User User Manual Manual Version 1.1 Version 1.
Contents Introduction..........................................................................................................................5 Getting to know your remote............................................................................................5 How your Harmony One works......................................................................................5 Activities, devices, and inputs........................................................................................
Changing how buttons work in an Activity.................................................................20 Customizing the on-remote help................................................................................20 Controlling the Remote Assistant................................................................................21 Viewing the on-remote tutorial...................................................................................21 Personalizing your Harmony One..............................
Appendix A - Device Information.....................................................................................35 Appendix B - Glossary.........................................................................................................36 Appendix C - Product Specification.................................................................................
Introduction The Harmony Advanced Universal Remote is your answer to effortless home entertainment. The Activities button puts control for all your devices in one convenient location. You can go from watching TV to watching a DVD to listening to music with the touch of a button. You no longer need to type in codes to get your remote working with your entertainment system.
The buttons on your Harmony One The Harmony One’s buttons may have different functions or control different devices depending on which Activity you’re in. For more information, see Changing how buttons work in an Activity. The system off button turns off all the devices in the current Activity. Off The arrow keys help you page through items on the touch screen. Options Devices The function buttons are dynamic and select different functions on the remote or the Activity.
What’s on the Harmony One’s screen Commands common to your Activity When you select an Activity, your Harmony One’s screen displays all the commands related to that Activity, not just the ones related to the primary device of that Activity. For example, if you’re watching a DVD, your screen displays functions and commands for your DVD and other devices you use in the Watch a DVD Activity.
Status icons A The status indicator flashes whenever an IR command is being sent from your Harmony One. B The battery indicator shows you the status of the battery. To ensure your Harmony stays properly charged, see Charging your remote. C A B Off My Activities 1/2 pages Tue 4:51 The current date and time display on your remote screen. To set the date and time on your remote, see Setting the date and time.
Using your Harmony One Off My Activities Viewing your touch screen menus 1/2 pages Tue 4:51 Watch TV The arrow keys help you page through each menu. The arrow keys illuminate only if there are multiple pages. Watch a DVD Listen to Music Devices Options Selecting an Activity Off The Activities screen displays the Activities you have created for the remote. You can start an Activity by touching the item on the screen.
Using the Help button Because obstacles or distance can interfere with the signals the Harmony One sends when it starts an Activity (for example, someone walks between your Harmony One and the TV when you press Watch TV, or you’re very far away from the system when you start an Activity), your Harmony One can become “out of sync” with your devices. To fix the problem, use the help feature on your Harmony One. 1. 2. On the remote, press the Help button.
Using your favorite channels To set up your favorite channels, and to add your own icons, go to the Harmony Remote Software: 1. 2. 3. Select the Activities tab. Under Watch TV, click Options. Select Set up Favorite Channels and follow the online instructions. When you have favorite channels set up on your Harmony One, a Favorites button appears at the lower end of your remote’s screen when your’re in the Watch TV Activity. To use your favorite channels: 1. 2. 3. Press the Favorites button.
Setting the date and time You can change the date and time that appears on the Harmony One’s screen. To set or change the date and time, follow these steps: To set the date and time on your Harmony: 1. On your Harmony One’s screen, select Options. 2. Select Set the Current Time. Setting the backlight timing The Harmony One senses when you pick it up, and lights up the display and buttons. To set the length of time the backlight stays on, follow these steps: From your Harmony Remote Software: 1.
Setting up your Harmony One for the first time Overview of the setup process When you insert the Harmony remote CD, the guided online setup launches. Follow the easy setup instructions to install the Harmony Remote Software. For more information on installing the Harmony Remote Software, refer to the Installation Guide. After the software installs, start the Harmony Remote Software. When you start the Harmony Remote Software, it checks for updates automatically and downloads them if necessary.
1. Creating your user account When you start the Harmony Remote Software for the first time, you must create your user account. From the Harmony Remote Software: 1. Click Create New Account. 2. Complete the required account information. 3. Follow the instructions in the setup wizard. 4. After you create your user account, the Harmony Remote Software opens your home page each time you log in. Your home page is where you can manage your Activities and Devices, as well as change the settings on your remote.
3. Setting up the devices you want to control The guided online setup asks you to enter your device information. Enter the information for all the entertainment components you want to control with your Harmony One. You should use the Device Worksheet to gather all your device information before starting the setup process. 1. 2. 3. Select the Device Type for each of your devices. Select the Manufacturer for each device. Enter the Model numbers for each device.
5. Updating the remote After you enter your device and Activity information, the software saves your information. It also transfers the information to your Harmony One. After the software updates your remote, you’re ready to test your setup. For specific details about testing your setup, see the chapter on Testing your Setup.
Testing your setup Every time you update your Harmony One, you should test your remote to ensure it’s working the way you expect. This chapter gives you the information you need to test your remote. It also has some suggestions on what to check while you’re testing your setup. If you run into specific issues while testing your remote, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual for suggestions and possible fixes for your problems. The process of testing your Harmony One is straightforward.
Changing your setup Whether you get a new device or want to change the behavior of some buttons, you may need to make changes to your Harmony One’s setup. The following sections provide you with the information to help you with these tasks. Adding and changing your Activities In the Harmony Remote Software, select the Activities tab. • • • To add an Activity, click Add Activity. To remove an Activity, click the icon for the Activity you want to remove.
Adding an extra device (passthrough) to an Activity A passthrough device is a device that you add to your system that a signal passes through unaltered. For example, if you use your DVD recorder (or VCR) to record shows from your satellite or set top box, you may need to add your DVD recorder as a passthrough device. In these examples, the DVD Recorder and the A/V Switch are used as passthrough devices. To add an extra Device (Passthrough) to an Activity, go to your home page: Select the Activities tab.
Changing how buttons work in an Activity When you select an Activity, your Harmony One turns on all the required entertainment devices, sets up the device inputs correctly, and sets up the remote’s buttons to control the devices in the Activity. For example, when you select the Watch a DVD Activity, the volume buttons on the Harmony One changes the volume. However, there may be some commands you want to add to buttons or display on the remote’s screen.
Controlling the Remote Assistant The Harmony One’s Remote Assistant guides you through starting Activities. It also gives you more information about the status of your remote and the Activity you selected. For example, when you select the Watch TV Activity, the Remote Assistant asks you if the TV is on and if the other devices in the Activity are configured properly. You can turn this feature on or off from the Harmony Remote Software or from the remote.
Personalizing your Harmony One You can personalize your Harmony One to make the screen look and act the way you want. Changing the order of Activities on your Harmony One’s screen You can easily change the order in which your Activities appear on your remote’s screen. Rearranging the order of the Activities allows you to have the Activities you use most often appear at the top of the list. From the Harmony Remote Software: 1. Click the Activities tab. . Click Re-order Activities. 3.
When you use your Harmony One to control devices one-by-one, you can customize the commands that appear on the Harmony One’s screen to make the functions you use easiest to find. You can even add the commands you’re missing to your Activities so they’ll always be easily accessible. If there’s a button that you don’t use, you can remove buttons that appear on the remote’s screen using the Harmony Remote Software.
Adding additional features to your Harmony One It’s possible that a device’s commands are not recognized. Maybe you have a very rare device? Or a new one? Although we update our device list regularly, there are always new devices in the market. To remedy this, you can teach your Harmony how to control this device by using the device’s original remote.
• • Start infrared commands that select inputs (for example, on a stereo receiver) with the prefix “Input”. Don’t name the input based on what you’ve connected to your device, rather name it based on what it’s called on the front of the device, or on the remote control (for example, InputAux, InputVideo1, InputTape, InputDVD). Types of delays or speed settings If your device doesn’t react to a command from the Harmony One, it may be because the delay setting needs to be adjusted.
Inter-Device Delay The Inter-Device Delay is the amount of time between commands for different devices when you start an Activity. The Inter-Device Delay is also the time between the next sequence of commands that are sent to other devices within an Activity. Example: My DVD player doesn’t always turn on when I start the Activity. I can get the DVD player to turn on by using the Help button however I don’t want to use Help every time.
Maintaining your Harmony One Upgrading your Harmony One firmware Your Harmony One contains internal software, called firmware. The remote’s firmware is similar to your computer’s operating system. Logitech updates the firmware for your remote to ensure you’re always getting the most from your Harmony One. Generally, when you connect your remote to your computer the Harmony Remote Software updates your remote automatically if new firmware is available.
Troubleshooting problems with your Harmony One In this section, you’ll find some commonly reported issues and the suggested solutions. These solutions may help you fix problems you’re experiencing. If you still cannot fix the problem, refer to Getting help with your Harmony One. The TV doesn’t turn on when starting an Activity, but using the Help button on the remote fixes the issue. • Try increasing the Inter-Device Delay for your television.
The On Demand command isn’t on the Harmony One for the Watch TV Activity. • You can map the command to any unused button on the Harmony One or on the remote’s screen. The command is likely in our database, but wasn’t mapped to the Activity. If we’re missing the command, the Harmony One can learn it from your original remote. For more information, see Teaching your Harmony One new commands using your old remote. The Harmony Remote software in unable to communicate with the Harmony One.
Figuring out which inputs your system uses One of the most important parts to creating your Activities for your Harmony One is determining which inputs your system uses for each device. This chapter gives you some suggestions on how to figure out which inputs your entertainment system uses if you’re not sure. Inputs are how the devices in your entertainment system are connected. For example, your DVD or cable box is connected to your TV through an input.
Option 3 — Select the input from an on-screen menu In this case, your device uses an on-screen menu from which you can select the input you want. When you press the source button, the menu appears on your TV screen. Then, you use another button on the remote to choose the input you want, and then a third button to select the input. For example, you press the source button to display the on-screen menu, the arrow keys to select an input, and then the OK button enter your selection.
Step 2 — Watch the TV In this step, you must use your TV’s original remote control to switch between inputs. 1. Using your TV’s original remote, select each input one-at-a-time. . For each input, note which device appears to be connected to that input. For example, if you switch to VIDEO 1 and see your DVD playing, you know your DVD player is connected to VIDEO 1. 3. Repeat step 2 for each input.
Getting help with your Harmony One Contacting Customer Support If you’re experiencing problems and can’t find the solution, our courteous and expert professionals can assist! From your home page, click the More Help button located in the Tip Center and then select the Contact Us tab. Finding answers to questions You can access our online help to search for topics or Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). From your home page, click the More Help button located in the Tip Center.
Using the On-Remote Help When one or more of your devices don’t power on or off, or when they don’t switch inputs correctly, you can use the Help button on the remote for simple troubleshooting. Answer the questions on your Harmony One to re-synchronize it with your entertainment system. See Using the Help button. Logitech’s Harmony Remote user forums You can also access the user forums to see what other users like you’re discussing. Simply go to http://forums.logitech.com/.
Appendix A - Device Information In the Add Devices step of the setup software, you will need to enter information about the components in your entertainment system. Fill out this worksheet to use as your guide. List the entertainment components below that you would like your new remote to control.
Appendix B - Glossary Amplifier A stereo component that outputs to speakers, and increases the gain or level of an audio signal. An amplifier doesn’t typically include a radio. Anamorphic views Also referred to as Enhanced for Widescreen, or Enhanced for 16:9. The process that horizontally shrinks a 16:9 image into a 4:3 space to convert images between widescreen and typical television image aspect ratio. Used on many DVDs. Aspect ratio The ratio of image width to image height.
Passthrough A device that routes video or audio from one device to another device. Personal Video Recorder Contains an internal recorder and player that records and plays video without the use of a removable tape or disc. Typically PVRs (PVR) can pause, rewind, instantly replay, and play slow-motion for live or recorded TV. Examples of PVR service providers are TiVo, ReplayTV, UltimateTV, and Keen PM.
Tuner Also referred to as a receiver or a stereo receiver. A tuner is any component that receives or tunes, broadcast signals, or AM/FM radio. Typically refers to the single component that includes a preamplifier, surround processor, multi-channel amplifier, and AM/FM tuner. Power strip A common device that acts like an extension cord, providing additional cord length, as well as a mechanism that offers several electrical outlets.
Appendix C - Product Specification LCD Size LCD Resolution LCD Screen Touch Screen Technology Power Source Power Type Brands Supported Devices Supported Maximum number of devices per account Backlit keypad Backlight Color IR Learning Learning Capabilities IR Transmitters IR Transmission Range Memory Type Memory Amount Weight Dimensions Warranty Supported Platforms 2.
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