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Subtitles get out of sync after break

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Description

Describe the bug
Start an episode and turn on subtitles. It runs ok first ~15-20 min until the first break. Then the subtitles run out of sync.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Start episode Kijken en kijken kijken episode 4 https://www.play.tv/video/kijken-en-kijken-kijken/kijken-en-kijken-kijken-s1/kijken-en-kijken-kijken-s1-aflevering-4
  2. Enable subtitle 2 t888, observe it subtitles correctly all dutch dialogue.
  3. It runs ok until 16:12, then it jumps somewhere further in the episode and becomes useless.

Expected behavior
Subtitles should stay in sync

System

  • Addon version: play 0.6.0
  • Kodi version: Android official 21.2
  • Inputstream adaptive version: 21.5.17
  • Operating System (Windows / Mac OS / Android / LibreElec / OSMC / ...): Google tv

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Research direction

Reproduce the subtitle jump in episode 4 at about 16:12 using addon 0.6.0 on Kodi 21.2 with Inputstream Adaptive 21.5.17. Start by tracing the add-on's subtitle handling around the first break; done means Dutch subtitles remain synchronized with dialogue after playback resumes.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
audio-video-rtc
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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