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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...
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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.
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• Connect the other end of the composite A/V cable to the Slingbox IN connection. S-VIDEO CONNECTION • Connect the S-Video (sold separately) and audio cables to your A/V source OUT. • Connect the other end of the S-Video and audio cables to the Slingbox IN connection.
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• Remove the remote control IR cable from the accessories pack. • Connect the remote control IR cable to the IR connection on the Slingbox. • Place the remote control IR cable heads on the top or bottom of your DVR and/or Cable/Satellite Box so they point at its IR sensor.
STEP 3: CONNECT TO YOUR NETWORK • Remove the Ethernet cable from the accessories pack. • Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Slingbox NETWORK connection. • Connect the other end to your home network router. The Slingbox works with any high-speed Internet connection or broadband home network.
• Connect the power adapter into the Slingbox POWER connection. • Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. When plugged in, the lights blink a few times as the Slingbox starts up. Once the lights stop blinking, your Slingbox is ready.
• 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.
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.
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.
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