JavaFX 2.0 :: HTTP Live Streaming M3u8 Example Not Playing

I was testing my JavaFX2.2.7 based media player code in a current Java 6 application when I discovered that HTTP Live Streaming does not seem to work.  I can play a local file of the supported format (Sintel trailor mp4 h264) but when I try and use an HTTP Live Stream instead, nothing plays. (for example [URL] ).  I end up with a blank player, and no exceptions or errors.
 
private static final String MEDIA_URL = "http://download.oracle.com/otndocs/products/javafx/JavaRap/prog_index.m3u8";
Media media = new Media(MEDIA_URL);
MediaException ex = media.getError();
if (ex != null){
System.out.println("Media Error" + ex.getMessage());
} else{
System.out.println("No Media Error");
}
 
Program console output: "No Media Error"
 
I thought it was something wrong with my player code, so as a last resort, I went to JavaFX 2 - Ensemble and copied the source and put it directly into my application and ran it... Unfortunately the same result occurs. The player runs, but simply shows a blank video window.  The controls are available, but no video plays.
 
Based on the Release notes for Java 2.2.7 I was under the impression that HLS was supported.  Am I incorrect?
I cannot upgrade to Java 7 as I am firmly stuck with Java 1.6.0.32 due to project constraints.