Sling Media Router SB260-100 User Manual

Connect the IR control cable

The IR control cable allows the Slingbox to act as a universal remote, controlling the device you connect to the Slingbox. It works with your cable/satellite box or 

DVR, and many other devices. 

Make sure you place your Slingbox close enough to your device so the IR control cable 

can be attached to the front of your device.

1. Connect the IR control cable to the IR connector on the Slingbox. Make sure to firmly 

insert the cable connector so the cable’s plastic covering meets the back of the 

Slingbox. It clicks in when fully inserted. Check this connection before continuing.

2. Place the emitter ends of the cable on the top and bottom of the device so they point 

at its IR sensor. Make sure they extend out far enough to send a signal to your device.

Finding the IR sensor
The infrared sensor is on the front of the device, usually behind a dark, sometimes reddish 

plastic window. If you don’t see the sensor, shine a flashlight through the window and 

look for a small bulb, similar to the one on the end of the emitters.

• Once you are sure you have placed an emitter correctly, remove the adhesive cover-

ing and affix the emitter so it extends out far enough to send a signal to your device.

Important: When you install the SlingPlayer software, the Setup Wizard attempts to communicate with your device using the IR control cable. Make sure 

you place the emitters over the infrared sensor on your device before you install the SlingPlayer software. If the Setup Wizard is not controlling your 

device, you may need to adjust the position of the emitters. You may want to wait to affix the emitters until after you install the SlingPlayer software.