DLNA support for Linkstation & Samsung TV

[steveianson]

Change your tv for an LG. My LG 47LW650T will pause re/fast forward with the LS-CHL V2. Can't be a linkstation problem.

[migzy]

it's a twonky issue on linkstation, were on version 5, apparently version 6 sorts it all out, supposedly we'll get a firmware release with twonly 6, but no dates given :-(

[migzy]

so where's the firmware, buffalo being slack again

[migzy]

seriously, can you at least give us the option of a firmware enabled so we can update twonky ourselves, i know it inavalidates the warranty but frankly i don't care or at least keep your customers updated on upcoming updates

 

thanks

[bastono]

I am having the same problem on my Samsung LED 5500 series.

The FF, RW and Subtitles does not work. 

I believe the DLNA media server on Buffallo need to be updated.

 

It's sad to see that after so many weeks and we still heard nothing back from Buffalo. :-(

[drmemory]

to help, we need exact LS model, and FW you are using, and whether you have updated the DTCP.

For those not mentioning the Samsung model, please provide that as well, and whether your network is wired, wireless, or combo.

[migzy]

model ls-wxl

samsung ue32d5520

 

problems fixed in twonky 6

 

(edit-did you update the DTCP, and what LS FW rev are you using? 1.56?)

[migzy]

dtcp updated on ver 1.56

 

(edit by admin - thank you migzy, I am collecting all the data, where customers leave enough data for us to track the issue completely)

[shauncbutts]

I'd like to chime in with problems viewing a number of file types on my Samsung UN40D6420UF television using the DLNA server on my Linkstation.  If I have the same files on a thumb drive connected to the television, everything works fine.

 

I have a Linkstation Duo LS-WXL on a wired network, the TV is wired also.

 

I have updated the DTCP and firmware:

 

Firmware version:1.56
(DTCP-IP:1.40-20110204)

 

I'm only able to view .VOB files, and even then I can't fast forward etc.

I can't view .M4V or .MKV video files AT ALL via DLNA.  I have similar problems with this Linkstation when I try to view the same file types using a DLNA client software on my PC, just to prove it's not the Samsung TV's fault.  

 

I have not tried updating Twonky or rolling back the firmware, since from what I've read on these forums this is obviously an issue on Buffalo's side and I'd like them to support their product and JUST FIX IT.  I can't return the device since I only discovered this problem after purchasing the TV (I wasn't using DLNA before then) and I've had the drive for several months already. This is my second Buffalo product, but it will definitely be my last given their failure to support their products and customers in  a timely manner.

[migzy]

the mkv playback gets fixed in townky 6, but until buffalo release a new firmware update with the latest version of twonky then there's nothing we can do. With other NAS manufacturers your're given the option of actually upgrading things like twonky, but bufallo have locked this down, obviously leading to a bit of frustration with users. Once my NAS packs up I may make the decision to go elsewhere as there are plenty of options.

Buffalo are going to loose a lot of customers if they keep to the strick policy, I know it can make support easier, but at least give users the options.

 

for ever in hope

 

migzy

[migzy]

4 months on and still no update, how hard can it be to just add a small update with twonky 6

[Danzig]

Hi I have a Samsung UE55D8000 and an LS-QV4.0TL/R5 with firmware updated to 1.56 & DTCP-IP Enabled(1.40-20110204). The TV and NAS are hard wired through a gigabit router.

 

This is my first experience trying to setup a DLNA media server so have been experimenting with software to rip a dvd into a good quality format for the screen size. Using winxdvd I have found that if I rip to an avi file and store on the NAS I can use the cursor arrows on the Samsung remote to fast forward and rewind the film. However if I save the same film in an mpeg2 format I lose this functionality, is this the tv or the nas?

 

Not sure if its a completely separate issue (maybe down to how I am ripping a dvd) but I am unable to view 'forced subtitles' I have to have them completely on or completely off?

 

 

 

[Danzig]

Hi

 

I saw this on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLay-Qa8uzQ">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLay-Qa8uzQ havent tried it out yet but seems that you can simply rename an mkv file as avi and it works!? I cant make mkv files so havent tested

[migzy]

tried it doesn't work

[sixdoublesix]

Im with all the above, Cloudstation and Samsung UE40D6530 and it can see the files but not stream, streams to PS3 and Xbox fine.