**Be aware that when using Bazarr in docker, you cannot reach another container on the same Docker host using the loopback address (ex.: 127.0.0.1 or localhost). Loopback address refer to the Bazarr Docker container, not the Docker host.**
**Be aware that when using Bazarr in docker, you cannot reach another container on the same Docker host using the loopback address (ex.: 127.0.0.1 or localhost). Loopback address refers to the Bazarr Docker container, not the Docker host.**
1. Enter the TCP port of your Sonarr instance. Default is 8989.
1. Sonarr uses the Base URL *ONLY* if used with a "Reverse Proxy" (ex: Nginx Proxy Manager or SWAG) and MUST have a leading slash if it is needed (ex: /sonarr).
!!! info
**If you don't use a reverse proxy or don't know what it is leave this empty!!!**
**If you don't use a reverse proxy or don't know what it is leave this empty!!!**
1. Enter your Sonarr API key here.
1. Enable this if your Sonarr instance is exposed through SSL.
1. Select the minimum score (in percentage) required for a subtitles file to be downloaded.
1. Select the minimum score (in percentage) required for a subtitle file to be downloaded.
!!! info
**Are your subs often out of sync or just bad? Raise the score!**
1. Episodes from series with those tags (case sensitive) in Sonarr will be excluded from automatic download of Subtitles. In Sonarr you add a custom tag to a show, in this case the shows with these tags will be ignored by Bazarr.
1. Episodes from series with those tags (case sensitive) in Sonarr will be excluded from automatic downloading of subtitles. In Sonarr you add a custom tag to a show, in this case the shows with these tags will be ignored by Bazarr.
1. Episodes from series with these types in Sonarr will be excluded from automatic download of Subtitles.
1. Episodes from series with these types in Sonarr will be excluded from automatic downloading of subtitles.
Options: `Standard`, `Anime`, `Daily`
1. Automatic download of Subtitles will only happen for monitored shows/episodes in Sonarr.
1. Automatic downloading of subtitles will only happen for monitored shows/episodes in Sonarr.
### Path Mappings
@ -72,11 +72,11 @@ Click on `Enabled`
You should only use this section if Sonarr and Bazarr use a different path to access the same files.
(for example if you run Sonarr on a different device then Bazarr or have a Synology and mix packages with Docker.)
(for example if you run Sonarr on a different device than Bazarr or have a Synology and mix packages with Docker.)
@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ Click on `Add` and you will get a extra option
Please take a look at TRaSH's Hardlink Tutorial <https://trash-guides.info/hardlinks>
!!! danger "Don't forget to Save your settings !!!"
!!! danger "Don't forget to save your settings!!!"
@ -118,17 +118,18 @@ Click on `Enabled`
1. Enable Radarr.
1. Enter the hostname or the IP address of the computer running your Sonarr instance.
1. Enter the hostname or the IP address of the computer running your Radarr instance.
!!! info
**Be aware that when using Bazarr in docker, you cannot reach another container on the same Docker host using the loopback address (ex.: 127.0.0.1 or localhost). Loopback address refer to the Bazarr Docker container, not the Docker host.**
**Be aware that when using Bazarr in docker, you cannot reach another container on the same Docker host using the loopback address (ex.: 127.0.0.1 or localhost). Loopback address refers to the Bazarr Docker container, not the Docker host.**
1. Enter the TCP port of your Radarr instance. Default is 7878.
1. Radarr uses the Base URL *ONLY* if used with a "Reverse Proxy" (ex: Nginx Proxy Manager or SWAG) and MUST have a leading slash if it is needed (ex: /radarr).
!!! info
**If you don't use a reverse proxy or don't know what it is leave this empty!!!**
**If you don't use a reverse proxy or don't know what it is leave this empty!!!**
1. Enter your Radarr API key here.
1. Enable this if your Radarr instance is exposed through SSL.
1. Select the minimum score (in percentage) required for a subtitles file to be downloaded.
1. Select the minimum score (in percentage) required for a subtitle file to be downloaded.
!!! info
**Are your subs often out of sync or just bad? Raise the score!**
1. Movies with those tags (case sensitive) in Radarr will be excluded from automatic download of Subtitles, In Radarr you add a custom tag to a movie.
1. Movies with those tags (case sensitive) in Radarr will be excluded from automatic downloading of subtitles. In Radarr you add a custom tag to a movie.
1. Automatic download of Subtitles will only happen for monitored movies in Radarr.
1. Automatic downloading of subtitles will only happen for monitored movies in Radarr.
### Path Mappings (Radarr)
@ -159,11 +160,11 @@ Click on `Enabled`
You should only use this section if Radarr and Bazarr use a different path to access the same files.
(for example if you run Radarr on a different device then Bazarr or have a Synology and mix packages with Docker.)
(for example if you run Radarr on a different device than Bazarr or have a Synology and mix packages with Docker.)
Automatic applied `Languages Profiles` to Series and Movies added to Bazarr **after** enabling this option.
Automatically applied `Languages Profiles` to Series and Movies added to Bazarr **after** enabling this option.
!!! danger "Don't forget to Save your settings !!!"
@ -251,7 +252,7 @@ Automatic applied `Languages Profiles` to Series and Movies added to Bazarr **af
## Providers
Here we're going to select which Subtitle Providers you want to use.
Here we're going to select which subtitle providers you want to use.
`Settings` => `Providers`
@ -260,14 +261,14 @@ Here we're going to select which Subtitle Providers you want to use.
1. Click on the Plus sign box.
1. Select the subtitles providers you would like to enable. it is best to select multiple providers and create/use a account with them especially when you got a lot of wanted subtitles. Some subtitle providers requires a extra paid Anti-Captcha Service.
1. Select the subtitle providers you would like to enable. It is best to select multiple providers and create/use an account with them especially when you got a lot of wanted subtitles. Some subtitle providers requires an extra paid Anti-Captcha Service.
1. Your enabled providers.
!!! tip
If possible don't forget to support them for their free service
!!! danger "Don't forget to Save your settings !!!"
!!! danger "Don't forget to save your settings!!!"
@ -300,13 +301,13 @@ Here you can select which Anti-Captcha provider you want to use.
!!! tip
We Recommend the following provider => <https://anti-captcha.com/>
We recommend the following provider => <https://anti-captcha.com/>
1. When searching for subtitles, Bazarr will search less frequently to limit call to providers.
1. When searching for subtitles, Bazarr will search less frequently to limit calls to providers.
1. Search multiple providers at once (Don't choose this on low powered devices).
1. If you want to use the embedded subtitles in the media files [More Info](https://wiki.bazarr.media/Additional-Configuration/Settings/#use-embedded-subtitles){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
@ -316,18 +317,18 @@ Enable this option for automatic subtitles synchronization.
I often get the question what's the best Quality Settings to use,
Well it's actually personal preference so I will show you a recommended Quality Settings.
I often get the question "What's the best quality settings to use?"
Well, it's actually personal preference so I will show you my recommendations.
But before you continue to read, as with all my guides:
!!! error ""
**If you don't care about quality then stop reading and see if the other tutorials are helpful for you.**
This Quality Settings has been created and tested with info I got from others, and release comparisons from different sources.
These Quality Settings have been created and tested with info I got from others, and release comparisons from different sources.
??? question "FAQ - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
@ -17,20 +18,20 @@ This Quality Settings has been created and tested with info I got from others, a
A: With the big screens these days anything lower doesn't look watchable
**Q: Why do you have some sized set to max?**
**Q: Why do you have some sizes set to max?**
A: You probably didn't read the bold text above
**Q: When I set Bluray to MAX size I get often ISO's/ Bluray folder structure.**
**Q: When I set Bluray to MAX size I often get ISO's/ Bluray folder structure.**
A: You probable have configured your Quality Profiles wrong and enabled BR-DISK and didn't add the recommended Custom Profile to help Radarr to block/ignore it. [BR-DISK](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/#br-disk){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
A: You probably have configured your Quality Profiles wrong and enabled BR-DISK and didn't add the recommended Custom Profile to help Radarr to block/ignore it. [BR-DISK](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/#br-disk){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
**Q: Some movies won't be grabbed because of these settings.**
A: If you notice that some movies won't be grabbed because of these size settings you can provide me a proof with a screenshot and the error it shows you when you do a interactive search (non redacted except the indexer/tracker if you want to).
A: If you notice that some movies won't be grabbed because of these size settings, you can provide me proof with a screenshot and the error it shows you when you do an interactive search (non redacted except the indexer/tracker if you want to).
- I will only accept changes that are International releases no multi, or dubbed language releases.
- I won't accept mislabeled source releases like from MeGusta, etc (they should learn to name their stuff decent first).
- I will only accept changes that are international releases. No multi, or dubbed language releases.
- I won't accept mislabeled source releases like from MeGusta etc. (They should learn to name their stuff properly first)
- I won't accept changes for micro sized releases.
- Documentaries and cartoons are often much smaller so I probably won't edit those either.
@ -56,7 +57,7 @@ This Quality Settings has been created and tested with info I got from others, a
| Remux-2160p | 221.5 | 400 |
!!! note
The reason why you don't see the preferred score in the Table is because we want max quality anyway so as high as possible.
The reason why you don't see the `Preferred` score in the table above is because we want max quality anyway. So set it as high as possible.
The highest preferred quality you can manually enter is 1 less than the Maximum quality. If you use the slider, the preferred quality can be up to 5 lesser than the Maximum quality.
Here I will try to collect a collection of the most needed and commonly used Custom Formats.
These have been collected from either discussions on discord or that I created with help from others.
Here I will try to list a collection of the most needed and commonly used Custom Formats.
These have been collected from either discussions on Discord or that I created with help from others.
Special thanks to [rg9400](https://github.com/rg9400), [bakerboy448](https://github.com/bakerboy448) and Team Radarr.
With Radarr V3, Custom Formats are much more advanced/powerful than with v0.2, although this also means a Custom Format is much more complicated to setup.
After requesting at Team Radarr we now have the options to import/export the Custom Formats in a JSON format that we can use here what makes it easier to share the different kind of Custom Formats.
After requesting it at Team Radarr, we now have the option to import/export the Custom Formats in a JSON format. This makes it easier to share the Custom Formats.
I also made 3 guides related to this one.
- [How to import Custom Formats](/Radarr/Radarr-import-custom-formats){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. Where I will try to explain how to import the Custom Formats.
- [How to upgrade Custom Formats](/Radarr/Radarr-how-to-update-custom-formats){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. Where I will try to explain how to upgrade your existing the Custom Formats.
- [How to setup Custom Formats](/Radarr/Radarr-setup-custom-formats){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} Where I will try to explain how to make the most use of Custom Formats and show some personal examples that I'm using. That you can use to get a idea how to setup yours.
- [How to upgrade Custom Formats](/Radarr/Radarr-how-to-update-custom-formats){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. Where I will try to explain how to upgrade your existing Custom Formats.
- [How to setup Custom Formats](/Radarr/Radarr-setup-custom-formats){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. Where I will try to explain how to make the most use of Custom Formats and show some personal examples that I'm using. You can use these to get an idea on how to setup your own.
!!! tip
@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ I also made 3 guides related to this one.
This way you make sure the Custom Formats preferences will be used and not ignored.
This way you make sure the Custom Format preferences will be used instead.
--8<--"includes/support.md"
@ -716,7 +716,7 @@ I also made 3 guides related to this one.
??? faq "Criterion Collection - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
The Criterion Collection, Inc. (or simply Criterion) is an American home video distribution company which focuses on licensing "important classic and contemporary films" and selling them to film aficionados.Criterion has helped to standardize characteristics of home video such as film restoration, using the letterbox format for widescreen films, and adding bonus features and commentary tracks.
The Criterion Collection, Inc. (or simply Criterion) is an American home video distribution company which focuses on licensing "important classic and contemporary films" and selling them to film aficionados.Criterion has helped to standardize characteristics of home video such as film restoration, using the letterbox format for widescreen films, and adding bonus features and commentary tracks.
??? example "JSON - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
@ -820,7 +820,7 @@ I also made 3 guides related to this one.
!!! note
Depending on your renaming scheme it could happen that Radarr will match renamed files after they are downloaded and imported as `BR-DISK`,
This is a cosmetic annoyance till I come up for another way to solve this,
This is a cosmetic annoyance until I come up with another way to solve this,
being that this Custom Format is used to not download BR-DISK it does its purpose as intended.
Several reasons why this is happening:
@ -841,7 +841,7 @@ I also made 3 guides related to this one.
??? faq "EVO (no WEBDL) - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
This group is often banned for the low quality Blu-ray releases, but their WEB-DL are okay.
This group is often banned for the low quality Blu-ray releases, but their WEB-DLs are okay.
You will need to add the following to your new Custom Format when created in your Quality Profile (`Setting` => `Profiles`) and then set the score to `-1000` or even `-10000`
@ -861,7 +861,7 @@ I also made 3 guides related to this one.
??? faq "LQ - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
A collection of known Low Quality groups that are often banned from the the top trackers because the lack of quality.
A collection of known Low Quality groups that are often banned from the the top trackers because their lack of quality.
!!! note
@ -873,7 +873,7 @@ I also made 3 guides related to this one.
- BLOCK6 = Rips from Scene and quick-to-release P2P groups while adequate, are not considered high quality.
- RiffTrax = RiffTrax is an American company that produces scripted humorous audio commentary tracks intended to be played in unison with particular television programs and films, In short just annoying!!!
- RiffTrax = RiffTrax is an American company that produces scripted humorous audio commentary tracks intended to be played in unison with particular television programs and films, In short just annoying!!!
??? example "JSON - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
@ -930,12 +930,12 @@ I also made 3 guides related to this one.
??? faq "No-RlsGroup - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
Some indexers strip out the release group what could result in LQ groups getting a higher score.
Some indexers strip out the release group which could result in LQ groups getting a higher score.
For example a lot of EVO releases end up stripping the group name, so they appear as "upgrades", and they end up getting a decent score if other things match
!!! warning
If you don't use a decent filenames like not adding release groups don't add this Custom Format, except if you want to upgrade them.
If you don't use decent filenames (like not adding release groups) don't add this Custom Format, except if you want to upgrade them.
??? example "JSON - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
@ -968,7 +968,7 @@ I also made 3 guides related to this one.
<sub>Dolby Vision = DoVi = DV</sub>
??? faq "DV (WEBDL) - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
This is a special Custom Format that Block WEBDL**with** Dolby Vision but **without** HDR10 fallback.
This is a special Custom Format that block WEBDLs**with** Dolby Vision but **without** HDR10 fallback.
This Custom Format works together with the normal [DV](#dv) Custom Format that you can use to prefer Dolby Vision.
@ -1008,7 +1008,7 @@ I also made 3 guides related to this one.
x264 is a *free software library* and *application* for encoding video streams into the [H.264/MPEG-4 AVC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H.264){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} compression format, and is released under the terms of the [GNU GPL](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}.
If you want maximum compatibility and have much better direct play support then use x264 for 720p/1080p
If you want maximum compatibility and have much better direct play support then use x264 for 720p/1080p.
Here I will show various ways how you can update your Custom Formats with any changes from the Guide or provided to you from other sources, without loosing the scoring in your Quality Profile.
Here I will show you various ways on how to update your Custom Formats with any changes from the guide or changes provided to you from other sources, without losing the scoring in your Quality Profile.
## Manual
!!! note ""
Starting from v4.0.0.5653 Radarr now supports Import to update existing Custom Formats.
The manual way is almost the same as the import Custom Format way.
The manual way is almost the same as the Import Custom Format way.
In Radarr
@ -15,18 +15,15 @@ In Radarr
Open the custom Format you want to update.
Open the Custom Format you want to update.
In the empty `Custom Format JSON` box (1) you just paste the `JSON` what you got from the [Custom Format Collection](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} or provided to you from other sources followed by the `Import` button (2).
What you see in the red box is a example txt that you don't and can't remove!
In the empty `Custom Format JSON` box (1) you just paste the `JSON` that you got from the [Custom Format Collection](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} or provided to you from other sources followed by the `Import` button (2).
After selecting the `Import` button you will get a screen that has all the Custom Formats variables filled in correctly,
all you need to do now is click on the `Save` button and you're done.
After selecting the `Import` button you will get a screen that has all the Custom Format variables filled in correctly, all you need to do now is click on the `Save` button and you're done.
@ -11,21 +11,21 @@ Here I will try to explain how you can import Custom Formats for Radarr v3.
## How to Copy/Paste the JSON from the site
In this example i will use the [BR-DISK](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/#br-disk){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} Custom Format the one most people don't want to download anyway and if you do then you probably don't use Radarr or Plex being both don't support it.
In this example I will use the [BR-DISK](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/#br-disk){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} Custom Format, the one most people don't want to download anyway. And if you do, then you probably don't use Radarr or Plex, being both don't support it.
Visit the [Collection of Custom Formats](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} and from the Table select [BR-DISK](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/#br-disk){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
Visit the [Collection of Custom Formats](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} and select [BR-DISK](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/#br-disk){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} from the table.
Then you select the Copy/Paste icon on the top far right
Then click the copy icon in the top right corner
??? success "example - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
@ -45,9 +45,7 @@ Followed by the `Import` in the lower left.
In the empty `Custom Format JSON` box (1) you just paste the `JSON` what you got from the [Custom Format Collection](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} followed by the `Import` button (2).
What you see in the red box is a example txt that you don't and can't remove!
Paste the `JSON` in the empty `Custom Format JSON` box (1) that you got from the [Custom Format Collection](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} followed by the `Import` button (2).
@ -62,10 +60,10 @@ all you need to do now is click on the `Save` button and you're done.
!!! tip
Now Start adding other Custom Formats wisely, **Don't add all the available Custom Formats!!!**
Start adding more Custom Formats wisely, **Don't add all the available Custom Formats!!!**
Personally I would only add the Custom Formats that do what you actually prefer especially in the beginning, including the [Releases you should avoid](/Radarr/Radarr-setup-custom-formats/#releases-you-should-avoid)
Personally, I would only add the Custom Formats that do what you actually prefer, especially in the beginning, including the [Releases you should avoid](/Radarr/Radarr-setup-custom-formats/#releases-you-should-avoid)
Check out the [How to setup Custom Formats](/Radarr/Radarr-setup-custom-formats/) where I will try to explain how to make the most use of custom formats and show some personal examples that I'm using. That you can use to get a idea how to setup yours.
Check out the [How to setup Custom Formats](/Radarr/Radarr-setup-custom-formats/) where I will explain how to make the most use of custom formats and show some personal examples that I'm using. You can use these examples to get an idea on how to setup yours.
Often on the [Radarr Discord](https://discord.gg/u3x3Kp8){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} people ask what's the recommended/best way to
name your files. First off it's personal preference, but it's often recommended
to add non-recoverable info.
On the [Radarr Discord](https://discord.gg/u3x3Kp8){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} people often ask, "What's the recommended/best way to
name your files?" First off, it's personal preference, but it's often recommended to add non-recoverable info.
Why?
If, for what ever reason, you ever need to do a re-install or re-import in
Radarr or Plex/Emby/JellyFin it's nice to have all that info in the filename so
Radarr or Plex/Emby/Jellyfin it's nice to have all that info in the filename so
it gets imported correctly and isn't incorrectly matched as HDTV or WEB-DL etc.
The Tokens not available in the release won't be used/shown.
@ -16,7 +15,7 @@ The Tokens not available in the release won't be used/shown.
## Standard Movie Format
This naming scheme is made to be compatible with the [New Plex Agent](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-plex-media-server-movie-scanner-and-agent-preview/593269/517) that now support IMDB and TMDB IDs in filenames, if you don't need it or want it just remove `[imdb-{ImdbId}]`
This naming scheme is made to be compatible with the [New Plex Agent](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-plex-media-server-movie-scanner-and-agent-preview/593269/517) that now supports IMDB and TMDB IDs in filenames, if you don't need it or want it just remove `[imdb-{ImdbId}]`
!!! caution "Starting from v4.0.0.5720, Radarr now supports recognizing Dolby Vision (DV) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) types."
@ -45,11 +44,11 @@ This naming scheme is made to be compatible with the [New Plex Agent](https://fo
## Original Title vs Original Filename
Want to keep the original release name that holds like all the info of the file then I suggest to use `{Original Title}` over`{Original Filename}`
If you want to keep the original release name that holds all the info of the file then I suggest to use `{Original Title}` over `{Original Filename}`
Why?
The filename can be Obscured where the Release naming isn't especially when you use Usenet.
The filename can be Obscured where the Release naming isn't. Especially when you use Usenet.
@ -61,7 +60,7 @@ The filename can be Obscured where the Release naming isn't especially when you
!!! danger ""
** Please note that folder names are created (in the database) whenever the movie is added to Radarr, and it may be missing or incorrect at that time and your folder would have a blank ID!!!**
** Please note that folder names are created (in the database) whenever the movie is added to Radarr, and it may be missing or incorrect at that time and your folder would have a blank ID!!!**
If you instead add it in the filename, the IMDb ID will be freshly pulled for any download or upgrade.
@ -82,11 +81,11 @@ RESULT:
!!! note
Keep in mind adding anything more after the release year could give issues during a fresh import in to Radarr, but it helps for movies that have the same release name and year.
**Radarr does supports iMDb ID and TMDb ID in the folder name.**
**Radarr supports IMDb ID and TMDb ID in the folder name.**
!!! quote "Quote From a developer"
!!! quote "Quote from a developer"
TMDb is usually better as it guarantees a match, imdb only gets matched if the TMDb entry has the correct imdb Id association. We don't actually talk to imdb
TMDb is usually better as it guarantees a match, IMDb only gets matched if the TMDb entry has the correct IMDb ID association. We don't actually talk to IMDb
Seems that a lot of people don't understand how the remote path mapping works for Radarr. I will try to explain it with some screenshots and a short description.
It seems that a lot of people don't understand how the remote path mapping works for Radarr. I will try to explain it with some screenshots and a short description.
Remote Path Mapping acts as a dumb find `Remote Path` and replace with `Local Path`
## Do I need Remote Path Mappings
## When do I need remote path mappings
- If Radarr and your download client are not on the same server/system.
- If you use either merged local/remote setups using mergerfs or similar
- You run dockers and **DON'T** have Consistent and well planned paths.
- If you use either merged local/remote setups using mergerfs or similar.
- You run dockers and **DON'T** have consistent and well planned paths.
!!! note
If you run dockers it would be smarter to fix the problem at the source what's causing the actual issue.
If you run dockers it would be smarter to fix the problem at the source of what's causing the actual issue.
- [Radarr Wiki Servarr - Docker Guide](https://wiki.servarr.com/docker-guide#consistent-and-well-planned-paths){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
@ -25,21 +25,21 @@ Your download stays in your download client and Radarr doesn't want to import it
Go to `Activity` => `Queue`
You will see a orange download icon, hover with your mouse over it and you will get a error that looks a bit like this.
You will see a orange download icon, hover over it with your mouse and you will get an error that looks a bit like this:
@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ To find what you need to put in your host
Go to `Settings` => `Download Clients`
There you open up the download client for this example I will be using SABnzbd
Open up the download client. For this example I will be using SABnzbd.
@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ This could be a `hostname`, `container name` or a `IP Address`
### Remote Path
To find what you need to put in your remote path you need to open up your download client and look what you've used there as download location.
To find out what you need to put in your remote path you need to open up your download client and look at what you've used there as download location.
In SABnzbd go to `settings` => `Folders`
@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ In SABnzbd go to `settings` => `Folders`
### Local Path
To find what you need to put in in your local path you need to know how Radarr is able to access the files your download client downloaded. And this can be done in different ways. Mounting/Network share whatever but Radarr needs to have local access to it so you need to figure this one out your self what's the best way for Radarr to access the download clients downloaded files.
To find out what you need to put in in your local path you need to know how Radarr is able to access the files that your download client downloaded. This can be done in different ways. Mounting/Network shares, whatever, but Radarr needs to have local access to it, so you need to figure out the best way for Radarr to access the download client's downloaded files yourself.
Click on the browse button and browse to the location where the files are accessible for Radarr.
@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ Click on the browse button and browse to the location where the files are access
So what's the best way to setup the Custom Profiles and which one to use with which scores?
There isn't a best scores setup, being that everyone has its own personal preference what they prefer Audio or Video or perhaps both.
There isn't a best score setup, being that everyone has their own personal preferences. Some prefer high quality audio, others high quality video. Many prefer both.
But being I still get a lot of questions about it I decided to create a Guide for it.
Here I will try to explain with some personal used examples how to make the most use of Custom Formats. That you can use to get a idea how to setup yours.
Here I will try to explain with some personal used examples how to make the most use of Custom Formats that you can use to get an idea how to setup yours.
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## Basics
First the basics where we going to explain where to setup the Custom Formats after you've added them, what we've explained in [How to import Custom Formats](/Radarr/Radarr-import-custom-formats/){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}.
And a short description what the settings means.
Here we're going to explain where to setup the Custom Formats after you've added them, as explained in [How to import Custom Formats](/Radarr/Radarr-import-custom-formats/){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}.
You will also see a short description of what each setting means.
My suggestion is to create tiers of scores based on what things matter to you.
Personally I would only add the Custom Formats that do what you actually prefer especially in the beginning, including the [Releases you should avoid](#releases-you-should-avoid)
Personally, I would only add the Custom Formats that do what you actually prefer. Especially in the beginning, including the [Releases you should avoid](#releases-you-should-avoid)
!!! info
Custom formats are implemented within and have their impact controlled by Quality Profiles.
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.
@ -73,7 +71,7 @@ Personally I would only add the Custom Formats that do what you actually prefer
## Examples
Here I will show how to make the most use of Custom Formats and show some personal examples that I'm using. That you can use to get a idea how to setup yours.
Here I will explain how to make the most use of Custom Formats and show you some personal examples that I'm using. You can use these to get an idea on how to setup your own.
All these examples make use of the [Collection of Custom Formats](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
@ -81,7 +79,7 @@ All these examples make use of the [Collection of Custom Formats](/Radarr/Radarr
### Releases you should avoid
In my opinion this is a must for every Quality Profile you use, all these Custom Formats make sure you don't get Low Quality Releases.
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.
--8<--"includes/cf/unwanted.md"
@ -91,7 +89,7 @@ In my opinion this is a must for every Quality Profile you use, all these Custom
Lets say you prefer HD audio (with object metadata)
In this example I have lossy Atmos over lossless DTS because the object metadata matters more to me over lossy vs lossless
In this example I have lossy Atmos over lossless DTS because the object metadata matters more to me over lossy vs lossless.
--8<--"includes/cf/audio.md"
@ -101,7 +99,7 @@ In this example I have lossy Atmos over lossless DTS because the object metadata
Lets say you prefer HDR metadata
Then we would use the following order.
Then we would use the following order:
--8<--"includes/cf/hdr-metadata.md"
@ -109,7 +107,7 @@ Then we would use the following order.
!!! important
I also suggest to change the Propers and Repacks settings in Radarr!!!
I also suggest to change the Propers and Repacks settings in Radarr!!!
Instructions can be found [HERE](#proper-and-repacks)
@ -119,8 +117,7 @@ Then we would use the following order.
If you prefer HQ Encodes (Bluray-720/1080/2160p)
I suggest to first follow the [Quality Settings (File Size)](/Radarr/Radarr-Quality-Settings-File-Size/){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
If you think the sizes are to big to your preference then stop reading and see if the other tutorials are helpful for you. :bangbang:
I suggest to first follow the [Quality Settings (File Size)](/Radarr/Radarr-Quality-Settings-File-Size/){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. If you think the sizes are too big to your preference then stop reading and see if the other tutorials are helpful for you. :bangbang:
For this Quality Profile we're going to make use of the following Custom Formats
@ -137,7 +134,7 @@ For this Quality Profile we're going to make use of the following Custom Formats
I decided not to add `Audio Advanced` Custom Formats to the encodes profile being with encodes I prefer higher video quality, If you also want HD audio formats I would suggest to go for the Remuxes.
I decided not to add `Audio Advanced` Custom Formats to the encodes profile, being with encodes I prefer higher video quality. If you also want HD audio formats I would suggest to go for the Remuxes.
Use the following main settings in your profile.
@ -145,17 +142,17 @@ Use the following main settings in your profile.
!!! fail ""
Make sure you don't check the BR-DISK, The reason why I didn't select the WEB-DL 720p is because you will find hardly any releases that aren't done as 1080p WEB-DL
Make sure you don't check the BR-DISK. The reason why I didn't select the WEB-DL 720p is because you will hardly find any releases that aren't done as 1080p WEB-DL
??? example "The following workflow will be applied:"
- It will download WEB-DL 1080p for the streaming movies you see more often lately.
- It will upgrade till Bluray-1080p when available.
- The downloaded media will be upgraded to any of the added Custom Formats till a score of 9999.
- The downloaded media will be upgraded to any of the added Custom Formats until a score of 9999.
So why such a ridiculous high `Upgrade Until Custom` and not a score of `100`?
So why such a ridiculously high `Upgrade Until Custom` and not a score of `100`?
Because I'm to lazy to calculate the maximum for every of my used Quality Profile and I want it to upgrade to the highest as possible anyway.
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.
!!! tip
@ -170,7 +167,7 @@ Use the following main settings in your profile.
If you prefer 1080p Remuxes (Remux-1080p)
I suggest to first follow the [Quality Settings (File Size)](/Radarr/Radarr-Quality-Settings-File-Size/){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
If you think the sizes are to big to your preference then stop reading and see if the other tutorials are helpful for you. :bangbang:
If you think the sizes are too big to your preference then stop reading and see if the other tutorials are helpful to you. :bangbang:
For this Quality Profile we're going to make use of the following Custom Formats
@ -195,17 +192,17 @@ Use the following main settings in your profile.
!!! fail ""
Make sure you don't check the BR-DISK, The reason why I didn't select the WEB-DL 720p is because you will find hardly any releases that aren't done as 1080p WEB-DL
Make sure you don't check the BR-DISK. The reason why I didn't select the WEB-DL 720p is because you will hardly find any releases that aren't done as 1080p WEB-DL
??? example "The following workflow will be applied:"
- It will download WEB-DL 1080p for the streaming movies you see more often lately.
- It will upgrade till Remux-1080p when available.
- The downloaded media will be upgraded to any of the added Custom Formats till a score of 9999.
- The downloaded media will be upgraded to any of the added Custom Formats until a score of 9999.
So why such a ridiculous high `Upgrade Until Custom` and not a score of `500`?
So why such a ridiculously high `Upgrade Until Custom` and not a score of `500`?
Because I'm to lazy to calculate the maximum for every of my used Quality Profile and I want it to upgrade to the highest as possible anyway.
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.
------
@ -214,7 +211,7 @@ Use the following main settings in your profile.
If you prefer 2160p Remuxes (Remux-2160p)
I suggest to first follow the [Quality Settings (File Size)](/Radarr/Radarr-Quality-Settings-File-Size/){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
If you think the sizes are to big to your preference then stop reading and see if the other tutorials are helpful for you. :bangbang:
If you think the sizes are too big to your preference then stop reading and see if the other tutorials are helpful to you. :bangbang:
For this Quality Profile we're going to make use of the following Custom Formats
@ -246,12 +243,12 @@ Use the following main settings in your profile.
??? example "The following workflow will be applied:"
- It will download WEB-DL 2160p for the streaming movies you see more often lately.
- It will upgrade till Remux-2160p when available.
- The downloaded media will be upgraded to any of the added Custom Formats till a score of 9999.
- It will upgrade to Remux-2160p when available.
- The downloaded media will be upgraded to any of the added Custom Formats until a score of 9999.
So why such a ridiculous high `Upgrade Until Custom` and not a score of `500`?
So why such a ridiculously high `Upgrade Until Custom` and not a score of `500`?
Because I'm to lazy to calculate the maximum for every of my used Quality Profile and I want it to upgrade to the highest as possible anyway.
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.
------
@ -267,11 +264,11 @@ Use the following main settings in your profile.
This way you make sure the Custom Formats preferences will be used and not ignored.
This way you make sure the Custom Format preferences will be used instead.
### Custom Formats to avoid certain releases
??? FAQ "How to use a Custom Formats to avoid certain releases? - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
??? FAQ "How to use a Custom Format to avoid certain releases? - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
For Custom Formats you really want to avoid, set it to something really low like `-10000` and not something like `-10`.
Being when you add a Custom Format what you prefer and you set it to something like `+10` it could happen that for example the `BR-DISK` will be downloaded (-10)+(+10)=0 and if your `Minimum Custom Format Score` is set at `0`.
@ -286,9 +283,9 @@ Use the following main settings in your profile.
??? info "Minimum Custom Format Score - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
Some people suggest not to use minus score for your Custom Formats and set this option to a higher score then 0.
Some people suggest not to use negative scores for your Custom Formats and set this option to a higher score then 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.
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.
@ -296,19 +293,19 @@ Use the following main settings in your profile.
??? info "Audio Channels - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
Personally I wouldn't add the audio channels Custom Formats being you could limit yourself in the amount of releases you're able to get. Only use this if you got specific reasons that you need them.
Personally I wouldn't add the audio channels Custom Formats being you could limit yourself in the amount of releases you're able to get. Only use this if you got specific reasons that you need them.
Using it with any kind of Remuxes Quality Profile is useless in my opinion being that 99% of all remuxes are multi audio anyway. and you can better score using the `Audio Advanced` Custom Formats
Using it with any kind of Remuxes Quality Profile is useless in my opinion being that 99% of all remuxes are multi audio anyway. You can get better scores using the `Audio Advanced` Custom Formats.
### Avoid using the x264/x265 Custom Format
??? tip "Avoid using the x264/x265 Custom Format - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
If possible avoid using the x264/x265 Custom Format with a score, it's smarter to use the [720/1080p no x265](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/#x265-7201080p){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} Custom Format.
Avoid using the x264/x265 Custom Format with a score if possible, it's smarter to use the [720/1080p no x265](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/#x265-7201080p){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} Custom Format.
Something like 95% of video files are x264 and have much better direct play support. If you have more than a couple users, you will notice much more transcoding.
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 [720/1080p no x265](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/#x265-7201080p){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} makes sure you still can get the x265 releases.
Use x265 only for 4k releases and the [720/1080p no x265](/Radarr/Radarr-collection-of-custom-formats/#x265-7201080p){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} makes sure you still get the x265 releases.
One of the coolest new features in Radarr v3 in my opinion.
The option to add movie collections based on a movie you already have is one of the coolest new features in Radarr v3 in my opinion.
The option to add movies collection based on a movie you already got.
So lets say you add a movie like `Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl` and you actually want to have the other movies from the same collection.
Lets say you add a movie like `Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl` and you actually want to have the other movies from the same collection.
Now you can let Radarr add them for you with just a few simple clicks
@ -20,16 +18,16 @@ First go to the movie where you want to add the collection from, and click on th
## Add List Settings
After you clicked on it a new window/popup will appear with the following options.
After you clicked on it, a new window/popup will appear with the following options:
1. The name you want to name this Collection.
1. Give your collection a name, or use the pre filled one.
1. Enable this list for use in Radarr.
1. Enable this so the movies will be automatically added to Radarr from this list.
1. Enable this so movies will be set monitored when added to Radarr from this list.
1. Enable this so Radarr will start searching movies from this list.
1. Set your minimum Availability.
1. Enable this so Radarr will start searching movies from this list when added.
1. Set your minimum availability.
1. Your preferred quality profile.
1. Your root path where you want the movies added.
1. Add any tags you want for your own preference.
@ -37,15 +35,15 @@ After you clicked on it a new window/popup will appear with the following option
1. Click on Save so it will be added+searched for in Radarr.
!!! warning
Don't change the Collection Id else you will end up with the wrong collection!!!
Don't change the Collection Id else you will end up with the wrong collection!!!
---
After clicking on `Save` the movies from the lists will be added to Radarr and searched for.
After clicking on `Save`, the movies from the lists will be added to Radarr and searched for.
## Result
And the added movies will show up in your movie overview
The added movies will show up in your movie overview:
@ -53,7 +51,7 @@ And the added movies will show up in your movie overview
### Edit your Lists
If for any reason you need or want to edit your added list go to.
If for any reason you need or want to edit your added list, go to:
If you want to rename your current folders names for example to your new naming scheme or for any other reason. You can do this with this little magic trick.
If you want to rename your current folder names (for example to your new naming scheme), you can do that with this little magic trick.
1. If you want all your movie folders renamed to your folder naming scheme you set earlier [HERE](/Radarr/Radarr-recommended-naming-scheme){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}.
1. If you want all your movie folders renamed to your new folder naming scheme you set earlier [HERE](/Radarr/Radarr-recommended-naming-scheme){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}.
1. Select the movie(s) from where you want to have the folder(s) to be renamed.
If you got a larger library, remote storage, cloud storage or your path structure isn't well planned that doesn't support instant moves then this process could take a while, make sure you don't interrupt this process if it does stop before completing, it could results in quite the mess.
If you have a large library, remote storage, cloud storage, or your path structure isn't well planned or doesn't support instant moves, then this process could take a while. Make sure you don't interrupt this process. If it stops before it's complete, it could result in quite the mess.
You downloaded a movie and it doesn't show up in your Activity in Radarr?
You downloaded a movie and it doesn't show up in your Activity in Radarr?
By enabling the following option it will Show items without a movie in the queue. This could include removed movies or anything else in Radarr's category.
By enabling the following option it will show items without a matched movie in the queue. This could include removed movies or anything else in Radarr's category.
In this Guide I will try to explain how you can sync two (or more) Radarr/Sonarr with each other.
In this guide I will try to explain how you can sync two (or more) Radarr/Sonarr instances with each other.
I'm going to show 2 different options how you can setup your sync with 2 Radarr/Sonarr.
I'm going to show two different options on how you can setup your sync with two Radarr/Sonarr instances.
- Option 1: This option is best used if you want a 1:1 copy of your Radarr/Sonarr instances as it'll sync everything
- Option 2: This option is best used if you only want to have a subset of your library Movies/TV Shows as 4K/2160p (UHD) as it filters by quality profile
!!! error ""
I'm not going to explain how to set up 2 Radarr/Sonarr for your system, being it depends how you have it installed/running. [Radarr Multiple Instance Information](https://wiki.servarr.com/radarr/installation#multiple-instances) and [Sonarr Multiple Instance Information](https://wiki.servarr.com/sonarr/installation#multiple-instances)
I'm not going to explain how to set up two Radarr/Sonarr instances for your system, being it depends on how you have it installed/running. [Radarr Multiple Instance Information](https://wiki.servarr.com/radarr/installation#multiple-instances) and [Sonarr Multiple Instance Information](https://wiki.servarr.com/sonarr/installation#multiple-instances)
@ -54,10 +54,10 @@ Then you get a screen with the following options.
1. Enable to Enable the list.
1. Enable so the movies will be automatically added.
1. Enable so the movies will be added and monitored (if disabled then there will be no search done for the movies).
1. Enable so when added Radarr will perform a search.
1. When Radarr shall consider a movie is available.[^2]
1. Enable so Radarr will perform a search when a movie is added.
1. When Radarr shall consider a movie as available.[^2]
1. The Quality Profile you want to use on `Radarr 2`.
1. Your Root location for your media library.
1. Your root location for your media library.
1. The Full URL to `Radarr 1` (Use local URL if they run on the same system).
1. Your API Key of `Radarr 1`.
1. Which Profile of `Radarr 1` you want to Sync with `Radarr 2`.
@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ Then you get a screen with the following options.
#### Radarr Download client setup
You don't need a separate download client for your 2 Radarr instances, this all can be done with 1 download client (*2 if you prefer Usenet and Torrents*).
You don't need a separate download client for your two Radarr instances, this all can be done with one download client (*Two if you prefer Usenet and Torrents*).
`Settings` => `Download Clients`
@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ Select your preferred download client.
1. Enable so the shows will be automatically added.
1. Choose your monitoring options.[^3]
1. Your Root location for your media library.
1. Your root location for your media library.
1. The Quality Profile you want to use on `Sonarr 2`.
1. Series Type.[^4]
1. If you want to use Season Folders.
1. The Full URL to `Sonarr 1` (Use local URL if they run on the same system).
1. Your API Key of `Sonarr 1`.
1. The Cloned Profile of `Sonarr 1` that we're going to use to Sync with `Sonarr 2`.
1. The Cloned Profile of `Sonarr 1` that we're going to use to sync with `Sonarr 2`.
1. Test the connection to `Sonarr 1`.
1. Save your settings.
#### Sonarr Download client setup
You don't need a separate download client for your 2 Radarr instances, this all can be done with 1 download client (2 if you prefer Usenet and Torrents).
You don't need a separate download client for your two Sonarr/Radarr instances, this can all be done with one download client (*Two if you prefer Usenet and Torrents*).
`Settings` => `Download Clients`
@ -155,32 +155,32 @@ Only thing you need to change/create is a separate `Category` that you're going
### How does this Sonarr Sync work
You now only need to make use of `Sonarr 1`, When you got a TV Shows (or a Movie if you use this option with Radarr) that you also want as 4K/2160p (UHD) then you make sure you make use of the Cloned Quality Profile. And it will sync at a scheduled time.
You now only need to make use of `Sonarr 1`. When you got a TV show (or a movie if you use this option with Radarr) that you also want as 4K/2160p (UHD) then you make sure you make use of the Cloned Quality Profile. And it will sync at a scheduled time.
------
[^1]:
If you're interested in the 1080p streaming optimized quality profile you can contact me on [discord](https://trash-guides.info/discord)
This is a special quality profile i created for people who are really interested in it
This is a special quality profile I created for people who are really interested in it.
This release profile is fine tuned when you want to run a 2nd Radarr for 1080p, and want minimum to none transcoding and smaller sizes for the second copy's
This release profile is fine tuned for when you want to run a 2nd Radarr for 1080p, and want minimum to none transcoding and smaller sizes for the second copies.
Why choose this quality profile?
- Streaming optimized (Optimized for PLEX, emby, Jellyfin, and other streaming platforms)
- Streaming optimized (optimized for PLEX, emby, Jellyfin, and other streaming platforms)
- Small sizes
- Good quality
- Only AC3 Audio (Downmixed Lossless audio track to Dolby Digital 5.1 for optimal compatibility)
- You want maximum compatibility between all devices and still a HQ releases.
- You run 2 instances of Radarr and want both version or just for the 1080p ones.
- You want to have minimum till none transcoding for low powered devices or remote streaming.
- Only AC3 Audio (downmixed lossless audio track to Dolby Digital 5.1 for optimal compatibility)
- You want maximum compatibility between all devices and still have a HQ release.
- You run two instances of Radarr and want both versions or just for the 1080p ones.
- You want to have minimum to none transcoding for low powered devices or remote streaming.
[^2]:
- **Announced**: Radarr shall consider movies available as soon as they are added to Radarr. This setting is recommended if you have good private trackers that do not have fakes.
- **In Cinemas**: Radarr shall consider movies available as soon as movies they hit cinemas. This option is not recommended.
- **Released**: Radarr shall consider movies available as soon as the Blu-ray is released. This option is recommended if your indexers contain fakes often.
- **Announced**: Radarr will consider movies available as soon as they are added to Radarr. This setting is recommended if you have good private trackers that do not have fakes.
- **In Cinemas**: Radarr will consider movies available as soon as movies hit cinemas. This option is not recommended.
- **Released**: Radarr will consider movies available as soon as the Blu-ray is released. This option is recommended if your indexers contain fakes often.
Keep in mind this SQP is a WIP, Changes are done when needed.
Keep in mind this SQP is a WIP. Changes are done when needed.
It uses Custom Formats and specific needed settings that probably will never make it to the guide, being the guide is used by the mass and what's used here is specific made.
It uses Custom Formats and specific settings that will probably never make it to the guide, being the guide is used by the masses and what's used here is made for specific needs.
This also means some Custom Formats needs manual updating or you can use one of the 3rd party automation tools.
@ -4,9 +4,9 @@ The Special Quality Profiles are Custom made and tested Quality Profile for spec
!!! attention
- Anything here is for private use only and not for public use :bangbang:
- I expect from the users that got the link to this page to honour it :bangbang:
- Yes you can talk in the public channels that you use a specific SQP.
- Anything here is for private use only and not for public use. :bangbang:
- I expect from the users that got the link to this page to honour it. :bangbang:
- Yes, you can talk in the public channels that you use a specific SQP.
- If others are interested they can join.
## The Following SQP are available
@ -21,19 +21,19 @@ The Special Quality Profiles are Custom made and tested Quality Profile for spec
**CF** = Custom Formats
??? FAQ "Why don't you add this to the public guide?"
These SQP are advanced Quality Profiles tested and created for a specific need, and only interesting for people that ae interested in a specific Quality Profile.
??? FAQ "Why don't you add this to the public guide?"
These SQPs are advanced Quality Profiles tested and created for a specific need, and only interesting for people that are interested in a specific Quality Profile.
??? FAQ "I see CF that aren't in the main Guide"
Some SQP have/need specific CF to work.
??? FAQ "I see CFs that aren't in the main guide"
Some SQPs have/need specific CFs to work.
??? FAQ "Some CF in your instructions have a score of 0 should i follow the scores from the main Guide ?"
No you should always follow the scores of the SQP.
??? FAQ "Some CFs in your instructions have a score of 0. Should I follow the scores from the main guide?"
No, you should always follow the scores of the SQP.
!!! TIP
- Look for the SQP you want to use, if you're unsure which one will fit your needs ask in the dedicated channel.
- If you got any questions or need extra info about a SQP, please use the dedicated channel of that SQP to ask, so we know which SQP you're using.
- Look for the SQP you want to use. If you're unsure which one will fit your needs, ask in the dedicated channel.
- If you got any questions or need extra info about an SQP, please use the dedicated channel of that SQP to ask, so we know which SQP you're using.
- Follow the setup instructions and don't skip steps.
I often get the question what's the best Quality Settings to use,
Well it's actually personal preference so I will show you a recommended Quality Settings.
I often get the question "What's the best quality settings to use?"
Well, it's actually personal preference so I will show you my recommendations.
But before you continue to read, as with all my guides:
!!! error ""
**If you don't care about quality then stop reading and see if the other tutorials are helpful for you.**
This Quality Settings has been created and tested with info I got from others, and release comparisons from different sources.
These Quality Settings have been created and tested with info I got from others, and release comparisons from different sources.
I only do WEB-DL myself for TV shows because in my opinion WEB-DL is the sweet spot between Quality and Size and you often don't see big difference anyway for TV shows. (Except for shows like GOT, Vikings, etc)
I only do WEB-DL myself for TV shows because in my opinion WEB-DL is the sweet spot between quality and size and you often don't see big differences anyway for TV shows. (Except for shows like GOT, Vikings, etc)
??? question "FAQ"
@ -19,16 +20,16 @@ I only do WEB-DL my self for TV shows because in my opinion WEB-DL is the sweet
A: With the big screens these days anything lower doesn't look watchable
**Q: Why do you have some sized set so high?**
**Q: Why do you have some sizes set so high?**
A: You probably didn't read the bold text above, I also need to keep in mind usenet releases that are often bigger then torrent releases.
A: You probably didn't read the bold text above, I also need to keep in mind usenet releases that are often bigger than torrent releases.
**Q: You noticed that some episodes don't grab because of these settings.**
A: If you notice that some episodes won't be grabbed because of these size settings you can provide me a proof with a screenshot and the error it shows you when you do a interactive search (non redacted except the indexer/tracker if you want to).
- I will only accept changes that are International releases no multi, or dubbed language releases.
- I won't accept mislabeled source releases like from MeGusta, etc (they should learn to name their stuff decent first).
- I will only accept changes that are international releases. No multi, or dubbed language releases.
- I won't accept mislabeled source releases like from MeGusta etc. (They should learn to name their stuff properly first)
- I won't accept changes for micro sized releases.
- Documentaries and cartoons are often much smaller so I probably won't edit those either.
This script will be called through a custom connection in sonarr.
This script will be called through a custom connection in Sonarr.
1. Copy the contents of the script into whatever filepath sonarr has access to (`/config/app/` or `/appdata/sonarr/scripts`)
1. Copy the contents of the script into whatever filepath Sonarr has access to (`/config/app/` or `/appdata/sonarr/scripts`)
1. Edit the `location="/your/download/path/here"` and make sure it's in quotes.
1. Then save it and chmod +x the script.
1. In Sonarr go to `Settings` => `Connect` => Click on the `+` Symbol => and select `Custom Script`
@ -58,11 +58,11 @@ Having tested most of these settings, they work pretty well but Anime is a fickl
!!! note
There a few settings which make life a lot easier when tracking down and keeping certain information for your Anime and with tweaks to make it work better with [HamaAgent](https://github.com/ZeroQI/Hama.bundle){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} for plex.
There are a few settings which make life a lot easier when tracking down and keeping certain information for your Anime and with tweaks to make it work better with [HamaAgent](https://github.com/ZeroQI/Hama.bundle){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} for Plex.
### Suggested naming scheme
For this I used the [Sonarr Recommended naming scheme](/Sonarr/Sonarr-recommended-naming-scheme/#anime-episode-format){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} for Sonarr with only a small change for a formatting error to be fixed and the `Series Folder Format` for easier matching.
For this I used the [Sonarr Recommended naming scheme](/Sonarr/Sonarr-recommended-naming-scheme/#anime-episode-format){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} with only a small change for a formatting error to be fixed and the `Series Folder Format` for easier matching.
#### Anime Episode Format
@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ Add this to your Preferred with a score of **[500]**
#### Dual-Audio
Add this to your Preferred with a score of **[0]**. This is for renames only and why it is at **0**. It is also added in the second profile. This one is to ensure that the preferred words get added.
Add this to your Preferred with a score of **[0]**. This is for renames only and that's why it is at **0**. It is also added in the second profile. This one is to ensure that the preferred words get added.
```bash
/(dual[ ._-]?audio)/i
@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ Add this to your Preferred with a score of **[0]**. This is for renames only and
Add this to your Preferred with a score of **[100]/[-10000]**
If you would like it to be priority then set to **100**. If you do not want uncensored set it to **-10000**. If you don't care either way just leave it out. The reasoning behind only **100** is so that it doesn't trump other release further up in the chain, this way it will trump maybe a couple release but not more. And **-10000** to hopefully put it at the bottom of any tier list if you don't want it.
If you would like it to be priority then set to **100**. If you do not want uncensored set it to **-10000**. If you don't care either way just leave it out. The reasoning behind only **100** is so that it doesn't trump other release further up in the chain, this way it will trump maybe a couple releases, but not more. And **-10000** to hopefully put it at the bottom of any tier list if you don't want it.
```bash
/(uncut|unrated|uncensored|\b(AT[-_. ]?X)\b)/i
@ -235,14 +235,14 @@ The reason most of these are added is due to their shitty quality or just in gen
!!! note
2 lines in one grouping is just there for readability purposes but achieves the same result and score.
Two lines in one grouping is just there for readability purposes but achieves the same result and score.
---
Add this to your Preferred with a score of **[501]**
!!! note
This is set to **501** so that it may jump 1 tier if need be but not more.
This is set to **501** so that it may jump one tier if need be, but not more.
```bash
/dual[ ._-]?audio|EN\+JA|JA\+EN/i
@ -251,7 +251,7 @@ Add this to your Preferred with a score of **[501]**
---
!!! important
These next few are optional but they are here to move releases up over lower tiers of `1080/720p` or `WEB-DL/Blu-Ray`. Will add another note like this to end the optional section.
These next few are optional, but they are here to move releases up over lower tiers of `1080/720p` or `WEB-DL/Blu-Ray`. Will add another note like this to end the optional section.
Sonarr V3 has a great feature called Release Profile.
With this option you can fine tune your preference.
The Release profile that we're going to use for this example is mainly to prefer P2P releases over Scene releases, (Scene releases are still being downloaded but upgraded).
The Release profile that we're going to use for this example is mainly to prefer P2P releases over Scene releases. (Scene releases are still being downloaded, but replaced once an upgrade is found.)
!!! error ""
**If you don't care about quality then stop reading and see if the other tutorials are helpful for you.**
@ -14,26 +14,27 @@ The Release profile that we're going to use for this example is mainly to prefer
**Q: Why do you only have a release profile for WEB-DL?**
A: I only do WEB-DL my self for TV shows because in my opinion WEB-DL is the sweet spot between Quality and Size and you often don't see big difference anyway for TV shows. (Except for shows like GOT, Vikings, etc)
A: I only do WEB-DL my self for TV shows because in my opinion WEB-DL is the sweet spot between quality and size and you often don't see big differences anyway for TV shows. (Except for shows like GOT, Vikings, etc)
**Q: Why do you prefer P2P groups over scene releases?**
**Q: Why do you prefer P2P groups over scene groups?**
A: Scene release always release in a rush to bring it out as fast as possible.
A: Scene groups always release in a rush to bring it out as fast as possible.
So I noticed often that I got Repacks/Proper releases from them or from different groups and quality.
So I noticed often that I got Repacks/Proper releases from them or from different groups and quality.
P2P releases are a bit smarter and work sort of together by not doing the same release.
Also I noticed that with some Scene releases the 5.1 audio was stripped out or converted to AAC audio.
And in my opinion the P2P are of better quality.
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 of better quality.
There's one scene group that does bring out quality releases `-deflate/-inflate`.
**Q: Why do I see that many Amazon WEB-DL's repacks/proper lately?**
**Q: Why do I see so many repacks/propers of Amazon WEB-DLs lately?**
A: A large portion of Amazon WEB-DLs in the last week 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 later or a few months, but when they get updated the episodes will be REPACKED.
The proper 640Kbps DD+5.1 audio might appear a few hours later or a few months, but when they get updated, the episodes will be REPACKED.
**Q: Why did you remove all the scene groups?**
A: I decided to redo the Release Profile to make it easier for me and the end user to update/manage the Release Profile, I decided not to add the scene groups anymore (and also removing the current ones). Why? Lately I noticed a lot of popup scene releases meaning we need to update often.
A: I decided to redo the Release Profile to make it easier for me and the end user to update/manage the Release Profile. I decided not to add the scene groups anymore (and also removing the current ones). Why? Lately I noticed a lot of popup scene releases meaning we need to update often.
With this it also means all scene and (yet) unknown groups will be getting a score of `0` and not `-50`.
@ -43,18 +44,18 @@ The Release profile that we're going to use for this example is mainly to prefer
## Propers and Repacks
First we're need to make sure a P2P release isn't being replaced by a Scene Repack/Proper release!
First we're need to make sure a P2P release isn't being replaced by a Scene Repack/Proper release!
@ -62,24 +63,24 @@ Then you will get a popup screen that will look like this:
1. `Must Not Contain` => add words that the release name **MUST NOT HAVE OR IT WILL BE REJECTED!**
1. `Preferred` => add words you prefer with a certain score what you prefer more or upgrade.
1. `Preferred` => add words you prefer with a certain score. The release will be preferred based on each term's score.
1. `Include Preferred when Renaming` => When you add `{Preferred Words}` to your renaming scheme it will add this info.
1. `Indexers` => Specify what indexer the profile applies to.
1. `Tags` => create a tag so this is only used by shows that you give this tag or else it's global.
1. `Tags` => create a tag so this is only used by shows that you give this tag to or else it's global.
------
!!! summary
The Number between the **[**brackets**]** in the following release profiles are the scores the release name will get during a automatic and manual search and with the use of the scores some releases will be preferred over others and even upgraded.
The Number between the **[**brackets**]** in the following release profiles are the scores the release name will get during an automatic and manual search and with the use of the scores some releases will be preferred over others and even upgraded.
The Number between **(**brackets**)** in the following release profiles are referring to the location where you should add this regex in the release profile corresponding the screenshot above.
!!! important
We're going to make use of 4 separate release profiles.
We're going to make use of four separate release profiles.
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@ -91,11 +92,11 @@ Then you will get a popup screen that will look like this:
!!! note
Check mark `Include Preferred when Renaming` and add `{Preferred Words}` to your renaming scheme else you could get a download loop issues!!!
Check mark `Include Preferred when Renaming` and add `{Preferred Words}` to your renaming scheme or else you could get download loop issues!!!
What it does:
When enabled the block with the [Release Source (Streaming Service)](#release-source-streaming-service) in it are then added to the file name which fixes any loops due to Sonarr seeing a new NF rip when an AMZN rip is found.
When enabled, the block with the [Release Source (Streaming Service)](#release-source-streaming-service) in it are then added to the file name which fixes any loops due to Sonarr seeing a new NF rip when an AMZN rip is found.
Probably doesn’t happen if cutoff is met, but for anything that is unmet or any forced searches it results in a loop because NF is not in Sonarr’s copy so it upgrades, and loops.
Enabling the include in preferred words for AMZN and adding that to the file name fixes that.
@ -373,7 +374,7 @@ Add this to your `Preferred (3)` with a score of [100]
#### Optional - Dislike retags
??? question "Explanation - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
Use this only if you dislike renamed and retagged releases, some indexers/trackers are known to rename or add their own tags to the release name what could mess up your results or naming.
Use this only if you dislike renamed and retagged releases, some indexers/trackers are known to rename or add their own tags to the release name which could mess up your results or naming.
Add this to your `Preferred (3)` with a score of [-25]
@ -384,7 +385,7 @@ Add this to your `Preferred (3)` with a score of [-25]
#### Optional - Dislike Obfuscated
??? question "Explanation - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
Use this only if you dislike Obfuscated releases, some indexers are known to rename or add their own tags/obfuscated name to the release name what could mess up your results or naming.
Use this only if you dislike Obfuscated releases, some indexers are known to rename or add their own tags/obfuscated name to the release name which could mess up your results or naming.
Add this to your `Preferred (3)` with a score of [-25]
@ -399,7 +400,7 @@ Add this to your `Preferred (3)` with a score of [-25]
Add this to your `Preferred (3)` with a score of [-25]
??? question "Explanation - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
Some indexers are known to add extra useless info to the release name what could mess up your results or naming.
Some indexers are known to add extra useless info to the release name which could mess up your results or naming.
```bash
/\s?\ben\b$/i
@ -410,7 +411,7 @@ Add this to your `Preferred (3)` with a score of [-25]
#### Optional - Dislike release containing: 1-
??? question "Explanation - [CLICK TO EXPAND]"
Some indexers are known to add extra useless info to the release name what could mess up your results or naming.
Some indexers are known to add extra useless info to the release name which could mess up your results or naming.
Matches any release that contains '1-' as prefix for Release Groups
Often on the [Sonarr Discord](https://discord.gg/M6BvZn5){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} people ask what's the recommended/best way to
name your files. First off it's personal preference, but it's often recommended
to add non-recoverable info.
On the [Sonarr Discord](https://discord.gg/M6BvZn5){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} ppeople often ask, "What's the recommended/best way to
name your files?" First off, it's personal preference, but it's often recommended to add non-recoverable info.
Why?
If, for whatever reason, you ever need to do a re-install or re-import in
Sonarr or Plex/Emby/JellyFin it's nice to have all that info in the filename so
If, for whatever reason, you ever need to do a re-install or re-import in
Radarr or Plex/Emby/Jellyfin it's nice to have all that info in the filename so
it gets imported correctly and isn't incorrectly matched as HDTV or WEB-DL etc.
The Tokens not available in the release won't be used/shown.
@ -80,7 +79,7 @@ RESULT:
#### Optional Series Folder Format for the Plex TV Series Scanner and Jellyfin/Emby
This naming scheme is made to be compatible with the New [Plex TV Series Scanner](https://forums.plex.tv/t/beta-new-plex-tv-series-scanner/696242){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} that now support IMDB and TVDB IDs in file names.
This naming scheme is made to be compatible with the new [Plex TV Series Scanner](https://forums.plex.tv/t/beta-new-plex-tv-series-scanner/696242){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} that now support IMDB and TVDB IDs in file names.
For Plex:
@ -93,7 +92,7 @@ RESULT:
`The Series Title! (2010) [imdb-tt1520211]`
!!! note
The officially supported format is `{imdb-{ImdbId}}` but plex should also support `(imdb-{ImdbId})` or `[imdb-{ImdbId}]`, though the above should work for now, It's actually not needed to add a ID to the folder or filename to use the New Plex TV Series Scanner.
The officially supported format is `{imdb-{ImdbId}}` but Plex should also support `(imdb-{ImdbId})` or `[imdb-{ImdbId}]`, though the above should work for now, It's actually not needed to add an ID to the folder or filename to use the new Plex TV Series Scanner.
For Jellyfin/Emby:
@ -138,11 +137,11 @@ RESULTS:
## Original Title vs Original Filename
Want to keep the original release name that holds like all the info of the file then I suggest to use `{Original Title}` over`{Original Filename}`
If you want to keep the original release name that holds all the info of the file then I suggest to use `{Original Title}` over `{Original Filename}`
Why?
The filename can be Obscured where the Release naming isn't especially when you use Usenet.
The filename can be Obscured where the Release naming isn't. Especially when you use Usenet.
Seems that a lot of people don't understand how the remote path mapping works for Sonarr. I will try to explain it with some screenshots and a short description.
It seems that a lot of people don't understand how the remote path mapping works for Sonarr. I will try to explain it with some screenshots and a short description.
Remote Path Mapping acts as a dumb find `Remote Path` and replace with `Local Path`
## Do I need Remote Path Mappings
## When do I need remote path mappings
- If Sonarr and your download client are not on the same server/system.
- If you use either merged local/remote setups using mergerfs or similar
- You run dockers and **DON'T** have Consistent and well planned paths.
- If you use either merged local/remote setups using mergerfs or similar.
- You run dockers and **DON'T** have consistent and well planned paths.
!!! note
If you run dockers it would be smarter to fix the problem at the source what's causing the actual issue.
@ -21,9 +21,9 @@ Remote Path Mapping acts as a dumb find `Remote Path` and replace with `Local Pa
## How do I recognize that I need remote path mappings
If your download client is on another system then Sonarr then you probably need to make use of Remote Path Mappings.
If your download client is on another system than Sonarr then you probably need to make use of Remote Path Mappings.
You will get a error that looks a little bit like the following screenshot.
You will get an error that looks a little bit like the following screenshot.
@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ So looking at this screenshot it seems we need to make use of Remote Path Mappin
## How
First we navigate in Sonarr to the Settings => `Download Clients` Tab.
First we navigate in Sonarr to the `Settings` => `Download Clients` tab.
@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ At the bottom you choose `Add new mapping`
A screen will popup with the following options.
A screen will pop up with the following options:
@ -76,9 +76,7 @@ A screen will popup with the following options.
## Local Path
To find what you need to put in in your local path you need to know how Sonarr is able to access the files your download client downloaded.
And this can be done in different ways.
Mounting/Network share what ever but Sonarr needs to have local access to it so you need to figure this one out your self what's the best way for Sonarr to access the download clients downloaded files.
To find out what you need to put in in your local path you need to know how Sonarr is able to access the files that your download client downloaded. This can be done in different ways. Mounting/Network shares, whatever, but Sonarr needs to have local access to it, so you need to figure out the best way for Sonarr to access the download client's downloaded files yourself.
Here you will find Guides mainly for Sonarr/Radarr/Bazarr and everything related to it.
Here you will find guides mainly for Sonarr/Radarr/Bazarr and everything related to it.
## How this all started
When I started using Sonarr/Radarr, I noticed that it didn't grab the releases that I actually wanted, as I'm a bit picky about which releases and what quality I prefer.
So I decided to fine tune it to try to get the releases & quality I preferred. On Discord, I also noticed that others run in to the same issue so I explained them how I managed to get it solved. Being that I had to explain it often, I decided to write it down and make it public so I could easily link it to someone when they needed it.
So I decided to fine tune it to try to get the releases & quality I preferred. On Discord, I also noticed that others run in to the same issue so I explained them how I managed to get it solved. Being that I had to explain it often, I decided to write it down and make it public so I could easily link it to someone when they needed it.
After a while I also decided to create guides for frequently asked questions, and started to collect all kind of information gathered from various sources.
The guides I make I try to make them as easy as possible for everyone to understand, in my opinion pictures explain often more then just some text.
I try to make my guides as easy as possible for everyone to understand, in my opinion pictures explain often more than just some text.
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If you have questions, suggestions, requests or want to contribute, Click the chat badge to join the Discord Channel where you can ask your questions directly or use the following [link](https://github.com/TRaSH-/Guides/issues){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} to open a issue on GitHub.
If you have questions, suggestions, requests or want to contribute, click the chat badge to join the Discord Channel where you can ask your questions directly or use the following [link](https://github.com/TRaSH-/Guides/issues){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} to open an issue on GitHub.
Feel free to create a PR if you want to.
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### DISCLAIMER
The information I use for the guides is information I have gathered from different sources like their support forum, Reddit or Discord, provided by user input or from the development team itself.
The information I use for the guides is information I have gathered from different sources like support forums, Reddit or Discord, provided by user input or from the development teams.
I have tested most things myself and I have tried to see if I could tune them a bit more to my needs and sometimes even for others.
You use everything here at your own risk. I won't be responsible if something happens to your setup or collection!
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