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Sling Media Slingbox User Manual

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SlingPlayer Mobile for
Symbian S60 User Guide
Your guide to setting up and using SlingPlayer Mobile
for Symbian S60

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  • Page 1 SlingPlayer Mobile for Symbian S60 User Guide Your guide to setting up and using SlingPlayer Mobile for Symbian S60...
  • Page 2 © 2005 Sling Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending. Slingbox, SlingPlayer, SlingPlayer Mobile, SlingStream, and SlingBar are the property of Sling Media, Inc. All other products and services, screen images, logos, trademarks, and movie quotes are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Help ... 7 SlingStream ...8 Using SlingPlayer Mobile ... 9 Slingbox Directory ...9 Connecting to a Slingbox ... 9 Adding a Slingbox to the Slingbox Directory ... 9 Editing Slingbox Settings ...10 Removing a Slingbox ...10 Navigation ...11 Navigator Keys ...11 Using the Remote Control ...11...
  • Page 4 Slingbox Finder ID ...25 Locating your Slingbox Finder ID ...25 Network Settings ...26 SlingPlayer Mobile for Symbian S60 User Guide...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1: Introduction Welcome to SlingPlayer Mobile for Symbian S60. SlingPlayer Mobile gives you the most powerful option available in mobile television, combining your unique personal home TV experience with your mobile phone. As long as you have your phone and a 3G Internet connection, you don't have to miss another big match or your favourite TV programme.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Slingbox • A Slingbox with the latest firmware. For instructions, see “Upgrading Slingbox Firmware” on page 24. • Remote viewing must be enabled on the Slingbox. For instructions, see “Network Settings” on page 26. Mobile Phone Requirements • Nokia N73 with 3's X Series service; visit 3's website for more details.

  • Page 7: Installing Slingplayer Mobile

    • Tell me more. If you don’t have a Slingbox and want to know more, select this option to get more information. SlingPlayer Mobile for Symbian S60 User Guide...
  • Page 8 Installing SlingPlayer Mobile SlingPlayer Mobile for Symbian S60 User Guide...

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Slingplayer Mobile

    3. Using the navigator key(s), select SlingPlayer and press the select button. SlingPlayer Mobile is launched. 4. If you have added a Slingbox and want to view it, select Options > Start. Or, • If it is the first time you are using SlingPlayer Mobile, a few usage tips for first-time users appear.

  • Page 10: Slingplayer Mobile Interface

    Slingbox Name indicates the Slingbox SlingPlayer Mobile is or previously was connected. Pending appears while SlingPlayer Mobile is sending remote control commands to Slingbox. The number displayed is the number of commands that still need to be sent. Controlling appears when the SlingPlayer Mobile is in Control Mode, and when your commands are being executed.

  • Page 11: Slingplayer Mobile Menus

    The signal strength does not indicate the strength of the network connection but indicates the strength of the voice connection. Channel This displays the current channel that Slingbox is streaming. This will appear only if you are watching from an internal tuner/coaxial input. This is your own TV! Exit Exits the SlingPlayer Mobile application.

  • Page 12: Slingstream

    Getting to Know SlingPlayer Mobile SlingStream SlingStream is the proprietary streaming technology of Sling Media. Slingbox uses SlingStream to stream content to the SlingPlayer. The SlingStream addresses varying network conditions in order to optimize your video playback experience. SlingStream automatically provides the best possible video experience at any given time.

  • Page 13: Using Slingplayer Mobile

    You can configure more than one Slingbox (maximum 10) on Slingbox Directory on your mobile phone. However, you can watch only one at a time and multiple users cannot simultaneously connect to the same Slingbox. In addition, no one else can simultaneously connect to the same Slingbox. To connect to a Slingbox: 1.

  • Page 14: Editing Slingbox Settings

    Using SlingPlayer Mobile Editing Slingbox Settings You may want to edit the settings of a particular Slingbox for various reasons. You would want to rename or change the password of a particular Slingbox. To edit the settings of a Slingbox: 1.

  • Page 15: Navigation

    Navigation With SlingPlayer Mobile, you navigate the options using the navigator keys. Navigator Keys This is the five-way joystick/button on your mobile. With this, you can move the selection up, down, left, right, or select it pressing the centre button. For example, while streaming, to see the different video input options, select Options, press down to Video Inputs and then press right to see the inputs.
  • Page 16 Using SlingPlayer Mobile To access your Favourites: 1. Press # once to enable the Favourites Mode. The Favourites Bar is displayed the Input Mode changes to FAV1. 2. Use the navigator keys to select your Favourite. 3. Press the centre navigator key to select. 4.

  • Page 17: Volume Control

    Volume Control You can change the volume of SlingPlayer Mobile in the following ways: • Use the left/right navigator keys to decrease/increase volume (if you are connected to a coaxial input). • Select Options > Volume > Up/Down/Mute while streaming. •...

  • Page 18: Switching Inputs

    Using SlingPlayer Mobile Switching Inputs The number of inputs will vary depending on your Slingbox and you can switch between them at any time. To switch between inputs: 1. While streaming from your Slingbox, select Options > Video Input > the desired input.

  • Page 19: Viewing Options

    Viewing Options With SlingPlayer Mobile, you have two viewing options: • Normal • Audio Only Normal Player Mode This is the default viewing method on SlingPlayer Mobile. To change back to normal viewing from another mode: 1. Select Options > Player Mode > Normal. Audio Only Player Mode Audio Only mode comes in handy when you only want to listen to a match or news programme.

  • Page 20: Closing Slingplayer Mobile

    Using SlingPlayer Mobile Closing SlingPlayer Mobile Selecting the home button or any other button on your mobile phone does not close SlingPlayer Mobile. You have to follow these steps to close SlingPlayer Mobile properly. This is especially important before attempting an upgrade or uninstallation of SlingPlayer Mobile. To close SlingPlayer Mobile: 1.

  • Page 21: Disconnected From Slingbox

    Disconnected from Slingbox You could be disconnected from the Slingbox you are watching due to the following reasons: • When you get an incoming call. • Another authorised user takes control of the Slingbox while you are watching. (You will get notified that you have been disconnected.) If you have not shared the Administrator password, you should immediately change your password for security reasons.
  • Page 22 Using SlingPlayer Mobile SlingPlayer Mobile for Symbian S60 User Guide...

  • Page 23: Customizing Slingplayer Mobile

    5: Customizing SlingPlayer Mobile You can customize your SlingPlayer to suit your preferences. You can add Favourites so that you can access channels and controls more quickly. You can also adjust other options to customize your viewing experience. Favourites If you have certain channels that you frequently watch, or certain remote functions you frequently use, you can easily add them as Favourites.
  • Page 24 Customizing SlingPlayer Mobile c. Select OK. • Custom Channels. If you want text instead of a logo to appear on the Favourites Bar. a. Enter the name of the channel. b. Enter the channel number. c. Select OK. 4. Select Options > Exit. SlingPlayer Mobile for Symbian S60 User Guide...

  • Page 25: Settings

    Settings To change SlingPlayer Mobile’s settings: 1. Select Options > Settings. The Settings screen opens. 2. Select Options > Change to change the following settings: • Audio—Mono Low/Mono High/Stereo Low/Stereo High. Mono Low uses the least bandwidth and Stereo High the most. Change this setting if you are experiencing bandwidth problems. •...
  • Page 26 Customizing SlingPlayer Mobile SlingPlayer Mobile for Symbian S60 User Guide...

  • Page 27: Appendix

    There are only two types of upgrade: Mandatory and Optional. You must install a Mandatory update as it is required for SlingPlayer Mobile to function properly as new Slingbox firmware updates are released. Optional updates enhance your viewing experience and is highly encouraged.

  • Page 28: Upgrading Slingbox Firmware

    Updating Slingbox Firmware Automatically Note: These instructions are for SlingPlayer for PC. To update Slingbox firmware automatically: 1. When SlingPlayer informs you that a new version of firmware is available for your Slingbox, click Yes. The Slingbox Setup Wizard starts.

  • Page 29: Locating Your Slingbox Finder Id

    Edit Properties. 3. Click the Connection tab. The Slingbox Finder ID is on this screen. Enter this number when you want to add a new Slingbox to your directory. See “Adding a Slingbox to the Slingbox Directory” on page 12.

  • Page 30: Network Settings

    Note: These instructions are for SlingPlayer for PC. Note: You can enable remote viewing only from the same local network as your Slingbox. To change the network settings: Select View > Slingbox Directory.

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