Question / Help Failed to start recording

[mrbear2899]

So, every time I try to set the encoder to the H264/AVC encoder, I get the message that says 'Starting the output failed. Please check the log for details.'

https://obsproject.com/logs/YHvif2vfjLYtmOs2

 

[Narcogen]

No output session in that log.

 

[mrbear2899]

No output session in that log.

Because I could not start the output. Should I post a new log?

 

[Narcogen]

No, there's not even an attempt to start output in that log. If you try and start output and an error is produced, it would be in the log.

That logfile shows the app starting, and then being quit-- no output attempt.

That said, if you're using the AMF encoder then I'm guessing the problem is either an out-of-date driver, or some encoder setting that is out of range for your card, similar to this:

https://obsproject.com/forum/thread...-code-1-how-fix-this-plugin-didnt-work.93808/

 

[mrbear2899]

https://obsproject.com/logs/pU2TFjPuuvZ6l8wc
Well here is a new log file that I have just generated with an output attempt.

 

[Narcogen]

Same error as the one I posted a link to above.

16:03:01.778: [AMF] [H264]<Id: 5> <Plugin::AMD::EncoderH264::SetProfileLevel> Failed to set to 32, error AMF_FAIL (code 1)

In that case it was solved by setting Profile level to Auto in the AMF encoder settings. Your solution may be similar.

Or switch to using x264 encoding.

 

[mrbear2899]

How do I change the AMF encoder settings? Is there a guide I can use with images or just tell me where to find these options?

 

[Narcogen]

https://i.imgur.com/sj3a5Cw.png

Set profile to Auto or High.

Or use x264 to avoid the issue entirely.