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Are you seeing poor video quality from HD A/V sources on the Slingbox PRO? Here's what to do.

If you have a Slingbox PRO and are connecting your HD A/V source using HD Connect, be sure that you update the firmware on your Slingbox. Having the latest firmware greatly enhances the video quality coming from your HD A/V source, especially when there is text on the screen or a lot of motion.

The latest Slingbox PRO firmware also solves some quality issues that appeared in a previous firmware version.

For instructions on exactly how to update the Slingbox PRO firmware, chose the link below based on your flavor of computer.

How to manually update your Slingbox firmware

How do I manually update the firmware on my Slingbox from my Macintosh computer?
Step-by-step instructions for manually updating the firmware on your Slingbox from your Macintosh computer.

How do I use SlingPlayer 1.X for Windows to update the firmware on my Slingbox manually?
Step-by-step instructions for using SlingPlayer 1.X for Windows to upgrade the firmware on your Slingbox manually.

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