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Sling Media Slingbox - User Manual

Sling Media Slingbox
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Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Covers warnings about water, heat, ventilation, power, cables, objects, cleaning, and stability.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

Guidance on grounding outdoor antennas and cable systems for surge protection.

Electrical and Servicing Precautions

Covers lightning, power lines, servicing, damage, replacement parts, and safety checks.

Safety Symbols and Warnings

Explains hazard symbols and specific warnings like rain/moisture exposure.

Connecting your Slingbox

Connecting your Audio;Video Sources to Slingbox

Guides on connecting various audio/video sources like cable boxes, antennas, and DVRs.

Connecting the IR Control Cable

Explains how to connect the IR control cable for device control.

Connecting Slingbox to your Home Network

Provides instructions for connecting the Slingbox to a home network via Ethernet.

Installing SlingPlayer

Installing SlingPlayer on your PC

Step-by-step guide to install the SlingPlayer software on a computer.

SlingPlayer Application Setup

Details the five key steps for setting up SlingPlayer and Slingbox.

Setup Type

Guides the user to select setup type: first-time or upgrade.

Audio;Video Setup

Guides the user through setting up audio and video connections.

TV Tuner Setup

Configures antenna or cable TV sources, scans channels, and sets channel lineup.

Television Source

Guides selection of device type (DVR, Satellite Receiver) and brand for IR control.

Control Code

Sets the correct IR control code for the connected device to enable remote control.

Name and Password Setup

Guides the user to name the Slingbox and set passwords for access and administration.

IR Control Setup

Tests the IR connection between Slingbox and the external device.

Remote Viewing Setup

Enables and configures remote viewing of the Slingbox over the internet.

Configuring your Router

Guides on setting up router for remote access via UPnP or manual configuration.

Port Forwarding

Details the process of opening ports on the router for remote access.

Using SlingPlayer

Watching your TV using Slingbox

Guides on how to start SlingPlayer and watch TV from your Slingbox.

Viewing Your Slingbox Remotely

Provides instructions for viewing Slingbox content from outside the home network.

Customizing SlingPlayer

Updating SlingPlayer and Slingbox

Updating SlingPlayer

Provides instructions for updating SlingPlayer software automatically or manually.

Updating Slingbox

Details how to update Slingbox firmware automatically or manually.

Setup and Installation Assistance

Troubleshooting Remote Viewing Setup

Offers tips for resolving issues with remote viewing setup and port forwarding.

Resolving Remote Viewing Failure

Identifies common reasons for remote viewing failure and provides solutions.

No Open Port On Your Router

Explains the necessity of an open port on the router for remote viewing.

Your Desired Status

Guides on opening ports on primary and secondary routers for remote viewing.

Restoring Slingbox to Factory Settings

Details the process and reasons for restoring Slingbox to its original factory settings.

Sling Media Slingbox Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSling Media
ModelSlingbox
CategorySoftware
LanguageEnglish

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