# \#metadata **URL:** https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/tag/metadata/13.md [Latest](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/tags.md) --- ## [\[Bug\] Audio Description for AC3 'Surround 5.1' input is output as 'Stereo'](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/bug-audio-description-for-ac3-surround-5-1-input-is-output-as-stereo/5959)
**Author:** [@mike808](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mike808)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 5:12am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/bug-audio-description-for-ac3-surround-5-1-input-is-output-as-stereo/5959 "2026-08-17T05:12:59Z")
MCE Buddy 2.7.2, Windows 10. Minor issue. Input file says “Surround 5.1” when played in VLC. After processing (preserving multi-channel audio), VLC displays “Stereo”. Output file does retain the 5.1 (i.e. 6) audio cha… --- ## [Not finding metadata in TheTVDB (The Grinder 2015)](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/not-finding-metadata-in-thetvdb-the-grinder-2015/5953)
**Author:** [@mike808](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mike808)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/not-finding-metadata-in-thetvdb-the-grinder-2015/5953 "2026-08-05T16:35:20Z")
Processing a file with no metadata through a profile specifically to fill in metadata or to merge/overwrite metadata from internet sources (TheTVDB, TMDB, IMDB, etc.) Media File: The Grinder (2015)-S01E01-Pilot-MP2-720x… --- ## [Metadata matching, extraction, renaming from files and downloading from the Internet](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/metadata-matching-extraction-renaming-from-files-and-downloading-from-the-internet/69)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 4:15am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/metadata-matching-extraction-renaming-from-files-and-downloading-from-the-internet/69 "2026-06-20T04:15:22Z")
MCEBuddy can extract metadata in many ways from a file, summarizing the sequence: Extract from WTV and DVRMS file using Windows DirectShow filters (see this thread on how to install the filters in Windows Servers) … --- ## [Media Information Management - write episode name as showname](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/media-information-management-write-episode-name-as-showname/5548)
**Author:** [@bigforblue](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/bigforblue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/media-information-management-write-episode-name-as-showname/5548 "2024-09-10T18:09:33Z")
Is there any way when using Media Information Management to save/write the “title” instead of “showtitle” to the file? Or is there a way to use the Correction funcntion to change the “Original Title” to %episodename% li… --- ## [Back to Back episodes - first get overridden by second](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/back-to-back-episodes-first-get-overridden-by-second/5396)
**Author:** [@matey](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/matey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 5:50pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/back-to-back-episodes-first-get-overridden-by-second/5396 "2024-03-10T17:50:40Z")
I installed 2.6.2 this week (was using 2.6.1 prior) and found a new metadata lookup bug. S.W.A.T had back to back episodes air on the same day and the second episode (S07E05) become S07E04 when the metadata lookup agains… --- ## [Metadata/ NFO files](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/metadata-nfo-files/5390)
**Author:** [@mem](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mem)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 7:54pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/metadata-nfo-files/5390 "2024-03-02T19:54:34Z")
MCEBuddy is working great with commercial removal , conversion to MP4 and building directory structure and placing everything where it goes when complete but it is placing the NFO file the season directory instead of m… --- ## [Enabling Metadata to work with MCEBuddy on Channels DVR](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/enabling-metadata-to-work-with-mcebuddy-on-channels-dvr/1009)
**Author:** [@Goose](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Goose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 12:20am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/enabling-metadata-to-work-with-mcebuddy-on-channels-dvr/1009 "2017-11-26T00:20:02Z")
Run this command: Invoke-WebRequest -Method put http://127.0.0.1:8089/dvr/hacks/mcebuddy Replace the IP address above with the IP address of your server. --- ## [If Custom File Rename dose not find a webmatch then save to another path](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/if-custom-file-rename-dose-not-find-a-webmatch-then-save-to-another-path/5055)
**Author:** [@Johnt5818](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Johnt5818)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 7:42pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/if-custom-file-rename-dose-not-find-a-webmatch-then-save-to-another-path/5055 "2023-06-07T19:42:26Z")
Hello, In my quest to fully automate my TV show conversion process, I am trying to get the Custom File Renaming set up. It works great when MCE can find the TVDB match using the Metadata Correction feature. It adds the… --- ## [I have one show that Plex DVR cannot see after comskip and put in destination folder](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/i-have-one-show-that-plex-dvr-cannot-see-after-comskip-and-put-in-destination-folder/4781)
**Author:** [@KeKyKo](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/KeKyKo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 1:22pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/i-have-one-show-that-plex-dvr-cannot-see-after-comskip-and-put-in-destination-folder/4781 "2023-04-29T13:22:33Z")
I use MCEBuddy dontated version. Only one show that I OTA record that is renamed after commercial removal that my PLEX cannot see. I notice that these files are not renamed using “S00E00”, which is how PLEX sees these … --- ## [TVDB ID in custom renaming](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/tvdb-id-in-custom-renaming/5025)
**Author:** [@matey](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/matey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 10:57pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/tvdb-id-in-custom-renaming/5025 "2023-04-27T22:57:22Z")
Since the TVDB ID (and IMDB ID) are captured in the metadata lookups, can it be used as a variable in the custom renaming? I didn’t see it listed in the support docs, so I assume it currently isn’t available. --- ## [Organizing library and renaming files without converting](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/organizing-library-and-renaming-files-without-converting/3598)
**Author:** [@Goose](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Goose)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 6:35pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/organizing-library-and-renaming-files-without-converting/3598 "2020-04-27T18:35:33Z")
If you want to organize your video collections and create a library, i.e. Rename the file, create folder structures etc without actually converting any files, you can do this using the Rename without converting option in… --- ## [KMTTG Tivo transfers not pulling metadata](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/kmttg-tivo-transfers-not-pulling-metadata/4989)
**Author:** [@mike808](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mike808)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 5:33pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/kmttg-tivo-transfers-not-pulling-metadata/4989 "2023-04-01T17:33:43Z")
I use KMTTG to transfer recordings from my Tivo and process them with MCEBuddy. I have profile selections (e.g. encoding quality) based on what channel (call sign) the recording came from, e.g. HD channels get a differe… --- ## [Channels DVR file rename won't remove dates](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/channels-dvr-file-rename-wont-remove-dates/4811)
**Author:** [@catdroid](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/catdroid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 2:57pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/channels-dvr-file-rename-wont-remove-dates/4811 "2022-09-04T14:57:34Z")
EDIT: NEVERMIND. I didnt’ have ‘export mcebuddy json’ checked in channels. Guessing that will fix it. I’m looking for help with my file renaming. I am unable to remove the original broadcast date and aired date & time f… --- ## [TV Show Premiere year from TheTVDB is incorrect](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/tv-show-premiere-year-from-thetvdb-is-incorrect/4832)
**Author:** [@SystemIdleProcess](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/SystemIdleProcess)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 11:54am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/tv-show-premiere-year-from-thetvdb-is-incorrect/4832 "2022-10-03T11:54:20Z")
Request Type: BUG MCEBuddy Version and Type (32bit or 64bit): 2.5.7 64bit Operating System and Type (32bit or 64bit): Win 10 Prod 64bit Summary of the problem or suggestion: Some TV shows aren’t getting the correc… --- ## [Streamfab - not detecting show type](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/streamfab-not-detecting-show-type/4483)
**Author:** [@kellcomnet](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/kellcomnet)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/streamfab-not-detecting-show-type/4483 "2022-06-17T15:37:56Z")
I have been using MCEBuddy with PlayOn for awhile and everything has worked properly so this is not an issue with MCEBuddy. Recently I started using another software called StreamFab and MCEBuddy does not differentiate t… --- ## [What am I doing wrong?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong/4587)
**Author:** [@Thundercloud](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Thundercloud)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong/4587 "2022-02-05T16:30:47Z")
Hello. I’m using Tablo Ripper to download my shows from Tablo. Then I have MCEBuddy process and store them on my Plex Media Server. I’m having trouble with one show. MAGNUM PI 2018 is being copied to my server in a name… --- ## [Is there a way to control metadata download language for tv, and ignore original title's for movies?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-control-metadata-download-language-for-tv-and-ignore-original-titles-for-movies/4244)
**Author:** [@jsam01](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/jsam01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 2:19pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-control-metadata-download-language-for-tv-and-ignore-original-titles-for-movies/4244 "2021-04-09T14:19:45Z")
Two questions around metadata. I typically allow mcebuddy to download it as my video files are just plain ts files. I use your provided naming conventions and i get metadata the majority of the time, but my problem is … --- ## [Untrapped exception in response to IMDB metadata search](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/untrapped-exception-in-response-to-imdb-metadata-search/3634)
**Author:** [@mike808](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mike808)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 8:33pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/untrapped-exception-in-response-to-imdb-metadata-search/3634 "2020-05-16T20:33:24Z")
Just a minor bug noticed reading the logs and found this where MCEBuddy parses the response to the IMDB search API call. Should be an easy trap or check to suppress. Likely that is the expected response when the connecti… --- ## [Help Configuring MCEBuddy](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/help-configuring-mcebuddy/3407)
**Author:** [@eltanque](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/eltanque)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 1:33pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/help-configuring-mcebuddy/3407 "2020-01-30T13:33:50Z")
Hi, First, thanks for this tool, I’ve been using it for a long time now and it solved my problems by automating all the stuff I had to do with TV recordings. But, I think even though it works, I think I’ve some incorr… --- ## [MCEBuddy writing incomplete/invalid metadata](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mcebuddy-writing-incomplete-invalid-metadata/3242)
**Author:** [@Mike-EEE](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Mike-EEE)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 5:58pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mcebuddy-writing-incomplete-invalid-metadata/3242 "2019-11-11T17:58:42Z")
Request Type: BUG MCEBuddy Version and Type (32bit or 64bit): 2.5.1 (02 Nov) - 64-bit Operating System and Type (32bit or 64bit): Windows 10 64-bit Summary of the problem or suggestion: I’ve been battling a Plex i… --- ## [Add support for new Plex Premier Date Detection](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/add-support-for-new-plex-premier-date-detection/3130)
**Author:** [@firefox15](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/firefox15)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/add-support-for-new-plex-premier-date-detection/3130 "2019-10-17T15:51:24Z")
Request Type: BUG MCEBuddy Version and Type (32bit or 64bit): 2.4.11, x64 Operating System and Type (32bit or 64bit): Server 2016, x64 Summary of the problem or suggestion: Historically, I have used a Regex metada… --- ## [Reading TV Mosaic filenames](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/reading-tv-mosaic-filenames/2324)
**Author:** [@robtheone](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/robtheone)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/reading-tv-mosaic-filenames/2324 "2018-11-15T03:08:39Z")
Hi all. I have searched the forums for an answer, and perhaps my issue is unique. I use TV Mosaic for program recording (formerly DVBLogic), and I am having an issue with Date Based TV shows, specifically their metadat… --- ## [Issues with PlayOn Library - language remains "Unknown", odd track title, & metadata messed up - Please Help!](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/issues-with-playon-library-language-remains-unknown-odd-track-title-metadata-messed-up-please-help/2801)
**Author:** [@clawrence899](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/clawrence899)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 5:53pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/issues-with-playon-library-language-remains-unknown-odd-track-title-metadata-messed-up-please-help/2801 "2019-05-02T17:53:51Z")
I have a bunch of content recorded using PlayOn that I want to cleanup for use in Plex. My goals are to: trim 6 seconds off the beginning & 120 seconds off the end change the “Unknown” language tag to “English” add to … --- ## [Need help with organizing converted files from Plex DVR](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/need-help-with-organizing-converted-files-from-plex-dvr/628)
**Author:** [@beggehorn](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/beggehorn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2019, 11:27pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/need-help-with-organizing-converted-files-from-plex-dvr/628 "2019-03-21T23:27:14Z")
I had been using MCEBuddy to rename converted WTV files to match Plex’s organization paradigm and was very happy with the results. Using this custom renaming string: %ismovie%\<\\Movies%showname% (%airyear%),%issport%\<\\Sp… --- ## [File Tags / Attribute Episode Season](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/file-tags-attribute-episode-season/1753)
**Author:** [@Dennis\_M\_Heim](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Dennis_M_Heim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 1:59pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/file-tags-attribute-episode-season/1753 "2018-05-11T13:59:15Z")
Attending to have my files renamed. However, it does not find %episodeNo%##. What is the ID3tag in the file it is looking for? --- ## [SeriesPremiereDate retrieved, then lost on partial match](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/seriespremieredate-retrieved-then-lost-on-partial-match/1583)
**Author:** [@Schreibman](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Schreibman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2018, 4:33pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/seriespremieredate-retrieved-then-lost-on-partial-match/1583 "2018-03-23T16:33:39Z")
Trying to In my rename as follows: Custom Rename by Series → %showname% (%premiereyear%)\\ One series ‘fails’ to find %premiereyear%, but here is what I see in the attached log: \_Line 219: SeriesPremiereDate: 1899-… --- ## [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… --- ## [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? --- ## [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… --- ## [PreMeta Source file has been renamed or deleted by custom command](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/premeta-source-file-has-been-renamed-or-deleted-by-custom-command/789)
**Author:** [@texasex](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/texasex)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2017, 2:24pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/premeta-source-file-has-been-renamed-or-deleted-by-custom-command/789 "2017-10-16T14:24:27Z")
I use SageTV open source. I have MCEBuddy set to monitor the recording directory and process with the XML file and the move to a fold I have setup for the processed files. Every so often (not every time) MCEBuddy gives… [Next page](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/tag/metadata/13.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=metadata)