http://www.slingcommunity.com?src=forums_rss Sling Community - Latest Forum Threads Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:56:48 GMT admin@slingcommunity.com Sling Community 60 http://www.slingcommunity.com/brand/sling/community.gif http://www.slingcommunity.com?src=forums_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31886/slingbox-and-slingcatcher/?src=forums_rss Whats the difference between a slingbox and a slingcatcher? Slingbox Classic Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:56:47 GMT jttv http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31886/slingbox-and-slingcatcher/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31885/Newbie-moving-to-China-but-wants-Sky-TV...-What-sling-product/?src=forums_rss Right here is the situation, I am trying to learn what I can about the various 'sling' products that are available but it is a bit of a mine field and I was hoping for some expert help from you guys. Basically I currently live in the UK and will be moving to Beijing in a couple of months. Me and the family can not bear the prospect of Chinese TV for the next couple of years. We would like to be able to watch Sky television on our TV in China. To enable us to do this I am going to get broadband and Sky installed at my fathers house (he currently has neither) to send the signal....... Which product(s) do I require to satisfy my needs, I was thinking the Slingcatcher.... what do you guys think ? Does the catcher come with the equipment needed for the send adn receive end or do i need 2 'slings' ? I would prefer not to have to receive the signal via my PC and have to then link a cable from the PC to the TV as this would mean the PC would have to be on most of the... Slinging Around the World Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:53:29 GMT moulty http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31885/Newbie-moving-to-China-but-wants-Sky-TV...-What-sling-product/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31884/SlingPlayer-Version-2.0.0.465/?src=forums_rss Since I installed this SlingPlayer 2.0.0.465 version, my streaming got real worse. Let me explain, whenever I start watching fast few minutes picture quality is absolutely wonderful. But, in 5 to 10 minutes the streaming bit will drop from over 1200kbps to almost 112kbps. Picture quality will become miserable to watch. Kbps rate will keep fluctuating all over the range, never consistent. If lucky, only consistent rate is at 112kpbs, still very choppy audio/picture. I never had this problem with previous version. I understand there are few good features with this new one. But, what good does it make if I can't watch it all. Please help me here. If necessary, I want to go back to previous version. It is worth to mention that, I have no problem of inconsistency with all other Video streaming sites such as, JumpTv dot com, hulu dot com etc. I can watch those sites hours without a single drop of bits. Sling Media Product Feedback Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:02:16 GMT robdev http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31884/SlingPlayer-Version-2.0.0.465/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31881/Viewing-Slingbox-Solo-at-Work/?src=forums_rss Sorry I've looked through the crazy volume of threads and haven't been able to find an answer to what is probably a simple question. I just got my slingbox last night and have installed everything on my home computer and it works perfectly. What I want to do is be able to watch my slingbox on my work computer (totally separate computer at my office, separate city). I can't seem to find out what to do in order to accomplish this. Anyone? General Sling Related Discussion Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:46:42 GMT vbarry http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31881/Viewing-Slingbox-Solo-at-Work/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31880/Looking-into-Hava./?src=forums_rss I do lots of reading in HAVA forum and look at youtube videos about hava over past couple of day. After many people say they have problem with Slingplayer 2.0 and Sling not provide FW roll back. I read many posts here say people like features of Hava box. I think this come down to "Better the devil you know then devil you don't" . I think only HAVA feature I really like is The Multicast feature. I like feature set of HAVA Titanium HD WIFI but I read many posts that people have problem with plugs on back and bad video quality becuase poor connection on back. Why HAVA not use same plugs they use on HAVA Wireless HD. (RCA) I think is silly. No QAM tuner also. I hope maybe Hava next box have better plugs and QAM tuner. The only thing I read that really impress me was about the person who post about BOD problem. HAVA support say is .001% of owners have problem. But they reply and look into this anyway and find to be driver issue and fix. Slingmedia was the same 2 year ago when I first buy my slingbox. Come think about.... News, Rumors and Gossip Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:41:55 GMT JPOPUSA http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31880/Looking-into-Hava./#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31879/SLINGBOX-NOT-FOUND-NET-BRAZIL/?src=forums_rss Hi all, I need some help. My Slingbox was working fine using Brasil telecom ASDL internet and TVA cable connected straight in the slinbox. We decided to change the Internet/TV provider to NET which has its own TV box and internet modem. The wizard configuration does not recognize my slingbox anymore. Its says Slingbox not found. Some actions already done: 1) I reset my slingbox using that little button at the back (for 30 seg and all lights flashed ok). 2) Switch everything off and on again. 3) Interesting: If I connect my Slingbox straight on my PC, the wizard does find it! But I am unable to save the settings, of course I am not connected to any router or internet. 4) I am using this modem: Motorola SBV5121 VoIP. The config for this modem is pretty poor, there is nothing to change excluding Enable DHCP, Reset to factory settings and Reboot the modem. 5) I am using a switch called D-Link DES-1008D which is not a router - the router role was been done by my old DSL DI-504... If my modem motorola has no options to set up an IP range and open ports, I should presume... Slingbox Classic Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:23:10 GMT Emerson Mello http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31879/SLINGBOX-NOT-FOUND-NET-BRAZIL/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31878/6-months-in-Germany/?src=forums_rss Hello all, I will be moving in January with my family of 5 to Germany for 6 months (maybe longer). I have a Comcast DVR and cable modem at home. Most likely I will have a high speed connection in Germany to view the stream from the slingbox. Does anyone have a configuration to recommend? I'm not sure from reading the FAQ's if the HD option is worth it because you won't actually be streaming in 720 or 1080 right? Also, how good is the picture if you play the video onto a TV with and s-video cable? Slinging Around the World Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:55:33 GMT BhamWreck76 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31878/6-months-in-Germany/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31876/how-to-change-channels-from-my-mobile-phone/?src=forums_rss Hello sling community :) I got my slin pro yesterday and am happy about it, works fine on all streams.. i am able to watch sky + on my nokia e 66 , but when i try to change channel, it says its doing it but dosent change it ..., but i am able to change channels from a laptop.. any ideas :) Slingbox PRO Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:52:27 GMT rembrant http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31876/how-to-change-channels-from-my-mobile-phone/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31873/Slingbox-Sky-BB-Help-Please/?src=forums_rss Recently switched to Sky BB - using an airport extreme attached to the Sky BB modem as a bridge for all my bits and bobs. All works ok, except for the slingbox, which cannot connect. As the Extreme is acting as a bridge, there is no 'port forwarding' option (but this was on when previously set up using Pipex, with the extreme as a normal router). I have switched port forwarding on 5001 on, on the Sky router (Sagem) settings, but to no avail - I get a 'can't connect' error. Can anyone help please? Away on Saturday and need it for the next week or two. Many thanks. Stan Slingbox Classic Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:39:32 GMT stanwardle http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31873/Slingbox-Sky-BB-Help-Please/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31872/Slingbox-Sky-BB-Help-Please/?src=forums_rss Recently switched to Sky BB - using an airport extreme attached to the Sky BB modem as a bridge for all my bits and bobs. All works ok, except for the slingbox, which cannot connect. As the Extreme is acting as a bridge, there is no 'port forwarding' option (but this was on when previously set up using Pipex, with the extreme as a normal router). I have switched port forwarding on 5001 on, on the Sky router (Sagem) settings, but to no avail - I get a 'can't connect' error. Can anyone help please? Away on Saturday and need it for the next week or two. Many thanks. Stan SlingPlayer for Mac Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:41:54 GMT stanwardle http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31872/Slingbox-Sky-BB-Help-Please/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31871/Sling-lacking-behind-soon/?src=forums_rss Sling came out with a revolutionary product, welcome by the wider public, and for once possitive feedback from every data magazine available, they revolutionised IPTV. However, although they startet the path, does not make them bulletproof in the long run. Competition is a nightmare for businesses, esspecially for electronic innovations, which can be copied overnight. Slingbox is now limited to only a few features. but competing sites are already developing enhanced products which is now able to compete with Slingbox. The only reason for Slingbox popularity is, its clever marketing strategy, and its unike design. A few features i like to see: Continually add remote support for as many product possible on a regular basis,e.g. Dvico tvix boxes, most reliable and expensive DVR Media Box are still not supportet. Enable Recording features, although to avoid being sued Slingmedia might want to allow add on modules, so third party can add extra features, without slingbox getting into trouble. Allow files located on the local network to be streamed. with support of all major codecs and filters. Enable twin view. But these features are properly never gona be avaiable, even if it increase sales by 50% :-) General Sling Related Discussion Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:59:54 GMT nero12 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31871/Sling-lacking-behind-soon/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31870/Feature-idea-IR-Pass-thru-or-iPhone-remote-app/?src=forums_rss It occurred to me that my MacBook Pro and most macs have an Infrared port. It would be very nice if the Mac Client could use the port to read inputs from my remote control and pass them through to the sling-box to control the device connected to my slingbox. That way I could use the remote control, instead of the keyboard/mouse. Or, how about a remote-app for my iPhone to control the sling client...kind of like the one for iTunes. Neither would need to be added to the sling client software directly; if an app was written to intercept the inputs (IR or iPhone) and map/pass them through to the client in some way...as rudimentary as passing keystrokes. I wonder if something like this already exists...will have to do a search. SlingPlayer for Mac Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:25:45 GMT harley http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31870/Feature-idea-IR-Pass-thru-or-iPhone-remote-app/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31869/Setup-and-hub-Please-help/?src=forums_rss I have problems connecting to my slingbox via my netgear hub. My setup is a cable modem-Netgear WNR834B router - Netgear DS108 Hub - slingbox The PC connected to the hub has full connectivity to internet and gets an ip 192.168.1.7 and all works well. When I plug in the slingbox to any of the hub ports no light goes on and the slingbox does not see any connectivity as well (no light on front network led) When i plug in the slingbox directly to the router (which is in the room below) it gets recognized just fine ! My router sees the device as well as any slingplayer on my PC's. The router sees the device and reports IP of 192.168.1.237. When I move the box back upstairs to the hub (using known working port and good cable) no light on the port or any further connectivity to network. I have tried the same cable that is connecting my PC from the hub and same issue. Hub has an uplink switch and either on/off no difference. PC works fine wheather the hub's up-link is on or off. Anybody have any idea please as to why I can't connect via... Slingbox Classic Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:37:51 GMT Juliank http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31869/Setup-and-hub-Please-help/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31868/Adding-a-slingcatcher-to-my-collection/?src=forums_rss I have had a slingbox pro for over a year now and when I set it up I used a sling link turbo 1 port . Now I would like to add a sling catcher to my collection. Can I use 2 slinlink turbo 1 port or do I need to use the 4 port slinglink and do away with the 1 port. What's the best way to do this? Thanks for any advice rfann Accessories (SlingLink, etc) Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:37:02 GMT Rfann http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31868/Adding-a-slingcatcher-to-my-collection/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31867/Power-button-menu-frustration.../?src=forums_rss Is it just me? Or does anyone else dislike the power-button menu (the one that asks to send power remotely or power down the catcher)? I originally had my slingbox hooked up to an HD Tivo (without a power button) and didn't get this menu at all -- when I hit power, the slingcatcher shut off. Great. I replaced that with a DirecTV HR21 DVR (yes, it does have a power button, but the power button does little more than turn the lights on the front of the box off)... Now, since I setup the new DVR, every time I hit power I have to hit two more buttons (down once then select) to just power down the catcher. I looked, but couldn't find anything -- is there any way to convince the catcher that just shut itself off when I hit the power button? It just makes shutting the box off tedious. Thanks! BTW, I know there are several complaints here, but I for one am fairly happy using the catcher as a simple remote viewer on my local LAN... something closer to HD resolution would be appreciated, but the current resolution blows away my old RF modulator solution. SlingCatcher Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:02:37 GMT Addict http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31867/Power-button-menu-frustration.../#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31866/can-i-get-some-help/?src=forums_rss i had my sling player set up to my laptop, and then my lap top conked out. I have a new pc i do not have cable at my house. i had the slingplayer set up from my moms house, is there a way to set up the sling player with out taking the whole pc to my moms house. Computers / Laptops Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:35:25 GMT dianer http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31866/can-i-get-some-help/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31865/Slingbox-not-able-to-be-found/?src=forums_rss Hello Not sure if this should be in the remote viewing forum or the slingbox classic one^, but here goes: So, I bought a slingbox classic when I was in the UK last week and set it up at my mum's. Worked fine locally, then I went off and checked it worked remotely at a mate's house. it did. Back in the US this week and it's not working. Spoke to slingmedia support. They determined that the IP address at my mum's had changed (speculated the router had been disconnected). They remotely configured the box to have a static IP address and assured me a) that it was working (they could view it remotely) and b) that the problem should not recur since they had set a static IP. I couldn't see it, as I was at work and (they speculated) my firewall was blocking. So I get home tonight and get same errors. I call slingmedia, they tell me that they can't find it using the finder ID again. Or the new static IP address. I'll have to get them in touch with my mum again. Only it's 2am in UK now! So I wait until tomorrow. Any insights... Slingbox Classic Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:18:50 GMT swisstony http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31865/Slingbox-not-able-to-be-found/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31863/Dual-monitors-When-I-select-Full-screen-horizontal-resolution-is-too-wide/?src=forums_rss AMD Athlon 9550 Quad core 4 GB Ram 500 GB hard drive When I select full screen mode, instead of the image being full screen on one monitor, it stretches all the way across both monitors. And the placement of the actual image is off. The vertical resolution is fine however. Here is a picture here What I was hoping was that when I selected full screen the slingplayer window would be fullscreen on one of the monitors. The reason I want it like that (To give you a better sense of why I am trying to do this) is because I have 2 monitors. I have one on my desk and the other I want to put on my wall and use as a TV. I thought I would be able to click the Full Screen button SlingPlayer for Windows 2.0 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:00:01 GMT mrwhite http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31863/Dual-monitors-When-I-select-Full-screen-horizontal-resolution-is-too-wide/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31862/How-to-increase-the-speed-of-your-home-network/?src=forums_rss Quick question on why my home network speed is so slow (comparatively). I have been using the Slingbox Classic for years. I have Fios (Wireless Router Model MI424WR, 20MB down, 5MB up) and a recent Apple Macbook Pro. The Slingbox is connected via ethernet directly to the router. I want to upgrade to the Pro HD and have read reviews talking about 5-8+ Mbps speeds within home networks. My Slingplayer speed (on both Windows XP and the latest version of OSX) averages around 1800kbps. When I run a speed test at speedtest.net, my 20 down/5 up is confirmed. I have an Apple Airport Extreme Base Station (that I use for a networked drive) hooked up to the Router. Any ideas why my speeds are so slow? Thanks for the help General Sling Related Discussion Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:48:30 GMT martinmartin http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31862/How-to-increase-the-speed-of-your-home-network/#discussion?src=forums_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31861/tuner-channel/?src=forums_rss hi guys; i have two sat receivers connected in a spliter and conneted in the slingbox RF input, now one signal is on rf chan 3, is the one i'm watching, how can i watch the other receiver that is on chan 21, or the tuner in the slingbox is just chan 3?. Slingbox Tuner Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:25:17 GMT Frank Ramiro http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/31861/tuner-channel/#discussion?src=forums_rss