# Raspberry Pi as HTPC - Questions before trying Rasplex **URL:** \ **Category:** Apps & Creations\ **Created:** [January 7, 2015, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/raspberry-pi-as-htpc-questions-before-trying-rasplex/89283 "2015-01-07T19:18:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rolle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/rolle/32/4554_2.png) [@rolle](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rolle)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2015, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/raspberry-pi-as-htpc-questions-before-trying-rasplex/89283/1 "2015-01-07T19:18:01Z")
Hi there Rasplex users,   Didn't find any similar topic, so I'm starting a new one in case someone is also wondering about the same stuff. I'm considering buying a Raspberry Pi to use in solely as Plex home theater machine. I have currently my own custom HTPC without a case. It's great, but it's a custom PC from old parts and fits in no regular case, it's quite noisy and big, so I'm thinking of buying Raspberry Pi for   - Size - Price - Easy to hide - Safer for kids (no fans etc. kids always put fingers in there and drop toys...) - Keen on setting up things - It's so cool! ;)   **tl;dr** My questions I didn't find answer by googling/searching:   1. What is the boot up time currently with newest version of Rasplex and Raspberry Pi Model B+? 2. Does it direct play smoothly 1080p no matter what type of file is in use? (mostly different sized mkv) Using in LAN (server in the same network) connected directly to router with ethernet cable. 3. Any remote control recommendations with receivers?   If anyone is even remotely interested in answering these by experience (doesn't matter if you have slightly different setups, I just want to hear what works and what not) I really appreciate! I have [this](https://www.modmypi.com/shop/model-b-plus-xbmc-kit), [this](http://www.msldigital.com/collections/all-products/products/remotepi-board-plus-2015) and [this](http://www.msldigital.com/products/acrylic-case-remotepi-board-plus-2015) on my wishlist.   Thanks in advance! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2015, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/raspberry-pi-as-htpc-questions-before-trying-rasplex/89283/2 "2015-01-07T20:21:17Z")
> Hi there Rasplex users,.............................. > > 1. What is the boot up time currently with newest version of Rasplex and Raspberry Pi Model B+? > > 2. Does it direct play smoothly 1080p no matter what type of file is in use? (mostly different sized mkv) > > Using in LAN (server in the same network) connected directly to router with ethernet cable. > > 3. Any remote control recommendations with receivers? > > If anyone is even remotely interested in answering these by experience (doesn't matter if you have slightly different setups, I just want to hear what works and what not) I really appreciate! I have [this](https://www.modmypi.com/shop/model-b-plus-xbmc-kit), [this](http://www.msldigital.com/collections/all-products/products/remotepi-board-plus-2015) and [this](http://www.msldigital.com/products/acrylic-case-remotepi-board-plus-2015) on my wishlist. > > Thanks in advance! In answer to your questions: 1. First boot after flashing SD card - approx 2 to 3 minutes for initialisation, expansion of file system and system checks, subsequent boots 20 to 30 seconds. However most people leave their Pi's on 24/7, power drain is negligible. 2. Plays anything you throw at it, up to 20Mbit/s is direct played, anything over that is transcoded automatically except for really old Divx media which is always transcoded.  It passes DD and DTS to a capable receiver for a full surround sound experience. 3. Rasplex is CEC enabled so you can use your TV remote and hide the Pi round the back of the TV. I've looked at what you are proposing, however, I would just get a 512Mb Model B+, 4 Gb Class 10 micro SD card, and a minimum 2 amp power supply, you probably have a spare HDMI cable, forget the 'starter packs'.  Using Ethernet direct to router is best way forward.  If you want any more info please post back and we'll try to answer your questions Regards ---
**Author:** ![Fenna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Fenna](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Fenna)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2015, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/raspberry-pi-as-htpc-questions-before-trying-rasplex/89283/3 "2015-01-07T21:59:52Z")
Hello! I use raspberry + rasplex + Synology and I love it. For points 1 and 2 NedtheNerd already gave you the answer, for point 3 I simply use my smartphone with the plex app installed on it. Consider also to buy [this](http://www.amazon.it/TP-LINK-TL-WN725N-Adattatore-Wireless-Configurazione-semplice/dp/B008IFXQFU/ref=pd_sim_pc_11?ie=UTF8&refRID=1Z7P26N8WZAG58912TTP) in case you have cable problems. It works perfectly! I don't have a case neither, I just tightened the HDMI cable and the raspberry is simply supported by it behind my TV. I leave it up 24/7. In my opionion is totally worth! Cheers ---
**Author:** ![jgearinger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/57b2e6/32.png) [@jgearinger](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jgearinger)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 1:44am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/raspberry-pi-as-htpc-questions-before-trying-rasplex/89283/4 "2015-01-08T01:44:03Z")
I would suggest you use a standard remote for the family... to avoid headaches.  I paired my dishTV remote with the TV, then used the DVD button to talk to plex.  I set the DVD remote codes to a samsung DVD player, then used FLIRC adapter for 20$ to receive the codes into the usb port. As a note, my family is used to my "projects" and are cool with tinkering with issues... If was setting this up at my sisters house I would use an amazon stick or HD... The interface is faster and is supported officially by plex...  Price for a dedicated rasplex is about 55$... pi 40, SD card 8$, case 5, cable free from your old cell or 3$ Price for an amazon stick, 40$  HD/$100 I love my rasplexs and run 3 in my house.  They are powered off the back of each TV, share the TVs remote and support 37" 720p TVs...  ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/raspberry-pi-as-htpc-questions-before-trying-rasplex/89283/5 "2015-01-08T08:15:49Z")
> Price for an amazon stick, 40$  HD/$100 So, to play 1080p this is just about twice the price of a Raspberry Pi setup? Regards ---
**Author:** ![futhwo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbe5ce/32.png) [@futhwo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/futhwo)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/raspberry-pi-as-htpc-questions-before-trying-rasplex/89283/6 "2015-01-08T10:10:50Z")
In case your TV does not support HDMI-CEC and you want to provide your family an easy way to use the rasplex device, this works perfectly and costs much less than a FLIRC adapter: [http://www.amazon.com/SANOXY%C2%AE-Wireless-Remote-Control-Mouse/dp/B0050PUGZE/ref=sr\_1\_24?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1420711713&sr=1-24&keywords=media+center+remote](http://www.amazon.com/SANOXY%C2%AE-Wireless-Remote-Control-Mouse/dp/B0050PUGZE/ref=sr_1_24?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1420711713&sr=1-24&keywords=media+center+remote) ---
**Author:** ![wayner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/wayner/32/166851_2.png) [@wayner](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wayner)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2015, 5:08am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/raspberry-pi-as-htpc-questions-before-trying-rasplex/89283/7 "2015-01-09T05:08:23Z")
I would caution that some types of files play ok linearly but don't play well if you try to do lots of skipping around in the files.  I find this is the case with recorded TV files in MPEG-2 format (from OTA TV) and also recorded TV encoded by the Hauppauge HD-PVR (which are 1080i h.264 files with DD 5.1 in a .ts container). ---
**Author:** ![rolle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/rolle/32/4554_2.png) [@rolle](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rolle)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2015, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/raspberry-pi-as-htpc-questions-before-trying-rasplex/89283/8 "2015-01-09T07:10:38Z")
Wow, really didn't expect this awesome answers. Community really is strong in this one, gotta believe now. > In answer to your questions: > > 1. First boot after flashing SD card - approx 2 to 3 minutes for initialisation, expansion of file system and system checks, subsequent boots 20 to 30 seconds. However most people leave their Pi's on 24/7, power drain is negligible. > > 2. Plays anything you throw at it, up to 20Mbit/s is direct played, anything over that is transcoded automatically except for really old Divx media which is always transcoded.  It passes DD and DTS to a capable receiver for a full surround sound experience. > > 3. Rasplex is CEC enabled so you can use your TV remote and hide the Pi round the back of the TV. > > I've looked at what you are proposing, however, I would just get a 512Mb Model B+, 4 Gb Class 10 micro SD card, and a minimum 2 amp power supply, you probably have a spare HDMI cable, forget the 'starter packs'.  Using Ethernet direct to router is best way forward.  > > If you want any more info please post back and we'll try to answer your questions > > Regards Thank you for answering my questions! That's true, no need for extra cables. My TV is Philips 42PFL3512D / 12 (over 5 years old, 42") and I think it doesn't have proper CEC support, so it's a no go by default. Leaving it on 24/7 never occurred to me, that's funny. Maybe because I have used the regular HTPC forever and it does consume power if left on. Good point, because Rasp runs on minimum power. Enlightening, thanks. > Hello! > > I use raspberry + rasplex + Synology and I love it. For points 1 and 2 NedtheNerd already gave you the answer, for point 3 I simply use my smartphone with the plex app installed on it. > > Consider also to buy [this](http://www.amazon.it/TP-LINK-TL-WN725N-Adattatore-Wireless-Configurazione-semplice/dp/B008IFXQFU/ref=pd_sim_pc_11?ie=UTF8&refRID=1Z7P26N8WZAG58912TTP) in case you have cable problems. It works perfectly! > > I don't have a case neither, I just tightened the HDMI cable and the raspberry is simply supported by it behind my TV. > > I leave it up 24/7. > > In my opionion is totally worth! > > Cheers Yeah, case is not that important if the Raspberry Pi is hidden, but I just don't like to touch the circuit board so I guess I'm going to end up with some case. Thank you for the answer! > I would suggest you use a standard remote for the family... to avoid headaches.  I paired my dishTV remote with the TV, then used the DVD button to talk to plex.  I set the DVD remote codes to a samsung DVD player, then used FLIRC adapter for 20$ to receive the codes into the usb port. > > As a note, my family is used to my "projects" and are cool with tinkering with issues... If was setting this up at my sisters house I would use an amazon stick or HD... The interface is faster and is supported officially by plex...  > > Price for a dedicated rasplex is about 55$... pi 40, SD card 8$, case 5, cable free from your old cell or 3$ > > Price for an amazon stick, 40$  HD/$100 > > I love my rasplexs and run 3 in my house.  They are powered off the back of each TV, share the TVs remote and support 37" 720p TVs...  My family is also used to my projects and for having this as a project is one of the main reasons why I'm considering this. Also, I don't trust those sticks, they are not popular in Finland and for example Roku box is quite useless in here because the channels etc. won't work and it would feel strange to try to fork some other system to devices they are not planned to. Flirc looks nice, never heard of it before. Does it suppor power on/off, if I for some reason want to shut Rasp? I don't want to go and search manually to turn it on. However Flirc is quite expensive when compared to remotes I've seen. > In case your TV does not support HDMI-CEC and you want to provide your family an easy way to use the rasplex device, this works perfectly and costs much less than a FLIRC adapter: [http://www.amazon.com/SANOXY%C2%AE-Wireless-Remote-Control-Mouse/dp/B0050PUGZE/ref=sr\_1\_24?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1420711713&sr=1-24&keywords=media+center+remote](http://www.amazon.com/SANOXY%C2%AE-Wireless-Remote-Control-Mouse/dp/B0050PUGZE/ref=sr_1_24?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1420711713&sr=1-24&keywords=media+center+remote) I'm quite sure my TV does not support HDMI-CEC. This looks awesome. Does it have power on/off functionality, it doesn't say? or does Raspberry Pi handle that by default? > I would caution that some types of files play ok linearly but don't play well if you try to do lots of skipping around in the files.  I find this is the case with recorded TV files in MPEG-2 format (from OTA TV) and also recorded TV encoded by the Hauppauge HD-PVR (which are 1080i h.264 files with DD 5.1 in a .ts container). My files are mostly like this (or similar with 720p), will this play well (also with skipping?): > Format                                   : Matroska > > Format version                           : Version 1 > > File size                                : 9.67 GiB > > Duration                                 : 1h 59mn > > Overall bit rate                         : 11.5 Mbps > > Encoded date                             : UTC 2014-12-18 14:27:55 > > Writing application                      : mkvmerge v2.2.0 ('Turn It On Again') built on Mar  4 2008 13:20:25 > > Writing library                          : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.1 > > Attachements                             : MSYH.TTF / MSYHBD.TTF / tahoma.ttf > >   > > Video > > ID                                       : 1 > > Format                                   : AVC > > Format/Info                              : Advanced Video Codec > > Format profile                           : High@L4.1 > > Format settings, CABAC                   : Yes > > Format settings, ReFrames                : 5 frames > > Codec ID                                 : V\_MPEG4/ISO/AVC > > Duration                                 : 1h 59mn > > Bit rate                                 : 10 000 Kbps > > Width                                    : 1 920 pixels > > Height                                   : 800 pixels > > Display aspect ratio                     : 2.40:1 > > Frame rate mode                          : Constant > > Frame rate                               : 23.976 fps > > Color space                              : YUV > > Chroma subsampling                       : 4:2:0 > > Bit depth                                : 8 bits > > Scan type                                : Progressive > > Bits/(Pixel\*Frame)                       : 0.272 > > Stream size                              : 8.22 GiB (85%) > > Writing library                          : x264 core 130 r2273 b3065e6 > > Encoding settings                        : cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:-3:-3 / analyse=0x3:0x113 / me=umh / subme=11 / psy=1 / psy\_rd=0.95:0.15 / mixed\_ref=1 / me\_range=32 / chroma\_me=1 / trellis=2 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / fast\_pskip=0 / chroma\_qp\_offset=-5 / threads=12 / lookahead\_threads=2 / sliced\_threads=0 / nr=0 / decimate=0 / interlaced=0 / bluray\_compat=0 / constrained\_intra=0 / bframes=8 / b\_pyramid=2 / b\_adapt=2 / b\_bias=0 / direct=3 / weightb=1 / open\_gop=0 / weightp=2 / keyint=250 / keyint\_min=23 / scenecut=40 / intra\_refresh=0 / rc\_lookahead=95 / rc=2pass / mbtree=1 / bitrate=10000 / ratetol=1.0 / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=0 / qpmax=69 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip\_ratio=1.40 / aq=1:0.90 > > Language                                 : English > > Default                                  : Yes > > Forced                                   : No > >   > > Audio > > ID                                       : 2 > > Format                                   : DTS > > Format/Info                              : Digital Theater Systems > > Mode                                     : 16 > > Format settings, Endianness              : Big > > Codec ID                                 : A\_DTS > > Duration                                 : 1h 59mn > > Bit rate mode                            : Constant > > Bit rate                                 : 1 509 Kbps > > Channel(s)                               : 6 channels > > Channel positions                        : Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE > > Sampling rate                            : 48.0 KHz > > Bit depth                                : 24 bits > > Compression mode                         : Lossy > > Stream size                              : 1.26 GiB (13%) > > Title                                    : 英语 > > Language                                 : English > > Default                                  : Yes > > Forced                                   : No > >   > > Text > > ID                                       : 3 > > Format                                   : ASS > > Codec ID                                 : S\_TEXT/ASS > > Codec ID/Info                            : Advanced Sub Station Alpha > > Compression mode                         : Lossless > > Title                                    : chs&eng > > Language                                 : Chinese > > Default                                  : Yes > > Forced                                   : No ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2015, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/raspberry-pi-as-htpc-questions-before-trying-rasplex/89283/9 "2015-01-09T09:52:57Z")
> I'm quite sure my TV does not support HDMI-CEC. This looks awesome. Does it have power on/off functionality, it doesn't say? or does Raspberry Pi handle that by default? >   I've just checked and you TV doesn't support CEC, I would suggest a RemotePi Board [http://www.msldigital.com/collections/all-products](http://www.msldigital.com/collections/all-products) , I use one of these on a couple of my Rasplex Pi's. Normal remote controls that use an IR dongle plugged into the Pi will allow you to shutdown the Pi, but not power it on, you have to unplug the power and then reconnect. The beauty of the RemotePi board is that you can safely power off and power on the Pi with a remote, check it out. Rasplex can play up to 1080p content up to 20Mbit/s without transcoding and plays MKV, AVI, MP4 without any problem, suggest that you overclock your Pi as outlined in one of the pinned posts in this sub forum. If you want any more advice or info then post back, we are a friendly, helpful community. Regards Regards ---
**Author:** ![rolle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/rolle/32/4554_2.png) [@rolle](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rolle)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2015, 10:24am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/raspberry-pi-as-htpc-questions-before-trying-rasplex/89283/10 "2015-01-09T10:24:58Z")
> I've just checked and you TV doesn't support CEC, I would suggest a RemotePi Board [http://www.msldigital.com/collections/all-products](http://www.msldigital.com/collections/all-products) , I use one of these on a couple of my Rasplex Pi's. Normal remote controls that use an IR dongle plugged into the Pi will allow you to shutdown the Pi, but not power it on, you have to unplug the power and then reconnect. > > The beauty of the RemotePi board is that you can safely power off and power on the Pi with a remote, check it out. > > Rasplex can play up to 1080p content up to 20Mbit/s without transcoding and plays MKV, AVI, MP4 without any problem, suggest that you overclock your Pi as outlined in one of the pinned posts in this sub forum. > > If you want any more advice or info then post back, we are a friendly, helpful community. > > Regards > > Regards Many thanks, much appreciated! Yes, I was afraid about that powering on cannot be done by remote. And that's not practical. Thanks for clearing up my TV model, as I didn't find details about CEC. RemotePi Board was something I was looking up earlier, I also think that's way to go. Only problem, I don't know which remote to use with that? I have already one for my TV digital receiver and one for Philips TV, but if I use those ones won't they control their own devices or also the Raspberry Pi? If I for example turn TV on, does the rasp turn on as well? or how it works? Best would be to dedicate different remote control for rasp only and that's what I want to do actually. Does the remote suggested by Newbie ([http://www.amazon.com/SANOXY%C2%AE-Wireless-Remote-Control-Mouse/dp/B0050PUGZE/ref=sr\_1\_24?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1420711713&sr=1-24&keywords=media+center+remote](http://www.amazon.com/SANOXY%C2%AE-Wireless-Remote-Control-Mouse/dp/B0050PUGZE/ref=sr_1_24?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1420711713&sr=1-24&keywords=media+center+remote)) work with RemotePi Board? or the remote suggested by ModMyPi: https://www.modmypi.com/raspberry-pi-accessories/keyboards-and-mice/mini-wireless-mouse-and-keyboard-rc12 So I guess my question is: What remote do you recommend with Rasplex? I don't like using my smartphone, always having to open app and no feel to the buttons... also I want to dedicate one remote control per device - logic. Other questions are answered, so I'm even closer now to purchase my first Raspberry Pi. After over 2 years as Plex user I can say from my heart that this is what I love in Plex (and in Raspberry Pi, with short experience by far) - friendliness and kind support from fellow users. Tired of rude nerd forums where every other question is wrong thing to ask. Thanks a lot for the answers this far. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2015, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/raspberry-pi-as-htpc-questions-before-trying-rasplex/89283/11 "2015-01-09T10:41:19Z")
> Many thanks, much appreciated! Yes, I was afraid about that powering on cannot be done by remote. And that's not practical. > > Thanks for clearing up my TV model, as I didn't find details about CEC. RemotePi Board was something I was looking up earlier, I also think that's way to go. Only problem, I don't know which remote to use with that? I have already one for my TV digital receiver and one for Philips TV, but if I use those ones won't they control their own devices or also the Raspberry Pi? If I for example turn TV on, does the rasp turn on as well? or how it works? > > Best would be to dedicate different remote control for rasp only and that's what I want to do actually. Does the remote suggested by Newbie ([http://www.amazon.com/SANOXY®-Wireless-Remote-Control-Mouse/dp/B0050PUGZE/ref=sr\_1\_24?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1420711713&sr=1-24&keywords=media+center+remote](http://www.amazon.com/SANOXY%C2%AE-Wireless-Remote-Control-Mouse/dp/B0050PUGZE/ref=sr_1_24?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1420711713&sr=1-24&keywords=media+center+remote)) work with RemotePi Board? or the remote suggested by ModMyPi: [https://www.modmypi.com/raspberry-pi-accessories/keyboards-and-mice/mini-wireless-mouse-and-keyboard-rc12](https://www.modmypi.com/raspberry-pi-accessories/keyboards-and-mice/mini-wireless-mouse-and-keyboard-rc12) > > So I guess my question is: What remote do you recommend with Rasplex? I don't like using my smartphone, always having to open app and no feel to the buttons... also I want to dedicate one remote control per device - logic. > > Other questions are answered, so I'm even closer now to purchase my first Raspberry Pi. After over 2 years as Plex user I can say from my heart that this is what I love in Plex (and in Raspberry Pi, with short experience by far) - friendliness and kind support from fellow users. Tired of rude nerd forums where every other question is wrong thing to ask. Thanks a lot for the answers this far. I would definately go for the RemotePi Board, he has a cheap remote which works with this on his site and the instructions he offers for configuring the board are suited to his remote, he also has a case that works with the board, other cases need some modification. I have no connection with the company but I have to say that his products are extremely well made and delivery is quite quick. Regards Edit: forgot to mention, powering on the TV won't power on the Pi as you don't have a CEC enabled TV (or a USB port on the TV, which some people use). ---
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Hi, I use rasplex to play back blu ray rips created with makemkv and it's handled much higher than 20 mbs, e.g. Gaurdians of the Galaxy.  I'm very happy with it, barring some frustrations with getting surround sound to pass through. ``` Video ID                                       : 1 Format                                   : AVC Format/Info                              : Advanced Video Codec Format profile                           : High@L4.1 Format settings, CABAC                   : Yes Format settings, ReFrames                : 4 frames Format settings, GOP                     : M=3, N=12 Codec ID                                 : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC Duration                                 : 2h 0mn Bit rate mode                            : Variable Bit rate                                 : 29.3 Mbps Maximum bit rate                         : 31.0 Mbps Width                                    : 1 920 pixels Height                                   : 1 080 pixels Display aspect ratio                     : 16:9 Frame rate mode                          : Constant Frame rate                               : 23.976 fps Color space                              : YUV Chroma subsampling                       : 4:2:0 Bit depth                                : 8 bits Scan type                                : Progressive Bits/(Pixel*Frame)                       : 0.590 Stream size                              : 24.8 GiB (93%) Language                                 : English Default                                  : No Forced                                   : No Audio ID                                       : 2 Format                                   : DTS Format/Info                              : Digital Theater Systems Mode                                     : 16 Format settings, Endianness              : Big Codec ID                                 : A\_DTS Duration                                 : 2h 0mn Bit rate mode                            : Constant Bit rate                                 : 1 509 Kbps Channel(s)                               : 6 channels Channel positions                        : Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE Sampling rate                            : 48.0 KHz Bit depth                                : 24 bits Compression mode                         : Lossy Stream size                              : 1.27 GiB (5%) Title                                    : Surround 5.1 Language                                 : English Default                                  : Yes Forced                                   : No ``` However, it stutters terribly on my latest Cowboy Bebop blu ray, which I suspect is because it's interlaced, not progressive: ``` Video ID                                       : 1 Format                                   : AVC Format/Info                              : Advanced Video Codec Format profile                           : High@L4.1 Format settings, CABAC                   : Yes Format settings, ReFrames                : 4 frames Codec ID                                 : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC Duration                                 : 24mn 39s Bit rate mode                            : Variable Bit rate                                 : 18.7 Mbps Maximum bit rate                         : 35.0 Mbps Width                                    : 1 920 pixels Height                                   : 1 080 pixels Display aspect ratio                     : 16:9 Frame rate mode                          : Constant Frame rate                               : 29.970 fps Standard                                 : NTSC Color space                              : YUV Chroma subsampling                       : 4:2:0 Bit depth                                : 8 bits Scan type                                : MBAFF Bits/(Pixel*Frame)                       : 0.300 Stream size                              : 3.22 GiB (91%) Language                                 : English Default                                  : No Forced                                   : No Color primaries                          : BT.709 Transfer characteristics                 : BT.709 Matrix coefficients                      : BT.709 Audio ID                                       : 2 Format                                   : DTS Format/Info                              : Digital Theater Systems Mode                                     : 16 Format settings, Endianness              : Big Codec ID                                 : A\_DTS Duration                                 : 24mn 39s Bit rate mode                            : Constant Bit rate                                 : 1 509 Kbps Channel(s)                               : 6 channels Channel positions                        : Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE Sampling rate                            : 48.0 KHz Bit depth                                : 24 bits Compression mode                         : Lossy Stream size                              : 266 MiB (7%) Title                                    : Surround 5.1 Language                                 : Japanese Default                                  : Yes Forced                                   : No ``` I have rasplex set to pass through surround sound.  Before I did this, I think the pi was decoding audio locally and I could hear weird artifacts of this every couple of minutes. Cheers. Jonathan. ---
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