2024-04-06, 04:28 PM
Hello Jellyfin Community,
I'm seeking assistance with a transcoding issue I'm encountering on my Jellyfin server, which is running on hardware with an Intel N100 CPU, known to support transcoding capabilities. I've ensured that my server is properly configured for transcoding, including enabling hardware acceleration and setting up the necessary codecs.
The primary client device I'm using is a first-generation Fire TV. It's worth noting that this client device does not support HEVC/x265 playback natively, which is why transcoding is crucial for my setup. Despite this, I've observed that Jellyfin is not initiating transcoding as expected, resulting in playback issues.
To give you a detailed overview, here are the settings I've currently enabled:
Hardware acceleration: Intel QuickSync (QSV)
Enabled hardware decoding for formats: H264, HEVC, MPEG2, VC1, VP8, VP9, AV1, HEVC 10bit, VP9 10bit
Enabled hardware encoding and opted for low-power Intel H.264 and HEVC encoders
Set the deinterlacing method to either YADIF or BWDIF, with a preference for hardware-native DXVA or VA-API decoders when available
Despite these configurations, and ensuring that my network connectivity is stable and fast enough to handle real-time transcoding and streaming, the expected transcoding process does not seem to be kicking in for the first-gen Fire TV client.
I've also checked the Jellyfin logs for any errors or warnings related to transcoding but haven't found anything that points to a clear issue. Additionally, both Jellyfin and all its dependencies, including FFmpeg, are up to date.
I would appreciate any insights, suggestions, or guidance on how to resolve this issue. Has anyone else experienced similar problems with transcoding on similar hardware or with the first-gen Fire TV as a client? Any advice on tweaking the server or client settings to ensure smooth playback would be highly valuable.
Thank you in advance for your time and help.
Best regards,
I'm seeking assistance with a transcoding issue I'm encountering on my Jellyfin server, which is running on hardware with an Intel N100 CPU, known to support transcoding capabilities. I've ensured that my server is properly configured for transcoding, including enabling hardware acceleration and setting up the necessary codecs.
The primary client device I'm using is a first-generation Fire TV. It's worth noting that this client device does not support HEVC/x265 playback natively, which is why transcoding is crucial for my setup. Despite this, I've observed that Jellyfin is not initiating transcoding as expected, resulting in playback issues.
To give you a detailed overview, here are the settings I've currently enabled:
Hardware acceleration: Intel QuickSync (QSV)
Enabled hardware decoding for formats: H264, HEVC, MPEG2, VC1, VP8, VP9, AV1, HEVC 10bit, VP9 10bit
Enabled hardware encoding and opted for low-power Intel H.264 and HEVC encoders
Set the deinterlacing method to either YADIF or BWDIF, with a preference for hardware-native DXVA or VA-API decoders when available
Despite these configurations, and ensuring that my network connectivity is stable and fast enough to handle real-time transcoding and streaming, the expected transcoding process does not seem to be kicking in for the first-gen Fire TV client.
I've also checked the Jellyfin logs for any errors or warnings related to transcoding but haven't found anything that points to a clear issue. Additionally, both Jellyfin and all its dependencies, including FFmpeg, are up to date.
I would appreciate any insights, suggestions, or guidance on how to resolve this issue. Has anyone else experienced similar problems with transcoding on similar hardware or with the first-gen Fire TV as a client? Any advice on tweaking the server or client settings to ensure smooth playback would be highly valuable.
Thank you in advance for your time and help.
Best regards,