How to set up Quality Profiles⧫
aka How to set up Custom Formats
So what’s the best way to set up the Custom Formats and which ones to use with which scores to set up your quality profiles?
There isn’t a “best” setup, it depends on your media setup (hardware devices) and your personal preferences.
Some prefer high-quality audio (HD Audio), others high-quality video. Many prefer both.
Here I will try to explain how to make the most use of Custom Formats to help you to set up your quality profiles for your personal needs.
I created a flowchart to make your decision/choices easier.
Basics⧫
After you’ve added the Custom Formats, as explained in How to import Custom Formats.
You will need to set it up in the quality Profile you want to use/prefer to make use of the Custom Formats.
Settings => Profiles
Sonarr Custom Formats can be set per profile and isn’t global
Select the profile that you want to use/prefer.
- Profile name.
- Allow upgrades. Sonarr will stop upgrading quality once (3) is met.
- Upgrade until the selected quality.
- The
Minimum Custom Format Scorethat is allowed to download. More Info - Keep upgrading Custom Format until this score is reached. (setting this to
0means no upgrades will happen based on Custom Formats)
At the bottom, in your chosen profile, you will see the added Custom Formats where you can start setting up the scores.
Screenshot example - [Click to show/hide]
Warning
These screenshots are just examples to show you how it should look and where you need to place the data that you need to add, they aren’t always a 100% reflection of the actual data and not always 100% up to date with the actual data you need to add.
- Always follow the data described in the guide.
- If you have any questions or aren’t sure just click the chat badge to join the Discord Channel where you can ask your questions directly.
Keep in mind Custom Formats are made to fine-tune your Quality Profile.
Generally, quality trumps all
Custom formats are controlled by Quality Profiles.
- The Upgrade Until score prevents upgrading once a release with this desired score has been downloaded.
- A score of 0 results in the custom format being informational only.
- The Minimum score requires releases to reach this threshold otherwise they will be rejected.
- Custom formats that match with undesirable attributes should be given a negative score to lower their appeal.
- Outright rejections should be given a negative score low enough that even if all of the other formats with positive scores were added, the score would still fall below the minimum.
Sonarr v4 current logic⧫
Sonarr v4 current logic - [Click to show/hide]
As of v4 release the logic is as follows:
The Current logic on how downloads are compared is Quality Trumps All 
- Quality
- Custom Formats
- Protocol
- Episode Count
- Episode Number
- Indexer Priority
- Seeds/Peers (If Torrent)
- Age (If Usenet)
- Size
REPACKS and PROPERs are v2 of Qualities and thus rank above a non-repack of the same quality.
Settings => Media Management => File Management => Proper & Repacks Change to Do Not Prefer and use the Repack/Proper Custom Format
Which Quality Profile should you choose⧫
Which Quality Profile should you choose - [Click to show/hide]
If you’re unsure or have questions do not hesitate to ask for help on Discord
TRaSH Quality Profiles⧫
The following Quality Profiles can be combined into a single Quality Profile if you, for example, want to be able to upgrade from 1080p to 4K/2160p.
WEB-1080p⧫
If you prefer 720p/1080p WEBDL (WEB-1080p)
I suggest to follow the following Guides first.
For this Quality Profile we’re going to make use of the following Custom Formats with the scores given in the table.
Attention
All the used scores and combination of Custom Formats in this Guide are tested to get the desired results and prevent download loops as much as possible.
From experience most of the time when people change scores or leave out certain CF that work together they end up with undesired results.
If you’re unsure or have questions do not hesitate to ask for help on Discord
Unwanted - [Click to show/hide]
| Custom Format | Score | Trash ID |
|---|---|---|
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘br-disk’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘br-disk’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘br-disk’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq-release-title’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq-release-title’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq-release-title’][‘trash_id’] }} |
{{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-hd’][‘name’] }}  |
{{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-hd’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-hd’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘extras’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘extras’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘extras’][‘trash_id’] }} |
Breakdown and Why
- {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘br-disk’][‘name’] }} : This is a custom format to help Sonarr recognize & ignore BR-DISK (ISO’s and Blu-ray folder structure) in addition to the standard BR-DISK quality.
- {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq’][‘name’] }}: A collection of known Low Quality groups that are often banned from the the top trackers because the lack of quality or other reasons.
- {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq-release-title’][‘name’] }}: A collection of terms seen in the titles of Low Quality releases that are not captured by using a release group name.
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{{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-hd’][‘name’] }}: This blocks 720/1080p (HD) releases that are encoded in x265. - More info HERE.
Don’t use this together with {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-no-hdrdv’][‘name’] }}, Only ever include one of them
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{{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘extras’][‘name’] }}: This blocks/ignores extras
Optional - [Click to show/hide]
| Custom Format | Score | Trash ID |
|---|---|---|
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘bad-dual-groups’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘bad-dual-groups’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘bad-dual-groups’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘no-rlsgroup’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘no-rlsgroup’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘no-rlsgroup’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘obfuscated’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘obfuscated’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘obfuscated’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘retags’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘retags’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘retags’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘scene’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘scene’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘scene’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-no-hdrdv’][‘name’] }} |
{{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-no-hdrdv’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-no-hdrdv’][‘trash_id’] }} |
Breakdown and Why
- {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘bad-dual-groups’][‘name’] }}: [Optional] These groups take the original release and add their own language track (e.g. AAC 2.0 Portuguese) as the first track. Afterward, FFprobe would determine that the media file is Portuguese. It’s a common rule that you only add the best audio as the main track.
Also they often even rename the release name into Portuguese. - {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘no-rlsgroup’][‘name’] }}: [Optional] Some indexers strip out the release group which could result in LQ groups being scored incorrectly. For example, a lot of EVO releases end up with a stripped group name. These releases would appear as “upgrades” and could end up getting a decent score after other CFs are scored.
- {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘obfuscated’][‘name’] }}: [Optional] Use these only if you wish to avoid renamed releases.
- {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘retags’][‘name’] }}: [Optional] Use this if you wish to avoid retagged releases. Retagged releases often are not consistent with the quality of the original group’s release (e.g. TGx downsampling an NTb release from 5.1 audio to 2.0 audio, yet maintaining the NTb naming).
- {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘scene’][‘name’] }}: [Optional] Use this only if you want to avoid SCENE releases.
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{{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-no-hdrdv’][‘name’] }}: This blocks 720/1080p (HD) releases that are encoded in x265. - More info HERE.
This will allow x265 releases if they have HDR and/or DV
Being that some NF releases won’t be released as 4k, but you want to have DV/HDR releases.
In your quality profile use the following score for this Custom Format:
{{ sonarr['cf']['x265-no-hdrdv']['trash_scores']['default'] }}Don’t use this combined with {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-hd’][‘name’] }}, Only ever apply one of them.
Misc - [Click to show/hide]
| Custom Format | Score | Trash ID |
|---|---|---|
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘repack-proper’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘repack-proper’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘repack-proper’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘repack-v2’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘repack-v2’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘repack-v2’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘repack-v3’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘repack-v3’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘repack-v3’][‘trash_id’] }} |
Proper and Repacks - [Click to show/hide]
I also suggest to change the Propers and Repacks settings in Sonarr
Media Management => File Management to Do Not Prefer and use the Repack/Proper Custom Format.
This way you make sure the Custom Formats preferences will be used and not ignored.
Streaming Services - [Click to show/hide]
| Custom Format | Score | Trash ID |
|---|---|---|
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘4od’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘all4’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘4od’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘all4’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘4od’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘all4’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘amzn’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘amzn’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘amzn’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘atvp’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘atvp’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘atvp’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘cc’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘cc’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘cc’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘crav’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘crav’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘crav’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dcu’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dcu’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dcu’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dsnp’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dsnp’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dsnp’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘fod’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘fod’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘fod’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hbo’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hbo’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hbo’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hmax’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hmax’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hmax’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hulu’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hulu’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hulu’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘ip’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘ip’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘ip’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘it’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘it’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘it’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘max’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘max’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘max’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘nf’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘nf’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘nf’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘nlz’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘nlz’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘nlz’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘ovid’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘ovid’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘ovid’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘pcok’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘pcok’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘pcok’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘pmtp’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘pmtp’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘pmtp’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘qibi’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘qibi’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘qibi’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘red’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘red’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘red’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘sho’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘sho’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘sho’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘stan’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘stan’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘stan’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘tver’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘tver’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘tver’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘u-next’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘u-next’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘u-next’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘vdl’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘vdl’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘vdl’][‘trash_id’] }} |
HQ Source Groups - [Click to show/hide]
| Custom Format | Score | Trash ID |
|---|---|---|
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-tier-01’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-tier-01’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-tier-01’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-tier-02’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-tier-02’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-tier-02’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-tier-03’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-tier-03’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-tier-03’][‘trash_id’] }} |
{{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-scene’][‘name’] }}  |
{{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-scene’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-scene’][‘trash_id’] }} |
Info
= The reason why this Custom Format gets positively scored is because it’s the only quality scene group that exists (up until now). Scene groups don’t add a streaming service to their release names, so the score is adjusted to take this into account.
I decided not to add Audio Advanced Custom Formats to the WEB profile, You will hardly find HD audio with WEB-DL (most newer WEBDL will have Atmos). If you want HD audio formats, I would suggest going with Remuxes.
Use the following main settings in your profile.
For some older shows, you might want to enable the WEB 720p, or even the HDTV 1080p.
Info
The order listed in the profile matters even if a quality is not checked, for example if you have a 1080p version but wanted the SD version, Radarr will reject all SD results because 1080p is listed higher than SD even though 1080p was not checked.
Qualities at the top of the list will appear first in manual searches.
- Qualities higher in the list are more preferred even if not checked.
- Qualities within the same group are equal.
- Only checked qualities are wanted.
This is why it’s recommended to move the selected quality to the top of the list.
Workflow Logic - [Click to show/hide]
- It will download WEB-DL 1080p. (If you also enabled
WEB 720pand/orHDTV 1080pit will upgrade untilUpgrade Until) - The downloaded media will be upgraded to any of the added Custom Formats until a score of 10000.
So why such a ridiculously high Upgrade Until Custom and not a score of 100?
Because I’m too lazy to calculate the maximum for every Quality Profile I use, and I want it to upgrade to the highest possible score anyway.
WEB-2160p⧫
If you prefer 2160p WEBDL (WEB-2160p)
The only deal breaker with 2160p is when the release includes DV/HDR. 2160p without DV/HDR is of minimal benefit.
I suggest to follow the following Guides first.
For this Quality Profile we’re going to make use of the following Custom Formats with the scores given in the table.
Attention
All the used scores and combination of Custom Formats in this Guide are tested to get the desired results and prevent download loops as much as possible.
From experience most of the time when people change scores or leave out certain CF that work together they end up with undesired results.
If you’re unsure or have questions do not hesitate to ask for help on Discord
All HDR Formats - [Click to show/hide]
Why would I choose All HDR formats ?
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You have a 4K/2160p TV and a hardware media player device (such as Roku, AppleTV, Shield, SmartTV App, etc.) that supports several HDR formats (such as Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, etc.).
Plex for Apple TV and Plex with Infuse is only capable of playing Dolby Vision profiles 5 and 8 correctly if CMv2.9 is being used.
This is something that cannot be determined beforehand.
So whether you are using an Apple TV, with or without Infuse, it will always be hit or miss whether the content is compatible.
Additionally, it is uncertain whether the Dolby Vision layer will play, fall back to HDR10, or encounter a black screen. -
You’ve chosen a profile that includes 4K/2160p releases. You must use all the HDR formats with 4k/2160p profiles.
- You must add ALL the HDR formats - don’t leave any of them out!
Why am I getting purple or green colors? - [Click to show/hide]
Why am I getting purple or green colors?
There are several possible reasons why your TV would show purple or green colors when playing Dolby Vision content.
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Unsupported Hardware: Your TV or hardware media player device (Roku, AppleTV, etc) doesn’t support Dolby Vision or your hardware media player device doesn’t support all the Dolby Vision Profiles. As a result, the device might struggle to produce accurate colors, leading to a purple or green tint.
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Incorrect Display Settings: Dolby Vision content often requires specific settings to be enabled on your TV or display device in order to deliver the intended visual experience. If these settings are not configured properly, it can result in the device showing distorted colors (including purple or green hues).
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HDMI Compatibility Issues: Sometimes, HDMI cables or ports may not be fully compatible with Dolby Vision. If the media player device is not recognizing the Dolby Vision signal properly, it may fail to process the content correctly, resulting in abnormal color rendering.
To resolve the purple or green color issues when playing Dolby Vision content, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:
- Ensure your TV or hardware media player device is Dolby Vision compatible and up-to-date with the latest firmware.
- Verify that your TV or display device is set up correctly and has the necessary Dolby Vision settings enabled.
- Check the HDMI cables and ensure they are capable of transmitting Dolby Vision signals.
Dolby Vision Profiles - [Click to show/hide]
Dolby Vision Profiles
- Profile 5 (1) - This is what comes with WEB-DL Dolby Vision releases without HDR10 fallback.
(Incompatible devices will playback with blown out pinks and greens) - Profile 7 (2) - This is what comes with UHD Bluray Remuxes and UHD BluRay releases.
These files will play on an Nvidia Shield Pro (2019), but on most other players will revert to the HDR10 fallback. - Profile 8 (3) - This is what comes with (Hybrid) WEB-DL (HULU), Hybrid UHD Remux, and UHD BluRay releases (all of which have HDR10 fallback).
This works with several mainstream media players.
Plex for Apple TV and Plex with Infuse is only capable of playing Dolby Vision profiles 5 and 8 correctly if CMv2.9 is being used.
This is something that cannot be determined beforehand.
So whether you are using an Apple TV, with or without Infuse, it will always be hit or miss whether the content is compatible.
Additionally, it is uncertain whether the Dolby Vision layer will play, fall back to HDR10, or encounter a black screen.
- (1) PLEX for AppleTV and Plex with Infuse will only play profile 5 correctly if CMv2.9 is used
- (2) Neither Infuse nor PLEX for AppleTV will deliver real Dolby Vision with Profile 7.
- (3) On PLEX for AppleTV it won’t deliver real Dolby Vision with Profile 8, and will only play the HDR10 fallback if CM2.9 is used, otherwise you will end up with a black screen
“although your TV will incorrectly say that it is playing DV”.
With infuse it will convert it on the fly to Profile 5, and deliver real Dolby Vision if CMv2.9 is used, otherwise you will end up with a black screen
“Make sure you set the Extended Dolby Vision settings to Limited (prefer accuracy), Convert P8 to P5 (when possible), and play other P8 as HDR (output will switch to either DoVi or HDR depending on the video)”
Dolby Vision Versions - CMv2.9 and CMv4.0 - [Click to show/hide]
It is too technical to explain in detail, so I’ll keep it short with tested facts:
PLEX for AppleTV and Plex with Infuse only support CMv2.9.
There are two versions of Dolby Vision, namely CMv2.9 and CMv4.0. CMv4.0 uses an improved algorithm and a superior tone curve that allows for better mapping and more controls during the Dolby Vision trim pass process.
More info about the different Dolby Vision Versions: Dolby Vision Versions - CMv2.9 vs. CMv4.0
Which HDR Format should I choose? - [Click to show/hide]
| Custom Format | Score | Trash ID |
|---|---|---|
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hdr10plus’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hdr10plus’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hdr10plus’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hdr10’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hdr10’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hdr10’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hlg’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hlg’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hlg’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-sdr’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-sdr’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-sdr’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr10plus’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr10plus’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr10plus’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr10’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr10’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr10’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr-undefined’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr-undefined’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr-undefined’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘pq’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘pq’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘pq’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hlg’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hlg’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hlg’][‘trash_id’] }} |
Add Custom Format DV (WEBDL) with a score of -10000 - [Click to show/hide]
Why would I add this Custom Format?
- Not all devices in your chain support Dolby Vision.
- You share your media library with other family members that don’t have Dolby Vision compatible devices.
- According the flowchart I should add this Custom Format
| Custom Format | Score | Trash ID |
|---|---|---|
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-webdl’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-webdl’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-webdl’][‘trash_id’] }} |
Add the Custom Formats DV HDR10+ Boost and HDR10+ Boost - [Click to show/hide]
Why would I add this Custom Format?
- You have a (Samsung) TV that supports HDR10+.
- According the flowchart I should add this Custom Format
If you use this Custom Format then 99% of the time you also need to add the following Custom Format DV (WEBDL) with a score of -10000
| Custom Format | Score | Trash ID |
|---|---|---|
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr10plus-boost’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr10plus-boost’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr10plus-boost’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hdr10plus-boost’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hdr10plus-boost’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hdr10plus-boost’][‘trash_id’] }} |
Unwanted - [Click to show/hide]
| Custom Format | Score | Trash ID |
|---|---|---|
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘br-disk’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘br-disk’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘br-disk’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq-release-title’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq-release-title’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq-release-title’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-hd’][‘name’] }} |
{{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-hd’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-hd’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘extras’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘extras’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘extras’][‘trash_id’] }} |
Breakdown and Why
- {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘br-disk’][‘name’] }} : This is a custom format to help Sonarr recognize & ignore BR-DISK (ISO’s and Blu-ray folder structure) in addition to the standard BR-DISK quality.
- {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq’][‘name’] }}: A collection of known Low Quality groups that are often banned from the the top trackers because the lack of quality or other reasons.
- {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq-release-title’][‘name’] }}: A collection of terms seen in the titles of Low Quality releases that are not captured by using a release group name.
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{{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-hd’][‘name’] }}: This blocks 720/1080p (HD) releases that are encoded in x265. - More info HERE.
Don’t use this together with {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-no-hdrdv’][‘name’] }}, Only ever include one of them
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{{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘extras’][‘name’] }}: This blocks/ignores extras
Optional - [Click to show/hide]
| Custom Format | Score | Trash ID |
|---|---|---|
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘bad-dual-groups’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘bad-dual-groups’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘bad-dual-groups’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘no-rlsgroup’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘no-rlsgroup’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘no-rlsgroup’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘obfuscated’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘obfuscated’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘obfuscated’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘retags’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘retags’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘retags’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘scene’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘scene’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘scene’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-no-hdrdv’][‘name’] }} |
{{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-no-hdrdv’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-no-hdrdv’][‘trash_id’] }} |
Breakdown and Why
- {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘bad-dual-groups’][‘name’] }}: [Optional] These groups take the original release and add their own language track (e.g. AAC 2.0 Portuguese) as the first track. Afterward, FFprobe would determine that the media file is Portuguese. It’s a common rule that you only add the best audio as the main track.
Also they often even rename the release name into Portuguese. - {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘no-rlsgroup’][‘name’] }}: [Optional] Some indexers strip out the release group which could result in LQ groups being scored incorrectly. For example, a lot of EVO releases end up with a stripped group name. These releases would appear as “upgrades” and could end up getting a decent score after other CFs are scored.
- {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘obfuscated’][‘name’] }}: [Optional] Use these only if you wish to avoid renamed releases.
- {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘retags’][‘name’] }}: [Optional] Use this if you wish to avoid retagged releases. Retagged releases often are not consistent with the quality of the original group’s release (e.g. TGx downsampling an NTb release from 5.1 audio to 2.0 audio, yet maintaining the NTb naming).
- {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘scene’][‘name’] }}: [Optional] Use this only if you want to avoid SCENE releases.
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{{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-no-hdrdv’][‘name’] }}: This blocks 720/1080p (HD) releases that are encoded in x265. - More info HERE.
This will allow x265 releases if they have HDR and/or DV
Being that some NF releases won’t be released as 4k, but you want to have DV/HDR releases.
In your quality profile use the following score for this Custom Format:
{{ sonarr['cf']['x265-no-hdrdv']['trash_scores']['default'] }}Don’t use this combined with {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-hd’][‘name’] }}, Only ever apply one of them.
Optional (UHD) - [Click to show/hide]
| Custom Format | Score | Trash ID |
|---|---|---|
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘sdr’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘sdr’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘sdr’][‘trash_id’] }} |
Breakdown and Why
- {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘sdr’][‘name’] }}: This will prevent the grabbing of UHD/4K releases that do not contain HDR.
Misc - [Click to show/hide]
| Custom Format | Score | Trash ID |
|---|---|---|
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘repack-proper’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘repack-proper’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘repack-proper’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘repack-v2’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘repack-v2’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘repack-v2’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘repack-v3’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘repack-v3’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘repack-v3’][‘trash_id’] }} |
Proper and Repacks - [Click to show/hide]
I also suggest to change the Propers and Repacks settings in Sonarr
Media Management => File Management to Do Not Prefer and use the Repack/Proper Custom Format.
This way you make sure the Custom Formats preferences will be used and not ignored.
Streaming Services (UHD) - [Click to show/hide]
| Custom Format | Score | Trash ID |
|---|---|---|
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘atvp’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘atvp’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘atvp’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dsnp’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dsnp’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dsnp’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘max’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘max’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘max’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hmax’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hmax’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hmax’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘qibi’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘qibi’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘qibi’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘amzn’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘amzn’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘amzn’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘nf’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘nf’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘nf’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘pcok’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘pcok’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘pcok’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘pmtp’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘pmtp’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘pmtp’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘stan’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘stan’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘stan’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘cc’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘cc’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘cc’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘crav’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘crav’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘crav’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dcu’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dcu’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dcu’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hbo’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hbo’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hbo’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hulu’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hulu’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hulu’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘ip’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘ip’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘ip’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘it’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘it’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘it’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘nlz’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘nlz’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘nlz’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘red’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘red’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘red’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘sho’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘sho’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘sho’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘vdl’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘vdl’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘vdl’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘ovid’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘ovid’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘ovid’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘fod’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘fod’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘fod’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘tver’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘tver’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘tver’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘u-next’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘u-next’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘u-next’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘all4’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘4od’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘all4’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘4od’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘all4’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘4od’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘uhd-streaming-boost’][‘name’] }} |
{{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘uhd-streaming-boost’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘uhd-streaming-boost’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘uhd-streaming-cut’][‘name’] }} |
{{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘uhd-streaming-cut’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘uhd-streaming-cut’][‘trash_id’] }} |
UHD Streaming Boost and UHD Streaming Cut Custom Formats
Some streaming services have UHD releases that are generally better or worse than their HD counterparts. The UHD Streaming Boost and UHD Streaming Cut custom formats adjust those streaming services’ scores appropriately for UHD releases.
These two custom formats must be included in your profile for UHD releases to be scored correctly.
HQ Source Groups - [Click to show/hide]
| Custom Format | Score | Trash ID |
|---|---|---|
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-tier-01’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-tier-01’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-tier-01’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-tier-02’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-tier-02’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-tier-02’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-tier-03’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-tier-03’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-tier-03’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-scene’][‘name’] }} |
{{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-scene’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘web-scene’][‘trash_id’] }} |
Info
= The reason why this Custom Format gets positively scored is because it’s the only quality scene group that exists (up until now). Scene groups don’t add a streaming service to their release names, so the score is adjusted to take this into account.
I decided not to add Audio Advanced Custom Formats to the WEB profile. You will hardly find HD audio with WEB-DL (Most newer WEBDL will have Atmos). If you also want HD audio formats, I would suggest going for Remuxes.
Use the following main settings in your profile.
Info
The order listed in the profile matters even if a quality is not checked, for example if you have a 1080p version but wanted the SD version, Radarr will reject all SD results because 1080p is listed higher than SD even though 1080p was not checked.
Qualities at the top of the list will appear first in manual searches.
- Qualities higher in the list are more preferred even if not checked.
- Qualities within the same group are equal.
- Only checked qualities are wanted.
This is why it’s recommended to move the selected quality to the top of the list.
Workflow Logic - [Click to show/hide]
- This will download WEB-2160p with HDR/DV.
- The downloaded media will be upgraded to any of the added Custom Formats until a score of 10000.
So why such a ridiculously high Upgrade Until Custom and not a score of 100?
Because I’m too lazy to calculate the maximum for every Quality Profile I use, and I want it to upgrade to the highest possible score anyway.
Custom Format Groups⧫
The following custom format groups should be combined with the Quality Profiles above. Users will need to choose which options and custom formats they prefer.
HDR Formats⧫
- You have a 4K TV and a hardware media player device (such as Roku, AppleTV, Shield, SmartTV App, etc.) that supports several HDR formats (such as Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, etc.).
All HDR Formats - [Click to show/hide]
Why would I choose All HDR formats ?
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You have a 4K/2160p TV and a hardware media player device (such as Roku, AppleTV, Shield, SmartTV App, etc.) that supports several HDR formats (such as Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, etc.).
Plex for Apple TV and Plex with Infuse is only capable of playing Dolby Vision profiles 5 and 8 correctly if CMv2.9 is being used.
This is something that cannot be determined beforehand.
So whether you are using an Apple TV, with or without Infuse, it will always be hit or miss whether the content is compatible.
Additionally, it is uncertain whether the Dolby Vision layer will play, fall back to HDR10, or encounter a black screen. -
You’ve chosen a profile that includes 4K/2160p releases. You must use all the HDR formats with 4k/2160p profiles.
- You must add ALL the HDR formats - don’t leave any of them out!
Why am I getting purple or green colors? - [Click to show/hide]
Why am I getting purple or green colors?
There are several possible reasons why your TV would show purple or green colors when playing Dolby Vision content.
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Unsupported Hardware: Your TV or hardware media player device (Roku, AppleTV, etc) doesn’t support Dolby Vision or your hardware media player device doesn’t support all the Dolby Vision Profiles. As a result, the device might struggle to produce accurate colors, leading to a purple or green tint.
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Incorrect Display Settings: Dolby Vision content often requires specific settings to be enabled on your TV or display device in order to deliver the intended visual experience. If these settings are not configured properly, it can result in the device showing distorted colors (including purple or green hues).
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HDMI Compatibility Issues: Sometimes, HDMI cables or ports may not be fully compatible with Dolby Vision. If the media player device is not recognizing the Dolby Vision signal properly, it may fail to process the content correctly, resulting in abnormal color rendering.
To resolve the purple or green color issues when playing Dolby Vision content, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:
- Ensure your TV or hardware media player device is Dolby Vision compatible and up-to-date with the latest firmware.
- Verify that your TV or display device is set up correctly and has the necessary Dolby Vision settings enabled.
- Check the HDMI cables and ensure they are capable of transmitting Dolby Vision signals.
Dolby Vision Profiles - [Click to show/hide]
Dolby Vision Profiles
- Profile 5 (1) - This is what comes with WEB-DL Dolby Vision releases without HDR10 fallback.
(Incompatible devices will playback with blown out pinks and greens) - Profile 7 (2) - This is what comes with UHD Bluray Remuxes and UHD BluRay releases.
These files will play on an Nvidia Shield Pro (2019), but on most other players will revert to the HDR10 fallback. - Profile 8 (3) - This is what comes with (Hybrid) WEB-DL (HULU), Hybrid UHD Remux, and UHD BluRay releases (all of which have HDR10 fallback).
This works with several mainstream media players.
Plex for Apple TV and Plex with Infuse is only capable of playing Dolby Vision profiles 5 and 8 correctly if CMv2.9 is being used.
This is something that cannot be determined beforehand.
So whether you are using an Apple TV, with or without Infuse, it will always be hit or miss whether the content is compatible.
Additionally, it is uncertain whether the Dolby Vision layer will play, fall back to HDR10, or encounter a black screen.
- (1) PLEX for AppleTV and Plex with Infuse will only play profile 5 correctly if CMv2.9 is used
- (2) Neither Infuse nor PLEX for AppleTV will deliver real Dolby Vision with Profile 7.
- (3) On PLEX for AppleTV it won’t deliver real Dolby Vision with Profile 8, and will only play the HDR10 fallback if CM2.9 is used, otherwise you will end up with a black screen
“although your TV will incorrectly say that it is playing DV”.
With infuse it will convert it on the fly to Profile 5, and deliver real Dolby Vision if CMv2.9 is used, otherwise you will end up with a black screen
“Make sure you set the Extended Dolby Vision settings to Limited (prefer accuracy), Convert P8 to P5 (when possible), and play other P8 as HDR (output will switch to either DoVi or HDR depending on the video)”
Dolby Vision Versions - CMv2.9 and CMv4.0 - [Click to show/hide]
It is too technical to explain in detail, so I’ll keep it short with tested facts:
PLEX for AppleTV and Plex with Infuse only support CMv2.9.
There are two versions of Dolby Vision, namely CMv2.9 and CMv4.0. CMv4.0 uses an improved algorithm and a superior tone curve that allows for better mapping and more controls during the Dolby Vision trim pass process.
More info about the different Dolby Vision Versions: Dolby Vision Versions - CMv2.9 vs. CMv4.0
Which HDR Format should I choose? - [Click to show/hide]
| Custom Format | Score | Trash ID |
|---|---|---|
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hdr10plus’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hdr10plus’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hdr10plus’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hdr10’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hdr10’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hdr10’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hlg’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hlg’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hlg’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-sdr’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-sdr’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-sdr’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr10plus’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr10plus’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr10plus’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr10’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr10’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr10’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr-undefined’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr-undefined’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr-undefined’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘pq’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘pq’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘pq’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hlg’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hlg’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hlg’][‘trash_id’] }} |
Add Custom Format DV (WEBDL) with a score of -10000 - [Click to show/hide]
Why would I add this Custom Format?
- Not all devices in your chain support Dolby Vision.
- You share your media library with other family members that don’t have Dolby Vision compatible devices.
- According the flowchart I should add this Custom Format
| Custom Format | Score | Trash ID |
|---|---|---|
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-webdl’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-webdl’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-webdl’][‘trash_id’] }} |
Add the Custom Formats DV HDR10+ Boost and HDR10+ Boost - [Click to show/hide]
Why would I add this Custom Format?
- You have a (Samsung) TV that supports HDR10+.
- According the flowchart I should add this Custom Format
If you use this Custom Format then 99% of the time you also need to add the following Custom Format DV (WEBDL) with a score of -10000
| Custom Format | Score | Trash ID |
|---|---|---|
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr10plus-boost’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr10plus-boost’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘hdr10plus-boost’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hdr10plus-boost’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hdr10plus-boost’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘dv-hdr10plus-boost’][‘trash_id’] }} |
FAQ & INFO⧫
Why only WEB-DL⧫
Why do you only have a release profile for WEB-DL - [Click to show/hide]
I only do WEB-DL, myself, for TV shows. In my opinion, WEB-DL is the sweet spot between quality and size (you often don’t see big differences anyway for TV shows) except for shows like GOT, Vikings, etc.
Why prefer P2P groups⧫
Why do you prefer P2P groups over scene groups - [Click to show/hide]
Scene groups are always in a rush to bring releases out as fast as possible.
I noticed, often, that I got Repacks/Propers from them, or of different groups and quality. P2P release groups are a bit smarter, and sort of work together, by not doing the same releases. Also, I noticed that with some scene releases the 5.1 audio was stripped out or converted to AAC audio.
In my opinion, the P2P releases are better quality. However, there is one scene group that does bring out quality releases -deflate/-inflate.
Why so many repacks/propers⧫
Why do I see so many repacks/propers of Amazon WEB-DLs lately - [Click to show/hide]
A large portion of Amazon WEB-DLs in the last weeks have only had 192Kbps DD+5.1 (because that’s all Amazon made available initially). The proper 640Kbps DD+5.1 audio might appear a few hours, or a few months, later. The lower quality release will be REPACKED when the higher quality audio is available.
Proper and Repacks⧫
Proper and Repacks - [Click to show/hide]
I also suggest that you change the Propers and Repacks settings in Radarr
Media Management => File Management to Do Not Prefer and use the Repack/Proper Custom Format.
This way you make sure the Custom Format preferences will be used instead.
Custom Formats to avoid certain releases⧫
How to use a Custom Format to avoid certain releases? - [Click to show/hide]
For Custom Formats you really want to avoid, set it to something really low like -10000 and not something like -10.
When you add your preferred Custom Format and set it to something like +10, it’s possible that, for example, the BR-DISK will be downloaded - (-10)+(+10)=0 - if your Minimum Custom Format Score is set at 0.
Releases you should avoid⧫
This is a must-have for every Quality Profile you use in my opinion. All these Custom Formats make sure you don’t get Low Quality Releases.
Unwanted - [Click to show/hide]
| Custom Format | Score | Trash ID |
|---|---|---|
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘br-disk’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘br-disk’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘br-disk’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq-release-title’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq-release-title’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq-release-title’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-hd’][‘name’] }} |
{{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-hd’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-hd’][‘trash_id’] }} |
| {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘extras’][‘name’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘extras’][‘trash_scores’][‘default’] }} | {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘extras’][‘trash_id’] }} |
Breakdown and Why
- {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘br-disk’][‘name’] }} : This is a custom format to help Sonarr recognize & ignore BR-DISK (ISO’s and Blu-ray folder structure) in addition to the standard BR-DISK quality.
- {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq’][‘name’] }}: A collection of known Low Quality groups that are often banned from the the top trackers because the lack of quality or other reasons.
- {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘lq-release-title’][‘name’] }}: A collection of terms seen in the titles of Low Quality releases that are not captured by using a release group name.
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{{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-hd’][‘name’] }}: This blocks 720/1080p (HD) releases that are encoded in x265. - More info HERE.
Don’t use this together with {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-no-hdrdv’][‘name’] }}, Only ever include one of them
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{{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘extras’][‘name’] }}: This blocks/ignores extras
Custom Formats with a score of 0⧫
What do Custom Formats with a score of 0 do? - [Click to show/hide]
All Custom Formats with a score of 0 are purely informational and don’t do anything.
Minimum Custom Format Score⧫
Minimum Custom Format Score - [Click to show/hide]
Some people suggest not to use negative scores for your Custom Formats and set this option to a higher score than 0.
The reason why I don’t prefer/use this is because you could limit yourself when some new groups or whatever will be released.
Also, it makes it much more clear what you prefer and what you want to avoid.
Audio Channels⧫
Audio Channels - [Click to show/hide]
Elsewhere in the guide, you will find a separate group of custom formats called Audio Channels. These will match the number of audio channels in a release, for example, 2.0 (stereo) or 5.1/7.1 (surround sound). Personally, I wouldn’t add the audio channels Custom Formats as you could limit yourself in the amount of releases you’re able to get. Only use them if you have a specific need for them.
Using this with any kind of Remux Quality Profile is useless, in my opinion, being that 99% of all Remuxes are multi-audio anyway. You can get better scores just by using the Audio Advanced Custom Formats.
Avoid using the x264/x265 Custom Format⧫
Avoid using the x264/x265 Custom Format - [Click to show/hide]
Avoid using the x264/x265 Custom Format with a score if possible, it’s smarter to use the {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-hd’][‘name’] }} Custom Format.
Something like 95% of video files are x264 and have much better direct play support. If you have more than a of couple users, you will notice much more transcoding.
Use x265 only for 4k releases and the {{ sonarr[‘cf’][‘x265-hd’][‘name’] }} makes sure you still get the x265 releases.
Why am I getting purple or green colors⧫
Why am I getting purple or green colors? - [Click to show/hide]
Why am I getting purple or green colors?
There are several possible reasons why your TV would show purple or green colors when playing Dolby Vision content.
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Unsupported Hardware: Your TV or hardware media player device (Roku, AppleTV, etc) doesn’t support Dolby Vision or your hardware media player device doesn’t support all the Dolby Vision Profiles. As a result, the device might struggle to produce accurate colors, leading to a purple or green tint.
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Incorrect Display Settings: Dolby Vision content often requires specific settings to be enabled on your TV or display device in order to deliver the intended visual experience. If these settings are not configured properly, it can result in the device showing distorted colors (including purple or green hues).
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HDMI Compatibility Issues: Sometimes, HDMI cables or ports may not be fully compatible with Dolby Vision. If the media player device is not recognizing the Dolby Vision signal properly, it may fail to process the content correctly, resulting in abnormal color rendering.
To resolve the purple or green color issues when playing Dolby Vision content, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:
- Ensure your TV or hardware media player device is Dolby Vision compatible and up-to-date with the latest firmware.
- Verify that your TV or display device is set up correctly and has the necessary Dolby Vision settings enabled.
- Check the HDMI cables and ensure they are capable of transmitting Dolby Vision signals.
Dolby Vision Profiles⧫
Dolby Vision Profiles - [Click to show/hide]
Dolby Vision Profiles
- Profile 5 (1) - This is what comes with WEB-DL Dolby Vision releases without HDR10 fallback.
(Incompatible devices will playback with blown out pinks and greens) - Profile 7 (2) - This is what comes with UHD Bluray Remuxes and UHD BluRay releases.
These files will play on an Nvidia Shield Pro (2019), but on most other players will revert to the HDR10 fallback. - Profile 8 (3) - This is what comes with (Hybrid) WEB-DL (HULU), Hybrid UHD Remux, and UHD BluRay releases (all of which have HDR10 fallback).
This works with several mainstream media players.
Plex for Apple TV and Plex with Infuse is only capable of playing Dolby Vision profiles 5 and 8 correctly if CMv2.9 is being used.
This is something that cannot be determined beforehand.
So whether you are using an Apple TV, with or without Infuse, it will always be hit or miss whether the content is compatible.
Additionally, it is uncertain whether the Dolby Vision layer will play, fall back to HDR10, or encounter a black screen.
- (1) PLEX for AppleTV and Plex with Infuse will only play profile 5 correctly if CMv2.9 is used
- (2) Neither Infuse nor PLEX for AppleTV will deliver real Dolby Vision with Profile 7.
- (3) On PLEX for AppleTV it won’t deliver real Dolby Vision with Profile 8, and will only play the HDR10 fallback if CM2.9 is used, otherwise you will end up with a black screen
“although your TV will incorrectly say that it is playing DV”.
With infuse it will convert it on the fly to Profile 5, and deliver real Dolby Vision if CMv2.9 is used, otherwise you will end up with a black screen
“Make sure you set the Extended Dolby Vision settings to Limited (prefer accuracy), Convert P8 to P5 (when possible), and play other P8 as HDR (output will switch to either DoVi or HDR depending on the video)”
Dolby Vision Versions - CMv2.9 and CMv4.0 - [Click to show/hide]
It is too technical to explain in detail, so I’ll keep it short with tested facts:
PLEX for AppleTV and Plex with Infuse only support CMv2.9.
There are two versions of Dolby Vision, namely CMv2.9 and CMv4.0. CMv4.0 uses an improved algorithm and a superior tone curve that allows for better mapping and more controls during the Dolby Vision trim pass process.
More info about the different Dolby Vision Versions: Dolby Vision Versions - CMv2.9 vs. CMv4.0
Thanks⧫
Special thanks to everyone who helped with the testing and creation of these Custom Formats.