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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.

Federal Communications Commission notices

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.

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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not 
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to 
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.

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. The user is cautioned that 
changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of 
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations. 

Legal notices

SoundTouch

SlingPlayer software uses the SoundTouch Sound Processing Library 
(http://www.surina.net/soundtouch/), which is licensed under the terms of the GNU

Summary of Contents for Solo

Page 1: ...QUICK START GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...or more information on setup visit support slingmedia com Remote Control IR Cable S Video Cable Composite A V Cable B C D E WHAT S IN THE BOX A V Pack Power Network Pack Slingbox HD Connect Quick Start Guide Slingbox SOLO Power Adapter Ethernet Cable B WHAT S IN THE BOX A Remote Control IR Cable Composite A V Cable C Quick Start Guide Slingbox SOLO Accessories Pack ...

Page 3: ...e at http www slingmedia com SlingPlayer Mobile is not compatible with all PDAs mobile phones smart phones or providers It may not work or be used in all countries Note that some providers charge additional usage fees for video stream ing Go to http www support slingmedia com for a list of supported mobile devices AUDIO HD COMPONENT If your A V source has component output use a component cable sol...

Page 4: ...hite red yellow from the A V source output to the Slingbox Composite IN tTo connect S Video use an S Video cable sold separately t Connect the S Video cable from the A V source output to the Slingbox S Video IN This supplies the video signal only t To connect audio remove the composite A V cable from your accessories pack t Connect the red and white composite connectors from the A V source output ...

Page 5: ...sor TIP The IR sensor is on the front of your Cable Satellite box or DVR usually behind a dark sometimes reddish plastic window If you don t see the sensor shine a flashlight through the window and look for a small bulb similar to the one on the end of the remote control IR cable Make sure they extend out far enough over the front of the device to send a signal to your DVR or Cable Satellite Box Yo...

Page 6: ...POOFDUFE UP RPVUFS PS 4 POOFDUFE UP RPVUFS ROU5 3 JSFDU POOFDU SlingLink sold separately 5 1 G yPV IBWF NVMUJQMF SPVUFST PO yPVS IPNF OFUwPSL QMFBTF HP UP TVQQPSU TMJOHNFEJB DPN GPS JOTUSVDUJPOT PO IoX UP TFU VQ UIF 4MJOHCoY PO yPVS OFUwPSL The Slingbox works with any high speed Internet connection or broadband home network You must have a router to use the Slingbox O5 TIF 64 QPSU IBT CFFO EFTJHOB...

Page 7: ...MFDUSJDBM PVUMFU TI1 G UIF OFUwPSL MJHIU EPFT OoU DoNF PO XJUIJO 30 TFDPOET NBke TVSF UIBU UIF 4MJOHCoY JT DPrSFDUMZ DPOOFDUFE UP ZPVS OFUwPSL SPVUFr 4FF TSPVCMFTIPPUJOH PO UIF reverTF TJEe GoS more TPMVUJPOT PS HP UP TVQQPSU TMJOHNFEJB DPN When plugged in the lights blink a few times as the Slingbox starts up Once the lights stop blinking your Slingbox is ready NETWORK 1OWER ...

Page 8: ...c 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 DEVICE TYPE EX DVR BRAND EX DISH NETWORK MODEL EX ViP622 WHERE IT IS CONNECTED COMPONENT COMPOSITE S VIDEO WHAT YOU LL NEED ...

Page 9: ...ome or 3 000 miles away via the 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 SlingPlayer Mobile is not compatible with all PDAs mobile phones sma...

Page 10: ...t have on off switches You may need to unplug and plug the router back into the electrical outlet 4 The Setup Wizard and the SlingPlayerTM application do not discover the Slingbox on your network Some firewall security software blocks the Slingbox from being recognized on your home network If this occurs you need to change your security software settings to see the Slingbox as a device on your netw...

Page 11: ...which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures t Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna t Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver t Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected t Consult the dealer or an e...

Page 12: ...er 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 tured in China 082 10005 ...

Page 13: ...Slingbox SOLO User Guide ...

Page 14: ...dia 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 All names used are fictitious and the similarity to any person living or dead is strictly coincidental All video images are simulated Slingbox SOLO UG en US ...

Page 15: ...g SlingPlayer or the firmware for your Slingbox PRO 9 Restoring your Slingbox PRO to factory settings 9 Specifications 11 Table 1 Slingbox PRO US 11 Table 2 Slingbox PRO Power Adapter 11 Sling Media warranty and return policy 12 Safety Environmental FCC and Legal notices 14 Important safety instructions 14 Environmental information 16 Federal Communications Commission notices 16 Legal notices 16 ...

Page 16: ...Slingbox SOLO Page 4 ...

Page 17: ...d environmental information that begins on page 14 Getting to know your Slingbox SOLO The front of your Slingbox SOLO has three lights on it The Access light glows when you are connected to your Slingbox either at home or remotely The Network light glows when your Slingbox is communicating with your home network The Power light glows when your Slingbox is connected to power The back of your Slingb...

Page 18: ... of the yellow video cable to your video device and the other end to the IN ports on your Slingbox 2 Connect another yellow video cable to the OUT port and then to your TV Better quality This is an S video connection S video cables carry no sound so they must be used with the red and white audio cables S video Connection 1 If you have an available S video port on your video device connect one end ...

Page 19: ...ter and another SlingLink TURBO that you connect to your Slingbox Plug one SlingLink TURBO into the wall outlet near your router and plug in the other wherever you have your Slingbox installed and voila You re connected You don t even have to fiddle around with software to get it up and running There s also a 4 port unit that you can connect to your Slingbox and three other networkable devices One...

Page 20: ...o its factory settings For example If you replace the router that s connected your Slingbox If you forget your password If you move your Slingbox to another home or network With your Slingbox powered on press and hold the Reset button on the back of Slingbox for five seconds The lights on the front of your Slingbox will quickly flash from left to right and then flash slowly Your Slingbox will rese...

Page 21: ...ns Reconfiguring with SlingPlayer for the Mac 1 With the Slingbox still connected to your network go to the Window menu and select Slingbox Directory 2 On the left side of the Slingbox Directory window click the Slingbox that was reset 3 On the right side of the window click Edit The Slingbox Info window opens 4 Click Configuration The Slingbox Setup Assistant opens 5 Follow the onscreen instructi...

Page 22: ...RCA S video Component video RCA Outputs Composite audio LR plus video RCA S video Component video RCA Device Control IR emitter Network RJ 45 Ethernet Display 3 front panel LEDs Status Network Power TV Tuner N A Connectivity USB Type A port Input Voltage Range 100VAC to 240VAC Input Frequency Range 50 Hz to 60 Hz Input Current 0 8A Max Output Voltage 5V Output Regulation 4 6 5 4V Output Load Range...

Page 23: ...oducts received without an RMA number and may reject such products Upon receipt at the designated Sling Media Returns Center Sling Media will refund the purchase price of your product including tax b Returns for products purchased at a retail store If you purchased your product through a retail location you may be eligible for a full credit within the retailer s return policy You should contact th...

Page 24: ... a trackable shipping method and packaged appropriately for safe shipment You are responsible for one way shipping charges Sling Media is not responsible for Customer products received without an RMA number and may reject such products Upon receipt at Sling Media s designated Returns Center Sling Media will service and return the original device within 5 7 business days Repaired or replacement pro...

Page 25: ... walked on rolled over or pinched by items placed upon or against them or otherwise subject to abuse paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never sp...

Page 26: ...stment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the m...

Page 27: ...harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate ...

Page 28: ... product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and under a license from 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 ...

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