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  • Page 1 SLINGCATCHER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 All names used are fictitious and the similarity to any person living or dead is strictly coincidental. All video images are simulated. We have made every effort to ensure that the information in this User Guide is accurate. Sling Media, Inc. is not responsible for clerical or printing...

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN WELCOME! Thank you for purchasing SlingCatcher. With the included remote control, you can sit back on your couch and watch video from your Slingbox, or movies and Internet video from your PC. We’ve designed this setup procedure to cover most situations. If you have a more complex home theater system, see the manuals that came with your equipment for setup information.
  • Page 4 SlingCatcher. Slingbox Windows PC You need these: Note: For optimal performance, Sling Media recommends that you use wired Ethernet or SlingLink TURBO to connect SlingCatcher to your home network. SlingLink TURBO is sold separately. Visit http://www.slingmedia.com for more information.
  • Page 5 SETTING UP SLINGCATCHER IMPORTANT: Before you plug SlingCatcher into an electrical outlet, read the safety information at the end of this User Guide. STEP 1 : INSERT BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE Remove the battery door from the remote control by firmly pressing down on the Sling logo, located on the top side of the battery door cover, with your thumb as illustrated below.
  • Page 6 STEP 3 : CONNECT THE AUDIO/VIDEO CABLES Check the available video inputs on your TV. There are four types of video connections: composite, S-Video, component and HDMI. The video quality of a composite video connection is good, S-Video is better, and component or HDMI are best. Once you select which connection is right for you, connect the appropriate cables as mentioned below.
  • Page 7 Component connections are usually a set of green, blue and red connectors. If you choose component video and you see a set of available connections, connect your component cable to SlingCatcher and then to your TV. For analog audio, use the included red and white audio cables to connect to your TV or external audio receiver see instructions below for connecting DIGITAL AUDIO.
  • Page 8 1. Connect the power plug to SlingCatcher. WARNING: The SlingCatcher power adapter is only for use with SlingCatcher or Slingbox SOLO or PRO-HD. Do not plug the SlingCatcher power adapter into any other Sling Media family of products. 2. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
  • Page 9 STEP 6 : TURN ON YOUR TV Wait approximately one minute for SlingCatcher and your TV to warm up. If necessary, change your TV video input source setting to match the input that you’ve connected SlingCatcher to. For example, if your SlingCatcher is connected to A/V Device 1 on your TV, set your TV to display A/V Device 1.

  • Page 10: Using The Remote Control

    USING SLINGCATCHER USING THE REMOTE CONTROL You can use the SlingCatcher remote control to control both SlingCatcher, as well as any Slingbox that you have access to. When you’re watching video from a Slingbox, most of the buttons on the SlingCatcher remote will control your cable/ satellite set-top box, DVD player, or Slingbox TV tuner.
  • Page 11 These buttons on the remote that these buttons control your TV, and/or stereo or A/V system, not SlingCatcher. Until they are programmed, they do not do anything. To learn about programming your SlingCatcher remote control, go to Settings->Remote Control on your SlingCatcher and follow the on-screen directions.

  • Page 12: Tips And Troubleshooting

    If you need more help, visit our support web site at http://support.slingmedia.com for SlingCatcher tips and tricks, tutorials and information on how to contact the Sling Media technical support team. TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Before you do anything else, make sure that all audio, video, and network cables are connected as described in this manual.
  • Page 13 1. Make sure that your PC is properly connected to your router. 2. Make sure that the Ethernet cable is firmly connected to SlingCatcher and to your router or SlingLink. 3. Make sure that your network is on. If the network light on the front of SlingCatcher is not lit, check your network again and try resetting SlingCatcher by pressing its reset button.

  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SLINGCATCHER SET-TOP BOX SPECIFICATIONS : Dimensions 9.25”x7 .25”x1.75” Weight 1.6 lbs. S-Video S/PDIF audio HDMI Status Power Connectivity 2 USB Type A ports POWER ADAPTER SPECIFICATIONS : Make Ktec Input Frequency Range 50 Hz to 60 Hz Input Current 0.8A Max Output Voltage...

  • Page 15: Limited Warranty

    Your SlingCatcher hardware product is purchase. If your SlingCatcher hardware product is defective, Sling Media will repair or replace it with the same product, or another product with similar features. Please contact the Sling Media technical Sling Media technical support agent determines that your eligible SlingCatcher product is defective, that agent will provide you with a Return Material Center.
  • Page 16 Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Sling Media may charge for out-of-warranty service at a rate product to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
  • Page 17 You are responsible for one-way shipping charges. Returns sent to the Sling Media Returns Center or to the corporate offices without an RMA number will be rejected. Upon receipt at the designated Sling Media Returns Center, Sling Media shipping and handling costs will not be refunded.

  • Page 18: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not use SlingCatcher near water. Do not place the product near heat sources such as direct sunlight, that produce heat. Do not block the ventilation holes on the SlingCatcher. SlingCatcher requires adequate ventilation. Do not place SlingCatcher in a cabinet or built-in installation unless sufficient ventilation is provided.

  • Page 19: Outdoor Antenna Grounding

    Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Contact Sling Media for servicing information.
  • Page 20 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

  • Page 21: Federal Communications Commission Notices

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

  • Page 22: Legal Notices

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a class B computing device, pursuant to FCC Rules. Operation with non-approved equipment or cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
  • Page 23 http://www.gnu.org/licenses/ SoundTouch Library Copyright © Olli Parviainen 2001-2005.
  • Page 25 SlingCatcher /shngbox. FROM THE MAKERS OF...
  • Page 26 Please email your comments to: HowAmIDriving@SlingMedia.com will resolve any installation issue without needing to return the Sling Catcher to your retailer. You can find m-GO~SUNG. online help and chat service atsupportslingmedia.com or you can call us at...
  • Page 27 Slingbox, from your PC, or from the Internet-with virtually no restrictions on source or format. So sit back and relax, I I I I I Sling Catcher brings the digital age to your TV screen. Power Network AN (SO)
  • Page 28 THE SLING MEDIA FAMILY Sling Catcher is part of the Sling Media family of products. Slingbox'" Sling Media's award-winning Sling box enables you to watch and control your TV from anywhere you are, from virtually any TV, Internet-connected laptop, desktop, or mobile device.
  • Page 29 MAC ID 52619 00147 Requires component or HOMI cable purchased separately Copyright © 2008 Sling Media, Inc. Sling Media, Slingbox, Sling Catcher, SlingLink, Sling Player, Assembled in China SlingPlayer Mobile, Sling Projector, and SlingStream are the registered Trademarks of Sling Media, Inc.

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