- What do I need to get started with my SlingCatcher?
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A television (standard definition or high definition), a Slingbox (any model), a home network or broadband Internet connection to your Slingbox.
- To watch TV from a Slingbox, you need a Slingbox.
- To project Internet video from your PC, you need a Windows XP/Vista computer.
- To watch video files from a USB hard drive, you need a FAT32 USB formatted hard drive.
- Will SlingCatcher work with my TV?
- Yes, SlingCatcher works with almost any kind of TV. It has a full complement of standard definition outputs (S-video, composite video) plus high definition outputs (component video, HDMI) to ensure compatibility with your TV. SlingCatcher can also output video signals that work with televisions worldwide (NTSC, PAL/SECAM, 720p, 1080i).
- Do I need a PC to use SlingCatcher?
- A PC is optional. SlingCatcher comes with software that you can use to connect directly to your Slingbox... either in the next room, or halfway around the world. SlingCatcher can also play back most video and audio files directly from USB mass storage devices (like USB hard drives or small USB flash drives). You do need a Windows XP/Vista computer to watch Internet video from your PC ala SlingProjector.
- Can I use a SlingCatcher if I have a Mac OS computer?
- Yes! If you have a Mac, you can still use SlingCatcher to connect to your Slingbox, or to enjoy video and audio files loaded onto a USB drive. Unfortunately at this time, the SlingProjector application is only available for Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista.
- My SlingCatcher is in a different room than my broadband modem and router. How do I connect my SlingCatcher to my home network?
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Check out the SlingLink TURBO. It turns the electrical wiring in your home into an Ethernet network, so you can use any electrical outlet as an Ethernet jack. SlingLinks come in a pair. You plug one unit into an electrical outlet wherever your router is located, then use the included Ethernet cable to connect it to the router. Plug the other SlingLink unit into an electrical outlet near your Slingbox, and connect its Ethernet jack to the one on the Slingbox.
- How can I use a SlingCatcher?
- If you already have a Slingbox, the SlingCatcher is the perfect companion, allowing you to watch that content on another TV rather than your PC or mobile phone. It's great for extending your cable or satellite service to another room in your house where you might not have a wired connection -- all without having to pay more monthly fees for an additional outlet or receiver box. The SlingCatcher is also ideal if you're away at school or traveling to another location for an extended period of time. You can take the SlingCatcher with you, plug it into a TV and broadband Internet connection, and you're set! All your home TV programming and DVR content is available to you with a simple, familiar remote control.
Aside from being able to watch and control content from your Slingbox, the SlingCatcher includes a few other unique features for watching other types of digital media on your TV:
- Using the free SlingProjector utility for your Windows PC, you can project anything that's playing on your laptop's screen directly onto your TV. This is great for viewing Internet video from your Web browser (like YouTube, Hulu, or NetFlix) as well as downloaded movies or even photo slideshows on your TV.
- Plug a USB hard drive or memory stick into the back of the SlingCatcher and watch your home movies and podcasts on your TV.
- Are there subscription fees?
- No! Enjoy your SlingCatcher free of any monthly charges.
- How is SlingCatcher different from the Slingbox?
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Your Slingbox transmits your TV programming through the Internet to your computer or mobile phone (if you have SlingPlayer Mobile).
Your SlingCatcher: receives video and images from your Slingbox, so you can watch your stuff on...well, a TV, instead of sitting in front of your computer. The SlingCatcher also includes features that let you project a video from your PC and also playback video files from a USB hard drive or memory stick.
- What Slingbox models are supported by SlingCatcher?
- All Slingbox generations are supported by SlingCatcher, including the new Slingbox ProHD. Note: full HD video streaming from a Slingbox ProHD to SlingCatcher is not supported at this time.
- Why would I want to watch video from a Slingbox with my SlingCatcher?
- You can watch all the programming from your Slingbox on another TV in your home or on a TV in a remote location (such as a vacation home or school dorm). For example, if you want to watch your DVR’s programming in another room, connect a Slingbox to your DVR and a SlingCatcher to the other TV. If you have a room in your house that is not wired for cable or satellite, you can use a Slingbox and SlingCatcher to watch TV in that room without paying monthly fees for an additional outlet and receiver box.
- If the Slingbox I am connecting to is remote, how fast does my network at home need to be for the SlingCatcher to get a good picture?
- While the minimum upstream bandwidth at the Slingbox location for viewing is 256kbs, for SlingCatcher you will really benefit from a pipe that is faster. If you have a sustained 1 mbps upload speed, the picture really starts to improve. As with most stuff on the Internet, the faster the better.
- How does SlingProjector work?
- SlingProjector is a free utility you can download from support.slingbox.com and install on your Windows XP/Vista computer or laptop. Once SlingProjector is installed, you can select any region on your PC/laptop screen (up to 1024x768, depending on the performance of your computer) to display on your TV via SlingCatcher. It is a great way to watch videos from your favorite streaming video Web sites (like YouTube, Hulu, or CBS.com) on the big screen.
- What types of video can I view on the TV with SlingProjector?
- Most video and audio content from a video player such as Windows Media player, or from Internet video sites such as Hulu, NetFlix, ABC.com, NBC.com, and more will work great. The resolution of video you can project to your TV will depend on the performance of your PC; a very high performance PC is required to project anything more than standard definition video.
- Are there any video players or sites that are not compatible with SlingProjector?
- PC-based HD-DVD and Blu-Ray players are not compatible with SlingProjector. Also, sites that stream high-definition video may not work well with SlingProjector. Examples of this are high-definition videos from ABC.com or Hulu.
- What are the PC and system requirements for SlingProjector?
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- High performance PC required for best results
- Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows XP with SP2 (32- or 64-bit)
- Virtualized PCs are not supported
- 1.6 GHz+ Intel Core Duo or 3.0 GHz+ Pentium IV/Pentium M CPU
- 1 GB RAM for Windows Vista and 512 MB for Windows XP
- Display resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher (1024 x 768 is the maximum size of a projected window)
- 50 MB available disk space for installation
- SlingProjector requires a consistent 5 Mbps wired/wireless network connection in your house between your PC, router, and SlingCatcher
- Is the SlingProjector application compatible with the MAC OS?
- Not currently.
- How do I enjoy all my favorite audio and video files on my TV using SlingCatcher?
- You can copy video and audio files directly from your PC to a USB drive, then plug the drive into SlingCatcher. SlingCatcher lets you easily navigate the content on the USB drive and play the files on your TV.
- What USB devices are compatible with SlingCatcher?
- Any FAT32 formatted USB 2.0 hard disk drive or thumb drive.
- What video and audio file formats are supported?
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SlingCatcher supports most video and audio file formats, including the following:
· Video: WMV, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, Xvid.
· Audio: MP2, MP3, WMA, AAC, AC3. PCM.
· File formats: .avi, .vob, .ifo, ps., .ts, .mpg, .wmv, .asf, .mov, .mp4, .m4v, .mp3, .wma, .mp4a, .m4a, .wav
For more information on support file formats, click here.
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