Dec 21, 2017 many apps on a smart tv will be able to play movies from a nas, vlc, kodi etc. Both software allows audio to be converted without touching the video, meaning it should only take a few minutes to convert. The built in diskstation media server does hardware transcoding of video, but lacks codecs for reading dolby digital plus or dts, this is becoming more common in media files so anything you have with eac3 will play back as muted. If you are playing the video from a computer, you may map a network drive first, then use video players such as vlc to play videos with unsupported audio tracks. Synology software video station, ds video wel videos met dts. Unable to play some 1080p mkv videos with dts audio. As i know, synology does not have license to transcode dts audio, so that their software ds video and mediaserver can only passthrough a dts audio track asis. Videostation draait alles prima af tot nog toe, maar 1 film is in dts 5. Since everything is saved on ds216play, you can enjoy more customizable content arrangement, and no worries about extra monthly fees for storage capacity. Synology is fantastic thing, but sometimes if you add video it will have dts audio track and ds video synology can not play it. Ds video dts no sound on samsung video station application. Centralize data storage and backup, streamline file collaboration, optimize video management, and secure network deployment to facilitate data management. For more information on the supported platforms of ds video, please visit synology website.
Synology provides frequent updates to their software. Synology is fantastic thing, but sometimes if you add video it will have dts audio track and ds videosynology can not play it. Whether in the living room, kitchen, or even the yard, youll never miss a play. Quiet, with a relatively small electrical footprint. Ive installed media server on it and can stream movies to the tv via dlna. Here is reference about dolby software patents claimed to be infringed. Why cant i play videos with certain audio tracks such as dtseac3 in. Ive got plenty of movies with dts audio track on my ds218play and i managed to install the correct ffmpeg package from synocommunity and i then hear dts audio in browser but i just cant seem to get it to work on my samsung q6fn tv using the synology video station app or direct vie dlna. You must own a synology nas to run this app, and be running dsm 6. I get it to play, no sound, subtitles work and no video.
Synology assistant is a desktop utility that searches for synology diskstations in the local area network. Jul 16, 2019 you must own a synology nas to run this app, and be running dsm 5. Dacs compatible with synology nas directly with usb. You must own a synology nas to run this app, and be running the latest audio station 6. As of may 11, 2018, synology will no longer provide the software updates for ds video on windows phone. Jun, 2014 synology s ds214play offers all of the standard nas functionality including mobile device access and raid configuration, plus the companys powerful dsm operating system and the ability to download apps that expand the units versatility. If you are playing the video from a mobile device via ds video, you may use a thirdparty player such as vlc player ios and android to playback these unsupported formats 3. After some digging i found out that its because of the lack of dts support due to licencing issues. The precise system requirements for the synology video station application are included in the software s manual.
You must own a synology nas to run this app, and be running dsm 5. There was a previous time that dts audio worked through video station, but synology decided not to license it, and since then unless your player can handle dts you wont get any sound. Whether this happens when youre outside your home network i dont. I connected the usb socket of the synology ds114 to my dacamp theorem 720. We cannot provide support for this product, so in case of a problem, turn to the developer of synology video station.
If you are playing the video from a mobile device via ds video, you may use a thirdparty player such as vlc player ios and android to playback these unsupported formats. Browsing is made easy as your videos are sorted in different libraries, and each movies has its. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound, then press and hold again until. Synologys ds214play offers all of the standard nas functionality including mobile device access and raid configuration, plus the companys powerful dsm operating system and the ability to download apps that expand the units versatility. Ffmpeg eac3 andor dts support in video station for. Initially packed by inmatrix zoom player s developer, this filter is quite constantly updated and its last versions were added the ability to open truehd raw files the duration may not be detected correctly. Feb 21, 2020 dts ac3 source filter is a compact and useful application which reads and passes dts and ac3 frames to decoders from files. Easiest way to stream movies from synology diskstation to.
This is because synology does not have dts support. The description of ds audio you must own a synology nas to run this app, and be running the latest audio station 6. If all you wanted to do was use the device to share files in a home or office environment, we could probably stop there. Streaming movies from synology video station to macbook. There are 2 possible solution to solve this problem. Then i uninstalled the video station kept my library and installed version 1. But the icing on the cake is audio video transcoding, which is made possible by a dualcore processor and hardwareacceleration. I mucked around and saw a setting that said to merge the video station dbwith media server and when i did that, another folder video station showed up.
I tried to unistall my videostation, install the given version which sould accept. Put kodi on smart tv and point it at your nas, it will find movies, create a library, play across the network. Audio station allows you to play music by streaming to music players and mobile devices. It helps you set up and install dsm on your diskstation, connect to network or multifunctional printers shared by your diskstation, setup wake on lan wol, or view monitored resources of your diskstation. You must own a synology nas to run this app, and be running the latest video station 2. If the mediaserver passesthrough the mkv with dts audio track to your tv, there is a question, if your tv model supports the dts decoding. I played with downgrading versions of ffmpeg, various community releases, and finally gave up on the fight there. Easiest way to stream movies from synology diskstation to a. Doesnt add much size and still preserves original video audio. Because licence problem synology do not have dts support from.
Enable passthrough checked, all the formats capable receiver yes, and then it played normally the dts hd ma and the dd true at least thats what the av said. Both software allows audio to be converted without touching the video. For more information on the supported platforms of ds audio, please visit synology website. Ds video is a synology spk not one provided by us and it uses synologys. Synology 2 bay nas disk station, ds218play diskless. While i deactivate the ffmpeg for dts on my synology, i can stream non dts movies over chromecast. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound to restore the default ip address, dns server, and passwords for the admin account. But the icing on the cake is audiovideo transcoding, which is made possible by a dualcore processor and hardwareacceleration.
I assume sound will be driven through the denon as tv is set up to use that. Synology dropped licensing and therefore compatibility for dts playback in ds video. I did try it by going to file station opening up the drive my cd was in and uploading it. Samsung 860 evo 250gb ssd x 4 raid 5, data storage pool. Synology videostation ffmpeg wrapper with dts, eac3 and. However, how is it that the control command via ipad directed to the synology using audio station app is able to increasereduce the sound volome out of my headphone. Video station helps you manage all the movies, tv shows, and home videos on your synology nas. You can find the manual in electronic format on synology video stations website as well.
Hello can anyone tell me how to get my cd collection on my synology so i can access it in itunes. If i use the audio station which is a synology software package installed on the server and runs in internet explorer i get. Dtsac3 source filter is a compact and useful application which reads and passes dts and ac3 frames to decoders from files. Jan 18, 2020 keep in mind that, by default, video station doesnt support dts sound, but you can quickly fix that with a thirdparty app. Browsing is made easy as your videos are sorted in different libraries, and each movies has its information retrieved online automatically. You must own a synology nas to run this app, and be running the latest audio station 5.
Dts playfi can link your home audio products together to play content coming from your tv, keeping all of it in sync with what you see on the screen. Nov 06, 2018 one might consider storing media in say two forms one superduper 4k uhd with 20channel sound for playback on the big tv and the home theatre system, one in a more basic mpeg4 or whatever and 2 channel sound for playback on the phones, ipads, etc. Mar 19, 20 using synology diskstsion as a network storage. The problem is that i have no audio for mkv videos with dts audio encoding. From a web browser chrome and firefox latest versions dts and eac3 seems to be working fine. Browsing is made easy as your videos are sorted in different libraries, an. I have sound files which i can play with windows media player vlc player on my pc.
Also the firestick can avoid transcoding if you use a third party plex client that decodes all video on the stick either via software decoding or hardware. Dit terwijl ik videostation dsvideo gebruik van synology zelf omdat plex helemaal niet werkt. I already had synology video station running but then i added media server and then infuse saw that but when i went to add favories, there was nothing in the video folder. Sadly there is no log for ffmpeg on my device anyway. Connect to a remote synology via appletv macrumors forums. Sep 04, 2010 hello can anyone tell me how to get my cd collection on my synology so i can access it in itunes.
Ffmpeg eac3 andor dts support in video station for dsm 6. Alternatief synology ds216play om videos te streamen. Synology has a installable package that automates backing up the device to a glacier storage account. May 20, 2014 due to this, streams with dts audio either dont play back through ds video at all, or play back without audio. If you are playing the video from a mobile device via ds video, you may use download a thirdparty player such as vlc player in your app storeplay store ios and android to play these unsupported formats. Container station, virtualization station, plex media server, hbs 3 qnap ts453a qts 4.
If i use the audio station which is a synology software package installed on the server and runs in internet explorer i get no sound. Because licence problem synology do not have dts support from factory but there is way how to install dts codec anyway. You must own a synology nas to run this app and be running video station 1. And if you havent yet made the transition, synologys ds415play with ondemand transcoding might just be the device that tips the scale.
Easy and fast dts conversion for mkv no vid android tv. As of may 11, 2018, synology will no longer provide the software updates for ds audio on windows phone. Download station if you need to get a large file that takes a long time to download, such as an iso file of a linux distro, download station will come in very handy. Keep in mind that, by default, video station doesnt support dts sound, but you can quickly fix that with a thirdparty app. I have him in the same room where i have my television, so i did not. Last week, i found out that we cant play videos with dts sounds or eac3. For the record, ds video actually plays dts sound using the combination above, but the screen is. Nov 11, 2014 well, it worked for several weeks like a charm, even for external access for up to 5 simultaneous clients, despite transcoding on the fly was very cpu intense, i was able to stream dts media over chromecast, ans i still do over other media players. Synology probably has an android app to access the nas. I could hear songs out through of the theorem 720 headphone output. So, it is not possible to play video files with dts audio. Featuring a streamlined and sleek interface, synology packages photo station, audio station and video station let you build a seamless entertainment hub effortlessly. Have nonstop fun watching videos through computers, mobile devices, and digital tvs. By default the video station on the synolgy dsm dont support dts.
Ds218play supports 4k live transcoding via video station and ds video, allowing 4k videos to be instantly converted and played on your tv, smartphone, or other media players that originally do not support ultra hd formats. Stream music seamlessly audio station supports streaming music from your synology nas to local computers, usb speakers, media renderers, airplay, chromecast audio, or bluetooth devices. I was misled because the option used by ffmpeg is called subrip like the software. Moreover, it can stream videos to various devices computers, smartphones, media players, and tvs to provide you with nonstop, fun watching experience. Many apps on a smart tv will be able to play movies from a nas, vlc, kodi etc.
No dtshd or truehd via hdmi qnap nas community forum. Oct 08, 2017 ive been running the current video station 2. I now remux all of my dts surround audio to add a default ac3 or aac audio channel. They are both working but i suggest to use the first solution. Install the ffmpeg package from the synology community reccomended go to the. Apparently, synology has been having some licensing issues with dts, and there is. But in terms of photos and music i did not encounter any problems and other video files did it all. Audio output device from default playbackrecording through the pulseaudio sound server to hda intel pch, sam samsung on hdmi, 2. Due to patentlicensing agreement video station does not presently support. Wd wd30efrx red 3tb x 4 raid 5, 16gb ram wd easystore 10tb external usb 3.