README
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IMPORTANT:  If you have any problems PLEASE read ALL of this file before you post a question on the forums.  In particular, if you just reply that 'it doesn't work' you probably wont get any furtherassistance.

This ZIP file contains 2 BIN files.  

V2010_PL.bin and V2010_RV.bin 

There are 2 ways to install these BIN files into your Slingbox.  You can either use the web-based Slingplayer (http://watch.slingbox.com) and use the Setup Slingbox option, or you can use the standalone Slingplayer (available from http://download.slingmedia.com/player/pc/SlingPlayer-2.0.4-Setup.exe or http://download.slingmedia.com/player/mac/SlingPlayer-1.0.10.dmg)

If you want to install using the Web-based player then Sling have provided instructions at http://support.slingbox.com/get/KB-1000320.html.  Once you have installed the remote continue reading this file for extra information.

Alternatively, if you are using the standalone program then here are step-by-step instructions.

1.   Put the 2 BIN files into the correct location:

     PC Version:
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     Put the two BIN files into your C:\Program Files\Sling Media\Slingplayer\SBAV\ folder.
     (For WIN7 use C:\Program Files(x86)\Sling Media\Slingplayer\SBAV\)
 
     Mac version:
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     Put the two files into your /Applications/SlingPlayer/Contents/Slingbox Setup Assistant      
     /Contents/Resources/SBAV/ folder
     (Note that The Contents dirs won't show up unless you do a "Right-Click -> Show Package 
      Contents" when navigating into an app's "Contents" directory.)

2.   Now go into Slingplayer and run Setup Assistant and 'Configure Video Sources'. Work through the screens Making sure you select 'Standalone DVR' as the device type (regardless of the type of your device).

3.   This time use 'Other' as the Manufacturer and the Model and in the next screen scroll to the bottom of the Code numbers, select 'Custom' and then type V2010 (NOT v2010, the code is case-sensitive) in the newly appeared Custom Code window (or use the Alternative Code window in the MAC).  Then complete the setup as normal.  Note that some devices (Comcast DTA for example) do not support Power On/Off so will fail the power test.  Just ignore it and carry on.

EXTRA INFORMATION
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BUTTON MAPPING
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If you are using the Standalone Slingplayer for MAC or Slingplayer 1.5 for the PC, neither of which have not been updated to show colour buttons on the basic remote then:

Custom 22:	Red
Custom 23:	Green
Custom 24:	Yellow
Custom 25:	Blue
Custom 26:      White  (Search function)

And to answer the obvious question, you can NOT rename the Custom menu options to their function, SlingMedia do not allow that.  The best thing to do is use Slingplayer V1.5, which allows you to add them as Custom Buttons, with icons, at the bottom of the screen. 

But if you want a much better remote 'skin' which does include the Custom Buttons, then check out this thread:  http://answers.slingbox.com/thread/8533?tstart=0

PROBLEMS ??
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If you have problems please do NOT just report back it 'doesn't work', that is totally useless for someone trying to understand what is going on.  So please report the following:

1.   Was there any error message after you typed in the Code and tapped the Power button ?

2.   Did you give the Power command plenty of time to react ?  (I have a DVR that takes about 6-8 seconds to power up/down)

3.   After completing the setup (regardless of whether the Power button worked) do any of the other buttons work ?

4.   Have you used a Digital Camera to confirm the IR Blaster is actually firing when you tap the Power button ?  (Watch the tip of the IR Blaster thorugh the viewfinder while you tap a button.  You should see a white (not red) flash) 

5.   Have you experimented with the placement of the IR Blaster ?  On some devices this is critical so don't give up too quickly.

6.   Are you sure the device is working correctly using the real remote ?

7.   If nothing works check out http://remotes.slingbox.com where you might be able to build your own remote.


