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sony_bravia_tv [2013/05/29 18:33]
illico Add Sony Bravia 2013
sony_bravia_tv [2013/05/30 07:57]
illico [FAQ]
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 ===== FAQ ===== ===== FAQ =====
  
-- Subtitle not supported in MPEG program streams (VOB files in other words). +- Subtitle not supported in MPEG program streams (VOB files in other words).<fc #FF0000>--> With Serviio 1.2 version, enable subtitles on serviio console</fc> 
-- SRT subtitle files not supported (must be "burned" into video stream, need to transcode/remux it using virtualdub/avidemux) +- SRT subtitle files not supported (must be "burned" into video stream, need to transcode/remux it using virtualdub/avidemux)<fc #FF0000>--> With Serviio 1.2 version, enable subtitles on serviio console</fc>
-USB interface limited to FAT32+
 - When video bitrate is expensive (>20Mbps), the TV (could) becomes unresponsive - doesn't react on remote commands any more. Check with [[http://www.videohelp.com/tools/Bitrate_Viewer_2|Bitrate Viewer]] - When video bitrate is expensive (>20Mbps), the TV (could) becomes unresponsive - doesn't react on remote commands any more. Check with [[http://www.videohelp.com/tools/Bitrate_Viewer_2|Bitrate Viewer]]
-- MKV files are not supported in native format by Sony Bravia EX, so Serviio will transcode in MPEG2TS, nevertheless all subtitles will be lost with transcoding.+- MKV files are not supported in native format by Sony Bravia 2009-2012 series, so Serviio will transcode in MPEG2TS, nevertheless all subtitles will be lost with transcoding.<fc #FF0000>--> With Serviio 1.2 version, enable subtitles on serviio console</fc>
 - AVC H264 High Profile maximum Level is [[get_h264_level|4.1]] - AVC H264 High Profile maximum Level is [[get_h264_level|4.1]]
 - Photo JPEG YCbCr 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 formats, and conforming to DCF 2.0 or Exif 2.21 are supported. Photo JPEG YCbCr 4:4:4 are not supported, need to have jpegs with a medium quality level. The TV set won't accept "Highest" and "High" quality levels of a NX2 or Photoshop converted jpeg file ([[http://forums.adobe.com/message/3766764#3766764|1]], [[http://forums.adobe.com/message/3793316#3793316|2]]). <fc #FF0000>Now 4:4:4 are supported since Serviio 1.0 version</fc> - Photo JPEG YCbCr 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 formats, and conforming to DCF 2.0 or Exif 2.21 are supported. Photo JPEG YCbCr 4:4:4 are not supported, need to have jpegs with a medium quality level. The TV set won't accept "Highest" and "High" quality levels of a NX2 or Photoshop converted jpeg file ([[http://forums.adobe.com/message/3766764#3766764|1]], [[http://forums.adobe.com/message/3793316#3793316|2]]). <fc #FF0000>Now 4:4:4 are supported since Serviio 1.0 version</fc>
  
  
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 +**Q:** I have just downloaded the new Serviio version 1.2 but embedded subtitles does not work. Why ?
 +**A:** WARNING: Embedded subtitles might not work for some (large) files, due to the time needed to extract them. It's even more true if the file is stored on a remote drive.
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 +**Q:** I have just downloaded the new Serviio version 1.2. I can now see subtitles on my Sony Bravia but there must be a problem with Greek language. I cannot read anything. The characters are unreadable.
 +**A:** If the file is encoded in ANSI ( open it in Notepad++). Change the encoding in UTF-8 and it will work.
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 **Q:** I can see the file on my TV and has a thumbnail picture, but when I try to play the file I get an error "The server is Temporarily unavailable". Serviio log : ERROR [ResourceTransportRequestHandler] Error while processing resource, sending back 500 error. Message: FFmpeg execution failed java.io.IOException: FFmpeg execution failed **Q:** I can see the file on my TV and has a thumbnail picture, but when I try to play the file I get an error "The server is Temporarily unavailable". Serviio log : ERROR [ResourceTransportRequestHandler] Error while processing resource, sending back 500 error. Message: FFmpeg execution failed java.io.IOException: FFmpeg execution failed
 **A:** Turn on detailed logging ([[detail_logging|see link]]) you should be able to see the FFmpeg command that is used for the transcode. Try executing the command manually in a terminal window and post the (error) result in the forum on [[http://forum.serviio.org/viewforum.php?f=11&sid=fe8539586626c0ebb4522cefe4dbd559|Sony section]]. **A:** Turn on detailed logging ([[detail_logging|see link]]) you should be able to see the FFmpeg command that is used for the transcode. Try executing the command manually in a terminal window and post the (error) result in the forum on [[http://forum.serviio.org/viewforum.php?f=11&sid=fe8539586626c0ebb4522cefe4dbd559|Sony section]].
  
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 **Q:** What file types/bitrates have worked the best for those with sony DLNA products? **Q:** What file types/bitrates have worked the best for those with sony DLNA products?
 **A:** It is very difficult to answer. **A:** It is very difficult to answer.
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 - Best video encoder is x264 (AVC/H264) maximum 1920 x 1080 resolution, you could probably set the maximum video bitrate to 15-17Mbps. - Best video encoder is x264 (AVC/H264) maximum 1920 x 1080 resolution, you could probably set the maximum video bitrate to 15-17Mbps.
  
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 **Q:** With the new version of Handbrake (0.9.5), encoded video does not work. **Q:** With the new version of Handbrake (0.9.5), encoded video does not work.
 **A:** The new version of Handbrake (0.9.5) uses a variable framerate with some encodes. Sony does not appear to be able to handle these. **A:** The new version of Handbrake (0.9.5) uses a variable framerate with some encodes. Sony does not appear to be able to handle these.
sony_bravia_tv.txt · Last modified: 2013/05/30 08:02 by illico