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Uncaught (in promise) DOMException: Failed to execute 'decode' on 'VideoDecoder': A key frame is required after configure() or flush()

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I'm getting a browser error when decoding H265, “VideoDecoder.js:270 Uncaught (in promise) DOMException: Failed to execute 'decode' on 'VideoDecoder': A key frame is required after configure() or flush(). If you're using HEVC formatted H.265 you must fill out the description field in the VideoDecoderConfig.” Here's some of my code:
let config = {
codec: "hvc1.1.6.L123.00",
};
const chunk = new EncodedVideoChunk({
data: payData,
timestamp: videoInfo.timeStamp,
type: videoInfo.isKeyFrame ? 'key' : 'delta'
});
this.decoderObj.decode(chunk);
An error occurs when the code is executed at this point “this.decoderObj.decode(chunk);”,I would like to ask for advice on how to locate the error,Or I'd like to know how to catch the error of this interface“decode”,For example, is there a way to throw an exception or return a value for a function

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Start with the VideoDecoder configuration and the this.decoderObj.decode(chunk) call shown in the report, including the key-frame and description inputs mentioned by the browser error. No repository file or test is named; the issue would be complete when the expected decode error behavior and a reproducible way to handle it are clarified.

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Tech stack
javascript
Domain
api
Issue type
Bug
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Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
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Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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