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If you are having issues with HEVC playback, follow these steps in order:

| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Profile too high (e.g., 12-bit) | Re-encode video to Main 10 (10-bit). | | Video plays, No Audio | Audio "Companion" codec (DTS/TrueHD) | Use Plex/Jellyfin to transcode audio to AAC. | | Black screen / Flicker | HDMI bandwidth | Upgrade cable to HDMI 2.0/2.1. | | "Can't play file" error | Container format | Ensure file is .MP4 or .MKV (avoid .AVI with HEVC). | companion hevc