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Unable to see shared folders

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  1. REPASSAC

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    dave_s13 - 8 minutes ago  » 

    Home Networking
    With the new generation of products Humax introduces the ability to play back a wide range of video, picture and audio content types from a home network. The products can be connected to a home network through the Ethernet port (and also via a HomePlugAV bridge or wireless bridge) and products will self-discover content from compatible devices on the network.
    Play media files
    Stream videos, music, and photos from your USB drive, network drive, and any PC or Mac computer in your home. Our media library collects the content from all the drives, so finding the perfect video, song, or photo to view is easier than ever
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    The above is taken from the Humax site....it just doesn't work like you'd imagine.
    Rather than replying to state that strictly speaking it does exactly what it says it should what about offering a solution? How can I play my MKV files??

    What do your MKV files have in them?

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matroska

    | Fri 27 Dec 2013 22:05:00 #11 |
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    I've got it workinng by installing serviio media server on my HTPC

    http://serviio.org/

    Seems to work ok but can't see any function to switch between languages.

    I'm not arguing that you are incorrect REPASSAC but how do those links actually help anyone? Using the above as a DNLA server plays the MKV files perfectly so there's nothing actually wrong with them as such.

    | Fri 27 Dec 2013 22:23:41 #12 |
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    The deffault language issue can be fixed by remuxing the MKV using mkvtoolnix.
    http://www.fosshub.com/MKVToolNix.html

    | Fri 27 Dec 2013 22:37:00 #13 |
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    REPASSAC - 1 hour ago  » 
    Not really - It says a DLNA client. Why many seem to think that means a full fledged media player I don't know. The media server is very important in this relationship.

    DLNA client? Where exactly does it say that? I've struggled to actually find Humax claiming that. In any event, if they do claim that to be the case why does the DLNA client not work with a server which is claimed to be DLNA compliant (if you recall I documented at length that I had tested it and it did not work).
    Your imperious observation "...I don't know..." is completely at odds with the claims made in the Humax docs, as in...
    http://www.humaxdigital.com/uk/products/product.php?gid=135

    | Fri 27 Dec 2013 22:48:47 #14 |
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    I have said it before in other threads here. Just convert your MKV files to MP4 using one of the many free video converters available and they will play fine. My box wont play MKV files either.
    I use this one because it is portable and does not require installation, just run it straight from your desktop.

    http://www.videotovideo.org/

    | Fri 27 Dec 2013 23:22:40 #15 |
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    Well I've decided it's crap as a media player and the WDTV is staying put.

    Getting very slightly jerky playback, some files have no sound working. Just not worth the hassle when the WDTV does that bit perfectly.

    Still a great Freesat/PVR box though.

    | Fri 27 Dec 2013 23:55:08 #16 |

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