mpv-player / mpv-player/mpv

Left Arrow doesn't move back to -5 seconds. On repeated press, it still stays at last 1 sec

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Description

mpv Information
mpv v0.41.0 Copyright © 2000-2025 mpv/MPlayer/mplayer2 projects
libplacebo version: v7.360.0
FFmpeg version: 8.0.1
FFmpeg library versions:
   libavcodec      62.11.100
   libavdevice     62.1.100
   libavfilter     11.4.100
   libavformat     62.3.100
   libavutil       60.8.100
   libswresample   6.1.100
   libswscale      9.1.100
Other Information
- macOS version: 26.3 (25D125)
- Source of mpv: Homebrew
- Latest known working version: NA
- Issue started after the following happened: NA
Reproduction Steps
  1. Play a .ts video file in mpv in terminal with default settings.
  2. On pressing right arrow, forward seek to ~5sec happens.
  3. On pressing left arrow, backward seek doesn't happen to last ~5sec, rather stays at last 1 sec playback time.
Expected Behavior

On pressing left arrow, backward seek should happen to last ~5sec.

Actual Behavior

On pressing left arrow, backward seek doesn't happen to last ~5sec,

Log File

output.txt

Sample Files

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I carefully read all instruction and confirm that I did the following:
  • I tested and confirmed that the issue exists with the latest release version or newer.
  • I provided all required information including system and mpv version.
  • I produced the log file with the exact same set of files, parameters, and conditions used in "Reproduction Steps", with the addition of --log-file=output.txt.
  • I produced the log file while the behaviors described in "Actual Behavior" were actively observed.
  • I attached the full, untruncated log file.
  • I attached the backtrace in the case of a crash.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the default key-binding behavior with the mpv v0.41.0 setup described, then inspect the attached output.txt for relevant seek or input details. Compare repeated Right Arrow and Left Arrow presses; done means Left Arrow consistently seeks back about five seconds instead of stopping near the last second.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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