Forcing local client to transcode rather than server

Plex Media Server
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Server Version#: 1.29.0.6244
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I’m using Shield as my Server and had a query:-

  1. I’m using Shields as my Client on all TVs/Projectors - 4K films to 4k Projectors/TV - Work perfectly - DirectPlay
  2. I have one Shield connected to a HD Projector through a Sony Receiver - even though the projector is HD, Shield direct plays a 4K film to the local Shield and the local Shield seems to transcode locally - this is perfect
  3. Where I have shield connected to a local HD TV/Projector then the Server transcodes rather than the local Shield - Is there a way for force locally?

Thanks

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I’m not quite sure what you’re trying to achieve.
If the client (your SHIELD) can deal with the media, Plex will consider that direct playing (independent what the client will do to the media) – if the media is for some reason not fully compatible, the server will handle that transcoding.

If your server transcodes stuff the SHIELD should be able to deal with, you’ll need to review the player settings.

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