# Recording Devices / Platform Support **URL:** https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/c/devicesupport/9.md?page=2 [Latest](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Emby DVR Recording (.ts file) did not match Filename meta data pattern](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/emby-dvr-recording-ts-file-did-not-match-filename-meta-data-pattern/2104)
**Author:** [@jst76](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/jst76)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 10:23pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/emby-dvr-recording-ts-file-did-not-match-filename-meta-data-pattern/2104 "2018-09-10T22:23:46Z")
Quick background on my setup, I am running Emby on my Synology NAS and I am attempting to setup MCEBuddy to convert the Emby DVR output (.ts) into mp4 format as well as remove commercials. I am running MCEBuddy on a Win… --- ## [Replace mpeg2 WTV files with h.264 WTV](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/replace-mpeg2-wtv-files-with-h-264-wtv/2002)
**Author:** [@Atevi](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Atevi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 7:35pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/replace-mpeg2-wtv-files-with-h-264-wtv/2002 "2018-08-08T19:35:36Z")
Can MCEBuddy encode MPEG-4 / h.264 video into a valid WTV container including the correct metadata needed to properly function as a WMC file served from the “Recorded TV” folder? \[added modified question in response to … --- ## [HDHomeRun TS to MKV or MP4 remux only?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/hdhomerun-ts-to-mkv-or-mp4-remux-only/1903)
**Author:** [@Hardax](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Hardax)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 10:15pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/hdhomerun-ts-to-mkv-or-mp4-remux-only/1903 "2018-07-02T22:15:56Z")
Hello all. I use Emby connected to my HDHomeRun Prime to record shows. Comcast in my area provides these shows as H.264 in a TS container (I believe). I watch my shows via Kodi running on and Nvidia Shield. For what ev… --- ## [Can’t convert TiVo files](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/can-t-convert-tivo-files/1092)
**Author:** [@Denholmeo](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Denholmeo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 6:11pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/can-t-convert-tivo-files/1092 "2017-11-25T18:11:51Z")
Hi all. I just upgraded and man using the latest version. When I download a file from my TIVO using KTTMG MCEBuddy looks like it’s going to start converting it but it doesn’t. I’ve attached the log. Any help would be app… --- ## [Convert audio to AAC and remux video](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/convert-audio-to-aac-and-remux-video/1963)
**Author:** [@Spikemixture](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Spikemixture)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 6:08pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/convert-audio-to-aac-and-remux-video/1963 "2018-07-26T18:08:36Z")
I remux all my mkv’s to mp4. I would like to convert audio to AAC (stereo) at the same time . How can I do this ? --- ## [Hdhomerun | TV Shows | Movies | Sports - Processing](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/hdhomerun-tv-shows-movies-sports-processing/1612)
**Author:** [@bry](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/bry)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 3:39pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/hdhomerun-tv-shows-movies-sports-processing/1612 "2018-05-17T15:39:03Z")
Okay - as always i’m sure the problem is on my end. I am having trouble working out where I went wrong. The SiliconDust HDHomerun PVR service records to \\server\\hdhomerun\\ They have 3 categories with paths that they us… --- ## [Leave empty file](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/leave-empty-file/1757)
**Author:** [@nscelica](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/nscelica)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2018, 1:42pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/leave-empty-file/1757 "2018-05-14T13:42:29Z")
Request Type: NEW FEATURE Summary of the problem or suggestion: Currently use Silicon Dust HDHomerun as my DVR, and I have MCEBuddy monitor the path, compress/delete the original recording to save space. However, beca… --- ## [How to replace original file w same name/location](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-replace-original-file-w-same-name-location/1557)
**Author:** [@scottblack7913](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/scottblack7913)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 1:39pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-replace-original-file-w-same-name-location/1557 "2018-03-19T13:39:58Z")
I am attempting to get MB working with Plex DVR recording to replay using Plex. Regular TV shows work fine (SxxExx0 but I’m having trouble with news shows that don’t have episodes. Long story short, can I simply replac… --- ## [HDHomeRun H.264 - Subtitles?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/hdhomerun-h-264-subtitles/1458)
**Author:** [@MCEBevo](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/MCEBevo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2018, 6:08pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/hdhomerun-h-264-subtitles/1458 "2018-02-23T18:08:40Z")
Is the HDHomerun H.264 Profile supposed leave the broadcast subtitles? I get those with the HDHomeRun Unprocessed profile, but I did not with the H.264. I have both the donor versions of MCEBuddy and ComSkip and unless… --- ## [How to import EPG Data from DVBViewer](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-import-epg-data-from-dvbviewer/225)
**Author:** [@RBoy](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/RBoy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2018, 8:51am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-import-epg-data-from-dvbviewer/225 "2018-02-19T08:51:07Z")
Thanks to @oweindl for this script This is a powershell script to Import DVBViewer EPG Data to MCEBuddy (converts the .TXT from DVBViewer INI to a NPVR compatible XML) Step 1 Download the file convert.ps1 and save it… --- ## [Plex and PlayOn](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/plex-and-playon/1406)
**Author:** [@EABenton](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/EABenton)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 4:32am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/plex-and-playon/1406 "2018-02-13T04:32:21Z")
Good Morning I’m having an issue trying to use the Monitor Location with Plex and PlayOn I have a Monitor Location set for PlayOn - which I use to record Netflix and miscellaneous shows. For Plex I have post processin… --- ## [Audio track missing/stripped from conversion](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/audio-track-missing-stripped-from-conversion/1402)
**Author:** [@mattcool1](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mattcool1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/audio-track-missing-stripped-from-conversion/1402 "2018-02-09T23:05:02Z")
Every run the is encoded the audio is stripped. I have tried several different format types, messing all with the audio settings, trying several different conversion profiles, and using ffmpeg as primary. I’ve attached … --- ## [Discovery on NFO files on Kodi while scrapping](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/discovery-on-nfo-files-on-kodi-while-scrapping/1264)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Thomas](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Richard_Thomas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 5:58pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/discovery-on-nfo-files-on-kodi-while-scrapping/1264 "2018-01-23T17:58:50Z")
My Setup is Hdhomerun on Comcast using WMC for recording with MCEbuddy and it forwards everything to my Network Drive. Alright question answered ! A while back MCEbuddy started adding nfo’s to TV shows recorded that was… --- ## [How to use post processing with remote install of MCEBuddy](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-use-post-processing-with-remote-install-of-mcebuddy/1308)
**Author:** [@nordicblue](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/nordicblue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 2:51pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-use-post-processing-with-remote-install-of-mcebuddy/1308 "2018-01-17T14:51:50Z")
Hi guys, My Plex server is pretty beefy Windows Server 2012 server and I am really enjoying MCEBuddy premium access edition to comskip and convert. My desktop, however, is 3 times as fast as my Windows server. So, I wo… --- ## [Regarding HDHomerun when used with MCEBuddy, is it possible](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/regarding-hdhomerun-when-used-with-mcebuddy-is-it-possible/1213)
**Author:** [@RobertL](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/RobertL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2017, 8:14pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/regarding-hdhomerun-when-used-with-mcebuddy-is-it-possible/1213 "2017-12-31T20:14:50Z")
to stop the constant recording of live shows, yet let me record the shows I want? I saw a thread from the summer, but I am unsure if the author want to stop ALL shows from recording, or stop the constant show recording --- ## [HD recordings fail to play after commercial removal](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/hd-recordings-fail-to-play-after-commercial-removal/1204)
**Author:** [@Inevitablespoon](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Inevitablespoon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 4:18am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/hd-recordings-fail-to-play-after-commercial-removal/1204 "2017-12-23T04:18:28Z")
Hi, I used MCEBuddy 2.4.8 Beta to process my HDHDVR movies folder, using the HDHomerun Unprocessed profile to remove ads but not convert. After the 30ish files were done, they correctly appeared in the UI of the DVR but… --- ## [Synology compiled mcebuddy](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/synology-compiled-mcebuddy/1160)
**Author:** [@triks](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/triks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 10:07am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/synology-compiled-mcebuddy/1160 "2017-12-22T10:07:40Z")
New here but used MceBuddy back in WMC days. Could mcebudy be crosscompiled for Synology NAS devices ? If so, I am the first of many customers who would be glad to pay for this! I use DVBlink on my Synology NAS to reco… --- ## [List of converted files](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/list-of-converted-files/978)
**Author:** [@robteaboy](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/robteaboy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2017, 3:36pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/list-of-converted-files/978 "2017-11-23T15:36:33Z")
I have the setup described in the "How to prevent HDHomeRun from recording shows " post. So for each recording I have I have a 100k snippet which prevents HDHR from rerecording. Last time I upgraded my MCEbuddy it repr… --- ## [Installing WMC on Windows 10](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/installing-wmc-on-windows-10/1010)
**Author:** [@Goose](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Goose)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 3:54pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/installing-wmc-on-windows-10/1010 "2017-11-15T15:54:48Z")
http://www.thegreenbutton.tv/forums/viewtopic.php?p=116045 --- ## [HDHomeRun h265 profile](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/hdhomerun-h265-profile/907)
**Author:** [@techpro2004](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/techpro2004)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 2:42pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/hdhomerun-h265-profile/907 "2017-11-15T14:42:42Z")
I figured I would share a new profile I am working on. It converts files to the HDHomerun h265 format. I have only briefly tested it and it currently only supports ffmpeg. Nvenc is working with it. I am not an expert in … --- ## [Show Type Exclusion?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/show-type-exclusion/972)
**Author:** [@ckronengold](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/ckronengold)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 11:24pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/show-type-exclusion/972 "2017-11-14T23:24:19Z")
I’m trying to create a profile that encodes in high quality for Movies and shows/other, like concerts, but not for regular TV show. Is there a ~TV Shows command or similar to be used? --- ## [How to use NextPVR with MCEBuddy and Plex](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-use-nextpvr-with-mcebuddy-and-plex/184)
**Author:** [@RBoy](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/RBoy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 4:26pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-use-nextpvr-with-mcebuddy-and-plex/184 "2017-11-04T16:26:18Z")
Guide and script --- ## [HD HomeRun Issues Request for Help](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/hd-homerun-issues-request-for-help/494)
**Author:** [@bgeagle](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/bgeagle)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 5:15pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/hd-homerun-issues-request-for-help/494 "2017-10-31T17:15:34Z")
I am using HDHomeRun to view and record live tv. After beginning to use MCE Buddy, I found out quickly that the two don’t play well together. Once MCE Buddy converts the files and removes the commercials, HD Homerun can’… --- ## [Plex PostProcessing Script No Longer Working](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/plex-postprocessing-script-no-longer-working/490)
**Author:** [@mercer102](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mercer102)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 2:45pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/plex-postprocessing-script-no-longer-working/490 "2017-10-25T14:45:36Z")
I have been using a postprocessing script in Windows for some time now but it recently started throwing the following error… WARNING\> 2017-08-23T17:19:07 MCEBuddy.Engine.QueueManager --\> Manually selected file G:\\Record… --- ## [HDHomeRun Folder - Randomly deleted media](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/hdhomerun-folder-randomly-deleted-media/827)
**Author:** [@sbm7815](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/sbm7815)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 1:28am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/hdhomerun-folder-randomly-deleted-media/827 "2017-10-21T01:28:32Z")
Hi, I recently purchased MCEBuddy to remove commercials from my HDHomeRun DVR recordings. I setup the configuration using these instructions. One of the problems I noticed is that the Record Engine creates subfolders an… --- ## [Improving audio playback quality](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/improving-audio-playback-quality/190)
**Author:** [@dweezell](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/dweezell)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 11:19pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/improving-audio-playback-quality/190 "2017-10-17T23:19:54Z")
I use MCEBuddy in combination with HDHomerun and Windows Media Center to record TV shows and use the MP4 High Quality profile. I copy the file onto a USB drive and playback on my TV. Video is fine but the audio is terrib… --- ## [Different Profiles for Different Channels w / nPVR](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/different-profiles-for-different-channels-w-npvr/760)
**Author:** [@ckronengold](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/ckronengold)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 10:21pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/different-profiles-for-different-channels-w-npvr/760 "2017-10-17T22:21:27Z")
I know MCEBuddy can do this, and I feel like I’m just overlooking something simple. I recently started using nPVR (finally giving up on WMC) and things are humming along nicely. However, nPVR doesn’t include the Channel… --- ## [Format for Emby](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/format-for-emby/620)
**Author:** [@billvv](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/billvv)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 11:14pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/format-for-emby/620 "2017-10-06T23:14:12Z")
Newbie here… I want to clip commercials and rename Sage TV recordings for use with Emby and have so far figured out… Change sage.properties to have it make xml files. Edit profiles.conf and create a new profile with s… --- ## [Move MP4 without conversion or Comskip](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/move-mp4-without-conversion-or-comskip/608)
**Author:** [@CraigM](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/CraigM)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 4:40pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/move-mp4-without-conversion-or-comskip/608 "2017-09-20T16:40:51Z")
I would like to move Tablo PBS (public broadcasting system) shows to my output directory without conversion and/or Comskip. I have the Tablo Ripper adding the channel to the file name. I use Tablo Ripper to convert the… --- ## [Send Comskipped files back to the Tablo for playing](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/send-comskipped-files-back-to-the-tablo-for-playing/591)
**Author:** [@CraigM](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/CraigM)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 7:15pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/send-comskipped-files-back-to-the-tablo-for-playing/591 "2017-09-10T19:15:51Z")
I have Tablo Ripper and MCE Buddy playing nicely together. I would like to send the files, less commercials, back to my Tablo in a format that I can access through the Tablo. I am at a loss how to make that happen. Th… [Previous page](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/c/devicesupport/9.md?page=1) [Next page](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/c/devicesupport/9.md?page=3)