Does this model support DLNA now (after, say, a firmware upgrade) such that it can be picked up by the PS3 as a media server?
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I believe you have to move up to the HomeRun Prime to get DLNA. I haven't found even a beta release that supports it in this model.
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I have been checking all over and I have not been able to find out if this can play FLAC audio files over DLNA. Does anyone know the answer?
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Not sure about that. All my devices (PCs, phones, tablets) see this NAS as a DLNA server. I don't know if the Roku can do that.
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Depends more on the brand. I have a 3 TB Western digital my book essential. It seems to support it as it recognizes it over the network. Currently streaming via DLNA is problematic though but that is more of an issue with the firmware than the hard drive. I believe if you google the netgear webpage there is a listing of supported drives.
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Hi Craig, Blu-ray Player can play files from Home network via DLNA network.
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no, just don't use the bitstream output from the ps3, use linear pcm and you'll get dts-hd and dolby truehd from the receiver, the ps3 will decode the audio just fine.
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I heard that they released a firmware update for the older WDAVN00BN model that supports DTS, is that true?
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I have the same question. How can I connect this tv to my serviio dlna server?
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Dennis, assuming you have a DLNA/UPnP server on your network and you want to use the GS8 to play media from that server, just like you can with a PS3, then yes, use the Media House app; you will need to install an external media player like aVia. I think ES File Explorer will also work. If your DLNA server is Playon, then these apps do not work, but there is a specific Playon app in the Google Play store.
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Yes, if your home media server is on a NAS like Zyxel that supports DLNA then it will work vey well. You can stream video from it, also photos and music fine. Though the media server app on it that allows you to do that is pretty basic(even lacking in some areas like slideshows, etc.) I'm not sure if there is a better app on Google Play for this.
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S. Dvorkin - Check out this link - I don't know much about PS3's but I read in this link that if you switch one of your settings in the PS3 to "Bitstream" you will send digital to the STR-DG920 - once the 920 receives the digital signal it will upscale it in the process. I have a Sony BDP550 connected to my 920 and it does amazing things with 480P DVD's - http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/archive/index.php/t-1013635.html
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i understand but that isn't an issues while i got a DLNA Sony TV, so it seems BDV-S370 is the best option unless BDV-S570 would be able to increase the quality from my downloaded movies, then it would be a great investment.HOWEVER, SONY web says clearly that BDV-S370 does have DNLA support, so i demand to AMAZON.COM to confirm this information in order to give the best customer services.
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Not overly sure of this. I do believe that it only supports FLAC, AIFF and ALAC codecs that have been written to a USB. These are only formats that u have only experimented with but only up till recent have able to take advantage of. The 62FD does support a DLN server.
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I am now in the same boat as the original poster. I ordered a Samsung LN52A650 that will arrive Monday. Hoping the DLNA will allow access to my Western Digital NAS, but not sure. Since it's back to work next week I'm not sure how soon I'll get to try the DLNA features. First priority wil be to get the TV set up and working for the BCS game Thursday. Go Gators!
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"The DLNA stuff is just extra bells and whistles" That is certainly not true. DLNA allows you to stream movies/music/photos directly to the TV without an external media extender/player. It's not a "fluff" feature at all. This is exactly what many people, including myself, are looking for. I'm actually trying to find out if the Z-series does support video for sure. The Samsung A750 does, but lacks FFW and RRW.
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I have the WDTV in addition to a DLNA media server installed on my D-LINK NAS. I can access all my media wirelessly throughout the house from my PS3 and computers, but my real interest was in watching MKVs, which is not supported by a whole lot of devices. The WDTV is one of the few devices so far that can, so I'm stuck with having 2 devices. The USB port on the NAS is for printer sharing. It is not a data port for reading files from the drive, so my guess is networked hard drives will not work.My wishlist, in order of priority:1) Sony to release a firmware to play .mkv's.2) WD to release a version of this device that is networked so I can read files off my NAS. I have the WDTV in addition to a DLNA media server installed on my D-LINK NAS. I can access all my media wirelessly throughout the house from my PS3 and computers, but my real interest was in watching MKVs, which is not supported by a whole lot of devices. The WDTV is one of the few devices so far that can, so I'm stuck with having 2 devices. The USB port on the NAS is for printer sharing. It is not a data port for reading files from the drive, so my guess is networked hard drives will not work.My wishlist, in order of priority:1) Sony to release a firmware to... » Read More I have the WDTV in addition to a DLNA media server installed on my D-LINK NAS. I can access all my media wirelessly throughout the house from my PS3 and computers, but my real interest was in watching MKVs, which is not supported by a whole lot of devices. The WDTV is one of the few devices so far that can, so I'm stuck with having 2 devices. The USB port on the NAS is for printer sharing. It is not a data port for reading files from the drive, so my guess is networked hard drives will not work.My wishlist, in order of priority:1) Sony to release a firmware to play .mkv's.2) WD to release a version of this device that is networked so I can read files off my NAS. « Show Less
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I have this player, and yes, it does support DLNA.. I am able to stream videos from my computer to the unit over my home network easily. I also have a hdhomerun, but I have not tried linking to that device w/ the kdlinks, so can't help you there...