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SB260-100 manual
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1: Introducing the Slingbox
Welcome
Setup is easy...ignoring your TV is difficult
Its not magic, but its close
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Stream of consciousness
Where will you watch your TV?
How to use this guide
Welcome
Package Contents
System Requirements Network Requirements
4
Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
6
2: Connecting the Slingbox
About the connections
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About the included cables
Cable or cable combination What its used for
About the connections
10
Rear panel connectors
Connecting your Audio/Video source to the Slingbox
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Connecting your Audio/Video source to the Slingbox
Connecting a cable box, satellite receiver or a DVR
Or Or
14
Connect the IR control cable
Connecting your antenna or analog cable (no cable box)
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Connecting other Audio/Video devices
Connecting other Audio/Video devices
Connecting multiple Audio/Video sources to the Slingbox
Connecting another A/V device
Switching between A/V inputs
Connecting the Slingbox to your home network
Connecting the Slingbox power adapter
Connecting the Slingbox power adapter
Before you Install the SlingPlayer software
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3: Installing the Slingbox Software
About the software installation
Free Slingbox Finder service
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SlingPlayer software installation
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SlingPlayer setup steps
Help is available every step of the way
Audio/Video setup
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SlingPlayer setup steps Cable connection to your Slingbox
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Audio/Video Settings
Video Adjustments
Audio Adjustment
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IR control setup
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Help with port forwarding
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38
Updating the SlingPlayer software
Installing the SlingPlayer software on another computer
Manually setting up your Slingbox for remote viewing
Manually setting up your Slingbox for remote viewing
Setting up port forwarding
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4: Using the Slingbox
SlingStream
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Watching your Slingbox
Starting the SlingPlayer
If you have more than one Slingbox in your Slingbox Directory:
Using the SlingPlayer application
Using the SlingPlayer application
See SlingPlayer controls on page 44 for a description of each item.
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SlingPlayer controls
Using the SlingPlayer application
Using the window controls
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Using the SlingRemote
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Using the SlingBar
Using the SlingBar
Viewing the SlingPlayer full screen
Resizing the SlingPlayer and SlingRemote
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Using favorite channels
Adding a favorite channel
Using favorite channels
Adding your own favorite channel logo
Modifying and removing favorite channels
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Using multiple Slingbox Audio/Video inputs
Switching between inputs
Viewing your Slingbox remotely
Viewing your Slingbox remotely
The remote viewing experience
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Using the Slingbox Finder ID
Locating your Slingbox Finder ID
Adding another Slingbox to your directory
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Making changes to your Slingbox settings
Changing the name or password of your Slingbox
Administrator password
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Changing the Audio/Video settings
Changing the network settings
Updating the Slingbox firmware
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SlingPlayer menus and settings
Player menu
View menu
Slingbox menu
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SlingPlayer options
Player Settings
Video Picture Settings
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Encoding Settings
Manually adjusting the streaming characteristics
SlingPlayer options
Connection Settings
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Advanced Settings
Warnings
Other Options
In this Appendix
Appendix A: Additional Setup and Installation Assistance
Network connections
SlingPlayer software installation
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Troubleshooting remote viewing setup
Resolving remote viewing failure
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Multiple routers in your home
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Troubleshooting remote viewing setup
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Optional networking connections
Optional networking connections
Using wall-plug bridges
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Connecting the Slingbox to a wireless network
Restoring the Slingbox to factory settings
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FCC and Specifications
FCC Statement
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Slingbox Specifications