Sling Media SB260-100 manual SlingPlayer menus and settings, View menu, Slingbox menu

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SlingPlayer menus and settings

This section includes a description of each SlingPlayer menu. There are keyboard shortcuts for many of the menu items. Move your mouse over a button to see its keyboard shortcut.

Player menu

•Connect/Disconnect “Slingbox name”: Start/Stop streaming from the current Slingbox.

•Mute Audio: Mute the SlingPlayer volume.

•SlingPlayer Options: See “SlingPlayer options” on page 62.

View menu

•Slingbox Directory: View the Slingbox Directory.

•Show Remote Control: Display/dismiss the remote control.

•Window Mode

SlingBar Right: Dock the SlingPlayer on the right side of the screen.

SlingBar Left: Dock the SlingPlayer on the left side of the screen.

Windowed: Display the SlingPlayer in standard viewing mode.

Full Screen: Display the SlingPlayer so it fills the entire computer screen.

Minimized: Dismiss the SlingPlayer from the screen and move it to the Taskbar.

•Always On Top: Display the SlingPlayer over other application screens on your computer when in use.

•Video Size

Small TV: Shrink the video size within the SlingPlayer.

Normal TV: Fit the video to standard viewing size.

Fit TV to Player: Fit the video size automatically when the SlingPlayer is resized. (You can also resize and move the screen by clicking and dragging.)

•Show Statistics: Display the streaming bitrate/video framerate (toggle by clicking on Statistics).

Slingbox menu

•Remote Control: Access all of the remote controls for your device.

•Control Mode: See “Control Mode” on page 47.

•Video Input: Switch to another Slingbox input. See “Using multiple Slingbox Audio/Video inputs” on page 52.

•Registration: Register your Slingbox.

•Properties: View and make changes to your current Slingbox settings.

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Contents Page Slingbox User Guide Contents Appendix a Additional Setup and Installation Assistance Welcome Setup is easy...ignoring your TV is difficultIt’s not magic, but it’s close How to use this guide Where will you watch your TV?Stream of consciousness System Requirements Package ContentsNetwork Requirements Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Slingbox User Guide Connecting the Slingbox About the connectionsAbout the included cables Cable or cable combinationVideo cable with Audio cables Audio/Video cableIR Control cable Power adapterEthernet 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 sensorUsing a cable modem Connecting your antenna or analog cable no cable boxAdding a splitter Connecting other Audio/Video devices Connecting multiple Audio/Video sources to the Slingbox Connecting another A/V deviceSwitching between A/V inputs Select the Slingbox Configuration tabConnecting the Slingbox to your home network What you need to get startedConnecting the Slingbox power adapter Before you Install the SlingPlayer softwareAre on, you’re 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 Video Adjustments Audio/Video SettingsAudio Adjustment Television source IR control setup If the test does not workChannel changing Name and password setup Passwords Remote viewing setup Automatic router setup Configuring your routerManual router setup Help with port forwarding Setup complete Installing the SlingPlayer software on another computer Manually setting up your Slingbox for remote viewingUpdating 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 SlingRemoteAdding a favorite channel Using favorite channelsAdd 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 a Slingbox using its Finder ID Adding a Slingbox using a domain name or IP addressAdding another Slingbox to your directory Click Add New SlingboxChanging the name or password of your Slingbox Making changes to your Slingbox settingsAdministrator password Making changes to your Slingbox settings Changing the Audio/Video settings Changing the network settingsUpdating the Slingbox firmware SlingPlayer menus and settings Player menuView menu Slingbox menuHelp menu Player Settings SlingPlayer optionsVideo Picture Settings Original SettingsVideo Mixing Renderer VMR9 VMR9 or notEncoding Settings Manually adjusting the streaming characteristicsConnection Settings To enter proxy server informationAdvanced Settings Other OptionsNetwork connections SlingPlayer software installationThis Appendix Troubleshooting remote viewing setup Resolving remote viewing failure Internet or Finder Service problemFirewall 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 Optional networking connections Using wall-plug bridgesSlingbox 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