vlsubs search

[JERRYBLUENOSE]

Hi folks
For the last week or so I haven't been able to search for subtitles either by hash or title. Every time I start a search I get the message "error code 401 unauthorised"
Any ideas would be appreciated
Jerry

[Hitchhiker]

See: https://www.lifewire.com/401-unauthorized-error-what-it-is-and-how-to-fix-it-2622934
Suggest you download the subs from https://subscene.com/

Extract the file to C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\lua\extensions and then launch the movie in vlc. To add subtitles click Subtitles ---> Add subtitle file on the toolbar at the top. You might have to navigate to the folder you just extracted the file to initially, but on subsequent occasions vlc should find it automatically.

[LuckySwede]

What is the file you are suggesting to extract Hitchiker?

[JERRYBLUENOSE]

Thanks for the replies.
Hitchiker I have used subscenes before but I didn't realise you could use vlc to paste the srt files into a film. I'll try that tomorrow and let you know how I get on. It still doesn't address the problem of not being able to search directly with vlc.
LuckySwede I think Hithiker is referring to any srt file you download from subscenes.
Anyway again thanks for the replies.
Jerry

[jay10826]

I'm having the exact same issue which started recently...always worked fine before. Anyone else have suggestions or having this problem?

[LuckySwede]

I have had the same problem occasionally before, but since some days ago it seems permanent. Can anyone contact the developer of the extension and ask?

[Hitchhiker]

What is the file you are suggesting to extract Hitchiker?

Depends on the name of the video, but when you download an .srt file from subscene.com it's always zipped. Here's an image containing a list of .srt files I've downloaded myself in order to watch Korean movies with English subs. http://imgbox.com/RXYe10BF

EDIT: here's a pix of what the zipped files look like when downloaded from subscene.com: http://imgbox.com/KTrogp6a

[brianmoyano]

What is the file you are suggesting to extract Hitchiker?

Depends on the name of the video, but when you download an .srt file from subscene.com it's always zipped. Here's an image containing a list of .srt files I've downloaded myself in order to watch Korean movies with English subs. http://imgbox.com/RXYe10BF

EDIT: here's a pix of what the zipped files look like when downloaded from subscene.com: http://imgbox.com/KTrogp6a

Why would you extract the file to the vlc extension folder instead of the folder where the movie is?

[JERRYBLUENOSE]

Because of hearing loss I watch everything with subtitles.I can download the srt files from subscene and they work on my computer but my smart tv doesn't, and has never, recognised subscene srts. only srts loaded directly via vlsubs. so until vlc fix the problem I'm stuck with watching everything on my computer, which is connected to my tv but doesn't give great picture quality.
Jerry

[Hitchhiker]

Why would you extract the file to the vlc extension folder instead of the folder where the movie is?

Good question. I guess that stems from the time that I didn't understand the process myself and posted the problem here. One of the answers that came back was to download .srt subs to the default extensions folder.

But I note now that you can download them anywhere and even drag & drop the .srt file on to the video while it's playing to add subs to it.

[Hitchhiker]

Because of hearing loss I watch everything with subtitles.I can download the srt files from subscene and they work on my computer but my smart tv doesn't, and has never, recognised subscene srts. only srts loaded directly via vlsubs. so until vlc fix the problem I'm stuck with watching everything on my computer, which is connected to my tv but doesn't give great picture quality.
Jerry

Hi Jerry,

Have a look at this site which about getting srt subs to work with a smart tv: https://itsfoss.com/how-to-play-movie-with-subtitles-on-samsung-tv-via-usb/

[LuckySwede]

Since the error code is Unauthorized perhaps what is needed is a username and password for the site where vlsubs are searching for subs?

[LuckySwede]

I think I have found the solution. The site where the extension vlsub is searching for subtitles is www.opensubtitles.org. If you go there and create an account and after you have confirmed it you just add the username and password in the vlsub config and you can seach just like before. The vlsub still crasches now and then still, but that has been an issue since long ago.

[JERRYBLUENOSE]

I think I have found the solution. The site where the extension vlsub is searching for subtitles is www.opensubtitles.org. If you go there and create an account and after you have confirmed it you just add the username and password in the vlsub config and you can seach just like before. The vlsub still crasches now and then still, but that has been an issue since long ago.

Thanks LuckySwede that did the trick
Jerry

[JERRYBLUENOSE]

Because of hearing loss I watch everything with subtitles.I can download the srt files from subscene and they work on my computer but my smart tv doesn't, and has never, recognised subscene srts. only srts loaded directly via vlsubs. so until vlc fix the problem I'm stuck with watching everything on my computer, which is connected to my tv but doesn't give great picture quality.
Jerry

Hi Jerry,

Have a look at this site which about getting srt subs to work with a smart tv: https://itsfoss.com/how-to-play-movie-with-subtitles-on-samsung-tv-via-usb/

Hi Hitchhiker, Thanks for the link. I'll check it out tomorrow but for now LuckySwede's suggestion has solved the problem so I'll quit while I'm ahead
Jerry

[JERRYBLUENOSE]

Thanks everyone for your help. Fingers crossed I think it's all sorted now.
Again Many thanks
Jerry

[LuckySwede]

Thank you everbody. It was the word "Unauthorized" that got me on the track to this solution. Usually I'm the one to need help so I'm happy that I could help you!

[LuckySwede]

My solution will absolutely work if you do it right. I have just found out from another source that www.opensubtitles.org have limited their option to freely download from their site since so many people now stay home due to covid-19. If you create an account on their site and then use your login and password and insert it in vlsub under "Show config" and then click "Save", you will absolutely be able to download subs again!

[john8209]

Even I login with ny UI and password and insert it in vlsub under "Show config" and then click "Save", IT DOESN'T WORK. Any other idea???