DVD Mini Blaster

AV Receiver
Cable/Satellite Mini Blaster

Blaster

Picks up RF signals from remote and converts to IR signals
Relays IR signals to any device in range

Cabinet

Communicates through cabinet doors

RF signals

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My Activies

Sends RF signals to RF System

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The buttons on your Harmony900
The Harmony900s buttons may have different functions or control different devices depending on which Activity youre in. For more information, see Customize your buttons.
The system off button turns off all the devices in the current Activity.
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. The Activities button returns you to your list of Activities. The Help button starts the on-remote help. The Menu button opens the on-screen menu for the device selected. The page up and page down arrows help you navigate through your onscreen guide or menu.
The Info button opens the information section of your on-screen guide. The Exit button closes your on-screen menu or guide. The Guide button opens your on-screen guide. The color-coded buttons perform cable, satellite and teletext functions. You can also customize them with your favorite commands.

Settings

Devices

Activities Menu Exit

Help Info Guide
The volume button changes the volume.
The navigation pad arrows allow you to move through menus or onscreen guides. The channel button changes the channels.
The mute button mutes the sound. The previous channel button returns you to the last channel you were on.

Replay Skip

The play area puts your play, pause, skip and other buttons in one area for quick access.
The number pad has the digits 0-9.
The enter button enters a selection from the number pad.
The clear button clears an entry from the number pad.
The lights on your Blaster
The lights on your Blaster provide the following information: A B Status Power Indicates that your Blaster is sending commands Indicates that your Blaster is powered by either AC or USB

Setting up your Blaster and Mini Blasters
Your Blaster receives RF signals from your remote and flashes IR commands to your devices. YourMiniBlasters add extra coverage by flashing devices that your Blaster cant reach. To set up your Blaster and Mini Blasters: 1. Plug the Blaster into the wall. 2. Place it on a shelf in your cabinet. 3. Plug the Mini Blasters into the back of the Blaster. 4. Place each one on its own shelf in your cabinet.
Get creative when placing your Blasters IR signals are blocked by doors and walls but they can bounce off surfaces to reach their target. Why not place the Blaster in your cabinet on its own and see if it can control all of your devices? Devices outside of a cabinet can be controlled by your RF system. Simplyplace your Blaster or one Mini Blaster outside the cabinet - on top of the cabinet for instance - in sight of the devices you want to control.

Assigning your devices

You can control your devices with either your Harmony remote or your RF System. Typically, you use the Harmony remote to control devices with which you have a clear line-of-sight, and you use the RF System to control devices that are in a closed cabinet or that span different rooms. For example, you would likely use your Harmony remote to control the TV because it is out in the open, but you would use your RF System to control the AV receiver and the DVD player, which are tucked away inside a cabinet. During initial set up, your remote will walk you through the steps to assign devices to your Harmony remote or RF System.

Device Assignment

Select devices you want to be controlled by your RF system

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Testing your remote after you have set up your RF System
Your remote will walk you through steps to test your system after you have set up your RF System. If your Blasters arent placed properly or you have not assigned your devices correctly, your remotes screen will walk you through steps to correct any issues you may be Test and test again having. you being the test, make sure all of your devices are off. Before If you have closed cabinet, you should also perform this test with the doors closed.
Using Your Harmony Your Remote and Screen
What youll see - the Touch screen
Activities The Activities screen is your starting point on the Harmony900. Fromthisscreen, you can select your Activities.

My Activities

Watch TV Watch a DVD

Listen to Music

Commands common to your Activity

Watch a DVD

When you select an Activity, your Harmony900s screen displays all theimportant or commonly used commands related to that Activity. Forexample, if youre watching a DVD, your screen displays functions and commands for your DVD and other devices you use in the Watch a DVD Activity. You can customize buttons. Find out more in Customize your buttons.

Options

Replay
Using the Remote Assistant
The Harmony900s Remote Assistant guides you through starting Activities. It also gives you moreinformation 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. TheRemote Assistant can be turned off permanently only by using the Harmony Remote Software. To permanently turn the Remote Assistant off, from the Harmony Remote Software: 1. Select the Remote Settings tab. 2. Click Display Settings. 3. Follow the instructions online. To temporarily turn the Remote Assistant off, from your Harmony900: 1. On your remote, press Options. 2. Turn the Remote Assistant on or off.
Using your favorite channels
To set up your favorite channels, and to add your own icons, go to the Harmony Remote Software: 1. Select the Activities tab. 2. Under Watch TV, click Options. 3. Select Set up Favorite Channels and follow the online instructions. When you have favorite channels set up on your Harmony900, a Favorites button appears at thelower end of your remotes screen when youre in the Watch TV Activity. To use your favorite channels: 4. Press the Favorites button. 5. The favorite channels youve added appear on the remotes screen. 6. To select a channel, simply press the button associated with the channel.

Using the On-Remote Help

When to use the Help button
Because obstacles or distance can interfere with the signals the Harmony900 sends when it starts an Activity (for example, someone walks between your Harmony900 and the TV when you press Watch TV, or youre very far away from the system when you start an Activity), your Harmony900 can become out of sync with your devices.
To fix the problem, use the Help feature in your Harmony900. 1. On the remote, press the Help button. 2. Answer the questions on the Harmony900s screen by selecting Yes or No. Based on your answers, the Harmony900 re-sends the necessary commands to synchronize with your devices. When youre done with this process, the Harmony900 will be in sync with your devices.

Before using the Help button, be sure youve addressed the cause of the problem (for example, remove any obstacles that could be blocking the signal between your remote and your devices.).

Your Devices

Controlling your devices individually
In some cases, you may need to control a device individually. You can use the device feature oftheHarmony900 to control devices one-by-one. When you press the Device button, the Harmony900s screen displays a list of your devices. Selectthe device you wish to control. After you select a device, the Harmony900 controls only that device. You have access to all the commands for the device included in your Harmony900 configuration. Once youve finished, return to Activities for the optimal control of your entertainment system.
Accessing device commands
Each of your devices has a range of commands that you will find in device mode when using yourHarmony900. To view the commands for a device: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the Devices button on your remotes screen. Press the device you want to control. Use the side arrows to find the command you want to use. Press the Current Activity button on your remotes screen to go back into your Activity.
Fixing your inputs You can change your inputs and use commands from your remotes device mode however its better to return to your Harmony Remote Software account to change these settings.
Personalizing Your Remote
You can personalize your Harmony900 to make it work the way you want. The following pages will show you a few ways you can add, remove or change the buttons and screen on your Harmony900.

Customize Your Buttons

Customize your hard and soft buttons
Hard buttons on your remote are all of the buttons that are not on thescreen. Most of these buttons can be changed to work the way you want them to. For example you may not use the Record button on your remote and would rather have the Aspect command appear in its place. You can change this in your Harmony Remote Software account. Soft buttons are all of the buttons on your Harmony900 screen. Mostofthese buttons can be changed to work the way you want them to. For example, you may want to rename a button or put the buttons in adifferent order so they appear they way you use them most. This can be changed in your Harmony Remote Software account. Changing the buttons in an Activity does not affect the way they work in device mode or vice versa. You can customize the buttons in both modes if you want the changes to work in both Activity mode and device mode. To customize your hard or soft buttons in Activities, login to your Harmony Remote Software account: 1. Select the Activities tab. 2. Click Customize Buttons. To customize your hard or soft buttons in devices, login to your Harmony Remote Software account:

When you use your Harmony900 to control devices one-by-one, you can customize the commands that appear on the Harmony900s screen to make the functions you use easiest to find. You can even add the commands youre missing to your Activities so theyll always be easily accessible. If theres a button that you dont use, you can remove buttons that appear on the remotes screen using the Harmony Remote Software. To customize the buttons that appear on the Harmony900s screen, from the Harmony RemoteSoftware: 1. In the Activity for which you want to customize a button, click Customize Buttons. 2. Follow the online instructions.

Renaming commands

The command names in your Harmony900 may not always be the way you want them. Youcanrename any command in your Harmony900 remote so that it makes sense to you. To rename a command in an Activity, go to your account in the Harmony Remote Software: Select the Activities tab. Click Customize Buttons. Select the Soft Buttons tab. Enter the new name of the command in the Button column for any buttons you want torename. 5. When you are finished, click Done. 1. 2. 3. 4. To rename a command in device mode, go to your account in the Harmony Remote Software: Select the Devices tab. Click Settings for the device whose command you want to rename. Click Customize Buttons. Select Soft Buttons tab. Enter the new name of the command in the Button column for any buttons you want torename. 6. When you are finished, click Done. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Adding icons to your Activity commands
Icons can be added to your Activity commands so that they stand out on yourHarmony900 remotes screen. To add an icon to a command an Activity go to your account in the Harmony Remote Software: Select the Activities tab. Select Customize Buttons. Select Soft Buttons. Select the Select Image button for the command you want an icon attached to. It will appear in same row to the far right. 5. Select Done when youre finished. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Teaching Your Harmony900 New Commands
When do I need to teach new commands to my Harmony900?
Its possible that a devices commands may not be 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 devices original remote.
Teaching your Harmony900 new commands using your old remote
With the Learn IR feature of the Harmony900 and the Harmony Remote Software, you can use yourdevices original remote to teach your Harmony900. You should only need to use this feature when our device list doesnt have your device listed, or theres a button you want to use thats missing from. To use the Harmony900s learning feature, go to the Harmony Remote Software: 1. Select the Devices tab. 2. Select Learn IR located next to the device you want to control. 3. Find the command you want to learn in the list. If it doesnt appear, you need to create anew command. See Naming a new command learned for more details.

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Naming a new command your remote learned
When you teach your Harmony a new command, you need to give the command a name. This way, you can refer to the command by name in various locations in the Harmony Remote Software. We recommend you use the default names listed on the Learn IR page. By using the default names, you minimize the chance of a button being assigned incorrectly on the Harmony900. Naming conventions When naming a command for which there is no default name on the Learn IR page, usethefollowing naming conventions to make button assignment easier: Dont use spaces or special characters such as /, & or * in the name. Capitalize the start of words (for example, NextDisc, ModeDigital). Start the command name with its main function (for example, VolumeRearUp, VolumeRearDown, VolumeFrontUp). This helps group related commands in lists. Start infrared commands that select inputs (for example, on a stereo receiver) with the prefix Input. Dont name the input based on what youve connected to your device, rather name it based on what its called on the front of the device, or on the remote control (for example, InputAux, InputVideo1, InputTape, InputDVD).

Making More Changes

Here are a few more ways you can make your Harmony900 personal to you. Simply make these changes directly from your Harmony900.
Turning button sounds off
Your Harmony900 will beep when you press a button your remotes screen. You can turn thisoptionoff. To turn the sound on or off from your Harmony900s screen: 1. Press Options > Sound. 2. Choose Sound On or Sound Off, depending on your preference. 3. When you are finished, press Done.
Setting the backlight timing
Your Harmony900 senses when you pick it up, and lights up the display and buttons. To set the brightness and the length of time the backlight stays on from your Harmony900s screen: 1. Press Options > Backlight. 2. Use the arrows to select the your preferred backlight duration and brightness. 3. When you are finished, press Done.

Changing your theme

You can change the theme on your Harmony900 to any of the themes included on your Harmony900. When you select a new theme, you change the look of the Harmony900s screen. To change the theme from your Harmony900s screen: 1. Press Options > Theme. 2. Choose a theme you like. 3. When you are finished, press Done.
Changing text size of buttons
You can change the size of the text that appears on the buttons on your Harmony900 screen. To change the size from your Harmony900s screen: 1. Press Options > Button Text Size. 2. Choose the size you like. 3. When you are finished, press Done.

Changing Your Set Up

There are many reasons why you may need to change your current set up. Perhaps you are adding anew DVD player or even changing around the order of your devices in your cabinet. Youll find some easy solutions in the following pages to help you with those changes.

Adding to your remote

Adding a new device
You can add a new device at any time by logging into your Harmony Remote Software user account. To add a new device: 1. Select the Devices tab. 2. Click Add Device. 3. Follow the instructions to add a new device to your remote.

Adding a new Activity

You can add a new Activity at any time by logging into your Harmony Remote Software user account. To add a device: 1. Select the Activities tab. 2. Click Add Activity. 3. Follow the instructions to add a new Activity to your remote.

Adding to your RF System

Adding new devices to your RF System
After you add your device to your Harmony Remote Software account and update, you can add it to your RF System. You can do this directly from your remote. From your Harmony900 remotes screen: 1. Press the Options button on the bottom left hand corner of your remotes My Activities screen. 2. Press RF System Settings. 3. Press Device Assignment. 4. Follow the instructions on your remotes screen to assign your new device to your RF System.
Adding and removing Blasters from your RF System
Your RF System comes with one Blaster and two Mini Blasters; however, you may want to have additional control by adding another Blaster to your RF system. To add a Blaster, go to your remotes screen: 1. Press the Options button on the bottom left corner of your remotes My Activities screen. 2. Press RF System Settings. 3. Press Advanced Settings. 4. Press Add Blaster. 5. Follow the instructions on your remotes screen to add your Blasters, assign your devices and test your set up. You may also want to remove the existing Blaster you have and replace it with a different Blaster. Youwill need to add your new Blaster to your system before you can remove your old one. To remove a Blaster, go to your remotes screen: 1. Press the Options button on the bottom left corner of your remotes My Activities screen. 2. Press RF System Settings. 3. Press Advanced Settings. 4. Press Remove Blaster (note: you will only see this option if you have more than one Blaster assigned to your RF System.)
Everyones Different - Sos Your System! Somedevices have more difficulty than others receiving IR signals. In some cases, you might need a different style of Mini Blaster cable. Please visit www.logitech.com/harmony/ and look for the Harmony900 Precision IR Cables (sold separately).
Moving parts in your RF System
Moving your Blaster and Mini Blasters around

Try adjusting the Inter-key Delay for your device. You can also use the Troubleshooter feature in your Harmony Remote Software account.
When I press my volume button, my volume increases too much
Try adjusting the Repeats for your device. You can also use the Troubleshooter feature in your Harmony Remote Software account.
I have to hit some buttons more than once to send a command
Try adjusting the Repeats for your device. Repeats (signal strength) The Repeats are the number of times the remote repeats a command for a device to properly respond to the command. For instance, many devices need longer or shorter command repetitions to respond properly. Example: Any time I press channel up, my Digital Set Top Box skips two channels at a time. To adjust repeats on your device, go to your account in the Harmony Remote Software: 1. Click the Devices tab. 2. Select the device for which you want to apply the change and click Settings. 3. Select Troubleshoot. 4. Select TV responds to some commands either too many times or only occasionally. 5. Follow the online instructions. You can also use the Troubleshooter feature in your Harmony Remote Software account.
My buttons arent working the way I want
The On Demand command isnt on the Harmony900 for the Watch TV Activity
You can map the command to any unused button on the Harmony900 or on the remotesscreen. The command is likely in our database, but wasnt mapped to the Activity. If were missing thecommand, the Harmony900 can learn it from your original remote. For more information, seeTeaching your Harmony900 new commands.
When pressing buttons in an Activity, the remote sends the command twice
Try lowering the repeats for the device that is receiving the command. You can do this by using thetroubleshoot option in the Harmony Remote Software.
Some commands are missing on my Harmony900 remote screen
All of the commands for your remote will be located in the device in your Harmony Remote Software. 1. 2. 3. 4. From you Harmony Remote Software account: Select your Device tab. Select Settings device you want to find the commands for. Select Customize Buttons.
You will see all of the hard and soft button commands for your device. You can change the way the soft buttons appear on your screen by using the arrows to move the commands up or down the list. If you dont see the command you are looking for in either the hard or soft button list, the Harmony900 can learn it from your original remote. For more information, see Teaching your Harmony900 new commands.
My RF System is not working the way I want
I moved my Blaster and/or Mini Blasters and my remote stopped working
If you have moved pieces in your RF System and are having problems, see our section on Movingpieces in your RF System.
My devices got moved around and now theyre not working.

If you have moved pieces in your RF System and are having problems, see our section on Movingpieces in your RF System. If you have assigned certain devices to specific ports on your Blaster, you may need to check those settings again. Find more information in Assigning a device to a specific port on the Blaster.
I bought a new DVD player have added it to my remote but I still have to point at it directly for it to work.
Once you have added your new device to your remote, you also need to assign your device to either be controlled by your RF System or your remote. If you don t want to point at your device to make it work, you will need to assign it to your RF System. Find out how to do this in our section Adding new devices to your RF System.
I have two devices that are exactly the same. When press a command on one device, it sends to other as well.
You can assign a device to a specific port on the Blaster. This allows multiple identical devices to becontrolled independently from just one Blaster. For example, you can assign one DVD player toone port and a different DVD player to another port. See Assigning a device to a specific port on the Blaster for more help.
Two of my devices are from the same manufacturer. When I press a command on onedevice, it sends to other as well.
Many manufacturers use the same IR language for each of their devices. This means that the On command that is sent to your ACME DVD player is the same command that is sent to your ACME TV. See Assigning a device to a specific port on the Blaster for more help.
Assigning a device to a specific port on the Blaster
To assign a device to a specific port on the Blaster from your Harmony Remote Software home page: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Click the Remote Settings tab. Click Manage Remotes. In the Manage Remotes page, click Control Devices. In the Control Devices page, at the very bottom of the page, select Assign IR Port on Blaster. Click Next. In the Assign IR Ports on Blaster page, under Port, select the port you want to assign foreach device. Click Next. Click Done. On the Remote Settings page, click Update Remote.
Types of delays or speed settings
If your device doesnt react to a command from the Harmony900, it may be because the delay setting needs to be adjusted. By default, different devices take different amounts of time to react to a command from a remote control. To accommodate these differences in your devices, theHarmony900 uses several types of delays, or speed settings, to control your devices. Any of these delays can be adjusted from your Harmony Remote Software account. To adjust the delay between IR commands, go to your account in the Harmony Remote Software: 1. Click the Devices tab. 2. Select the device for which you want to apply the change and click Settings. 3. Select Adjust the delays (speed settings). 4. Click Next. 5. Follow the online instructions. Inter-key Delay The Inter-Key Delay is the amount of time allotted for commands to be sent between button presses. Example: Any time I press volume up multiple times in a row, for my AV Receiver it takes a long time to increase the volume. I would like my devices to respond quicker to these presses. Power On Delay The Power On Delay is the amount of time that a device needs to warm up before receiving another command. For instance, when you turned on a device, you may notice that the device needs a certain amount of time before it can receive another command from the remote. Example: Every time I turn on my system with an Activity, my TV powers on but doesnt go to thecorrect input. However, it does go to the correct input when switching between Activities when the TV is already on. The Help button fixes it each time, but I dont want to use the Help button every time.

If youre experiencing problems and cant find the solution, our courteous and expert professionals can assist! From your home page, click the Support 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 Support button located in the Tip Center.
Getting help with your online setup
You have access to several online features that help guide you through the online setup and customization of your Harmony remote: Harmony Remote Software Provides instructional help to guide you through a series of question-andanswer steps to accomplish a task.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
A searchable list of customer questions with answers provided by the Harmony900 support center.

Support button

Provides specific online help for the page youre on.
When one or more of your devices dont power on or off, or when they dont switch inputs correctly, you can use the Help button on the remote for simple troubleshooting. Answer the questions on your Harmony remote to re-synchronize it with your entertainment system. See Using the Help button.
Logitechs Harmony Remote user forums
You can also access the user forums to see what other users like youre 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 thecomponents 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.

Device Type

example: DVD Player

Manufacturer

example: Pioneer

Model Number

example: DV-414
Tip Center How to Find Model Numbers
On most entertainment components, the model number is usually found on a label located on the front, back or bottom.
Tips for identifying Device Type:
a general category description examples: Television, VCR, CD Player, DVD Player, Stereo Receiver, Amplifier, Game Console, etc. also referred to as make or brand name typically on the front of the component sometimes on the label with the Model Number examples: Sony, Phillips, Denon, DirecTV, TiVo, etc. also Model or M/N usually on a label on the front, back or bottom of the component (see the Tip Center ) model number may be different than model name also found in the components user manual NOT model number on the old remote control NOT serial number (SN) which is usually much longer examples: RC-QN3BK, CT-36XF36C, Explorer 3100, L32 HDTV 10A, etc.

A device that produces the sound or picture, for example, a TV or speakers.
A video format that is used in the UK, and parts of Europe and Asia. PAL (Phase Alternating Line) Passthrough Personal Video Recorder (PVR) A device that routes video or audio from one device to another device. Contains an internal recorder and player that records and plays video without the use of a removable tape or disc. Typically PVRs can pause, rewind, instantly replay, and play slow-motion for live or recorded TV. Examples of PVR service providers are TiVo, ReplayTV, UltimateTV, andKeen PM. Many satellite providers also provide PVR services and have PVRs included in some of their satellite receivers. A control and switching component that may include equalization functions. Takes a small signal and amplifies it sufficiently to be fed into the power amplifier for further amplification. A pre-amp includes all of the controls for regulating tone, volume, and channel balance. This task is known as sound processing. Also referred to as a tuner or a stereo receiver. A receiver can be 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. Used by some remote controls to control devices because it doesnt have the same line-of-sight restrictions as IR (infrared) signals. A read-only optical audio disc aimed at providing much higher quality ofdigital audio reproduction than the compact disc. A service in the United States that provides digital programming directlyfrom satellites. Currently the 2 main providers for service are XM and Sirrus. One mode of operation of digital television where the broadcaster transmits pictures with detail similar to, or slightly better than, todaysanalog television. Since the picture contains less information, there is room in the digital signal multicast broadcasting.
Pre-amplifier Pre-amp Sound Processing

Receiver

RF (Radio Frequency)
SACD (Super Audio CD) Satellite Radio

SDTV Standard Definition Television

Stereo receiver

Also referred to as a tuner or a receiver. A stereo receiver 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. 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. A common device that acts like an extension cord, providing additional cord length, as well as a mechanism that offers several electrical outlets.

Power strip

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 2.2" Diagonal 340 x 240 (QVGA+) 262,000 Color Capacitive Rechargeable Lithium Ion 5,000+ 200,000+ 15 Yes White or Amber (depending on mode) Yes (Up to 500 Khz) Any IR Device 2 Up to 65ft Flash 64MB 6 oz (with battery installed) 8.75 x 2.3 x 1.Year Windows 2000/XP/Vista MAC OS X 10.3 +