Cannot play ts files with VLC in Emby

[dcol 175]

Using the Emby android app, I cannot play any ts file from the library using VLC. MP4's and MKV's work fine.

If I play the TS file directly in VLC, it plays fine.

The same ts file will play fine with the internal player, MX Player, and mpv player.

The ts files were not recorded by Emby. Placed in the Emby library location by MCEBuddy.

What do you think causes this?

 

Here is a screenshot of the error.

[Luke 42078]

Hi there, can you please attach the emby server log? you can learn how to do that here:

https://emby.media/community/index.php?/topic/739-how-to-report-a-problem/

 

Thanks !

[ebr 16182]

Hi. If they play fine in the internal player why are you trying to play them in VLC?

[dcol 175]

Why does anyone use alternate players. The internal player has serious limitations with buffering and fast forwarding and rewinding. MX Player does not even work in some of my Android boxes. VLC is the only all around player with advanced features that is stable, except for this one situation.

If anyone wants to recommend another player, I am all ears.

 

I am including the Emby log which shows the error in question.

embyserver.txt

Edited November 24, 2018 by dcol

[dcol 175]

[update]

Just updated VLC to newest version 3.0.13. Worked the very first time I played the show, then same issue after that with the same error.

The main difference is that I did not see ffmpeg being invoked when it worked that first time.

And looking a little closer at that log, with my limited knowledge, it appears that Emby tried to transcode the file into VLC when it did not work. Why would the transcoder get involved? I do not use the Emby transcoder for anything.

 

I have attached the log when it worked for the first time.

embyserver2.txt

Edited November 24, 2018 by dcol

[Luke 42078]

Can you also submit an in-app log from the android tv app? Instructions can be found at the bottom of here:

https://emby.media/community/index.php?/topic/739-how-to-report-a-problem/

 

Thanks.

[dcol 175]

here is the VLC log

vlc_logcat_20181124_094925.log

[dcol 175]

I assume if you try to open a ts file using VLC in the android app, you can see it happening. I can PM you a sample ts file if you need it.

[Luke 42078]

A sample file would be great, thanks.

[Luke 42078]

here is the VLC log

 

No, the in-app log is different. Instructions are at the bottom of the link I posted. Thanks.

[ebr 16182]

Exactly what issue do you have playing this same file in the internal player?

[dcol 175]

Sent the log to the developer. Time 1:35PM MST, user: DLC, Playback: Rachel Maddow

 

ebr - Internal player can only skip forward and only by 30s on each action. I need 10s skip forward and backward. Internal player cannot do that. Also Internal player has a tendency to be jumpy. I attribute that to buffering. VLC plays smoother. But, that is not a show stopper, but the skipping is. If I could adjust the internal player skip time and go backwards, I would probably use it exclusively.

Edited November 24, 2018 by dcol

[ebr 16182]

There is nothing to indicate a problem in that app log.  We ask the system to play an URL and then it returns to us.

 

I just added your test file to my system and, while it is only a minute long, I have no trouble playing it in the internal player and skipping both forward and back.  You might want to try the beta version of the app as it does have increased seeking support for .ts.

[dcol 175]

Where do I get the beta version

[ebr 16182]

Android Open Beta Testing

 

[dcol 175]

Ok, did that. How long does it take to update, and what is the version# so I know it is done?

[dcol 175]

Ok, see the update in the Google Play store. Doing it now.

[dcol 175]

The update has fixed the issue. Any way to change the skip time to 10s instead of the 30s?

[ebr 16182]

The update has fixed the issue. Any way to change the skip time to 10s instead of the 30s?

 

Not at this time.  Sorry.

[dcol 175]

Not at this time.  Sorry.

Ok, put a feature request in the testing area. Thanks!