Table Of Contents - Sling Media Slingbox User Manual

Contents
Introducing the Slingbox™ ............................................................................1
Welcome ..................................................................................... 1
Setup is easy...ignoring your TV is difficult ..................................... 1
It's not magic, but it's close ............................................................... 1
Stream of Consciousness .................................................................... 2
Where will you watch your TV? ........................................................ 2
Using this Guide ......................................................................... 3
Structure ................................................................................................ 3
Conventions ......................................................................................... 3
Package Contents ....................................................................... 4
System Requirements .......................................................................... 4
Network Requirements ....................................................................... 4
Important Safety Instructions .................................................... 5
Connecting your Slingbox ..............................................................................9
About Connections ..................................................................... 9
Included Cables .................................................................................. 10
Rear Panel Connectors ..................................................................... 12
Connecting your Audio/Video Sources to Slingbox ................ 13
Connecting a Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, or a DVR ............... 14
Connecting an Antenna or Analog Cable ...................................... 15
Adding a Splitter ................................................................................ 15
Connecting Other Audio/Video Devices ..................................... 16
Sharing an Audio/Video Source ..................................................... 18
Connecting Multiple Audio/Video Sources to Slingbox ............ 18
Connecting the IR Control Cable ............................................ 20
Finding the IR Sensor ....................................................................... 20
Connecting Slingbox to your Home Network ......................... 21
Powering-up your Slingbox ...................................................... 22
Installing SlingPlayer ....................................................................................23
About the Software Installation ................................................ 24
Free Slingbox Finder service ........................................................... 24
Installing SlingPlayer on your PC ............................................ 25
Slingbox User Guide
SlingPlayer Application Setup .................................................. 26
Setup Type ..........................................................................................27
Checking for Updates ........................................................................27
Selecting Your Slingbox ....................................................................27
Audio/Video Setup ...........................................................................28
Location of Your Slingbox ...............................................................28
Name and Password Setup ...................................................... 36
Assigning a Name ..............................................................................36
Assigning Passwords ..........................................................................37
IR Control Setup ...................................................................... 38
Changing Channels ............................................................................39
Remote Viewing Setup ............................................................. 40
Configuring your Router ...................................................................41
Port Forwarding .................................................................................42
Opening Ports ....................................................................................42
You're Good To Go .................................................................. 44
Registering Your Slingbox ....................................................... 45
How do I locate my Slingbox serial number? ................................45
How do I locate my Slingbox Finder ID? ......................................45
Getting to Know SlingPlayer ........................................................................47
SlingPlayer User Interface ....................................................... 47
SlingPlayer Controls ...........................................................................48
SlingPlayer Window Controls ..........................................................51
Slingbox Directory .............................................................................52
SlingRemote ........................................................................................53
SlingStream .............................................................................. 55
Using SlingPlayer ..........................................................................................57
Watching your TV using Slingbox ........................................... 57
Starting SlingPlayer ............................................................................57
Using SlingRemote .................................................................. 58
Control Mode .....................................................................................58
Viewing Options ...................................................................... 59
Windowed Mode ................................................................................59
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