Sling Media SB260-100 Quick Start Manual

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Slingbox SOLO

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Important safety instructions .................................................................................................... 2
Introducing Slingbox SOLO ....................................................................................................... 4
What's in the box .............................................................................................................................................4
What you need .................................................................................................................................................5
What's optional ................................................................................................................................................5
Connecting Slingbox SOLO........................................................................................................ 6
Before you begin .............................................................................................................................................6
STEP 1: CONNECT AUDIO ..............................................................................................................................6
STEP 2: CONNECT VIDEO ...............................................................................................................................7
STEP 3: CONNECT THE REMOTE CONTROL IR CABLE .............................................................................8
STEP 4: CONNECT TO YOUR NETWORK ......................................................................................................8
STEP 5: CONNECT THE POWER SOURCE ....................................................................................................8
STEP 6: SOFTWARE SETUP ............................................................................................................................9
STEP 7: USING YOUR SLINGBOX .................................................................................................................9
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 10
FCC statement and product specifications........................................................................... 12
FCC statement ................................................................................................................................................12
Product specifications .................................................................................................................................13
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Slingbox SOLO Table of Contents Important safety instructions ....................2 Introducing Slingbox SOLO ....................... 4 What’s in the box .............................4 What you need ..............................5 What’s optional ..............................5 Connecting Slingbox SOLO......................6 Before you begin .............................6 STEP 1: CONNECT AUDIO ..........................6 STEP 2: CONNECT VIDEO ..........................7 STEP 3: CONNECT THE REMOTE CONTROL IR CABLE ................8 STEP 4: CONNECT TO YOUR NETWORK ......................8...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Please read all of these instructions and retain for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions. Do not use Slingbox SOLO near water. Do not place the product near heat sources such as direct sunlight, radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 3 Damage requiring service. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
  • Page 4: Introducing Slingbox Solo

    Introducing Slingbox SOLO The Quick Start Guide has basic instructions for connecting your Slingbox SOLO. This User Guide provides more detailed information in case you need it. Once you’ve set up Slingbox SOLO, you can watch your living room TV programming or recordings from almost anywhere.
  • Page 5: What You Need

    What you need • A flashlight. The back of your computer and the back of your TV are usually dark. A flashlight will help you identify things. • A Windows or Macintosh computer • Windows requirements: • Windows XP Home / XP Pro / Media Center Edition / 2000 (Service Pack 4) •...
  • Page 6: Connecting Slingbox Solo

    Connecting Slingbox SOLO Connecting Slingbox SOLO is simple. First, you connect it to your computer, and then you connect it to your video device. Connecting Slingbox SOLO to a video device is optional. Before you begin Write down the type, brand and model of the audio/video device that will be connected to your Slingbox SOLO. You'll need this information later on for the software portion of the setup.
  • Page 7: Step 2: Connect Video

    • Connect your existing set of red and white audio cables to the output ports on your video source (such as a DVR, Cable Box, Satellite Receiver or DVD Player). These ports are typically labeled OUT or OUTPUT. Connect the other end of these cables to the ports labeled IN on your Slingbox SOLO. STEP 2: CONNECT VIDEO Now that you’ve completed setting up the audio connections, you can set up the video connections.
  • Page 8: Step 3: Connect The Remote Control Ir Cable

    STEP 3: CONNECT THE REMOTE CONTROL IR CABLE • Remove the remote control IR cable from the A/V Pack. • Connect the remote control IR cable to the IR connector on the Slingbox. • Place the remote control IR cable heads on the top or bottom of your DVR or Cable/Satellite BOX Receiver so they point at its IR sensor.
  • Page 9: Step 6: Software Setup

    WARNING: THE INCLUDED POWER SUPPLY IS FOR THE SLINGBOX SOLO. DO NOT USE THIS POWER SUPPLY ON ANY OTHER SLING MEDIA PRODUCT. When plugged in, the power light comes on, and the lights blink a few times as the Slingbox starts up. The network light will remain on while your Slingbox is successfully connected to your network.
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before you try anything else: • Make sure that everything is connected properly. • Make sure that all of the cables are firmly connected. • Make sure that everything is plugged in and turned on. I don’t understand what the lights on the front of Slingbox SOLO mean. Is something wrong? There are three LED lights on the front of Slingbox SOLO.
  • Page 11 My firewall security software is blocking SlingPlayer The Setup Wizard and SlingPlayer application will automatically discover Slingbox SOLO on your home network.Your personal firewall security software may block this process or categorize Slingbox SOLO as an “intruding device.” If this occurs, it will display a warning. To avoid this, you need to change your security software settings to allow Slingbox SOLO as a device on your network.
  • Page 12: Fcc Statement And Product Specifications

    FCC statement and product specifications FCC statement Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sling Media could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 13: Product Specifications

    Product specifications Table 1: Product name and model numbers SB SOLO SB260-100 SB SOLO Europe SB260-110 SB SOLO SB260-140 Table 2: Slingbox SOLO Specifications Dimensions (unit only) 11.38"(w) x 3.5"(h) x 9.371"(d) Weight 5.5 lbs. Power Requirements 5V/4A Inputs RCA Audio (LR)

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