DLNA support for Linkstation & Samsung TV

[jamesjparker]

   

The Linkstation is available to the TV as one of the connections when I press the Source button on the remote, but am unable to view or browse any of the files on the NAS. 

 

Why am I unable to access any of the files from the NAS?

 

Buffalo Linkstation, firmware#: 2.06

Samsung 40" LED TV, model#: UN40B7000, firmware#: 2009/11/10_001016

[Kameran]

I wish I could give you some information, but this is a question for samsung.  If you have the media server option enabled for that folder you wish to view then configuring for a samsung would be on there side.

 

Sorry.

[jamesjparker]

   

It's not a Samsung problem, have the same results using the PS3 as the client, that is I can "see" the LS, but unable to scroll through any of the folders.

 

Am considering ditching the LS, has anyone had success using DLNA on iomega or other NAS?

[senectus]

   

How are you getting the TV to see the Linkstation?

Over the network or plugged in via USB?

 

Am interested because I bought one specifically for this purpose and I cant get my samsung to see it either, but it picks up other DLNA devices on the network :-(

[Oliver30]

   

I have also a problem with my Samsung and my LInkstation LS-CHL-V2. In my case, the problem is not the TV, it is the installed media server on the linkstation.

 

Oliver

[RR]

   

I had the same problem.  I updated my NAS to firmware 2.11. That solved the problem.

[przechodzien]

Hi Support Team,

 

I found another issue with the Buffalo Linkstation DLNA 2TB and Samsung TV.

All setup is very easy and works from box. It meaning that, I can copy and paste any movies from PC to share folder on the Buffalo storage and is corectly indexed and showed on the Samsung TV in the Media Play Folder.

 

Problem:

I can not REWIND or FORWARD any streaming. It doesn't matter which movie format is: avi , mkv or any other.

 

Details:

The problem is related to the Buffalo Linkstation, because I have a few sources like : Win7 PC, MyBook II NAS (updated to DLNA) etc.

Only problem has been spotted if the streaming came from Buffalo.

ON the other sources buttons from remote control >> and << doesn't work as well, but right and left cursor  from selection cross works fine.

I can Fast Forward if push right cursor from cross.If keep push the right button then after sec Fast Forward is accelerated speed by double or triple. ( but triple lost synchronization and works like jump to forward not smooth forward )

If I try using Buffalo Linkstation doesn't work at all.

I can watch movies but can not fast forward or rewind !!

 

It is something wrong, because both devices received DLNA Certificate !!

Samsung TV works fine with others DLNA sources (for example if stop play movies and go to folder then after back again the TV ask "play from begining or from last positions"), so for me suspicius is the Buffalo linkstation.

 

Fix ?

Any idea how we can sort the problem ?

Any firmware update required ?

 

I'm looking forward from you

Thanks in advance

Sam

[Jotin]

What is your model number and firmware version for your unit?

[skyn3t]

Dear Team,

 

 

i Bought a Bufalo Link Navigador LS-CHL with 2TB and with version 1.37, that i upgraded to 1.42.

 

My model is LS-CHLF10? the V2 (Red Oone)

 

I Tryed to watch MKV with my Samsung LE40C650 but the tv don't like the NAS server and says the format is not supported, but the TV reads MKV natative. I read allot of threads that point to the NAS version, so i ask how can i solve this? should i try update the twonkymedia? nas version? 

Also i can not REWIND or FORWARD.

 

Thanks

?

[pete1957]

Just brought a linkstation and have the same problem with the remote, works fine on streaming from PC and from my other NAS box HELP

[przechodzien]

Buffalo:

------------

Link Station
LS-WX1.0TL/R1

Firmware version:
1.34
(DTCP-IP:1.40-20110204)

Media Server:
DTCP-IP function:Enabled(1.40-20110204)

Serial number: 1LSWXL11010****

 

TV: 

----------

Samsung

Firware version:

T-VALDEUC-3009.2 2011/05/03-003009

Model: LE46C750

 

Problems:

1. Not working FastForward, Pause/Play, etc.

2. After upload lot of movies NOT working indexing. Do not see any new files and all files are showing random. For example Monday see movie which has been uploaded, but on Thu the file is missing.

 

Try to sort a problem for update firmware to latest version from 

http://www.buffalo-technology.com/support/downloads/

I selected near point Uk site. Downloaded and installed fresh version 1.54

 

Current version : 1.54

 

Current problem: 

 

1. Not working DLNA at all. NO MEDIA SERVER.

 

If you login via WebAgent and select Extensions from top bar menu and MediaServer from bar below then .. you can see nothing.

It's meaning that you do not have any DLNA server at all. It's confirmed when you switch TV and DLNA not found.

 

If you left this cake for few days, if you are lucky then you can received update from background.

If you select the option agan then you received message request "please update DTCP-IP".

 

The menu showing now:

DLNA Server : Enabled

Automatic Update: Enabled

DTCP-IP: Disabled

 

and downloading update from far far away galactic ... 

My internet link is 20Mb. If you expect any quick response then forget it.

 

I can not say that problem has been sorted because after 30 mins downlad process has not finished yet.

Aprox time to download 700MB movie is 15 mins on my link, so must be a HUGE firmware !!

( it is of course sarkazm, but showing how fast are support links from Buffalo site )

 

Conclusion:

We have a lot of solutions for home SAN/NAS drives with ethernet cards.

If you would like to use the drive to share video to watch on your TV then forget about the Buffalo.

You have to work as ITservice  to patch and patch devices instead spend time to watch movies and nobody proof that the devices start work as was designed and described on the manual.

IT waste a time and money  !! 

This is alfa version of product which basic function, streaming video and indexing files not working as expected.

It was my worst decision, buy Buffalo.  

 

 

[RealK7]

I also have the problem with the FastForward, Pause/Play, etc. not working.

 

LS-CH1.0TL-V2

Firmware: 1.56

 

All other DLNA units works, Computers and mobile phones mobile phones.

 

SAMSUNG BLUERAY DLNA:

BD-D5100 with latest firmware

 

Other units that works:

Acer Travelmate 5520G

MSI CX620

Samsung Galaxy S2 x2

Samsung Galaxy MINI

HTC Android (My friends, not sure about model name)

 

 

 

[pcrespi]

Same issue. Bought yesterday LS-VL 2.TB (Linkstation PRO), updated to 1.56 firmware, but no rewind/pause/fast forward.

Very frustrating !!!!!

[RealK7]

An update for the Twonky media server is needed. Is there anyone from Buffalo reading this?

[texaszman]

Same Issue - NO Rewind or Fast Forward for Linkstation CH 1.0.  I have 4 other devices all of which work.  The only one that doesn't is the Buffalo Device.

 

Anyone from Buffalo even care?