Harmony 885 User Manual version1.
Harmony 885 User Manual Table of Contents INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................... 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR HARMONY REMOTE ............................................................................................... 2 BEGIN THE SETUP PROCESS ........................................................................................................................ 3 USING YOUR HARMONY REMOTE .......
Harmony 885 User Manual 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.
Harmony 885 User Manual 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. 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.
Harmony 885 User Manual Begin 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: 1. Login Information: Create your login information. 2. Check Connection: Ensures your computer and your Harmony remote are communicating properly. 3.
Harmony 885 User Manual Using Your Harmony Remote This section provides you with information that will help you use your remote. Using the Glow Button Press the Glow button to light up or turn off the display backlight. To determine the length of time the backlight stays on. Note: Shaking or tilting the Harmony remote will not light up the display backlight. Users must press the Glow button to light up the display backlight.
Harmony 885 User Manual Using the Teletext Buttons When you press any of the Teletext button the homepage for Teletext will appear on the television (it may take a few seconds for the page to appear). The Teletext page will completely replace the televisionpicture, but sound will still be available. Each Teletext page has a unique 3-digit page number; all pages can be accessed by entering the 3-digit page number using the numbered channel buttons on your Harmony remote.
Harmony 885 User Manual Note: If your devices are no longer responding consistently to your Harmony remote, but were doing sold before, you may need to recharge the battery. To resynchronize: 1. Press the Help button. 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. When you are done, the Harmony remote will be synchronized with your devices again.
Harmony 885 User Manual You can eliminate the use of device mode by customizing your Activities. 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.
Harmony 885 User Manual 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. Example To have more than one Activity of a given type (e.g.
Harmony 885 • User Manual 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. See Using System Options for more information on turning the slide show on and off. Use the Harmony Remote Software to make Harmony remote’s display look the way you want it to. You can change the background or the slide show images.
Harmony 885 User Manual • Show/Hide the “Starting Activity” message (for additional information, see Selecting an Activity.) • Turn on/off the tilt sensor (for additional information, see Using the Tilt Sensor.) Teaching Infrared (IR) Commands The Harmony remote can learn infrared commands from other remote controls, and should only be used in situations where the Harmony remote’s infrared database does not already contain an infrared command you would like to use. 1.
Harmony 885 User Manual Naming Conventions When naming a command for which there is no default name on the Learn infrared commands feature, use the following naming conventions to make button assignment and sharing infrared commands easier: • Do not use spaces or special characters such as /, & or * in the name. • Capitalize the start of words (e.g. NextDisc, ModeDigital). • Start the command name with its main function (e.g. VolumeRearUp, VolumeRearDown, VolumeFrontUp, olumeFrontDown).
Harmony 885 User Manual 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: Tool Description Search A support tool that enables you to do a keyword search.
