SLINGCATCHER USER GUIDE

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WELCOmE!

Thank you for purchasing SlingCatcher. With the included remote control, you

can sit back on your couch and watch video from your Slingbox, or movies and

Internet video from your PC.

We’ve designed this setup procedure to cover most situations. If you have

a more complex home theater system, see the manuals that came with your

equipment for setup information. If you don’t have your manual, many of them

are available on the manufacturer’s web sites.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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TIP

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You may want to use

a flashlight to help you see

behind your TV.

You need these:

• A TV with composite video, S-Video, component video, or HDMI inputs.

• A broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem) connected to a home

• A Slingbox on your home network (LAN) or on the Internet (WAN), if you want

to watch video from your Slingbox on another TV.

• A Windows PC to run the SlingProjector software, if you want to stream

video from your PC to the SlingCatcher and watch it on the TV.

the Sling logo, located on the top side of the battery door cover, with your thumb

as illustrated below. Hold the main body of the remote with your left hand firm

while pulling the battery door with your right hand.

Once you’ve removed the battery door, place the batteries in the remote control.

Use the diagram inside the battery compartment to make sure you insert

the batteries correctly. Replace the battery door when finished. Once you’ve

installed the batteries properly, a red light will appear beneath the SLING ( )

button when you press any key.

SETTING UP SLINGCATCHER

STEP 2

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If your TV has a S-Video connection, you can use it instead

SlingCatcher includes one set of composite video and audio cables. All other

cables are sold separately.

COMPOSITE

Composite connections include a yellow connection for video

along with a red and white connection for audio. Connect

Left Audio

Right Audio

Composite Video

COMPONENT

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Component connections are usually a set of green, blue and

red connectors. If you choose component video and

you see a set of available connections, connect your

component cable to SlingCatcher and then to your TV.

For analog audio, use the included red and white audio

cables to connect to your TV or external audio receiver

send the audio to an additional device besides your TV,

use either analog audio cables or a S/PDIF digital audio

connection as described below for DIGITAL AUDIO.

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connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack on the back of

SlingCatcher. Plug the other end into an unused Ethernet port on your router.

If your SlingCatcher is not near your router, you can

use SlingLink (not included) to bridge a wired Ethernet

connection between SlingCatcher and your router. Visit

http://www.slingmedia.com for more information.

STEP 5

1. Connect the power plug to SlingCatcher.

WARNING: The SlingCatcher power adapter is only for use with SlingCatcher or Slingbox

Wait approximately one minute for SlingCatcher and your TV to warm up.

If necessary, change your TV video input source setting to match the input

that you’ve connected SlingCatcher to. For example, if your SlingCatcher is

It may not be obvious how to change the input source setting on your TV. Again,

you may need to refer to the manual for your TV for information. If you don’t have

the manual, many manufacturers also have these manuals on their website.

After you choose the correct input source setting, a Welcome screen appears.

On-screen instructions will lead you through the step-by-step process for

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warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE

LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARANTY STATED ABOVE (I.E. ONE

YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE).

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other

rights which vary from state to state. To the maximum extent permitted by

Non-Warranty Returns Policy:

For products purchased at Sling Media’s online store:

If you purchased your SlingCatcher hardware product directly from Sling Media’s

online store and are dissatisfied, you may return it at your expense within 30

days from original shipment as long as it is in good condition.

charges.

Returns sent to the Sling Media Returns Center or to the corporate offices

without an RMA number will be rejected.

Upon receipt at the designated Sling Media Returns Center, Sling Media

will refund the purchase price of your product (including tax). Your original

shipping and handling costs will not be refunded.

For products purchased at a retail store:

If you purchased your product through a retail location (online or in person),

you may be eligible for a full credit in accordance with the retailer’s return

policy. You should contact the retail location where you purchased the

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Do not place the product near heat sources such as direct sunlight, •

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers)

that produce heat.

Do not block the ventilation holes on the SlingCatcher. SlingCatcher •

requires adequate ventilation.

Do not place SlingCatcher in a cabinet or built-in installation unless •

sufficient ventilation is provided.

Do not place anything on top of the SlingCatcher, including another •

SlingCatcher.

Operate this product from the type of power source indicated on the •

may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in

a re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or •

table.

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure

the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection

against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 1984, provides information with regard to

proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the

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