Venture Remote Control & DVR User's Guide

6 Slingbox User GuideThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of unins

Slingbox User Guide 7In this Chapter• “About the included cables” on page 8.• “Rear panel connectors” on page 10.• “Connecting your Audio/Video source

8 Slingbox User GuideAbout the included cablesYou probably won’t need to use all of the cables included with your Slingbox. The way in which you conne

Slingbox User Guide 9About the connectionsIR Control cableIf you have a cable box, satellite receiver, DVR, or other external device, the Slingbox use

10 Slingbox User GuideRear panel connectors• Power: The Slingbox does not have an on/off switch. Plug it in to power it on. The green Power light on t

Slingbox User Guide 11Connecting your Audio/Video source to the SlingboxConnecting your Audio/Video source to the SlingboxAdditional information about

12 Slingbox User GuideSharing an Audio/Video sourceComplete this step if you have to remove the cable or cables currently connecting your cable/satell

Slingbox User Guide 13Connecting your Audio/Video source to the SlingboxConnecting a cable box, satellite receiver or a DVRIf you have a cable box, sa

14 Slingbox User GuideConnect the IR control cableThe IR control cable allows the Slingbox to act as a universal remote, controlling the device you co

Slingbox User Guide 15Connecting your Audio/Video source to the SlingboxConnecting your antenna or analog cable (no cable box) Use this setup if your

ii Slingbox User Guide© 2005 Sling Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending.Slingbox, SlingPlayer, SlingStream, and SlingBar are the property

16 Slingbox User GuideConnecting other Audio/Video devicesOne additional advantage of the Slingbox is the ability to stream more than just your televi

Slingbox User Guide 17Connecting other Audio/Video devicesConnecting multiple Audio/Video sources to the SlingboxAll three of the Slingbox A/V inputs

18 Slingbox User GuideConnecting the Slingbox to your home networkThe Slingbox works with any high-speed Internet connection or broadband home network

Slingbox User Guide 19Connecting the Slingbox power adapterConnecting the Slingbox power adapterConnect the supplied power adapter to the Slingbox and

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Slingbox User Guide 21In this Chapter• “SlingPlayer setup steps” on page 24.• “Installing the SlingPlayer soft-ware on another computer” on page 38.•

22 Slingbox User GuideSlingPlayer software installationFollow these steps to install the software for your Slingbox.1. Insert the supplied CD into you

Slingbox User Guide 23SlingPlayer software installationSlingPlayer application setupOnce the SlingPlayer software is installed, you need to set up the

24 Slingbox User GuideSlingPlayer setup stepsThere are four parts of the setup process:1. Audio/Video setup: If you properly connected the cables, you

Slingbox User Guide 25SlingPlayer setup stepsAudio/Video setupIf you properly connected the cables from your television source to the Slingbox, and co

Slingbox User Guide iiiContents1: Introducing the Slingbox™ ...1How to use this

26 Slingbox User GuideVideo connection to your SlingboxOn this screen you choose what you connected to your Slingbox.• Choose External box if you conn

Slingbox User Guide 27SlingPlayer setup stepsCable connection to your SlingboxIt’s important to indicate how you connected your television or other A/

28 Slingbox User GuideAudio/Video SettingsThe default audio and video settings are typically ideal for most computers when watching your TV using the

Slingbox User Guide 29SlingPlayer setup stepsTelevision sourceIf you connected an external device to the Slingbox, choose the type on this screen.It’s

30 Slingbox User GuideIR control setupThe Slingbox attempts to communicate with your external device on this screen using the supplied IR control cabl

Slingbox User Guide 31SlingPlayer setup stepsChannel changingThere are a few fine-tuning features on this screen, so it’s impor-tant that you complete

32 Slingbox User GuideName and password setupGive your Slingbox a catchy name, if you like, or use the provided name of “My Slingbox.” If you have mor

Slingbox User Guide 33SlingPlayer setup stepsPasswordsThe Slingbox offers two levels of password protection. You must enter each password a second tim

34 Slingbox User GuideRemote viewing setupIf you plan to watch your Slingbox outside of your home network, check the box on this screen. Otherwise, cl

Slingbox User Guide 35SlingPlayer setup stepsConfiguring your routerYour router must be configured if you plan to watch your Slingbox outside of your

iv Slingbox User GuideAppendix A: Additional Setup and Installation Assistance ...67Network connections ...

36 Slingbox User GuideHelp with port forwardingClick “Help set up port forwarding on my router” to be taken to the Sling Media port forwarding setup p

Slingbox User Guide 37SlingPlayer setup stepsSetup completeThis is the final setup screen. Click Finish to complete the setup process. See “4: Using t

38 Slingbox User GuideUpdating the SlingPlayer softwareNew software is available for your Slingbox from time to time. You will see a message when new

Slingbox User Guide 39Manually setting up your Slingbox for remote viewingSetting up port forwardingBy default, the security features on many routers

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Slingbox User Guide 41In this Chapter• “Watching your Slingbox” on page 42.• “Using the SlingPlayer applica-tion” on page 43.• “Using the SlingRemote”

42 Slingbox User GuideWatching your SlingboxWatching your Slingbox inside your home is as easy as starting the SlingPlayer and pressing start.Starting

Slingbox User Guide 43Using the SlingPlayer applicationUsing the SlingPlayer applicationSee “SlingPlayer controls” on page 44 for a description of eac

44 Slingbox User GuideSlingPlayer controlsSlingbox Name: The name of the Slingbox that you’re watching. See “Watching your Slingbox” on page 42.Status

Slingbox User Guide 45Using the SlingPlayer applicationVolume Slider: Click and drag the volume control button, or click on either side of the button

Slingbox User Guide 1In this Chapter• Introduction to your Slingbox.• Package Contents.• System Requirements.• Safety Information.See Chapter Two for.

46 Slingbox User GuideUsing the SlingRemoteThe SlingPlayer remote control displays the buttons for the device you con-nected to your Slingbox. If you

Slingbox User Guide 47Using the SlingRemoteRemote control response timeThe SlingRemote is designed to quickly respond to your remote control button pr

48 Slingbox User GuideUsing the SlingBarA convenient way to watch TV and work at the same time! As you use the SlingPlayer application, you may want t

Slingbox User Guide 49Using the SlingBarViewing the SlingPlayer full screenYou can watch your video full screen by clicking the maximize icon on the u

50 Slingbox User GuideUsing favorite channels If you have certain channels that you frequently watch, you can easily add them as favorites, creat-ing

Slingbox User Guide 51Using favorite channelsAdding your own favorite channel logoYou can create your own logo for any channel that you receive. It ca

52 Slingbox User GuideUsing multiple Slingbox Audio/Video inputsAll three of the Slingbox A/V inputs are available for use: Antenna/Cable In, S-Video

Slingbox User Guide 53Viewing your Slingbox remotelyViewing your Slingbox remotelyWhen you first set up your Slingbox, you were asked if you wanted to

54 Slingbox User GuideUsing the Slingbox Finder IDThe Slingbox Finder ID is a number that uniquely identifies your Slingbox. This ID is presented when

Slingbox User Guide 55Viewing your Slingbox remotelyAdding another Slingbox to your directoryYour home Slingbox is automatically added to your directo

2 Slingbox User GuideStream of consciousnessIt all comes together once you start up the SlingPlayer application. The Slingbox compresses your televisi

56 Slingbox User GuideMaking changes to your Slingbox settingsYou can make changes to your Slingbox after it is set up. There are a few reasons why yo

Slingbox User Guide 57Making changes to your Slingbox settings2. Select the Slingbox you want to change and click Edit Properties.3. Select the Slingb

58 Slingbox User GuideChanging the Audio/Video settingsIf you change the cable connections to your Slingbox—for example, switching from using the Ante

Slingbox User Guide 59Making changes to your Slingbox settingsUpdating the Slingbox firmwareFrom time to time, there are new firmware updates availabl

60 Slingbox User GuideSlingPlayer menus and settingsThis section includes a description of each SlingPlayer menu. There are keyboard shortcuts for man

Slingbox User Guide 61SlingPlayer menus and settingsHelp menu• Topics: Access all the help information for the Slingbox and SlingPlayer application.•

62 Slingbox User GuideSlingPlayer optionsThe SlingPlayer Options provide fine-tuning settings to optimize your viewing experience.Player SettingsSling

Slingbox User Guide 63SlingPlayer optionsVideo Picture SettingsVideo Mixing Renderer (VMR9)VMR9 is a video technology that may improve video performan

64 Slingbox User GuideEncoding SettingsYou may never need to adjust the streaming characteristics when using the Slingbox. However, you can fine-tune

Slingbox User Guide 65SlingPlayer optionsRequired bandwidth: Here you will see the required network bandwidth to properly stream the video based on th

Slingbox User Guide 3WelcomePackage ContentsMake sure you have received the following items with your Slingbox. See “About the included cables” on pag

66 Slingbox User GuideAdvanced SettingsThe Advanced tab contains additional helpful settings when you use your Sling-box.Warnings• The full screen war

Slingbox User Guide 67In this Appendix• “Troubleshooting remote view-ing setup” on page 68.• “Optional networking connec-tions” on page 81.• “Restorin

68 Slingbox User GuideTroubleshooting remote viewing setupTo view your Slingbox remotely (outside of your home network) you need to open a port on you

Slingbox User Guide 69Troubleshooting remote viewing setupResolving remote viewing failureThere are a number of possible reasons why remote viewing fa

70 Slingbox User GuideSolution: If you see such a warning, you need to grant or permit access for your Slingbox to work properly. If you accidentally

Slingbox User Guide 71Troubleshooting remote viewing setupNo open port on your routerA port must be open on your router to watch your Slingbox remotel

72 Slingbox User GuideMultiple routers in your homeWith the growth of wireless networks and combination network devices, some home networks have becom

Slingbox User Guide 73Troubleshooting remote viewing setupYOUR CURRENT STATUS:If you properly completed the network steps during the Setup Wizard, por

74 Slingbox User GuideYOUR DESIRED STATUS:Now you need to open a port on your primary router. Follow the remaining steps below.2. Important: In additi

Slingbox User Guide 75Troubleshooting remote viewing setupC. Browse the secondary router’s setup screens. You are looking for either “Internet Status”

4 Slingbox User GuideImportant Safety InstructionsPlease read all of these instructions and retain for future reference. Follow all warnings and instr

76 Slingbox User GuideExample:• Your Slingbox has IP address 192.168.1.237, and port 5001• Your secondary router is located at 192.168.1.1• Your secon

Slingbox User Guide 77Troubleshooting remote viewing setupYour secondary router, correctly configured.

78 Slingbox User GuideThis is how your setup will look once a port is open on your secondary router.

Slingbox User Guide 79Troubleshooting remote viewing setupYour primary router must ALSO have a port forwarding entry, which should look like this.

80 Slingbox User GuideThis is how your setup will look once a port is open on both of your routers.

Slingbox User Guide 81Optional networking connectionsOptional networking connectionsIf your router is not within cable reach of the Slingbox, you can:

82 Slingbox User GuideConnecting the Slingbox to a wireless networkThe Slingbox cannot wirelessly connect to your home network by itself. However, you

Slingbox User Guide 83Restoring the Slingbox to factory settingsRestoring the Slingbox to factory settingsCertain situations may require you to restor

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Slingbox User Guide 85FCC and SpecificationsFCC StatementChanges or modifications not expressly approved by Sling Media, Inc., could void the user’s a

Slingbox User Guide 5Important Safety InstructionsPower lines. An outside antenna system should not be located near overhead power lines or other elec

86 Slingbox User GuideSlingbox SpecificationsProduct Name SlingboxModel # SB100-100Dimensions 10.6"(w) x 1.6"(h) x 4" (d)Weight ~1.5 lb

Slingbox User Guide 87FCC StatementPower Adapter SpecificationsMake Hon-Kwang ElectricModel # HK-A112-A06Input Voltage Range 100VAC to 240VACInput Fre

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