Using Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive with BDV-N590

[pickthalld]

I have a problem playing video files from my NAS. I know the files are OK because they will play from a USB stick attached directly to the unit. The player reports that there are no playable files.

I have the files in an unsecured folder on the drive and it is DLNA enabled. I have recently reset all settings and re-formatted the drive.

I don't know if the problem is the Sony unit, the NAS or my router 

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks

[Anonymous]

Hi there

Unfortunately it "might" be the files.  Can I point you to page 52 of the manual : HERE  - it says in the notes that certain files are not playable via DLNA

Cheers

[pickthalld]

Thanks for shedding some light - so it looks like avi or nothing then.

Is DLNA my only option for watching files on an external hard drive?

[Anonymous]

Hi there

Have you tried using a program called Homestream on your PC or laptop?  As this may over-come your problem.  See HERE for more details.

Cheers