I’ve seen a couple of threads now, tried reading through the logs but I can’t find anything.
My CPU is running at 100% for transcoding most of my files, even if they are supposed to be supported. So I tried enable original quality option but it doesnt work.
Are you using a Roku device? In your logs I only see you using a Chrome browser. I see a couple of playbacks and they all require transcoding.
Fire Force - This was a remote connection and it’s hitting the remote quality setting of 4 Mbps.
Dr Stone - You have ASS subtitles so they are getting burned in.
Gravity - The video is 10-bit. Web only supports 8-bit
Great to know these limitations but can’t I do anything about it ?
Like what do I need to mind when downloading series ?
I assumed H265 transcoding was the problem at first but if Subtitles format and bitrate impact experience too it’ll be a bit of an additionnal problem to me
So remote connection quality is capped at 4mbps ? Is it possible to set it to unlimited ?
About ASS subtitles, I assume I can’t do much but re download all the series that have such subtitles
And about video bitrate, I’ve got an android tv, which I assume is also using the web client as it’s getting my CPU at 100% too ? Can I change the bitrate max support or do I also need to re download everything in 8 bit ?
Check the bandwidth settings on the remote device. Plex defaults to 4 Mbps.
Android TV devices use the Plex Android TV client.
Don’t confuse bit rate with bit depth.
You need to know the capabilities and limitations of your clients.
As MovieFan.Plex mentions, web browser do not support 10-bit video. In addition, except for recent versions of Safari, they do not support HEVC video either.
The capabilities of Android TV devices vary greatly. You’ll need to check the specifications of your device to see what it supports.
In general, if you don’t have an HDR TV, don’t play HDR, or even 10-bit non-HDR, media. It will most likely transcode.
Regarding subtitles, SRT are the least likely to transcode. For ASS, see if your Plex app (not server) has a “burn subtitles” setting. If so, change it from Automatic to Image Formats Only. That will help minimize, but not eliminate, video transcoding due to subtitles.
