Viewing media from Linux server using VLC

[psitech]

I have just started to set up my Linux server to provide media to my VU+ Duo. The Linux VLC end is working locally well and I have enabled the web interface.

I downloaded the VLC client on the VU+, but when I try to configure it it crashes the system when I click the save button.

Anyone successfully done this who could give me some pointers.

Using recent Vix image as of 2 weeks ago.

[Larry-G]

you can map the drive that contains your recordings / media files directly to the Duo without any need for VLC.

menu> setup> system> Network> device setup > network mounts ? ( that bit is off the top of my head as i'm at work and not near my receiver to check ).

[psitech]

I suspect it may not work for all my media as I have stuff from many different sources including home movies in Quicktime, AVCHD, H.264, DivX and recordings from other devices such as Humax, EyeTV (Terrestrial and Satellite) and downloads to name a few. I will try out some of these in the morning via a net mount.

I have rarely found a media file that VLC would not play, which is why when I saw this was an optional plugin, it seemed a good idea.

[Larry-G]

The Duo and all receivers for that matter are limited by their hardware as to what they can support and play back. Vlc will not change that.

[psitech]

Thanks for your help. I guess I will find out in the morning. My understanding is that it is acting as a kind of middleware using the VLC plugin connected to a a VLC server it would play anything that the server can handle.

[Larry-G]

i may be wrong and if i am no doubt some one will correct me but that's not how it works to my understanding.

[psitech]

I have set up network share. It wasn't visible in the locations list initially and enigma2 crashed when looking for it. After this it was visible! Looked like it just needed a reboot.

Many files play OK. Stuff from EyeTV is OK as are DivX and mp4. However, the huge amount of stuff (.ts files) I have from my Humax FoxSat doesn't play. I may have to convert a TB of files to H.264 via Handbrake!

[jazz5000]

Thanks also tried this.

Im using windows 7
But its asking for user name and pw.
Which i have not set. Iv just setup homegroup

Is this still the right way of doing it?
Want to access movies etc on pc hdd and view on Vu+