Sling Media SB260-100 manual Contents

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1: Introducing the Slingbox™	1
How to use this guide	2
Package Contents	3
System Requirements	3
Network Requirements	3
Important Safety Instructions	4
2: Connecting the Slingbox	7
About the connections	7
About the included cables	8
Rear panel connectors	10
Connecting your Audio/Video source to the Slingbox	11
Sharing an Audio/Video source	12
Connecting a cable box, satellite receiver or a DVR	13
Connecting your antenna or analog cable (no cable box)	15
Connecting other Audio/Video devices	16
Connecting multiple Audio/Video sources to the Slingbox	17
Connecting the Slingbox to your home network	18
Connecting the Slingbox power adapter	19
3: Installing the Slingbox Software	21
About the software installation	21
SlingPlayer software installation	22
SlingPlayer setup steps	24
Audio/Video setup	25
IR control setup	30
Name and password setup	32
Remote viewing setup	34
Installing the SlingPlayer software on another computer	38
Manually setting up your Slingbox for remote viewing	38

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4: Using the Slingbox	41
Watching your Slingbox	42
Using the SlingPlayer application	43
SlingPlayer controls	44
Using the window controls	45
Using the SlingRemote	46
Using the SlingBar	48
Viewing the SlingPlayer full screen	49
Resizing the SlingPlayer and SlingRemote	49
Using favorite channels	50
Adding a favorite channel	50
Adding your own favorite channel logo	51
Modifying and removing favorite channels	51
Using multiple Slingbox Audio/Video inputs	52
Viewing your Slingbox remotely	53
Using the Slingbox Finder ID	54
Adding another Slingbox to your directory	55
Making changes to your Slingbox settings	56
Changing the name or password of your Slingbox	56
Changing the Audio/Video settings	58
Changing the network settings	58
Updating the Slingbox firmware	59
SlingPlayer menus and settings	60
Player menu	60
View menu	60
Slingbox menu	60
Help menu	61
SlingPlayer options	62
Player Settings	62
Video Picture Settings	63
Encoding Settings	64
Manually adjusting the streaming characteristics	64
Connection Settings	65
Advanced Settings	66

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Contents Page Slingbox User Guide Contents Appendix a Additional Setup and Installation Assistance Setup is easy...ignoring your TV is difficult WelcomeIt’s not magic, but it’s close Where will you watch your TV? How to use this guideStream of consciousness Package Contents System RequirementsNetwork 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 cablesPower adapter IR Control cableEthernet 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 cableConnecting your antenna or analog cable no cable box Using a cable modemAdding a splitter 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/Video Settings Video AdjustmentsAudio Adjustment Television source If the test does not work IR control setupChannel changing Name and password setup Passwords Remote viewing setup Configuring your router Automatic router setupManual router setup Help with port forwarding Setup complete Manually setting up your Slingbox for remote viewing Installing the SlingPlayer software on another computerUpdating the SlingPlayer software 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 screenUsing favorite channels Adding a favorite channelAdd 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 directoryMaking changes to your Slingbox settings Changing the name or password of your SlingboxAdministrator password 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 SettingsSlingPlayer software installation Network connectionsThis Appendix Troubleshooting remote viewing setup Internet or Finder Service problem Resolving remote viewing failureFirewall security software blocking SlingPlayer use 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 Using wall-plug bridges Optional networking connectionsSlingbox connection near your TV source 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