Release Notes for Video Station

Release Notes for Video Station

Displays related movies in a videos detail page.

Fixed an issue where users without administrator permission may be able to delete videos via SynTV on Apple TV 4th.

Fixed an issue where public sharing might fail on DS216play.

Added an option to convert subtitles from Simplified Chinese to Traditional Chinese automatically.

Added support for DTV standards — DVB-S and DVB-S2 (DSM 4.3 required and encrypted channels are not supported).

Supports displaying DTV signal strength while the tuner is streaming or recording.

Supports Microsoft Smooth Streaming for DS video on Windows phone.

Fixed an issue where editing the videos poster may fail.

Watched status on each video helps you keep track of videos you have already watched.

Enhanced the DLNA compatibility with Toshiba TV.

Fixed a security issue to prevent cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Added more options to adjust subtitle styles and preferences.

Fixed an issue where the seek and prev/next functions may not work properly when streaming videos to Apple TV 4th.

Updated to leverage the hardware video transcoding on DS214play.

Enhanced the transcoding compatibility when streaming to Apple TV.

Fixed an issue where the transcoding might not execute normally if the IP address or hostname is too short.

Enhanced the compatibility of user interface display with Chrome browser.

Fixed an issue where subtitles may be out of sync with videos during the playback on Apple TV via AirPlay.

This is the initial release of DS716+.

Fixed an issue where users could not switch between different seasons of TV shows containing Specials.

Enhanced the compatibility of transcoding when streaming to Chromecast.

Fixed an issue where users might fail to connect to Video Station via QuickConnect.

Improved multiple audio track support when recording.

Supported right-click context menu to access useful functions more quickly.

Fixed a security issue to prevent potential SQL injection attacks.

Fixed an issue where certain videos might fail to be played back with hardware transcoding on DS216, DS216+II, DS416, DS416play, DS716+, and DS716+II.

Fixed an issue where the video ratio might not be correct when streaming to Apple TV.

Video information will be saved as files for data backup.

Privileges can be assigned to non-admin users to browse custom libraries.

DTV standard – DTMB (DMB-T/H) – is now supported.

A real-time filter allows you to find your favorite videos quickly, and save the result as a smart collection.

Enhanced the compatibility of the channel editing function on HDHomeRun.

Privileges can be assigned to non-admin users for streaming videos to Airplay and DLNA renderers.

Provided an option to disable metadata auto download for specific folder.

Added one more online subtitle source.

Fixed an issue where there might be no channel names and descriptions after the EPG refresh.

Fixed an issue where the information in the EPG might not display properly.

Enhanced the capability of video transcoding type 2 on DS109+, DS110+, DS209+, DS209+II, DS210+, DS409+, DS410, DS509+, RS409+, RS409RP+.

Fixed two security vulnerabilities of ffmpeg modules (CVE-2016-1897 and CVE-2016-1898).

Added language preference selection when searching for video information on the Internet.

You can repeat one video or an entire collection of videos.

Enhanced the compatibility with EDS14.

Added more subtitle language options: Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Romanian, Serbian, and Slovenian.

View videos in three different display modes Thumbnail, Tile, and List View.

Fixed an issue where playing DTV live streaming via VLC Web Plugin might fail.

Added support for backward/forward browsing history.

Added parental control to restrict user access to certain videos with a 4-digit PIN.

Added an option in settings to enable AC3 audio codec pass-through as video is streamed to Chromecast.

Fixed an issue where the video ratio might be incorrect on PC Web browsers when the video is transcoded.

You can set a timing offset to sync subtitles with video playback.

Adds a video naming rule for TV show specials.

Brand new visual design in contrasting black and red accentuates your video collections.

Scheduled TV program recording is available for your convenience.

You can delete and re-order DTV channels in the EPG (Electronic program guide).

Displaying subtitles is supported for video playback with the VLC plugin in full-screen mode.

Improved the accuracy of DVB-T channels scanning in European countries.

Enhanced the DLNA compatibility with Samsung TV C series.

More code-pages supported to correctly recognize subtitles in different languages.

Upgraded to support DS video on Apple TV 4th.

AC3 passthrough can be enabled on Apple TV for better audio quality.

You can customize video posters by selecting an image from your Synology NAS.

Added support for HEVC hardware transcoding on Synology DiskStation DS716+, DS716+ll, DS216+, and DS916+.

Fixed an issue where subtitles might not display properly in Safari.

Upgraded to be compatible with DSM 5.2-5565 update 1.

Added the option of High Bitrate FHD in playback quality on Synolgoy NAS models supporting 4K transcoding, and set it as default when playing 4K videos via browsers within local network.

You can select a DLNA player or Apple TV before video playback.

Fixed an issue where the beginning of a recorded DTV video might be cropped while there is an existing recording task set with post recording time.

Fixed an issue where the poster of a newly added video may not show properly.

Supports subtitles in ASS/SSA formats.

Libraries can be created and managed to categorize videos that do not belong to default categories — Movie, TV show, and Home video.

Enhanced DTV functionality to support multiple DTV tuners, such as HD HomeRun (DVB-T), so that multiple channels can be watched and recorded simultaneously.

Fixed an issue where offline transcoding process might not display properly.

Fixed an issue where the EPG name might be displayed incompletely.

Fixed an issue where users without administrator permission may be able to delete videos via SynTV on Apple TV 4th.

Use the new home page to browse all recently added videos in each library and the top banner in homepage will recommend you the best films.

Fixed an issue where editing video info might not work properly.

Fixed an issue where the seek and prev/next functions may not work properly when streaming videos to Apple TV 4th.

Added an option to analyze videos in advance for a better viewing experience.

Offline transcoding can make you transcode and download video collections in advance. You can enjoy them even without available internet connection.

Updated frequency table for Winter Hill, UK.

Improved the compatibility of 6.1-channel MKV video streaming to iPhone/iPad.

Video Station lets you manage and watch your video collectionmovies, TV shows, home videos, and TV recordingswith intuitive convenience. It provides instant watching by streaming videos to your computers, AirPlay devices, iOS/Android devices, Windows 10 tablets/laptops, Apple TVs, Android TVs, and more. With a USB DTV dongle, it can live stream and record digital TV programs. Whats more, it can enrich your videos with posters and subtitles from the Internet, and create a watchlist or favorite list for quick access.

Added an option to show indicators for unwatched videos.

Fixed an issue where video information might be updated abnormally when certain naming rules were used in Traditional Chinese.

Fixed an issue where DTV streaming could fail for certain DTV tuners.

A new home page lets you view recently added or watched videos at a glance.

Fixed an issue where the TV recording function might not work properly in Australia and Germany.

Store your home made videos on Video Station and keep them organized.

Supports streaming videos to Apple TV via AirPlay (Requires DSM 4.2).

Fixed a security issue to prevent unauthorized downloading of files.

Fixed an issue where videos with external subtitles might not be properly played via VLC Web Plugin.

Supports playing videos to your computer or Apple TV with audio track selection (with specific hardware requirements).

Fixed an issue where Video Station may search the metadata from the Internet again once the TV show title is modified.

Improved the start-up speed when playback requires transcoding.

Fixed an issue where video transcoding might fail after migrating data to another Synology NAS.

You can now assign privileges to non-admin users for AirPlay/UPnP and DTV controlling features.

Fixed an issue where subtitles might be delayed for 0.5 to 1 second when streaming to Apple TV.

Fixed an issue where videos might not be played properly on Samsung TV (K series).

Subtitle size now can be adjusted to fit your preference.

DTV channels can be switched directly in Video Station Player.

Fixed an issue where playback of offline-transcoded videos may fail on iOS/Apple TV.

Enhanced playback compatibility on DS216play when streaming videos to Chromecast.

Improved HD channel recording stability.

Fixed an issue where abnormal characters might appear during the scanning of digital TV channels in Hong Kong.

Provided more detailed information, such as FPS, sample frequency, and multiple audio tracks.

Added categories of by program and by channel in DTV.

Options to adjust transcoded qualities are available when streaming to Apple TV.

Fixed an issue where the poster of a newly added video may not show properly.

Enhanced the stability of DTV channel scanning.

Fixed an issue where updating movie information might fail.

You can use hotkeys to fast forward, rewind, and adjust the volume during video playback.

Added an option to disable DTV function in Video Station allowing it to run with other 3rd party packages at the same time.

Fixed an issue where streaming videos to Chromecast might fail.

Supports streaming videos to DLNA players.

Added functions to edit video ratings and change the backdrop.

Added support for x10-series models.

Fixed an issue where scanning channels, recording, and playback with DMB-T/H signal may not work properly.

Fixed a security issue to prevent cross-site scripting attacks.

Enhanced 4K video transcoding quality on DS918+, DS718+, DS418play, and DS218+.

Fixed an issue where video playback might not work in China.

Enhanced the compatibility with manually added posters by entering a URL.

Transcoding of DTV live streaming is supported in Video Station player.

Select any folders to be indexed for movies, TV shows and home videos respectively.

Added transcoding compatibility with 10-bit HEVC videos on the following models: DS918+, DS718+, DS218+ and DS418play.

Fixed an issue where the retrieved video information might not be accurate in specific regions.

Enhanced the quality of the videos transcoded into medium/low resolution on DS716+.

Supports displaying embedded SRT subtitles when streaming videos to your computer.

Improved DTV streaming and recording functions in some regions.

Image files stored in the same folder as video files can be set as posters. This setting only works with Movie and Others video types.

Improved the stability when streaming to iOS devices.

Fixed an issue where subtitles might not be displayed when streaming to Apple TV 6.0.

Fixed an issue where editing/correcting video info may not work properly.

Fixed an issue where recording progress might always be 0 bytes when DTV programs are being recorded.

Easily add videos to your personal favorite and watch list.

Fixed two security vulnerabilities of ffmpeg modules (CVE-2016-1897 and CVE-2016-1898).

Fixed an issue where updating movie information might fail.

Fixed an issue where DTV recording might not work properly when its scheduled to be recording repeatedly.

Share a video collection via a sharing link, allowing anyone with the link to play the videos without having a DSM account. The page is optimized for display on desktop and mobile browsers.

Fixed an issue where descriptions of DTV channels in Australia may not show completely.

Fixed an issue where a transcoded video might have abnormal quality at the beginning when played back on the following models: DS918+, DS718+, DS418play, and DS218+.

Fixed an issue where a TV show series might not keep its manually updated posters when it had new videos.

Subtitle files can now be located anywhere on your Synology NAS and no longer need to match the filename of your video files. Simply select them using the built-in chooser in Video Station during playback.

To ensure video transcoding capability on DSM 6.2 Beta, please update to Video Station 2.3.5 on DS715, DS1515, DS1517, DS1817, DS2015xs, DS215+, DS416.

Fixed an issue where playback of MKV files may not work properly on Internet Explorer 11.

You can delete videos directly from Video Station

Besides the pre-defined watchlist and favorite, you can now create custom collections.

Provides a new video player on Windows and Mac that supports playing transcoded video streams (with specific hardware requirements) with Flash plugin and the playback quality can be adjusted based on your network environment.

Catalogue your movie collection in no time! Video Station can automatically recognize movies and TV shows, automatically filling in all the necessary detail by connecting to an Internet database.

Video Station will now remember the settings of the previous playback, including subtitle source, audio track, and subtitle syncing options.

Updated Cantonese and Spanish frequency tables.

Search for subtitles via Opensubtitles.

Fixed a security issue to prevent cross-site scripting attacks.

Fixed an issue where public sharing links to videos might not work properly.

Home videos can now be browsed in timeline mode.

Fixed an issue where external subtitles may not work properly during the playback on Samsung TV via DLNA protocol.

Fixed an issue where videos in HEVC 4k format may not be transcoded properly on DS216play.

Supports the DVB-T2 HD standard. (Compatible dongle: DVB-T2 292e NanoStick; for all compatible models, visit Synologys official website.)

Added a feature to resume watching movies from the point you left off and list recently watched movies.

Fixed an issue where the scanning of DTV channels in France might fail.

Fixed an issue where Video Station was unable to retrieve correct video posters.

Browse all movies/TV shows in your collection starring the same actor, directed by the same producer, or made in the same year in just a few clicks.

Customize library visibility according to your own preferences.

Use the shortcut on the library to quickly add video folders.

You can now record DTV videos without EPG, and just simply choose the channel and time slot you would like to record.

Fixed a security vulnerability regarding FFmpeg (CVE-2017-9993).

Fixed a security issue to prevent cross-site scripting attacks.

Fixed an issue where editing the videos poster may fail.

Users now can adjust subtitle size when streaming videos to Chromecast.

Fixed a security issue to prevent potential SQL injection attacks.

Added support for casting videos from Video Station to Chromecast via Google Chrome.

Added a folder view to display folder structure as it is and browse more easily.

Updated DVB-T DTV frequency tables.

Stream videos from Video Station to Chromecast with the Google Cast extension (available on Chrome Web Store).

Enhanced the compatibility with Apple TV 6.0 for subtitle display.

Improved mp4 video streaming performance in iOS.

Updated to be compatible with DSM 6.1 Beta.

Enhanced DLNA compatibility with LGs 2013 TV line-up.

Watch live stream or recorded TV programs by simply plugging a USB DTV tuner into the Synology NAS.

On-screen buttons allow smoother and more intuitive operation.

Fixed an issue where the transcoding might fail when the subtitles are included in DTV streams.

Fixed a security issue to prevent potential command injection attacks.


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