Sling Media SlingPlayer Reference Manual page 2

Requirements
For Apple TV
To watch and/or listen to your Apple TV in SlingPlayer, you need the following:
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An Apple TV
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A Slingbox SOLO or Slingbox PRO with a Slingbox HD Connect
The Apple TV has component video with analog stereo connections. These
types of connections are available only on the Slingbox SOLO or the
Slingbox PRO with a Slingbox HD Connect. The Slingbox HD Connect is
available separately from your retailer. For more information, go to our web
site:
http://www.slingmedia.com
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SlingPlayer for the Macintosh
It has built-in support for the Apple TV. SlingPlayer for the Macintosh is a
free download, available from:
http://us.slingmedia.com/page/downloads.html
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A set of Apple TV compatible cables
Connect your Apple TV to the Slingbox SOLO or the HD Connect by using
component video and analog stereo cables that are compatible. For more
information on Apple TV compatible cables, contact your Apple retailer or
visit the Apple web site. Connect the cables to your Apple TV, Slingbox
SOLO or HD Connect and your television as described in the Slingbox SOLO
Quick Start Guide or the HD Connect Quick Start Guide. These guides are
available on our web site:
http://us.slingmedia.com/page/downloads.html
For a Macintosh with Front Row and an Apple Remote
To watch and/or listen to Front Row content in SlingPlayer, you need the following:
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A Mac computer that can be controlled with the Apple Remote and
Front Row software
You don't need the Apple Remote to use SlingPlayer but your Mac must
have a built-in infrared port and Front Row software installed on it. If your
Mac came with an Apple Remote, it probably has a built-in infrared port.
If you're not sure if your Mac has a built-in infrared port, check the Apple
web site:
http://www.apple.com
Using SlingPlayer with Apple TV, Front Row or an iPod • Page 4
Slingbox SOLO Slingbox PRO with an HD Connect