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  • Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE...
  • Page 2 WELCOME! Thank you for buying the Slingbox SOLO. Follow these instructions to connect your new Slingbox and start watching your TV anywhere on your laptop or mobile*. For more information on setup, visit support.slingmedia.com. WHAT’S IN THE BOX: Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 3 STEP 1: CONNECT VIDEO/AUDIO SOURCE The Slingbox SOLO can connect to one High Definition (HD) device or one Standard Definition (SD) device such as a DVR, Cable Box, Satellite Receiver or DVD Player. Visit http://support.slingmedia.com for a list of compatible devices.
  • Page 4 Slingbox Composite IN. To connect S-Video, use an S-Video cable (sold separately). Connect the S-Video cable from the A/V source output to the Slingbox S-Video IN. This supplies the video signal only. To connect audio, remove the composite A/V cable from your accessories pack.
  • Page 5 STEP 2: CONNECT REMOTE CONTROL IR CABLE Cable/Satellite Box so they point at its IR sensor. Make sure they extend out far enough over the front of the device to send a signal to your DVR or Cable/Satellite Box. You may want to affix the remote control IR cables using the adhesive pads after installation is complete.
  • Page 6 STEP 3: CONNECT TO YOUR NETWORK Remov The Slingbox works with any high-speed Internet connection or broadband home network. You must have a router to use the Slingbox. — — * SlingLink sold separately.
  • Page 7 STEP 4: CONNECT POWER SOURCE Remov When plugged in, the lights blink a few times as the Slingbox starts up. Once the lights stop blinking, your Slingbox is ready. NETWORK OWER TI : rever e o more...
  • Page 8 PC or Mac Computer You will also need to 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 9 Internet. Thanks for buying the Slingbox SOLO. *To watch your Slingbox on your mobile device you must purchase SlingPlayer™ Mobile software separately. There are versions of SlingPlayer Mobile specific to many PDAs, mobile phones and smart phones. A free 30-day trial is available at http://www.slingmedia.com.

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    3. If the network light is continuously blinking: Press and hold the reset button on the back of the Slingbox for five seconds. The lights on the front of the Slingbox quickly flash from left to right, then flash slowly. This resets the Slingbox to factory settings.

  • Page 11: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 12 Copyright © 2007 Sling Media, Inc., Sling Media, Slingbox, SlingPlayer, SlingPlayer Mobile, and SlingStre the registered trademarks of Sling Media, Inc. Other products and companies mentioned are the tradema their respective owners and not Sling Media, Inc. This product is designed in the United States and manu...
  • Page 13 Slingbox SOLO User Guide...
  • Page 14 © 2007 Sling Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending. Slingbox, SlingPlayer, SlingPlayer Mobile, SlingStream, and SlingBar are trademarks of Sling Media, Inc. Apple, Apple TV, iPod, iPod Hi-Fi, iTunes, Mac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. All other products and services, screen images, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 15 Getting to know your Slingbox PRO ..................... 5 Connecting the audio and video cables ....................6 Connecting your Slingbox PRO when it’s not near your computer ..........8 Updating SlingPlayer or the firmware for your Slingbox PRO ............9 Restoring your Slingbox PRO to factory settings ................9 Specifications....................
  • Page 16 Slingbox SOLO • Page 4...
  • Page 17 If you’re looking for basic information about setting up your Slingbox, see the QuickStart Guide that came with it. If you don’t have yours, you can find a PDF version of the QuickStart Guide in the Slingbox SOLO section of the Sling Media Support Site http://support.slingmedia.com Before going any further, read the important safety and environmental information that begins on page 14.
  • Page 18 Connecting the audio and video cables Now that you’ve seen the back of your Slingbox, let’s connect it! Step 1: Audio connections It’s best to first connect the audio cables. Audio info Use these ports and cables Do this These connections...
  • Page 19 Connecting your Slingbox SOLO when it’s not near your computer Many times, your video equipment and your Slingbox are on one side of the house and your computer is on the other. To connect these things, you could spend hours and hours crawling around, stringing cables and configuring networking software.
  • Page 20 Follow the onscreen instructions. Restoring your Slingbox SOLO to factory settings There are times that you may need to restore your Slingbox to its factory settings. For example: • If you replace the router that’s connected your Slingbox •...
  • Page 21 Follow the onscreen instructions. Reconfiguring with SlingPlayer for the Mac With the Slingbox still connected to your network, go to the Window menu and select Slingbox Directory. On the left side of the Slingbox Directory window, click the Slingbox that was reset.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    3 front panel LEDs: Status Network Power TV Tuner Connectivity USB Type ‘ A ’ port Table 2: Slingbox SOLO Power Adapter 4.0A MAX Power Supply: 5VDC Input Voltage Range 100VAC to 240VAC Input Frequency Range 50 Hz to 60 Hz Input Current 0.8A Max...
  • Page 23 Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. Our agents will help you through the process so that you can return your product. Products must be shipped to Sling Media’s designated Returns Center using a trackable shipping method, and packaged appropriately for safe shipment. Slingbox SOLO • Page 12...
  • Page 24 Upon receipt at Sling Media’s designated Returns Center, Sling Media will service and return the original device within 10 business days. Repaired or replacement products will be shipped back to you at Sling Media’s expense, as part of the OOW charge. Slingbox SOLO • Page 13...

  • Page 25: Legal Notices

    Do not place the product near heat sources such as direct sunlight, radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not block the ventilation holes on top of the Slingbox. A Slingbox requires adequate ventilation. Do not place a Slingbox in a cabinet or built-in installation unless sufficient ventilation is provided.
  • Page 26 NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding 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. Slingbox SOLO • Page 15...

  • Page 27: Environmental Information

    Environmental information This symbol indicates that your Slingbox must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations. When your Slingbox reaches its end of life, contact your local authorities to learn about recycling options. Sling Media cares about the environment. Some of our packaging materials are made from recycled paper and all of our packaging is designed to be recycled.
  • Page 28 Microsoft Licensing, GP . Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft Corporation and/or Microsoft Licensing, GP as applicable. zConf SlingPlayer software uses Dynamic Linked Library, Copyright zConf, LLC. Slingbox SOLO • Page 17...

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