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[Buckeyes1]

I use to have an Iomega, my PS3 would see it and stream the M4V files.  However the DNS-325 (same file format) will only play them if I change the file type to MP4.

Also, there are duplicate entries in the PS3 when you navigate to the media folder.  All the movies are in there a 2nd time, but with "underscore" in front of them.

Is anyone able to stream M4V files through PS3 using the DEN-325?

[cable2]

Hi,
I am not sure but I suspect that your old Iomega NAS had some type of addin media server which may have transcoded the video files on the fly.  From what I read, M4V'S are not supported by the PS3.  That being the case, there are some programs which can automate the process of changing the file names.  I have used one called "Advanced Renamer 3.15" but there are others.  Good luck

[Buckeyes1]

The 325 will stream MP4 through the Playstation, but iTunes prefers the M4V file format. 

Front Row doesn't want to play the files if I "rename" them to MP4, I have to code them that way from the beginning. 

I assumed (maybe incorrectly) that the 325 was DLNA & UPnP compliant.

[Buckeyes1]

This is the text from the DNS-325 Description:
"This ShareCenter device has a built-in media server that can stream your photos, music and videos to all of the computers in your home and to compatible media players like Boxee Box, Xbox and PlayStation 3 so you can enjoy it all on your TV."

This is the text from my old Iomega Home Media Drive:
"UPnP™ AV Media Server—Compatible with DLNA® certified media players, able to stream photos, audio content and videos to a variety of media devices like game consoles, audio bridges, DMAs (digital media adapters), picture frames and more."

Appears they both have it...but even WITH iTunes server capabilities, the DNS-325 does not recognize M4V file format.

[priitv8]

I assumed (maybe incorrectly) that the 325 was DLNA & UPnP compliant.

You know, from what I understand, DLNA spec does not define what media formats need to be supported by renderer. I have a Sony Bravia and so far the only format it is willing to accept, is the MPEG-2 in MPEG-FS container (.mpeg/.mpg file). On the other hand, Sony is known to be scarce on supporting those formats (from spec only MPEG-2 and AVCHD).
I haven't bothered reading the DLNA spec thus don't know if the server presents list of media it knows how to send or if the renderer asks the server to provide a list of media it can render.
In any way, DNS-325 does not list any video files except those with .mp(e)g extension.
Finally: DLNA has not yet excited me at all. I prefer AppleTV and AirPlay over it any day.
For me DLNA is another file browser and that's too little for a media collection, esp if you've ever used the beautiful UI of AppleTV.

[Eyestowardskys]

So I was having the same issues with my DNS-325 as you were; I was unable to play my movies on my PS3 because they were .m4v files.  My setup for some reason wouldn't even see any files on the NAS.

First of all, let me start off and say this.  My machines are both Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.  I have a Motorola SB6580.  The NAS is connected directly to the router via CAT5 cable.  I have 2 PS3s and it works on both.  One is an old 40GB that I have to use a gaming adapter and the other is a new slim with built in WiFi.

I do not know how the original setup from the CD went as I just set things up by going directly to the web management tool.  Under the Management tab on the left side Device, make sure your Workgroup is set to the same as your home network.  Generally windows Defaults to WORKGROUP but if you changed it, then you need to make sure the NAS is in the same workgroup as you have listed.  I went in and created a folder on the NAS.  I happened to name it "Videos."  Under the management tab and Application Management, I went to UPnP AV Server on the left side of the screen.  I enabled that and clicked on the ADD button and selected the "Videos" folder I just created.  I copied all my movie files in .m4v format over to the videos directory on my NAS.  A movie file in .mv4 is interchangeable with a .mp4 format.  You will just have to rename your files. 

To rename your files .mp4 instead of .m4v go to your control panel.  From there it depends on how you have your views setup.  If you have it viewed as Category (Windows Default) then click "Appearance and Personalization" and then "Folder Options."  If you have it shown as Small or Large icons, you can just click "Folder Options."  From here, click on the "View" tab.  Under the advanced settings box, you will find "Hide extensions for known file types."  If you uncheck that and click apply/ok, then you will see the file extentions.  Go back to your NAS drive and into your folder with movies.  Right click on them and click "Rename."  Highlight the m4v and change it to mp4.  It will ask you "If you change a file name extension, the file might become unusable.  Are you sure you want to change it?"  Click YES. 

Now before my PS3 would see the files (and I'm not really sure why this is) but I had to go back into the Application Management --> UPnP AV Server --> Refresh All.  When you go to the PS3 and you search for Media Servers (which by the way make sure you have Media Server turned on in your PS3 settings), you should be able to see and play all your movies.  I also have to have the PS3 research for the Media Servers whenever I add a new movie to the folder.  Slightly annoying but I got the thing working and that makes me happy.

I hope this helps you out.  I know it was long winded but that is how I got mine working properly.  Now  I just wish I could figure out how to get the iTunes server working.  I hear that is an issue with iTunes 10.x though.  We'll see.

[priitv8]

Now  I just wish I could figure out how to get the iTunes server working.  I hear that is an issue with iTunes 10.x though.

This is the problem: iTunes 10, iTunes 10.5
Haven't tried to solve it yet though, as the iTunes Server is not my primary concern on this NAS.
Of course, I'd be happy, if D-Link replaced the old Firefly daap server with something more up to date, like forked-daapd.
Some background info: http://www.readynas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=256444#p256444