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Slingbox SOLO FAQs
from: ConsumerEvidence.comHere are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the Slingbox SOLO:
1. How do I get the latest software from my Slingbox? You can obtain the latest firmware for your Slingbox SOLO by downloading the latest version of the SlingPlayer software found online.
2. Can I use a different IR control with the Slingbox? Yes, you can. You may need to buy a 1/8" to 3/32" adapter to fit in the IR port.
3. Does the Slingbox SOLO work with high definition sources? Yes, the Slingbox SOLO is capable of receiving 480p, 720p, or 1080i sources. You just have to insert it through the component video input. Some HD devices will not simultaneously output high definition signals and 480i signals to the composite, S-video, or RF connection. Just consult your manual for further help.
4. What do the lights on the Slingbox SOLO mean? The far right LEDs indicate network and power status. The center LED indicates if the Slingbox is streaming video.
5. What video signals can I input into the Slingbox SOLO? You can use NTSC 480i signals through composite, S-Video, and RF connections, and 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats via the component video connection.
6. Why is the Slingbox SOLO not controlling my device? You have to make sure that the IR cable is plugged all the way in to the IR port on the back and that the IR emitter is properly located above the IR receiver.
7. How do I factory reset my Slingbox SOLO? Just press the reset button found at the back of the Slingbox for five seconds.
Slingbox HD News
Ditch Those Crappy Video Subscription Services And Grab Yourself A Slingbox ... - Cult of Mac
Ditch Those Crappy Video Subscription Services And Grab Yourself A Slingbox ... Cult of Mac While the Slingbox SOLO only offers a Standard Definition viewing experience, it gets the job done, and does it quite well. Anyone interested in the HD Pro model can expect to pay upwards of $300, but if you can swing the cash, it definitely has its ... |
Dish Offering Free 'Test Drive' Of Slingbox To Cable, DirecTV Subs - Multichannel News
 Multichannel News | Dish Offering Free 'Test Drive' Of Slingbox To Cable, DirecTV Subs Multichannel News By Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 5/11/2012 4:56:18 PM In a bid to woo cable and DirecTV subscribers, Dish Network is using a farm of Slingbox-enabled DVRs to let anyone sign up for a 24-hour trial account of its "TV Everywhere" features to watch ... |
TiVo Premiere Successor Foreshadowed (2013) - Zatz Not Funny
TiVo Premiere Successor Foreshadowed (2013) Zatz Not Funny First, back when I worked on the Slingbox we were quite interested in the TiVo HD's chipset as, on paper, it looked like it provide some placeshifting funcitonality. Of course, as it turns out, we didn't have anything to worry about in 2007. |
EchoStar Abandons Effort to Crack US Box Market - Multichannel News
EchoStar Abandons Effort to Crack US Box Market Multichannel News EchoStar owns Sling Media, developer of the Slingbox device, and acquired the adaptive bit-rate technology of Move Technologies last year for $45 million. It will still have a cable play with Sling: EchoStar is working with Broadcom to integrate the ... |
A Reader Reports: The Real Loser Of The Orioles-Red Sox Marathon Was MLB.tv - Deadspin
A Reader Reports: The Real Loser Of The Orioles-Red Sox Marathon Was MLB.tv Deadspin $60. An HD Slingbox? $200. And I can get every Red Sox game (as well as Bruins, Celtics and Patriots). Major League Baseball is so out of touch when it comes to its internet offerings and its customer service - they suck. There. I feel better now. |