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  1. Hi guys,

    I'm trying to understand why a video file is not working on my tv integrated player (via usb).
    So I compared two files (one of them is working and the other doesn't) with mediainfo and they're exactly the same except for the version of x264core used to do the encode.

    Do you have any info to help?
    I'm a total noob regarding this topic.
    Also, these files are tv shows so I don't know if it's ok to post the filenames.
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  2. So all the x264 settings in the Encoding Settings were the same? For example:

    Code:
    Encoding settings                        : cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:0:0 / analyse=0x3:0x113 / me=hex / subme=8 / psy=1 / fade_compensate=0.00 / psy_rd=1.00:0.00 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=2 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / fast_pskip=1 / chroma_qp_offset=-2 / threads=6 / lookahead_threads=1 / sliced_threads=0 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / interlaced=0 / bluray_compat=0 / stitchable=1 / constrained_intra=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=2 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=3 / weightb=1 / open_gop=0 / weightp=2 / keyint=50 / keyint_min=5 / scenecut=40 / intra_refresh=0 / rc_lookahead=50 / rc=crf / mbtree=1 / crf=18.0000 / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=0 / qpmax=69 / qpstep=4 / vbv_maxrate=30000 / vbv_bufsize=30000 / crf_max=0.0 / nal_hrd=none / filler=0 / ip_ratio=1.40 / aq=1:1.00
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  3. Yes, they were the same even those weird settings you just showed.
    I forgot that it was possible to post code so here it is :

    First file, not working :

    Code:
    General 
    Unique ID :  
    Complete name :  
    Format : Matroska 
    Format version : Version 4 
    File size : 775 MiB 
    Duration : 42 min 16 s 
    Overall bit rate : 2 562 kb/s 
    Encoded date : UTC 2019-04-18 12:30:47 
    Writing application : mkvmerge v8.8.0 ('Wind at my back') 64bit 
    Writing library : libebml v1.3.3 + libmatroska v1.4.4 
    
    Video 
    ID : 1 
    Format : AVC 
    Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec 
    Format profile : High@L4.1 
    Format settings : CABAC / 5 Ref Frames 
    Format settings, CABAC : Yes 
    Format settings, RefFrames : 5 frames 
    Codec ID : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC 
    Duration : 42 min 16 s 
    Bit rate : 2 177 kb/s 
    Width : 1 280 pixels 
    Height : 716 pixels 
    Display aspect ratio : 16:9 
    Frame rate mode : Constant 
    Frame rate : 23.976 (24000/1001) FPS 
    Color space : YUV 
    Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0 
    Bit depth : 8 bits 
    Scan type : Progressive 
    Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.099 
    Stream size : 658 MiB (85%) 
    Writing library : x264 core 157 r2969 d4099dd 
    Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:0:0 / analyse=0x3:0x113 / me=hex / subme=8 / psy=1 / psy_rd=1.00:0.00 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=2 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / fast_pskip=1 / chroma_qp_offset=-2 / threads=22 / lookahead_threads=3 / sliced_threads=0 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / interlaced=0 / bluray_compat=0 / constrained_intra=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=2 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=3 / weightb=1 / open_gop=0 / weightp=2 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=23 / scenecut=40 / intra_refresh=0 / rc_lookahead=50 / rc=crf / mbtree=1 / crf=18.0 / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=0 / qpmax=69 / qpstep=4 / ip_ratio=1.40 / aq=1:1.00 
    Default : Yes 
    Forced : No 
    Color range : Limited 
    Matrix coefficients : BT.709 
    
    Audio 
    ID : 2 
    Format : AC-3 
    Format/Info : Audio Coding 3 
    Commercial name : Dolby Digital 
    Codec ID : A_AC3 
    Duration : 42 min 16 s 
    Bit rate mode : Constant 
    Bit rate : 384 kb/s 
    Channel(s) : 6 channels 
    Channel layout : L R C LFE Ls Rs 
    Sampling rate : 48.0 kHz 
    Frame rate : 31.250 FPS (1536 SPF) 
    Bit depth : 16 bits 
    Compression mode : Lossy 
    Stream size : 116 MiB (15%) 
    Service kind : Complete Main 
    Default : Yes 
    Forced : No

    Second file, working :

    Code:
    General 
    Unique ID :  
    Complete name :  
    Format : Matroska 
    Format version : Version 4 
    File size : 845 MiB 
    Duration : 42 min 53 s 
    Overall bit rate : 2 753 kb/s 
    Encoded date : UTC 2019-03-28 02:06:57 
    Writing application : mkvmerge v8.8.0 ('Wind at my back') 64bit 
    Writing library : libebml v1.3.3 + libmatroska v1.4.4 
    
    Video 
    ID : 1 
    Format : AVC 
    Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec 
    Format profile : High@L4.1 
    Format settings : CABAC / 5 Ref Frames 
    Format settings, CABAC : Yes 
    Format settings, RefFrames : 5 frames 
    Codec ID : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC 
    Duration : 42 min 53 s 
    Bit rate : 2 368 kb/s 
    Width : 1 280 pixels 
    Height : 716 pixels 
    Display aspect ratio : 16:9 
    Frame rate mode : Constant 
    Frame rate : 23.976 (24000/1001) FPS 
    Color space : YUV 
    Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0 
    Bit depth : 8 bits 
    Scan type : Progressive 
    Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.108 
    Stream size : 726 MiB (86%) 
    Writing library : x264 core 157 r2935 545de2f 
    Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:0:0 / analyse=0x3:0x113 / me=hex / subme=8 / psy=1 / psy_rd=1.00:0.00 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=2 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / fast_pskip=1 / chroma_qp_offset=-2 / threads=22 / lookahead_threads=3 / sliced_threads=0 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / interlaced=0 / bluray_compat=0 / constrained_intra=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=2 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=3 / weightb=1 / open_gop=0 / weightp=2 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=23 / scenecut=40 / intra_refresh=0 / rc_lookahead=50 / rc=crf / mbtree=1 / crf=18.0 / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=0 / qpmax=69 / qpstep=4 / ip_ratio=1.40 / aq=1:1.00 
    Default : Yes 
    Forced : No 
    Color range : Limited 
    Matrix coefficients : BT.709 
    
    Audio 
    ID : 2 
    Format : AC-3 
    Format/Info : Audio Coding 3 
    Commercial name : Dolby Digital 
    Codec ID : A_AC3 
    Duration : 42 min 53 s 
    Bit rate mode : Constant 
    Bit rate : 384 kb/s 
    Channel(s) : 6 channels 
    Channel layout : L R C LFE Ls Rs 
    Sampling rate : 48.0 kHz 
    Frame rate : 31.250 FPS (1536 SPF) 
    Bit depth : 16 bits 
    Compression mode : Lossy 
    Stream size : 118 MiB (14%) 
    Service kind : Complete Main 
    Default : Yes 
    Forced : No
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  4. Yes, they look identical aside from insignificant bitrate and running time differences.

    Older versions of MediaInfo don't show one MKV feature that caused problems with many playback devices: header compression. If your version is more than a few years old update it.

    There are other muxer settings that don't show up in MediaInfo. Have you tried remuxing the files with MkvToonix to see if the new files play properly?

    What exactly do you mean when you say "one of them is working and the other doesn't"? What happens with the one that doesn't work? Does it show up in the browser? Can you select it? Does it start playing and choke after a while? Is there any kind of error message?
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  5. I'm using the latest version of MediaInfo.
    How can I know the header compression of the files? I tried googling but I did not find anything about it.
    The file appears in the browser but when I launch it, I get an error message : "The video data is not supported."

    edit : Also, my TV is a Samsung UE40EH5000W
    Last edited by kuku; 18th Apr 2019 at 22:00.
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  6. Originally Posted by kuku View Post
    I'm using the latest version of MediaInfo.
    How can I know the header compression of the files?
    It shows up in the audio section of MediaInfo. I forget the exact term used. Header compression was made the default In MKVToolNix a few years ago. But it caused problems for so many people it was turned off.

    Originally Posted by kuku View Post
    The file appears in the browser but when I launch it, I get an error message : "The video data is not supported."
    No clues there!
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    Could always do a quick conversion to mp4 with mkvtomp4 and see if that works
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  8. Did you verify if it plays ok in a software media player on your computer ? e.g. vlc, mpchc, potplayer...
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  9. davexnet, I'm sure that it will work if I convert the file but that's not the point. I'm asking out of curiosity.
    poisondeathray, the file is ok and plays fine.
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  10. I have also an older Samsung tv around here, it is a ES7090 from 2012, upload files to google drive or whatever and send link as pm so I can test it here to verify.
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  11. I've sent you the links.
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  12. I was sleeping, since I live in bavaria. OK, I tried the files in the old TV and both files play fine. Try to format a USB device new and copy the files on it, maybe a corrupt device or filesystem.
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  13. My external hard drive is working fine but still, I tried with a usb stick and same problem.
    I checked your TV and indeed, it is from the same year as mine so if it works on yours then I really don't know what could be the issue.
    I also checked for a firmware update but I already have the last available.
    This is really weird.
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  14. Is someone with the skill to really differentiate encodes willing to download the files and compare them?
    I can give a little more info : I tested a dozen of releases and basically all the HDTV rips that are post easter (more or less precise) do not work on my TV.
    The webrips and webdls are all still working fine.
    Maybe scene rules has changed or maybe that version of x264 core does something that negates compatibility with certain TVs?
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    I'll take a look PM me the link(s). It's possible there's a small anomaly in the header somewhere.
    Did you attempt to create a new MKV using mkvtoolnix? It just re-wraps the existing assets
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  16. I've just sent you the links.
    Thanks.
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    As was pointed out, the version of x264 is different, I did a test encode using an old version and the same again
    with this late version. I have no idea if this info is useful or not.
    latest, r2969
    Code:
    lavf [info]: 720x404p 1:1 @ 24000/1001 fps (vfr)
    x264 [info]: using SAR=1/1
    x264 [info]: using cpu capabilities: MMX2 SSE2Fast SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX XOP FMA3 BMI1
    x264 [info]: profile Progressive High, level 3.0, 4:2:0, 8-bit
    x264 [info]: frame I:108   Avg QP:13.88  size: 34988
    x264 [info]: frame P:2487  Avg QP:18.30  size:  7808
    x264 [info]: frame B:4765  Avg QP:22.32  size:  1651
    x264 [info]: consecutive B-frames:  9.1%  9.3% 13.1% 68.5%
    x264 [info]: mb I  I16..4:  9.7% 71.3% 19.0%
    x264 [info]: mb P  I16..4:  1.3%  4.7%  1.6%  P16..4: 32.7% 12.0%  9.1%  0.0%  0.0%    skip:38.8%
    x264 [info]: mb B  I16..4:  0.1%  0.3%  0.1%  B16..8: 32.9%  3.6%  1.2%  direct: 1.8%  skip:60.1%  L0:53.5% L1:43.7% BI: 2.8%
    x264 [info]: 8x8 transform intra:64.6% inter:60.3%
    x264 [info]: coded y,uvDC,uvAC intra: 60.3% 55.5% 36.7% inter: 10.8% 10.3% 1.6%
    x264 [info]: i16 v,h,dc,p: 52% 24% 17%  7%
    x264 [info]: i8 v,h,dc,ddl,ddr,vr,hd,vl,hu: 18% 20% 34%  4%  4%  3%  5%  5%  7%
    x264 [info]: i4 v,h,dc,ddl,ddr,vr,hd,vl,hu: 28% 20% 19%  6%  5%  5%  6%  5%  6%
    x264 [info]: i8c dc,h,v,p: 60% 24% 11%  6%
    x264 [info]: Weighted P-Frames: Y:3.1% UV:1.8%
    x264 [info]: ref P L0: 60.2%  9.6% 18.6% 11.4%  0.1%
    x264 [info]: ref B L0: 87.4%  9.0%  3.6%
    x264 [info]: ref B L1: 95.9%  4.1%
    x264 [info]: kb/s:809.59
    
    encoded 7360 frames, 124.78 fps, 809.61 kb/s
    Older version, r2334
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    ffms [info]: 720x404p 1:1 @ 24000/1001 fps (vfr)
    x264 [info]: using SAR=1/1
    x264 [info]: using cpu capabilities: MMX2 SSE2Fast SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX XOP FMA4 FMA3 SSEMisalign LZCNT BMI1
    x264 [info]: profile High, level 3.0
    x264 [info]: frame I:108   Avg QP:14.10  size: 34702
    x264 [info]: frame P:4098  Avg QP:18.82  size:  5930
    x264 [info]: frame B:3154  Avg QP:22.60  size:  1076
    x264 [info]: consecutive B-frames: 33.1% 26.0%  9.9% 31.0%
    x264 [info]: mb I  I16..4: 13.0% 68.0% 18.9%
    x264 [info]: mb P  I16..4:  1.4%  2.9%  1.1%  P16..4: 30.5% 10.0%  7.2%  0.0%  0.0%    skip:46.9%
    x264 [info]: mb B  I16..4:  0.1%  0.1%  0.0%  B16..8: 30.1%  2.3%  0.7%  direct: 1.2%  skip:65.5%  L0:53.4% L1:44.4% BI: 2.2%
    x264 [info]: 8x8 transform intra:58.0% inter:59.7%
    x264 [info]: coded y,uvDC,uvAC intra: 58.4% 54.1% 33.9% inter: 10.8% 10.4% 1.6%
    x264 [info]: i16 v,h,dc,p: 58% 21% 16%  5%
    x264 [info]: i8 v,h,dc,ddl,ddr,vr,hd,vl,hu: 15% 19% 36%  5%  4%  4%  5%  5%  8%
    x264 [info]: i4 v,h,dc,ddl,ddr,vr,hd,vl,hu: 27% 19% 20%  6%  5%  5%  6%  6%  6%
    x264 [info]: i8c dc,h,v,p: 60% 23% 11%  5%
    x264 [info]: Weighted P-Frames: Y:2.1% UV:1.1%
    x264 [info]: ref P L0: 65.6% 10.1% 14.3% 10.0%  0.1%
    x264 [info]: ref B L0: 89.5%  9.0%  1.5%
    x264 [info]: ref B L1: 95.6%  4.4%
    x264 [info]: kb/s:819.39
    
    encoded 7360 frames, 125.21 fps, 819.41 kb/s
    Both encodes using preset medium crf=20

    Here's the test encode from the new version
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  18. Ok we're getting somewhere... I think.
    That file r2969 does not work on my TV.
    Can you send the other one please?
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    Sure here's the one from r2334
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  20. as aside note: if you encode for a specific hardware you should set profile, level and vbv restrictions, otherwise the reported level&profile are just guesses which might not really reflect the playback requirements.
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  21. I'm wondering if you guys really understood my problem since I may not be clear enough because English is not my native tongue.
    I think I explained it better to davexnet in PM (he's been really helpful, thanks again by the way) so here's what I told him :

    "
    You're saying "bad file" but the file is not bad. There's nothing wrong with it, it just won't play on my TV integrated player.
    And I told you, I noticed the same behavior for all HDTV rips that are post easter (more or less).
    All the HDTV rips from before easter work fine.

    For example, bla.bla.bla.bla.S12E19.720p.HDTV.x264-LucidTV does not work (it's from 2 days ago).
    bla.bla.bla.bla.S12E18.720p.HDTV.x264-LucidTV does not work either (from 17 days ago)
    But bla.bla.bla.bla.720p.HDTV.x264-AVS works fine (from 45 days ago)
    And I tested that with a lot of releases and it's always the same problem : the latest release are not working but the releases from a month ago and before work fine.

    That's why I found this so crazy especially since the files seems to have exactly the same parameters of encode except for the version of x264 core that is used to do the encode.
    "
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  22. a vbv checker tool might show whether the newer stream violates the vbv restrictions indicates by the level&profile combination
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  23. Holy crap, the file encoded with x264 r2334 works!
    So as we suspected, the problem is related to the version of x264 core used to do the encodes.

    Selur, I did not get one word in your two posts
    Kind of a noob regarding encoding.
    Last edited by kuku; 22nd Apr 2019 at 15:07.
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  24. I have the exact same problem. My Samsung TV (le32b650) can't play files encoded with encoder x264 r2969. I have compared releases and that's the only difference
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  25. Can you check these samples as well?
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  26. Originally Posted by sneaker View Post
    Can you check these samples as well?
    Of course!

    x264-r2935-545de2f.mkv - Works!

    x264-r2945-72db437.mkv - Works!

    x264-r2969-d4099dd.mkv - "Unsupported video data"

    First... Thanks for the help!
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  27. Test plz.
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  28. I wonder if this is the cause.

    Signal Progressive and Constrained profiles
    Progressive High, Constrained High, and Progressive High 10.

    Even in Main profile, constraint_set4_flag is now set to 1 if progressive,
    and constraint_set5_flag is set to 1 if no B-slices are present.
    Try:
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  29. Originally Posted by sneaker View Post
    Test plz.
    x264-r2935-545de2f.mp4 - Works
    x264-r2935-545de2f-b.mkv - Works

    x264-r2945-72db437.mp4 - Works
    x264-r2945-72db437-b.mkv - Works

    x264-r2969-d4099dd.mp4 - Unsupported video data
    x264-r2969-d4099dd-b.mkv - Unsupported video data

    Still the same
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  30. Thx. See post #28.
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