I tried out a slingbox prohd and a late beta of the required and free new player software, slingplayer 2. Theres a known problem where updating the firmware sometimes called slingbox software of a slingbox solo or a slingbox prohd can sometimes stall at the 25 percent completion point. Media player sling media sling slingbox prohd sb300100 user manual. From ces 2008, tom merritt takes a look at the updated slingbox prohd, which now has the ability to output video content in 720p. Capture every angle with ease using multiple cameras. So by now you have gone through the slingbox preinstallation tasks of setting up your network wired, wireless or over the powerlines and you have checked through the box to be sure that you know what connectors you need and how to use them. When i power off and power on the box the power light comes on, the network light flashes 5 times then goes out. If your slingbox needs an update, wait while the process completes. Slingplayer for connected devices is simple to set up. Slingstudio is a portable production truck in a backpack.
Slingbox m2 uses slingplayer for desktop for setup only, and watch on. It allows users to remotely view and control their cable, satellite, or digital video recorder dvr system at home from a remote internetconnected pc, smartphone, or tablet as if he or she were at home. The slingplayer software has a setup wizard that walks you through the whole process on your computer. Unfortunately the hdmi setup still requires the use of component cables along with the hdmi cables. Slingbox m2 uses slingplayer for desktop for setup only, and watch on slingbox. Lets take a look at the steps of setting up and configuring your slingbox prohd for the first time.
The slingbox m1 uses slingplayer for desktop for both setup and viewing tv. To find the latest versions of slingplayer for desktop or slingplayer for mobile devices, click here. Dont miss your favorite tv shows and events when youre away from home. The initial software setup was kinda tricky, but thats really more of an issue with the ux than with the hardware itself. I had a dish sling adapter and, if i recall correctly, it only worked with one of the outputs. You can only set up your slingbox 350 or slingbox 500 using ie or firefox on windows, or safari or firefox on mac os x.
The latest model, the slingplayer solo, gives you the slingbox pros hd compatibility, but with a single input, like the classic slingbox. How do i update the firmware on my slingbox pro, solo, or prohd. The slingremote function acts exactly like your real remote control at home, providing full control over your viewing experience. Sorry for shaky video, after much searching i could not find any help from comcast, slingbox or the internet so i. We love this feature, and it was by far the part of the system we used. Connect these cables to the component jacks labeled in on your slingbox prohd.
Are you having difficulty updating your slingbox firmware software with your older. The slingbox prohd also has a builtin dvbt tuner, which means it can tune into freeview services, and send those directly. On the road, at work, or on vacation, a slingbox makes it easy to watch and control your home tv from virtually anywhere, anytime on your laptop, tablet, smartphone or connected device. The slingbox pro hd can be viewed from multiple locations either via a pc, pda or phone with the slingplayer software or with the slingcatcher device also sold by sling media which allows a regular television to be networked and receive media streamed from a slingbox. My slingbox solo or prohd software update stops at 25. To use it, you must have a slingbox solo, slingbox prohd, slingbox 350 or. Component video cables have a set of green, blue and red connectors. Confused about which versions of the slingplayer software work with your slingbox. We tell slingplayer what the slingbox is connected to in this case, a digital cable box and the software spits out a list of makes and models. Slingplayer for windows legacy desktop version slingbox support.
These jacks are in the top row on the back of your slingbox. Power requirements 5v4a inputs rca type audio lr spdif audio component video rca type composite video rca type coaxial input. With a windows computer not a mac computer go to setup. The first portable, wireless multicamera broadcasting platform.
Also provide a sample application that can be use to record from slingbox. Discover slingbox about us partners contact us legal do not sell my personal information. If you cant find an answer to your question on the support site, get help from other slingbox owners in the slingbox pro hd section of the slingbox answers forum. When i downloaded ios5 on my ipad, i was skeptical of the quality id get considering it was wireless but i was very, very surprised.
Im awaiting the arrival of a slingbox pro hd having been a previous owner of the older slingbox pro. Slingbox pro setup software free download slingbox pro setup. If you have a slingbox 500 model, you can checkupdate its firmware manually. Before you go into the setup, here are some quick recommendations. It works with component hd or composite sd video connections and can be connected to. Sling slingbox prohd sb300100 media player pdf manual download. Over the years, ive upgraded to newer models and most recently, i purchased the slingbox 350. Only slingplayer lets me access the services i already pay for through a single interface.
When i bought the slingbox prohd, we still had dish network as our primary video source. For slingbox setupconfiguration, use the free slingplayer for windows or slingplayer for mac. Sling media slingbox prohd photos, specs, and price. That the shape has no real impact on what it does doesnt matter. The slingbox prohd comes with a variety of ports, allowing you to connect different kinds of audiovideo equipment. Ive been using a slingbox since they came out in 2005. We recommend that customers use for online slingbox setup and viewing. View and download sling media sling slingbox prohd sb300100 user manual online. With the slingbox prohd, you can watch and control multiple devices including your standard or highdefinition. Once all hooked up, there is a short setup for software, i noticed that even while in the set up process, the software had found the slingbox and was already streaming video from my cable box. The most important thing here is that you use a windows computer to perform the slingbox software update. The slingbox is a tv streaming media device made by sling media that encodes local video for transmission over the internet to a remote device sometimes called placeshifting. Check the link below, how to reset your slingbox to factory settings for details. Watch your tv via the web, configure your slingbox.
With the slingbox prohd, sling media has created a version of its pioneering placeshifting device that lets you view highdefinition video in high definition, remotely. With a slingbox and your website, you can watch and keep tabs on whatever device you have connected to your slingbox. Watch your favorite standard definition sd or hd tv shows, sporting events or special programs on your pc, mac, tablet or smartphone over the internet, from anywhere in the world. To download older software or utilities, click below. One of the things it asks during set up is what make and model of cable box or dvr you have. The prohd gives you the same features and ease of use as the slingbox solo, plus a highquality hd. Sling media wireless multimedia networking device users guide. It only takes 510 minutes, using the on screen setup. If you havent turned on your slingbox in a while, make sure the firmware is up to date by going to setup on from your laptop and checking for updates. Sling media slingbox pro hd free software downloads and. Portable devices such as cell phonepda slingplayers cost extra.
This is our older, desktop version which is no longer being developed. To find out which slingbox models support slingplayer 2. To connect these things, you could spend hours and hours crawling around, stringing cables and configuring networking software. Unlike the prohd this slingbox is restricted to only one source. If you have an older windows machine or an older slingbox, you will need this older, unsupported software to use or set up your slingbox. The setup is is much easier than the solo or prohd. To do this, using the slingbox 500 remote control, press the topmost slingbox logo button to display slingbox 500 onscreen menu on your tv.
Easily connect everything connect one hd video source, one standarddefinition sd video source, and one coaxial source and watch anywhere. Log in to your sling account and connect to your slingbox. These older software and utilities are no longer being updated, nor are they supported by sling media. My slingbox pro disconnected itself from my lan following an upgrade to my isps broadband network. The following screenshots and setup steps come from a windows vista ultimate box that has a wired connection to the slingbox. Slingbox support slingplayer for windows legacy desktop. In the window that appears on the right side of the screen, click settings at the top. To find the latest versions of slingplayer for desktop or slingplayer for mobile devices, click.
Composite audiovideo standard definition svideo standard definition analog audio. Slingbox solo, slingbox pro hd and slingbox av are all supported. The slingbox prohd easily connects to up to three of your av sources so you can take your entire entertainment center with youon your pc, mac, tablet or smartphone. I understand that either or both of these boxes may not be supported by the. View and download sling media slingbox pro user manual online. Ask for help with your slingbox prohd in the slingbox answers forum. Record tv from a slingbox stream to a pc easily with jaksta recorder for slingbox. Navigate your program guide with an onscreen remote. The companys latest model, the prohd, is an update of its multipleinput slingbox pro from 2006. Slingbox m1, slingbox 500350, slingbox prohd, slingbox solo, slingbox. Ask for help with your slingbox pro hd in the slingbox answers forum. Wait until youre home before updating your slingbox firmware. To use it, you must have a slingbox 350, slingbox 500, slingbox solo or slingbox prohd set up in your home.
Slingplayer software bundled the bundled slingplayer software works handinhand with the slingbox prohd to bring your entire living room tv viewing experience to your laptop, desktop or mobile devices. Sling media slingbox prohd video player network world. Our most comprehensive tv anywhere solution, the slingbox prohd delivers high definition hd pictures plus the flexibility of connecting up to two home entertainment sources at the same time. Connect to multiple av devices and tune into your favorite tv shows, sporting events, and special programming in stunning, truetolife 1080i high definition. I want to use it to control a huawei dn360t youview box and a humax hdrfox t2. Wait until the power and network red leds on the front of the slingbox light steadily. Slingbox pro setup software free download slingbox pro. The slingbox prohd has a unique shape that makes its presence known when placed in your home theater setup or next to the tv. Provide an interface sdk to communicate with a slingbox slingmedia for creating custom slingbox player program or some plugin for existing media player like vlc. If needed, you are prompted to install some software that allows watch on to work with your web browser. Our website uses cookies to make your browsing experience better. The slingbox prohd is the first ever hdstreaming slingbox.
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