To add a Slingbox to your directory using the Finder ID:
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Tap Menu > Slingbox Directory > Add New Slingbox
The Add/Edit Slingbox screen appears -
Enter a Slingbox Alias for the Slingbox
This need not be the same as the one you’ve used in SlingPlayer for PC -
Select Slingbox Finder ID
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Enter the following details of the Slingbox you want to connect to:
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Slingbox Finder ID
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Password
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Select Use Admin Password if required
Use the administrator login/password to change your Slingbox settings -
Tap OK
- Tap Menu > Slingbox Directory > Add New Slingbox
The Add/Edit Slingbox screen appears - Enter a Slingbox Alias for the Slingbox
This need not be the same as the one you’ve used in SlingPlayer for PC - Select IP Address
- Enter the following details of the Slingbox you want to connect to:
- Internet domain name or IP Address. Enter either a WAN IP address (using the format ###.###.###.###, such as 192.168.1.1) or a hostname (such as Slingbox.mydomain.com) here. Do not include “http://” when entering your IP address or domain name
- Port Number
- Password
- Select Use Admin Password if required
Use the administrator login/password to change your Slingbox settings - Tap OK
Using the Toolbar
Play starts and stops the video stream.
SlingRemote lets you control video just like your remote control at home.
The Slider controls the volume. Click on the speaker to mute audio or turn it on.
Control Mode lets you control the video source faster. Video quality will not be smooth while in control mode.
Switch Screen Mode switches the screen from Portrait Mode to Full-screen and vice versa. The Palm Treo 700w does not have this option.
Favorites Toggle switches between the two rows of Favorites. Three squares above the bar represent the top row. Three squares below the bar represent the bottom row. This control is unique to the Palm Treo 700w.
Top Row
Bottom Row
Keyboard Input makes it convenient to do things like enter channel numbers. You can also use it for SlingRemote shortcuts.
CLICK HERE to see the shortcuts.
SlingRemote lets you control video just like your remote control at home.
The Slider controls the volume. Click on the speaker to mute audio or turn it on.
Control Mode lets you control the video source faster. Video quality will not be smooth while in control mode.
Switch Screen Mode switches the screen from Portrait Mode to Full-screen and vice versa. The Palm Treo 700w does not have this option.
Favorites Toggle switches between the two rows of Favorites. Three squares above the bar represent the top row. Three squares below the bar represent the bottom row. This control is unique to the Palm Treo 700w.
Top Row
Bottom Row
Keyboard Input makes it convenient to do things like enter channel numbers. You can also use it for SlingRemote shortcuts.
CLICK HERE to see the shortcuts.
Using the Favorites Bar
The squares under the video screen are placeholders for SlingRemote shortcuts, and for shortcuts to your favorite channels.
Adding a Function
- Click and hold the cursor over a square.
- A list of options will pop up.
- Choose a function.
- The menu will close.
- The function icon will appear in the chosen shortcut space.
- Click and hold the cursor over a square.
- Click on the ADD/EDIT CHANNEL option.
- Choose CHANNELS WITH LOGOS from the sub-menu.
- A list opens that contains channel icons.
- Choose your channel.
- Type the channel number.
- You can choose more than one channel at a time. When 13 of the 14 shortcut slots have been filled, you will see an alert that you have "Only one remaining Favorite left."
- Choose OK.
- The channel icon will appear in the chosen Favorites box.
- If you added more than one channel, the shortcut slots will be filled from left to right.
- If you added more than one channel, the shortcut slots will be filled from left to right.
- Click and hold the cursor over a Favorites box.
- Click on the ADD/EDIT CHANNEL option.
- Choose CUSTOM CHANNELS from the sub-menu.
- A list opens that contains 14 blank channel shortcuts.
- Type the channel name.
- If your device has a standard resolution screen (240x320), the first three letters of the channel name will appear in the shortcut.
- If your device has a high resolution screen (480x640), the first six letters of the channel name will appear in the shortcut.
- If your device has a standard resolution screen (240x320), the first three letters of the channel name will appear in the shortcut.
- Choose your channel.
- Type the channel number.
- Choose OK.
- The channel icon will appear in the chosen shortcut space.
Using the Hardware Buttons
SlingPlayer Mobile lets you control your video by using the hardware buttons on your Pocket PC. The mapping shown is for devices that have Windows Mobile 2003 SE or Windows CE 4.21 as operating system.
If you have a DVR, like a TiVo, use the 5-way navigation the same way as you do with your remote control. The button mapping is by default:
The CALENDAR, CONTACTS, MAIL and TODAY buttons will control other functions:
If you do not have a DVR, the 5-way navigation lets you change channels and control volume:
The CALENDAR, CONTACTS, MAIL and TODAY buttons will control other functions:
If you do not have a DVR, the 5-way navigation lets you change channels and control volume:
SlingRemote and Favorites in Full-screen Mode
Use SlingRemote and Favorites as you would normally while watching full-screen video.
Tap on the lower right corner of the screen. The Task Bar and Favorites appear at the bottom of the screen. Click on the SlingRemote icon. It's next to the STOP button. SlingRemote appears on top of the the Favorites. Tap the icon again and SlingRemote disappears. Click just above the Task Bar and Favorites to make them disappear.
Keyboard Shortcuts
If your device has a QWERTY keyboard, you can control video through keyboard shortcuts:
| ACTION | SHORTCUT |
General |
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| Power | o |
| Channel Up | + |
| Channel Down | - |
| Volume Up | ;. |
| Volume Down | ;, |
| Mute | / |
| Last | z |
| Clear | q |
Numeric Keypad |
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| Digit 1 | 1 |
| Digit 2 | 2 |
| Digit 3 | 3 |
| Digit 4 | 4 |
| Digit 5 | 5 |
| Digit 6 | 6 |
| Digit 7 | 7 |
| Digit 8 | 8 |
| Digit 9 | 9 |
| Digit 0 | 0 |
| Enter | Enter Key |
| +100 | = |
Menu |
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| Setup | N |
| Menu | M |
| Guide | G |
| Cancel | x |
| Information | I |
Navigation |
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| Up | UP Arrow |
| Down | DOWN Arrow |
| Left | LEFT Arrow |
| Right | RIGHT Arrow |
| Select | Space Bar |
| Page Up | e |
| Page Down | d |
Playback |
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| Play | P |
| Stop | S |
| Pause | U |
| Rewind | R |
| . | (click S to stop) |
| Fast Forward | F |
| Record | C |
| . | (click S to stop) |
| Skip Forward | ) |
| Skip Backward | ( |
| Random | j |
Miscellaneous |
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| Input | y |
| External | v |
| Live/Menu | L |
| Favorites Bar | b |
| Format | h |
| SAP | ' |
| Surround | \ |
| Slow | W |
| Delimiter | a |
| Player | Hard-left |
| SlingRemote | Hard-right |
Shortscuts for devices with Pocket PC 2003, Windows Mobile 2003 or Windows CE 4.2 |
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| Start/Stop stream | Select + UP Arrow |
| Fullscreen | Select + DOWN Arrow |
| Lock Fullscreen | Select + LEFT Arrow |
Making Channel Logos
You can add the logos of favorite channels to the Channel Editor.
- Use a graphic editor to create an image of 56 x 56 pixels with 32 colors. It is recommended to start with a larger image and then resize it
- Save the image as a GIF file
The Name you give the file will appear in the Channel Editor - Connect your Pocket PC device with your PC via ActiveSync
- Click Explore
The Mobile Device window will popup - Copy the image to Mobile Device > Program Files > Sling Media > SlingPlayer Mobile> Channels.
No Video Signal Detected
There are four scenarios that can cause a "No Video Signal Detected" message. Please compare your error message to find out which one applies to you.
#1: If you are using the internal digital tuner...
- Error Message: “No video signal detected. This channel cannot be displayed; select another channel. View Help for more information.”
- Solution: This situation pertains to the PAL video standard. You may be unable to stream from certain channels, such as encrypted, pay, shared, data/interactive, or radio. Select another channel and/or rerun Setup Wizard on SlingPlayer PC to remove the above channels from the channel lineup.
- Error Message: “No video signal detected. Check the cable or antenna connection. View Help for more information.”
- Solution: The cable may not be securely fastened to the back of the Slingbox or to the antenna. Ensure all the cables are firmly connected.
- Error Message: “No video signal detected. Check the cable connection and make sure that the A/V source is set to output on the correct channel. View Help for more information.”
- Solution: If you are using coaxial input to connect to an external device, it is possible that the device is set to output on a different channel than the Slingbox is. You will need to configure your TV source to output through the coaxial cable on a specific channel (also known as modulating). Then rerun Setup Wizard on SlingPlayer PC to make sure that the Slingbox is set to receive the coaxial signal on the same channel.
- Error Message: “No video signal detected. Check the cable connection to the A/V source. Also make sure that the A/V device is powered on. View Help for more information.”
- Solution: It is very likely that your device is simply powered off. Press Power on your remote control to power on the device. Also, ensure the cables are firmly fastened to their connectors. If you are still having problems, please visit our support website for more assistance.