Release Notes for Video Station

Compatibility & Installation

1. Video Station 3.0.7 requires DSM 7.0 or 7.1.

Fixed Issues

1. Fixed an issue where episode numbers were not displaying correctly during folder-based video indexing.
2. Fixed an issue preventing the retrieval of accurate subtitles from OpenSubtitles.
3. Fixed an issue preventing users from editing video information because of an excessive number of decimal places in ratings.
4. Fixed a security vulnerability regarding authentication (CWE-862).
5. Fixed multiple security vulnerabilities regarding privilege management (CWE-269).
6. Fixed a security vulnerability regarding XSS (CWE-79).

Compatibility & Installation

1. Video Station 3.0.6 requires DSM 7.0 or 7.1.
2. OpenSubtitles has made changes that require users to update Video Station to this version or above. This update is necessary to renew the OpenSubtitles API key within the package.

Compatibility & Installation

1. Video Station 3.1.1 requires DSM 7.2 and above.
2. OpenSubtitles has made changes that require users to update Video Station to this version or above. This update is necessary to renew the OpenSubtitles API key within the package.

Compatibility & Installation

1. Video Station 3.1.0 requires DSM 7.2 and above.

Important Note

1. Updated to be compatible with Advanced Media Extensions (AME) 1.0.2.
2. AAC-encoded content can be decoded and natively played back by most end devices, such as smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs. Server-side transcoding of AAC-encoded content has been a redundant and resource-consuming process that was removed in DSM 6 starting from this version.
   • Videos with non-AAC encoded audio tracks and those with more than two channels of AAC encoded audio can no longer be streamed via Chromecast.
   • Live streaming and recording of digital TV programs can no longer be done in AAC format.
   • Playback of videos with AAC encoded audio is no longer possible via browser, AirPlay, or Chromecast with the DS418, DS218, DS218play, DS216play, and DS118.

Fixed Issues

1. Fixed an issue where searching through the Video Info Plugin might not return complete results.
2. Fixed an issue where the backup settings might not detect the index folder correctly.
3. Minor bug fixes.

Important Notes

1. Updated to be compatible with Advanced Media Extensions 3.0.
2. AAC-encoded content can be decoded and natively played back by most end devices, such as smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs. Server-side transcoding of AAC-encoded content has been a redundant and resource-consuming process that was removed starting from DSM 7.1.1.
   • Videos with non-AAC encoded audio tracks and those with more than two channels of AAC encoded audio can no longer be streamed via Chromecast.
   • Live streaming and recording of digital TV programs can no longer be done in AAC format.
   • Playback of videos with AAC encoded audio is no longer possible via browser, AirPlay, or Chromecast with the DS418, DS218, DS218play, DS216play, and DS118.

Fixed Issues

1. Fixed an issue where Safari might not be able to play HEVC videos.
2. Enhanced the accuracy of metadata search results for TV shows.

Compatibility & Installation

1. This version is compatible with DSM 7.1 and above.
2. Updated to be compatible with Advanced Media Extensions (AME) 2.0 to support the HEVC and AAC formats. Learn more

Fixed Issues

1. Minor bug fixes.

Fixed Issues

1. Fixed an issue where users could not upload the Video Info Plugin via the Video Station's Application Portal.
2. Fixed an issue where videos in Raw may stop streaming accidentally while watching via the public sharing link.
3. Fixed an issue where the Video Info Plugin uploads unsuccessfully due to insufficient permission.
4. Fixed an issue where the Video Info Plugin could not retrieve the TV show information due to a timeout.
5. Fixed an issue where Google Chrome version 89 and above could not stream videos to Chromecast.
6. Minor bug fixes.

Important Note

1. This update is expected to be available in all regions within the next few days. The actual time of release may vary slightly depending on regions.
2. After updating Video Station, please enable at least one information plugin for the indexing function to work properly. Your existing video metadata will not be affected.

Compatibility & Installation

1. Video Station 2.5.0-1656 can only be installed on Synology products running DSM 6.2.4 or above versions.
2. If the Advanced Media Extensions was not installed, the system might automatically install it after the update to ensure package functionality.

What's New

1. Added support for uploading plugins to retrieve video metadata with the Video Info Plugin feature. To learn how to implement the Video Info Plugin, please refer to the Developer's Guide.
2. Added support for playback of AV1 and HEVC original videos through the browser (check the browser's support level).

Fixed Issues

1. Fixed an issue where an error might occur occasionally when the media streaming was switched from Chromecast to the local player.
2. Fixed an issue where residual data might remain in the library after the folder was deleted and re-indexed.
3. Fixed an issue where videos were unplayable on certain client devices via Firefox.
4. Fixed an issue where the video information was displayed incorrectly.
5. Minor bug fixes.

Important Note

1. After updating Video Station, please enable at least one information plugin for the indexing function to work properly. Your existing video metadata will not be affected.

Compatibility & Installation

1. Added migration compatibility of Video Info Plugin with DSM 7.0.

Important Note

1. This version is replaced by Video Station 2.5.0-1656 to fix a dependency issue with the Advanced Media Extensions.

Important Notes

1. DAT files playback is no longer supported.
2. DTV dongles are no longer supported.

Compatibility and Installation

1. Updated to be compatible with DSM 7.0.
2. If Advanced Media Extensions was not installed, the system will automatically install it after the update to ensure package functionality.
3. Supports backing up and restoring indexed folders, playlists, and package configuration via Hyper Backup.

What's New

1. Supports uploading plugins to retrieve video metadata with the Video Info Plugin feature. To learn how to implement a Video Info Plugin, please refer to the developer's guide.

Important Note

1. Due to the upcoming changes of TheTVDB API, Video Station no longer supports retrieving video metadata from TheTVDB. Learn more.
2. This update is expected to be available in all regions within the next few days. The actual time of release may vary slightly depending on regions.

Fixed Issues

1. Fixed an issue where the Home Video dates might be incorrectly displayed after indexing.
2. Fixed an issue where the system may generate empty files in the original video library after re-indexing when the video information was modified and the file folder was deleted from the library.
3. Fixed an issue where TV episodes could be classified as specials after their metadata was retrieved from the Internet.
4. Fixed a security vulnerability. (Synology-SA-21:04)
5. Minor bug fixes.

What's New

1. Supports configuring the information sources with the Video Info Auto Search feature.

Bug Fixed

1. Fixed the issue where videos played via a public sharing link might be stuck in the loading status during video playback.
2. Fixed the issue where the scrollbar on the TV Show page might disappear when the page is refreshed.
3. Minor bug fixes.

Important Note

1. This is the initial release for DS220+, DS420+, DS720+, DS920+.

1. Fixed the issue where the year information of TV shows and movies might not display properly in thumbnail view.
2. Fixed the issue where loading video metadata from online databases might fail.
3. Fixed the issue where selecting photos under the "home" folder as backdrops might fail.
4. Fixed the issue where auto-generated thumbnails might not display properly when the original videos are deleted.
5. Fixed the issue where video titles might not completely fade out in full-screen mode when they are too long.

1. Supports subtitle size to be customizable.
2. Users can now change the position of subtitles.
3. Improved video loading performance.
4. Fixed an issue where video transcoding might fail.
5. Minor bug fixes.

1. Minor bug fixes.

1. Supports fast forwarding and backwarding during video playback.
2. Adds a keyboard shortcut for capturing a screenshot.
3. Users can now customize video playback rate.
4. Minor bug fixes.

1. Enhanced system stability.

1. Fixed an issue where the language of the movie information might be incorrect.
2. Fixed an issue where the settings of the customized library might be incorrect after upgrading to DSM 6.2.
3. Minor bug fixes.

1. Supports Thai user interface.
2. Minor bug fixes.

1. Added transcoding compatibility with 10-bit HEVC videos on the following models: DS918+, DS718+, DS218+ and DS418play.
2. 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.
3. Minor bug fixes.

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

2. Fixed an issue where streaming videos to Chromecast might fail.

3. Minor bug fixes.

1. 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+.
2. Fixed an issue where offline transcoding process might not display properly.
3. Fixed an issue where users could not switch between different seasons of TV shows containing "Specials".
4. Minor bug fixes.

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

1. Fixed an issue where public sharing links to videos might not work properly.
2. Enhanced 4K video transcoding quality on DS918+, DS718+, DS418play, and DS218+.
3. Minor bug fixes.

1. 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.

1. 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.
2. Minor bug fixes.

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

2. Minor bug fixes.

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

1. Supports the DVB-T2 HD standard. (Compatible dongle: DVB-T2 292e NanoStick; for all compatible models, visit Synology’s official website.)
2. Adds a video naming rule for TV show specials.
3. Fixed an issue where playing DTV live streaming via VLC Web Plugin might fail.
4. Minor bug fixes .

1. Fixed a security issue to prevent cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
2. Added one more online subtitle source.
3. Added more OpenSubtitles.org subtitle language options: Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Romanian, Serbian, and Slovenian.
4. Fixed an issue where a TV show series might not keep its manually updated posters when it had new videos.
5. Fixed an issue where videos with external subtitles might not be properly played via VLC Web Plugin.
6. Minor bug fixes.

1. Fixed an issue where the retrieved video information might not be accurate in specific regions.
2. Fixed an issue where video information might be updated abnormally when certain naming rules were used in Traditional Chinese.
3. Minor bug fixes.

1. Added parental control to restrict user access to certain videos with a 4-digit PIN.
2. Added an option to analyze videos in advance for a better viewing experience.
3. Video Station will now remember the settings of the previous playback, including subtitle source, audio track, and subtitle syncing options.
4. Added more options to adjust subtitle styles and preferences.
5. Added an option to convert subtitles from Simplified Chinese to Traditional Chinese automatically.
6. Added an option to show indicators for unwatched videos.
7. Displays related movies in a video’s detail page.
8. Home videos can now be browsed in timeline mode.
9. Minor bug fixes.

1. Updated to be compatible with DSM 6.1 Beta.
2. Fixed a security issue to prevent unauthorized downloading of files.
3. Added support for casting videos from Video Station to Chromecast via Google Chrome.
4. Fixed an issue where users might fail to connect to Video Station via QuickConnect.
5. Fixed an issue where videos might not be played properly on Samsung TV (K series).
6. Minor bug fixes.

1. Fixed an issue where the TV recording function might not work properly in Australia and Germany.
2. Fixed an issue where editing video info might not work properly.
3. Fixed an issue where public sharing might fail on DS216play.
4. Fixed an issue where subtitles might not display properly in Safari.
5. Minor bug fixes.

1. Added support for SAMI subtitles.
2. Added support for backward/forward browsing history.
3. Added categories of "by program" and "by channel" in DTV.
4. Added support for HEVC hardware transcoding on Synology DiskStation DS716+, DS716+ll, DS216+, and DS916+.
5. Users now can adjust subtitle size when streaming videos to Chromecast.
6. Minor bug fixes.

1. Fixed an issue where abnormal characters might appear during the scanning of digital TV channels in Hong Kong.
2. Fixed an issue where the scanning of DTV channels in France might fail.
3. Fixed an issue where there might be no channel names and descriptions after the EPG refresh.
4. Minor bug fixes.

1. Added an option in settings to enable AC3 audio codec pass-through as video is streamed to Chromecast.
2. Fixed an issue where playback of MKV files may not work properly on Internet Explorer 11.
3. Fixed an issue where playback of offline-transcoded videos may fail on iOS/Apple TV.
4. Fixed an issue where subtitles may be out of sync with videos during the playback on Apple TV via AirPlay.
5. Fixed an issue where external subtitles may not work properly during the playback on Samsung TV via DLNA protocol.
6. Fixed an issue where scanning channels, recording, and playback with DMB-T/H signal may not work properly.
7. Fixed an issue where descriptions of DTV channels in Australia may not show completely.
8. Fixed an issue where editing/correcting video info may not work properly.
9. Minor bug fixes.

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

1. Brand new visual design in contrasting black and red accentuates your video collections.
2. Offline transcoding can make you transcode and download video collections in advance. You can enjoy them even without available internet connection.
3. 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.
4. On-screen buttons allow smoother and more intuitive operation.
5. Stream videos from Video Station to Chromecast with the Google Cast extension (available on Chrome Web Store).
6. Provided an option to disable metadata auto download for specific folder.
7. Provided more detailed information, such as FPS, sample frequency, and multiple audio tracks.
8. Added functions to edit video ratings and change the backdrop.
9. Customize library visibility according to your own preferences.
10. Subtitle size now can be adjusted to fit your preference.

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 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 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 cross-site scripting attacks.
2. Minor bug fixes.

1. Enhanced the quality of the videos transcoded into medium/low resolution on DS716+.
2. Minor bug fixes.

This is the initial release of DS716+.

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. Enhanced playback compatibility on DS216play when streaming videos to Chromecast.
2. 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.

Add DS415+ support

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. Compatibilidad añadida para estándares DTV -- DVB-S y DVB-S2 (no se admiten canales requeridos y cifrados DSM 4.3).
   2. Ahora puede asignar privilegios a usuarios no administradores para funciones de control de AirPlay/UPnP y DTV.
   3. Los canales de DTV pueden cambiar directamente a Video Station Player.
   4. Ahora puede grabar vídeos DTV sin EPG y elegir sencillamente el canal y el intervalo de tiempo en el que desea grabar.
   5. Se pueden crear y gestionar bibliotecas para clasificar vídeos que no pertenezcan a categorías predeterminadas -- Películas, Series de TV y Vídeo casero.
   6. Pueden asignarse privilegios a usuarios no administradores para explorar bibliotecas personalizadas.
   7. Pueden asignarse privilegios a usuarios no administradores para transmitir por secuencias vídeos a procesadores Airplay y DLNA.
   8. Admite subtítulos en formato ASS/SSA.
   9. Compatibilidad con DLNA mejorada.
   10. Se ha resuelto un problema por el que el progreso de grabación puede haber sido siempre 0 bytes cuando se estaban grabando programas de DTV.
   
   

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

1. Se ha añadido una opción para deshabilitar la función DTV en Video Station, lo que permite el funcionamiento con otros paquetes de terceros al mismo tiempo.
   2. Se han solucionado pequeños fallos.
   

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.