785 Harmony Remote User Manual, version 1.
User Manual Harmony 785 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................................1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR HARMONY REMOTE..................................................................................2 BEGINNING THE SETUP PROCESS.......................................................................................................3 USING YOUR HARMONY REMOTE.................
User Manual Harmony 785 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Harmony remote! This User Manual will introduce you to the basic online setup process, customizations and main features of your Harmony remote. If in doubt about how to set up your Harmony remote, follow the information and instructions using the Logitech Harmony Remote Software (also referred to as Harmony Remote Software). The Harmony remote is an Internet-powered universal remote control.
User Manual Harmony 785 Getting to Know Your Harmony Remote Many of the Harmony remote’s buttons are standard remote buttons. However, there are buttons and other hardware that may not be so familiar to you. The extra buttons and hardware give you access to the special features of the Harmony remote. A. USB Connector: Connect one end of the USB cable to this connector and the other end to your computer so that you can download your configuration using the Harmony Remote Software. B.
User Manual Harmony 785 Beginning the Setup Process Once you have installed the Logitech Harmony Remote Software, connect your remote and you will be guided through a series of question-and-answer steps to complete each of the five main steps of the online setup process: Login Information: Create your login information. Check Connection: Ensures your computer and your Harmony remote are communicating properly.
User Manual Harmony 785 Using Your Harmony Remote This section provides you with information that will help you use your remote. Recharging the Battery Place your remote in the base station to charge. While the remote’s battery is charging: • The display and its backlight, and the keypad backlight remain on. • The battery level icon in the status bar flashes when the battery is still charging or will display a full battery level when charging is complete.
User Manual Harmony 785 Viewing the Status and Navigation Bars The status bar provides users with important information such as: D E C B A • A: Date and time • B: Indicator if the USB is attached • C: Indicator when infrared (IR) commands are being sent to your devices • D: Battery indicator (battery’s power) • E: Activity you are in (if applicable) The navigation bar displays information such as: • F: The number of screens available in a menu, and the scre
User Manual Harmony 785 2. Answer the questions on the remote’s display by selecting Yes or No. If you answer no to any question, the Harmony remote will resend the necessary command and ask you the same question again. When you are done, the Harmony remote will be “synchronized” with your devices again.
User Manual Harmony 785 Example You can put commands on the display or customize specific buttons for the commands. See Customizing Your Harmony Remote. At any time, press Devices to switch into Device mode. Once in this mode, the Harmony remote will display a list of all the devices you have in your configuration. Select a device from the list and the Harmony remote will only control the device features for the device.
User Manual Harmony 785 Customizing Your Harmony Remote All customization of your Harmony remote is done from the Harmony Remote Software: Use the Harmony Remote Software to: Troubleshoot • Click Troubleshoot when your Harmony remote isn’t controlling your system correctly. View Activities • Click the Activities tab to add or delete Activities. • Click Settings to change the specific settings (e.g. the name of an Activity) for an Activity.
User Manual Harmony 785 • Select one of the default themes. • A theme consists of a font style, background, layout, and icons (for Activities and Devices)—choose a theme that best suits you. • Layout is the number of selections (3 or 6) displayed on the display • Add your own slide show to the display. • You can use the default backgrounds or your own background images to create your own slide show. The slide show displays while the remote is in the base station.
User Manual Harmony 785 Changing the Settings for your Harmony Remote From within the Harmony software, click Remote Settings, to change the following: • Turn on/off Help on the remote/Remote Assistant (for additional information, see Displaying Help on Your Harmony Remote.) • Set the backlight timing (for additional information, see Using the Tilt Sensor • Set the time-display format.
User Manual Harmony 785 Naming an Infrared Command When you teach an infrared command to the Harmony remote, give the command a name. This way you can refer to this command by name in various locations of the online setup process. It is best to use the default names listed on the Learn infrared commands step so that automatic button function assignments can be applied to your Harmony remote.
User Manual Harmony 785 Getting Additional Help The Harmony remote provides you with several features to assist you with: • Finding answers to your questions quickly and easily • Troubleshooting the setup and customization process Finding Answers to Your Questions The help you find answers to your questions quickly and easily, consult any of the following tools: Feature Search FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) User Manual More Help Button Help Button (Remote) Description A support too
