Hi all, I am also having this issue and has been bugging me for 2 weeks now. For specifications, I’m using:
TV: LG55C8PPA
OS:WebOS 4.1.3-5620 (goldilocks-glacier)
Plex on WebOS: Version 2.1.3
Server: Synology DS-218+
Plex on Server: PlexMediaServer-1.16.5.1554-1e5ff713d-x86_64.spk
As evident to most users, my issue is that the client does transcoding within 4-7 minutes of watching a movie. I haven’t tested with or without subtitle if this changes anything but I mostly use external .srt file for subtitles and this usually triggers it.
Another annoying thing is that I watched 2 movies (with different resolution) and at the first half or so, the intermittent issue was apparent. Once I play, it direct plays for 4-7 minutes then the screen blacks out and does transcoding. I exit the media player and play the movie again and it direct plays for 4-7 minutes. This cycle goes on for the first half or so of the film and around the last 1/4th of the film, it direct plays with no issues. It does show the intermittent transcoding/direct play but I just thought I would point it out.
I will try playing a film from beginning to end without skipping or forwarding to check if it direct plays without any problem.
Also, @pigmalion, do you happen to have the installer for Plex version 1.15.1.791-8bec0f76c (spk file) for synology? If you could share a link or something, that would be great!
Thank you.
