Slingbox User Guide | Sling Media SB260-100 specification

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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 Connecting the Slingbox About the connections Video cable with Audio cables About the included cablesCable or cable combination Audio/Video cable Ethernet cable Power adapterIR Control cable Rear panel connectors Connecting your Audio/Video source to the Slingbox If you are setting up your Slingbox with Sharing an Audio/Video source Connecting a cable box, satellite receiver or a DVR OrOr Connect the IR control cable Finding the IR sensor Adding a splitter Connecting your antenna or analog cable no cable boxUsing a cable modem 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 tab Connecting the Slingbox to your home network What you need to get started Are on, you’re Connecting the Slingbox power adapterBefore you Install the SlingPlayer software Software Slingbox User Guide About the software installation Free Slingbox Finder service SlingPlayer software installation SlingPlayer software installation SlingPlayer application setup SlingPlayer setup steps Help is available every step of the way Audio/Video setup Video connection to your Slingbox Cable connection to your Slingbox Audio Adjustment Audio/Video SettingsVideo Adjustments Television source IR control setup If the test does not work Channel 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 Using the Slingbox SlingStream Watching your Slingbox Starting the SlingPlayer Using the SlingPlayer application SlingPlayer controls Using the window controls Using the SlingRemote Mode Remote panel Remote control response time Control Mode Using the SlingBar Viewing the SlingPlayer full screen Resizing the SlingPlayer and SlingRemote Add Using favorite channelsAdding a favorite channel Adding your own favorite channel logo Modifying and removing favorite channels Using multiple Slingbox Audio/Video inputs Switching between inputs Viewing your Slingbox remotely Remote viewing experience Using the Slingbox Finder ID Locating your Slingbox Finder ID Adding another Slingbox to your directory Adding a Slingbox using its Finder IDAdding a Slingbox using a domain name or IP address Click Add New Slingbox Administrator password Making changes to your Slingbox settingsChanging the name or password of your Slingbox Making changes to your Slingbox settings Changing the Audio/Video settings Changing the network settings Updating the Slingbox firmware View menu SlingPlayer menus and settingsPlayer menu Slingbox menu Help menu Player Settings SlingPlayer options Video Mixing Renderer VMR9 Video Picture SettingsOriginal Settings VMR9 or not Encoding Settings Manually adjusting the streaming characteristics Connection Settings To enter proxy server information Advanced Settings Other Options This 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 and Specifications FCC Statement Slingbox Specifications Power Adapter Specifications FCC Statement Slingbox User Guide