Sling Media SB260-100 manual Stream of consciousness, Where will you watch your TV?

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Stream of consciousness

It all comes together once you start up the SlingPlayer application. The Slingbox compresses your television source (or other audio/video content) making it available digitally through your in-home router. Watch it in another room or even in the backyard.

It gets more impressive when you venture outside of your home-network range. The quality of over-the-Internet streaming is dependant on what’s between your home television source and your computer a few miles, or a few thousand miles, away.

But that’s not a big challenge for SlingStream™, the on-board streaming technology. SlingStream continually monitors the end-to-end Internet bandwidth, making on the spot adjustments to provide a constant video stream. It automatically adjusts the video stream to work within the bandwidth that is available at any given time.

Where will you watch your TV?

Think of all the places you can now watch your TV:

•In the kitchen while preparing a meal or cleaning up the mess.

•In the living room while the kids are watching Finding Nemo…for the 37th time. You’re “baby sitting” with the game playing on your laptop.

•Barbecuing in the backyard. Wipe the teriyaki sauce off your fingers before using the on-screen remote.

•Surfing the Web or maybe even writing an e-mail.

•On a business trip and you’re not interested in the local news.

•Or, just relaxing in your favorite chair...or throne.

Where you watch your TV is up to you!

How to use this guide

This user guide provides details about using your Slingbox so you get the most out of your new television experience. The guide includes step-by-step instructions for using your Slingbox. If you haven’t already, refer to the Quick Setup Guide for an overview of the connection process.

Additional instructions, troubleshooting help, tips and tricks, and the most up-to-date information about this guide are always available at www.slingmedia.com. Make sure to check the Web site if your answers aren’t found here.

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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 Connecting the Slingbox About the connectionsVideo cable with Audio cables About the included cablesCable or cable combination Audio/Video cablePower adapter IR Control cableEthernet cable Rear panel connectors Connecting your Audio/Video source to the Slingbox If you are setting up your Slingbox withSharing an Audio/Video source Connecting a cable box, satellite receiver or a DVR OrOrConnect the IR control cable Finding the IR sensorConnecting your antenna or analog cable no cable box Using a cable modemAdding a splitter Connecting other Audio/Video devices Switching between A/V inputs Connecting multiple Audio/Video sources to the SlingboxConnecting another A/V device Select the Slingbox Configuration tabConnecting the Slingbox to your home network What you need to get startedAre on, you’re Connecting the Slingbox power adapterBefore you Install the SlingPlayer software SoftwareSlingbox User Guide About the software installation Free Slingbox Finder serviceSlingPlayer software installation SlingPlayer software installation SlingPlayer application setupSlingPlayer setup steps Help is available every step of the wayAudio/Video setup Video connection to your Slingbox Cable connection to your Slingbox Audio/Video Settings Video AdjustmentsAudio Adjustment Television source IR control setup If the test does not workChannel 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 Using the Slingbox SlingStreamWatching your Slingbox Starting the SlingPlayerUsing the SlingPlayer application SlingPlayer controls Using the window controls Using the SlingRemote Mode Remote panelRemote control response time Control ModeUsing the SlingBar Viewing the SlingPlayer full screen Resizing the SlingPlayer and SlingRemoteUsing favorite channels Adding a favorite channelAdd Adding your own favorite channel logo Modifying and removing favorite channelsUsing multiple Slingbox Audio/Video inputs Switching between inputsViewing your Slingbox remotely Remote viewing experienceUsing the Slingbox Finder ID Locating your Slingbox Finder IDAdding another Slingbox to your directory Adding a Slingbox using its Finder IDAdding a Slingbox using a domain name or IP address Click Add New SlingboxMaking changes to your Slingbox settings Changing the name or password of your SlingboxAdministrator password Making changes to your Slingbox settings Changing the Audio/Video settings Changing the network settingsUpdating the Slingbox firmware View menu SlingPlayer menus and settingsPlayer menu Slingbox menuHelp menu Player Settings SlingPlayer optionsVideo Mixing Renderer VMR9 Video Picture SettingsOriginal Settings VMR9 or notEncoding Settings Manually adjusting the streaming characteristicsConnection Settings To enter proxy server informationAdvanced Settings Other OptionsSlingPlayer 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 and Specifications FCC StatementSlingbox Specifications Power Adapter Specifications FCC StatementSlingbox User Guide