Sling Media SB260100 User's Manual
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1. ingbDox QUICK START GUIDE FOLD FOLD T What s in the Box Slingbox SOLO Composite A V Cable Remote Control IR Cable Ethernet Cable Power Adapter For more information on setup visit support slingbox com where you can find video tutorials technical articles and contact information if you need additional help FOLD FOLD Setup Before you begin Write down the type brand and model of the A V source to which you plan to connect the Slingbox You ll need this information for the online portion of the setup SOURCE TYPE for example DVR cable box or satellite receiver BRAND for example Comcast DISH Network or TiVo MODEL for example Motorola DCT6412 or ViP 722 Other setup considerations include The Slingbox SOLO connects to one audio video A V source such as a DVR cable box satellite receiver or DVD player If you have more than one A V source in your home connect the Slingbox to the one from which you want to watch but also consider the viewing habits of other members of the household see the Frequently Asked Questions for more details The Slingbox SOLO comes with a composite A V cable white red yellow to connect to a standard definition A V source If your A V source is high definition and you plan to use the Slingbox for in home viewing you can purchase a component cable blue red green for enhanced video quality If you only plan to2. use your Slingbox for watching your TV outside of the home purchasing a component cable may not be required You must have a router on your home network to use the Slingbox If your router is in a different room than your TV and Slingbox you need a SlingLink sold separately or similar powerline Ethernet adapter to connect them See Step 3 for more information 15 Connect to Video Source If your A V source is currently connected to the TV with a composite cable follow these steps to connect your Slingbox FOLD 1 Disconnect the cable from the TV and connect it to the FOLD corresponding white red and yellow inputs on the Slingbox 2 Insert the connectors of the included composite cable into the outputs on the Slingbox 3 Connect the other ends of the cable to the corresponding inputs on the TV If your TV is connected to your A V source with a component cable and your A V source has multiple outputs you can connect your od Slingbox with the included composite cable Connect your A V source outputs to your Slingbox inputs matching the white red and yellow connectors If you wish to use the included composite cable to hook up your Slingbox but your A V source has only one audio output you must pass the audio through the Slingbox to the TV See HD Setup for an A V Source with a Single Output at the back of this guide for more information TIP For Enhanced Video Quality For enhanced video quality around the home you may purcha
3. Slingbox NETWORK jack 2 Connect the other end to your router RESET POWER NETWORK TIP Router in a Different Room If your router is in a different room than your IV and Slingbox use the SlingLink sold separately or a similar powerline Ethernet adapter to connect the router to the Slingbox The SlingLink uses your home s existing electrical wiring to transmit the Ethernet signal For optimal performance plug the adapters directly into a wall outlet do not connect them to a power strip or extension cord See www slingbox com for more information SLINGLINK ROUTER DIRECT CONNECT 1 Connect the power adapter to the Slingbox POWER jack 2 Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet a 3 The power light illuminates and the network light starts blinking Wait a moment until both lights turn solid red and the Slingbox is ready to configure RESET PO VER NETWORK USB TIP Network Light Does Not Turn On If the network light does not come on within 30 seconds check that the Ethernet connectors are firmly seated NETWORK POWER After you have your Slingbox connected the online Setup Assistant guides you through the rest of the setup 1 Before you begin make sure your computer is on the same network as your Slingbox 2 Go to www slingbox com getstarted and follow the step by step instructions to configure your Slingbox test your on screen remote control populate the program guide with your
4. channels and verify that Internet Viewing is working In the future whenever you want to watch your TV or DVR from your computer just go to www slingbox com and select Watch Can watch one channel remotely while another person at home watches a different channel No When you watch your TV remotely you control it with the on screen remote control Changing channels remotely is the same as changing them at home and you are essentially sharing the TV with those at home If have more than one video source or set top box where should I connect the Slingbox Connect your Slingbox to the video source or set top box from which you want to watch but that is used least often That way you won t be as likely to interfere with those who are watching the main TV setup Can two viewers access a single Slingbox and watch TV at the same time No Only one viewer at a time can access a Slingbox to watch TV Does the TV have to be on at home when access and watch from a remote location No The TV does not have to be on for you to access and watch remotely Also watching your TV from a remote location does not turn on the TV Can access and watch my TV internationally Yes of course but the video quality is only as good as your Internet connection Need more help Go to support slingbox com If your TV is connected to your A V source with a component cable and your A V source has only one audio output you can connect your Slingbox w
5. ith the included composite cable in the following manner 1 Disconnect the audio cable white and red connectors from your A V source 2 Use the included composite cable to connect your A V source outputs to your Slingbox inputs matching the white red and yellow connectors 3 Connect the audio cable from the TV to your Slingbox outputs AUDIO INPUT L R AUDIO 2 VIDEO S VIDEO Copyright 2011 Sling Media Inc Sling Media Slingbox SlingLink SlingPlayer SlingPlayer Mobile and SlingStream are Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Sling Media Inc Other products and companies mentioned are the Trademarks of their respective owners and not Sling Media Inc This product is designed in the United States and manufactured in China 187988 FOLD FOLD FOLD
6. se a component cable blue red green to connect your Slingbox to a high definition A V source Component cables only provide the video signal so you must use the white and red connectors of the included composite cable for audio FOLD FOLD FOLD The remote control IR cable allows you to control your TV such as change channels or watch a show recorded on your DVR with the on screen remote control 1 Connect the remote control IR cable to the IR jack on the Slingbox 2 Place the remote control IR cable head on the top or bottom or top and bottom for maximum coverage of your A V source so that it points at the IR sensor Make sure the head of the remote control IR cable extends far enough over the front of your A V source to send a signal to it IR SENSOR SIDE VIEW 3 After you have determined the correct position you may want to affix the IR cable using the adhesive pads TIP Locating the IR Sensor The IR sensor is on the front of your A V source usually behind a dark some times reddish plastic window If you don t see the sensor shine a flashlight through the window and look for a small bulb similar to the one on the end of the remote control IR cable 3 For the most consistent highest quality video experience it Is recommended that you connect your Slingbox to your router with a wired Ethernet connection 1 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the
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