble using web client from iPad2 iOS 5.1.1 Safari browser. Searched this forum but only issues I've seen are having different issues with playback or interface. My browser loads the web/index.html but gives only a blank screen. When I turn on browser's debug console, I get a JavaScript ScriptError: Parse error on line 490 web/bower_components/webcomponentsjs/webcomponents-lite.js?v=3.0.5675.1 Also four other "log" messages but I assume the error is more of an issue. Just wondering if this is a known/common problem for this setup or if there's something wrong with my install and/or configuration. Surprised I haven't seen it mentioned so it might be just me. Any help or info would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hi, All - Love Emby, especially how it's grown from the MB2 days. I have a minor UI additionrequest for the web client. In the Live TV section, on the Scheduled page, I love seeing what shows are coming up to be recorded, but would love to see the episode title displayed on the card as well as the show name. The title must be available as it's there when you view the details. I realize there's a limited amount of space on the card, but even if the first part of the Title was shown (shown up to the limit of space is taken) that would still be nice. I tend to "over schedule" my series in hopes that I capture previous episodes that I've missed. I then go to the Scheduled page and look at those series' upcoming episodes so I can cancel the recordings for episodes I already have (saves tuner capacity, processing time, etc...). If the episode title was on the card, I wouldn't have to go to the details. I also think it'd just be a nice UI enhancement overall. I realize this won't be anything of a priority, but perhaps something that could be slipped in as a nice to have! Thanks for everyone's dedication to Emby. I love the products and the dedicated developers behind them. Keep it up!!

I don't have any speakers attached to my computer, so I never use the "My browser" player when select where to send the stream to. Would it be possible to remember that I selected "XBMC" Player to prevent having to re-select it if I refresh the webpage?

I'm using now Server 3.0.5675.1 I have to say that this version is loading my movie library (7000+) faster than others versions Good Job!! . Also thanks for the option to stop the automatic updates. But in the web client I found that the search on the top don't return any result and frezee the system until I select something else in the web client. The (X) at the end don't close the request. I also include the log for this issue. server-63572672497.txt

The latest blog update stated the now playing controls in the web client were updated. However upon updating to the last few versions, more and more buttons seems to be disappearing. I am on Server version 3.0.5667.6 with chrome and all that remains is a pause button with no time listed.... Here is the Log file

So, I currently have Emby Theater installed on my HTPC in my living room, and have another machine acting as a server elsewhere in the house. I'd like to be able to use the web client or android client to remotely control Emby Theater (rather than buying a new remote for it). Unfortunately, whenever I go to the Remote section of the web client or the app, my Emby Theater machine never shows up in the list of clients that I can control. Other Web Clients show up no problem, but Emby Theater does not - even if the Emby Theater device is listed in the Active Devices section of the Server's settings page. The machine running Emby Theater is a Mac Mini running Windows 10 (most recent beta release), and Emby Theater version 3.0.5651.20234. My server is running Windows 8.1, and Emby Server version 3.0.5666.8 None of my client devices see the Theater device in the list - neither of my Android devices running the latest version of the app (2.3.53), nor running the web client, nor any of my several computers running the web client (Chrome browser). I'm not sure if this is an issue with my setup, an issue with Emby Theater in general (I know that, at least until recently, Emby Theater wasn't receiving a lot of love and had fallen a little behind in comparison to other clients). If anyone can offer any help to get things working I'd be grateful. If there are any logs that I can provide that'd be useful to debug the issue, let me know and I'll provide them.

Hi All, Currently running: Media Browser Server: 3.0.5641.4 CPU: Q8200 RAM: 6Gb Video: Nvidia GTX 650 Ti Media storage: 6TB NAS unit accessable via network smb share over ethernet on same lan as media server All was running beautifully up until a few months ago. I run the web client (chrome) on my media server. Now i cant play any media within an acceptable time frame. The player splash screen sits there and my box appears to 'transcode' for >= 30mins for a 45min episode of Breaking Bad or True Detective or whatever. Throttling is on (have tried off) and quality set to auto. I know the system is getting a bit old but this didnt happen before. I can play over VLC no problem (albeit that is direct) and my media server WILL transcode fine to the ipad and android in the home!? Any thoughts would be appreciated!? Transcription log attached. Thanks, TJ transcode-ad47b450-ba7e-4fed-9f46-931c67ef71ce.zip

I've had this annoying problem for a while now but have basically been able to ignore it as I haven't had the time to dedicate to this. Scenario is this, I browse my movies by genres, so I have nice folder.png's and backdrops in every genre folder. So when I view it on my tv, I get an image for each genre folder like drama, action, animation etc. I've noticed now however instead of having one image for each genre, some of my genre's are doubling up. In the image below you can see that my drama and family genre's (highlighted in blue)now have two images with the exact number of movies in each and the exact same image. Not too sure what's causing this issue as I've checked all my metadata for my movies and they are all correct. This is occurring in mediabrowser client as well. Any help would be much appreciated.

It;s probably something my end that needs tweaking, as I have not seen anyone else report this, so I am hoping someone can help. Emby server is installed on my laptop, which is connected via wifi to my server. In the web client, Emby will not show all the covers. Refreshing the browser does not help. I am using chrome, but have tried it in IE11, which doesn't want to show any covers https://www.dropbox.com/s/q22gws762x43u66/Screenshot%202015-06-26%2019.17.55.png?dl=0 You'll notice in the next image, that it successfully shows one other image https://www.dropbox.com/s/vi7tcqou3c1ls8f/Screenshot%202015-06-26%2019.24.00.png?dl=0

Here is my current issues with subtitles, I have only tested embedded subtitles that are default/forced. I expect there to be a few seconds to play the subtitles after skipping or resuming. Emby: Version 3.0.5621.4 Browser: Firefox Nightly 41.0a1, Firefox Developer Ed 40.0a2, and Chrome Canary Subtitle not showing up after skipping around (also includes resuming) - Works fine on chrome Will sometimes not play subtitle for a few seconds (5-20) and will resume in the correct spot - Issue with all browsers Side Bug: When you are browsing shows and click one then go back it will not take you back to where you were at on the page (It will take you to the top on FF but on chrome it will take you to last scrolled position before you clicked on a show).

Hi, Could the Web Client source path please be added to the Paths list on the main dashboard?

I unfortunately have this issue quit frequently. While watching a movie all is going well, and then the movie just ends. It is as if it thinks it has reached the end of the movie, as the progress is lost. I can then just go to the scene's and continue watching the rest of the movie with no issue, so not a problem with the files as far as I can tell. Server ver: 3.0.5464.40000 Watching in web client on Xbox one.

Emby Server Version 3.0.5621.4 Server WMC Version 1.0.0.56, build: 1190 This problem has existed for many versions now. In the web client, in the android app, and in the Fire TV app, no TV Guide data is displayed. I can tune channels and watch them.

Hi, Web client will not play a file with external subtitles. File is a mkv and external subtitle is an ANSI srt which plays just fine on Roku and Android app. When subtitles are disabled, file plays ok. Attached are server and transcode logs and the mediainfo from the MKV file. server-63568226277.txt transcode-7bac3d6e-1539-4b31-9697-c94a0ec9bd3e.txt upsidedown.txt

Server Version 3.0.5582.4 Browser Firefox Version 37.0.1 Windows 7 Professional Desktop Running Emby on specified desktop Selected a movie Selected "Vlc" as external player in Preferences->Web Client Clicked on Play->Select External Player Nothing happens. Attached is the MediaBrowserXml.config I modified the <ExternalPlayers> tag in MediaBrowserXml.config with the Vlc.exe path with the same result: <ExternalPlayers> <ExternalPlayer>C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe</ExternalPlayer> </ExternalPlayers> Thanks for your attention. MediaBrowserXml.config.txt