Sling Media SB260-100 manual Welcome, Setup is easy...ignoring your TV is difficult

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1: Introducing the Slingbox

Welcome

You’re being followed…by your television!

Your new Slingbox makes your television accessible from anywhere. It sends your living room television to wher- ever you choose to watch. We call it “place-shifting.” You can call it your TV...anywhere.

And, if you choose to set up remote viewing, following your favorite baseball team from your office cubicle has never been easier—not that we’d encourage that. However, we’re working on a “boss” button.

Setup is easy...ignoring your TV is difficult

The Slingbox doesn’t replace your entertainment system…it embraces it. Simply connect your television source (antenna, cable, satellite, digital video recorder) or other video source to the Slingbox, and then connect the Sling- box to your home network (router/available Ethernet jack). Install the Slingbox software on your computer and watch your programs from anywhere. Think of it as the TV remote with ultimate reach.

It’s not magic, but it’s close

The Slingbox sends your video over your home network to your router, which then gives you access from wherever you are: in the kitchen or anywhere in the world with a high-speed Internet connection. And, if you have a digital video recorder (DVR), you can watch your recorded programs and use the familiar features, such as pause, instant replay, and fast forward…even schedule recordings. If your DVR can do it, your Slingbox can view it.

All you need to do to watch your Slingbox from afar is to use a computer loaded with the SlingPlayer application. Start it up and connect to your Slingbox at home. You’ll be watching your TV in no time.

In this Chapter

Introduction to your Slingbox.

Package Contents.

System Requirements.

Safety Information.

See Chapter Two for...

Instructions on connecting the Slingbox to your TV source and your network.

See Chapter Three for...

Instructions on installing the software for your Slingbox.

See Chapter Four for...

Instructions on using the SlingPlayer and remote control.

Slingbox User Guide

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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 SlingboxCable or cable combination About the included cablesVideo cable with Audio cables Audio/Video cableEthernet 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 Connecting another A/V device Connecting multiple Audio/Video sources to the SlingboxSwitching between A/V inputs Select the Slingbox Configuration tabWhat you need to get started Connecting the Slingbox to your home networkBefore you Install the SlingPlayer software Connecting the Slingbox power adapterAre on, you’re SoftwareSlingbox 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 IDAdding a Slingbox using a domain name or IP address Adding a Slingbox using its Finder IDAdding another Slingbox to your directory Click Add New SlingboxAdministrator 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 Player menu SlingPlayer menus and settingsView menu Slingbox menuHelp menu SlingPlayer options Player SettingsOriginal Settings Video Picture SettingsVideo Mixing Renderer VMR9 VMR9 or notManually 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