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@@ -3192,7 +3192,7 @@ Network
network transport when playing ``rtsp://...`` URLs. The value ``lavf``
leaves the decision to libavformat.
-``--hls-bitrate=<no|min|max>``
+``--hls-bitrate=<no|min|max|<rate>>``
If HLS streams are played, this option controls what streams are selected
by default. The option allows the following parameters:
@@ -3201,6 +3201,9 @@ Network
:min: Pick the streams with the lowest bitrate.
:max: Same, but highest bitrate. (Default.)
+ Additionally, if the option is a number, the stream with the highest rate
+ equal or below the option value is selected.
+
The bitrate as used is sent by the server, and there's no guarantee it's
actually meaningful.