Release Notes for Video Station

1. Fixed an issue where updating movie information might fail.

1. Fixed an issue where videos in HEVC 4k format may not be transcoded properly on DS216play.
2. Minor bug fixes.

1. Upgraded to support DS video on Apple TV 4th.
2. Minor bug fixes.

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

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

3. Minor bug fixes.

1. Fixed two security vulnerabilities of ffmpeg modules (CVE-2016-1897 and CVE-2016-1898).
2. Minor bug fixes.

1. Fixed a security issue to prevent cross-site scripting attacks.
2. Minor bug fixes.

1. Fixed a security issue to prevent cross-site scripting attacks.
2. Minor bug fixes.

1. Fixed an issue where the poster of a newly added video may not show properly.
2. Fixed an issue where editing the video's poster may fail.
3. Minor bug fixes.

1. Fixed a security issue to prevent potential SQL injection attacks.
2. Fixed a security issue to prevent potential command injection attacks.

1. Fixed a security issue to prevent potential SQL injection attacks.
2. Improved mp4 video streaming performance in iOS.
3. Minor bug fixes.

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

1. You can use hotkeys to fast forward, rewind, and adjust the volume during video playback.
2. 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.
3. More code-pages supported to correctly recognize subtitles in different languages.
4. You can set a timing offset to sync subtitles with video playback.
5. You can customize video posters by selecting an image from your Synology NAS.
6. Use the shortcut on the library to quickly add video folders.
7. You can delete videos directly from Video Station
8. Supported right-click context menu to access useful functions more quickly.

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

1. Updated frequency table for Winter Hill, UK.
2. Improved the stability when streaming to iOS devices.
3. Improved DTV streaming and recording functions in some regions.
4. Improved the start-up speed when playback requires transcoding.
5. Minor bug fixes.

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

1. Improved usability.
2. Improved HD channel recording stability.
3. Improved multiple audio track support when recording.
4. Updated Cantonese and Spanish frequency tables.

Fixed Issues

1. Fixed an issue where DTV streaming could fail for certain DTV tuners.
2. Minor bug fixes.

1. Added support for x10-series models.

1. A new home page lets you view recently added or watched videos at a glance.
2. A real-time filter allows you to find your favorite videos quickly, and save the result as a smart collection.
3. View videos in three different display modes – Thumbnail, Tile, and List View.
4. “Watched” status on each video helps you keep track of videos you have already watched.
5. Search for subtitles via Opensubtitles.
6. 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.
7. Video information will be saved as files for data backup.

1. Enhanced the compatibility with EDS14.
2. Enhanced the stability of DTV channel scanning.
3. Updated DTV frequency tables.
4. Minor bug fixes.

1. Enhanced the compatibility of user interface display with Chrome browser.

1. Fixed an issue where DTV recording might not work properly when it’s scheduled to be recording repeatedly.
2. Fixed an issue where the information in the EPG might not display properly.
3. Fixed an issue where the transcoding might fail when the subtitles are included in DTV streams.
4. Enhanced the compatibility of the channel editing function on HDHomeRun.
5. Enhanced the compatibility of transcoding when streaming to Chromecast.
6. Enhanced the DLNA compatibility with Toshiba TV.
7. Updated DVB-T DTV frequency tables.
8. Other bug fixes.

1. 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.
2. Fixed an issue where the transcoding might not execute normally if the IP address or hostname is too short.

1. Fixed an issue where the EPG name might be displayed incompletely.
2. Enhanced DLNA compatibility with LG's 2013 TV line-up.

1. You can select a DLNA player or Apple TV before video playback.
2. 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.
3. AC3 passthrough can be enabled on Apple TV for better audio quality.
4. You can repeat one video or an entire collection of videos.
5. Displaying subtitles is supported for video playback with the VLC plugin in full-screen mode.
6. Transcoding of DTV live streaming is supported in Video Station player.
7. Options to adjust transcoded qualities are available when streaming to Apple TV.
8. DTV standard - DTMB (DMB-T/H) - is now supported.
9. You can delete and re-order DTV channels in the EPG (Electronic program guide).

1. Enhanced the compatibility with Apple TV 6.0 for subtitle display.
2. Enhanced the transcoding compatibility when streaming to Apple TV.
3. Other bug fixes.

1. Updated to leverage the hardware video transcoding on DS214play.
2. Fixed an issue where Video Station may search the metadata from the Internet again once the TV show title is modified.
3. Enhanced the compatibility with manually added posters by entering a URL.
4. Enhanced the DLNA compatibility with Samsung TV C series.
5. Fixed an issue where the video ratio might be incorrect on PC Web browsers when the video is transcoded.
6. Fixed minor bugs.

1. Fixed an issue where subtitles might be delayed for 0.5 to 1 second when streaming to Apple TV.
2. Fixed an issue where subtitles might not be displayed when streaming to Apple TV 6.0.
3. Fixed an issue where the video ratio might not be correct when streaming to Apple TV.
4. Fixed minor bugs.

1. Added support for DTV standards -- DVB-S and DVB-S2 (DSM 4.3 required and encrypted channels are not supported).
2. You can now assign privileges to non-admin users for AirPlay/UPnP and DTV controlling features.
3. DTV channels can be switched directly in Video Station Player.
4. You can now record DTV videos without EPG, and just simply choose the channel and time slot you would like to record.
5. Libraries can be created and managed to categorize videos that do not belong to default categories -- Movie, TV show, and Home video.
6. Privileges can be assigned to non-admin users to browse custom libraries.
7. Privileges can be assigned to non-admin users for streaming videos to Airplay and DLNA renderers.
8. Supports subtitles in ASS/SSA formats.
9. Enhanced DLNA compatibility.
10. Fixed an issue where recording progress might always be 0 bytes when DTV programs are being recorded.

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

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

1. Enhanced DTV functionality to support multiple DTV tuners, such as HD HomeRun (DVB-T), so that multiple channels can be watched and recorded simultaneously.
2. 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.
3. Supports streaming videos to Apple TV via AirPlay (Requires DSM 4.2).
4. Supports playing videos to your computer or Apple TV with audio track selection (with specific hardware requirements).
5. Supports streaming videos to DLNA players.
6. Supports Microsoft Smooth Streaming for DS video on Windows phone.
7. Added a folder view to display folder structure as it is and browse more easily.
8. Supports displaying embedded SRT subtitles when streaming videos to your computer.
9. Supports displaying DTV signal strength while the tuner is streaming or recording.
10. Added language preference selection when searching for video information on the Internet.
11. Besides the pre-defined watchlist and favorite, you can now create custom collections.
12. Added a feature to resume watching movies from the point you left off and list recently watched movies.

1. Improved the accuracy of DVB-T channels scanning in European countries.
2. Improved the compatibility of 6.1-channel MKV video streaming to iPhone/iPad.
3. Other fixes.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Store your home made videos on Video Station and keep them organized.
4. Select any folders to be indexed for movies, TV shows and home videos respectively.
5. Easily add videos to your personal favorite and watch list.
6. Watch live stream or recorded TV programs by simply plugging a USB DTV tuner into the Synology NAS.
7. Scheduled TV program recording is available for your convenience.