Sling Media SB260-100 manual Connecting the Slingbox, About the connections

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2: Connecting the Slingbox

About the connections

Connecting the Slingbox is easy, and takes just a few minutes. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide before reading this chapter. This chapter provides additional information and instructions.

You connect your television source (antenna, cable, satellite, DVR) to the Slingbox, and then connect the Slingbox to your home network. From there, you can watch your living room TV programming from wherever you are by turn- ing any laptop or Internet-connected computer into a window to your home. It’s that simple.

Tip: You can also connect other A/V devices to the Slingbox, such as a DVD player,

VCR and CD player. See “Connecting other Audio/Video devices” on page 16.

In this Chapter

•“About the included cables” on page 8.

•“Rear panel connectors” on page 10.

•“Connecting your Audio/Video source to the Slingbox” on page 11.

•“Connecting the Slingbox to your home network” on page 18.

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Contents Page Slingbox User Guide Contents Appendix a Additional Setup and Installation Assistance It’s not magic, but it’s close Setup is easy...ignoring your TV is difficultWelcome Stream of consciousness Where will you watch your TV?How to use this guide Network Requirements Package ContentsSystem Requirements Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Slingbox User Guide About the connections Connecting the SlingboxAudio/Video cable About the included cablesCable or cable combination Video cable with Audio cablesEthernet cable Power adapterIR Control cable Rear panel connectors If you are setting up your Slingbox with Connecting your Audio/Video source to the SlingboxSharing an Audio/Video source OrOr Connecting a cable box, satellite receiver or a DVRFinding the IR sensor Connect the IR control cableAdding a splitter Connecting your antenna or analog cable no cable boxUsing a cable modem Connecting other Audio/Video devices Select the Slingbox Configuration tab Connecting multiple Audio/Video sources to the SlingboxConnecting another A/V device Switching between A/V inputsWhat you need to get started Connecting the Slingbox to your home networkSoftware Connecting the Slingbox power adapterBefore you Install the SlingPlayer software Are on, you’reSlingbox User Guide Free Slingbox Finder service About the software installationSlingPlayer software installation SlingPlayer application setup SlingPlayer software installationHelp is available every step of the way SlingPlayer setup stepsAudio/Video setup Video connection to your Slingbox Cable connection to your Slingbox Audio Adjustment Audio/Video SettingsVideo Adjustments Television source If the test does not work IR control setupChannel changing Name and password setup Passwords Remote viewing setup Manual router setup Configuring your routerAutomatic router setup Help with port forwarding Setup complete Updating the SlingPlayer software Manually setting up your Slingbox for remote viewingInstalling the SlingPlayer software on another computer Setting up port forwarding Slingbox User Guide SlingStream Using the SlingboxStarting the SlingPlayer Watching your SlingboxUsing the SlingPlayer application SlingPlayer controls Using the window controls Mode Remote panel Using the SlingRemoteControl Mode Remote control response timeUsing the SlingBar Resizing the SlingPlayer and SlingRemote Viewing the SlingPlayer full screenAdd Using favorite channelsAdding a favorite channel Modifying and removing favorite channels Adding your own favorite channel logoSwitching between inputs Using multiple Slingbox Audio/Video inputsRemote viewing experience Viewing your Slingbox remotelyLocating your Slingbox Finder ID Using the Slingbox Finder IDClick Add New Slingbox Adding a Slingbox using its Finder IDAdding a Slingbox using a domain name or IP address Adding another Slingbox to your directoryAdministrator password Making changes to your Slingbox settingsChanging the name or password of your Slingbox Making changes to your Slingbox settings Changing the network settings Changing the Audio/Video settingsUpdating the Slingbox firmware Slingbox menu SlingPlayer menus and settingsPlayer menu View menuHelp menu SlingPlayer options Player SettingsVMR9 or not Video Picture SettingsOriginal Settings Video Mixing Renderer VMR9Manually adjusting the streaming characteristics Encoding SettingsTo enter proxy server information Connection SettingsOther Options Advanced SettingsThis Appendix SlingPlayer software installationNetwork connections Troubleshooting remote viewing setup Firewall security software blocking SlingPlayer use Internet or Finder Service problemResolving remote viewing failure Slingbox User Guide No open port on your router Multiple routers in your home Your Current Status Your Desired Status Troubleshooting remote viewing setup Example Your secondary router, correctly configured Slingbox User Guide Troubleshooting remote viewing setup Slingbox User Guide Slingbox connection near your TV source Using wall-plug bridgesOptional networking connections Connecting the Slingbox to a wireless network Restoring the Slingbox to factory settings Slingbox User Guide FCC Statement FCC and SpecificationsSlingbox Specifications FCC Statement Power Adapter SpecificationsSlingbox User Guide