Introduction

The Harmony900 Universal Remote is your answer to effortless home entertainment. TheActivities button puts control of 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 guided online setup walks you through the step-by-step configuration of your Harmony900 with your entertainment system and then youll be ready to sit back and enjoy! Whether youre new to Harmony products or you consider yourself an expert, this User Manual provides you with useful information to get you going.
Getting to know your remote
How your Harmony900 works
The Harmony900 is an Activity-based universal remote control. Using the Harmony Remote Software, you can configure the Harmony900 to control up to 15 devices. Devices are the components of your entertainment system. Theyre things like your TV, cable box, DVD player, or game console. The Harmony900 delivers powerful Activity-based control by using Smart State Technology. Thistechnology allows the Harmony900 to keep track of the devices it controls, so it always knows which of your devices are on. Using Smart State Technology, the Harmony900 switches effortlessly from watching a DVD to listening to music on the stereo with the touch of a button.

Activities

Activities are the basis for how the Harmony900 works. Things like watching a DVD, listening to radio, playing a game are all examples of Activities you can set up for your remote using the Harmony Remote Software. When you select an Activity, your Harmony900 sends a series of commands to your entertainment system to turn on the necessary devices and configure them for the selected Activity. After you select an Activity, your Harmony900 assigns the buttons on your remote so they control the proper devices and the screen displays other commands for that Activity. For information on how to select an Activity, or how to switch between Activities, see Selecting Activities.

How your RF System works

Your RF System allows you to control devices that are behind closed doors. Remote controls generally use infrared (IR) commands to communicate with your devices. These IR commands need a direct line of sight between the remote and the device to work. Your Harmony900 also sends radio frequency (RF) signals, like the ones used for cordless phones, that can go through objects, such as a closed cabinet door. Your RF system converts these signals into IR commands that reach the devices and perform therequested action, such as turning on your TV or playing your DVD. Heres how it works: You press Watch TV on your Harmony900 to start watching the news The RF signals are sent from your Harmony900 through your cabinet door The Harmony900 RF System converts the signals into IR commands The IR commands reach your TV and your cable box Your TV and cable box turn on

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Setting Up Your Remote
What to expect during set up
Be sure you have gathered your device information using the Device Worksheet before youstart. When you insert the Harmony remote CD, the guided online setup launches. Follow the easy setup instructions to install the Harmony Remote Software. After the software installs, your Harmony Remote Software will start, check for updates automatically and download them if necessary. The software will launch and the setup process guides you through five steps in which you answer a series of questions about how your entertainment system is set up. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Creating your Account and Connecting your Remote: the setup walks you through creating an account on the Harmony Remote Software and ensures your computer and Harmony900 are communicating with each other. Set up Devices: the software walks you through entering the manufacturer and model numbers of your entertainment system that you collected using the Device Worksheet. Set up Activities: the software asks you questions about how your entertainment system is set up, and then saves the settings. Update Remote and Test: the software transfers the information from your computer to the remote and allows you to disconnect and test. Set Up Your RF System and Test: your remote screen will walk you through steps to set up and test your RF system.

To set up your Activities, you need to enter the information related to the Activities you will be using on your Harmony900. The Harmony Remote Software shows you a selection of recommended Activities based on the device information you provided. During the initial set up, you will be walked through the steps to set up your Activities. To add later, In your Harmony Remote Software account, 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. To modify the settings for an Activity, press the Settings button for the Activity you want tomodify.
Selecting devices for each of your Activities
When you set up Activities, the software asks questions about the function of each device. Forexample, if you set up the Watch TV Activity, youre asked which device changes the channels (TV or satellite/cable box). If you only have one device that is capable of doing something, then the software skips the question. For example, if you only have one TV, the software doesnt ask you which device displays video. If the device has more than one input, the software asks you which input the device needs to be set. If youre not sure which input a device uses, see Figuring out which type of input control you have formore information.

Selecting inputs

When you begin to add an Activity, the Harmony Remote Software will provide you with a list of inputs for your devices that use them, such as your TV or AV Receiver. The software will provide you a list of the inputs that it has on record as matching with your device. This list, however, may not match exactly and so, you can rename or add names in this list.
Update Your Remote and Test

Update your remote

Once youve added your devices and your Activities, its time to update the information to yourremote. 1. Make sure your remote is connected to your computer. 2. Go to your Activities page. 3. Select the Update Remote button in the top right hand corner of the page.

Test your remote

Before you set up your RF system, you should test your remote to make sure all of your devices andActivity settings are correct. When you disconnect the remote from your computer for the first time, a tutorial will appear tohighlight some of the features of your Harmony900. To begin testing your remote: 1. Ensure all the devices in your entertainment system are turned off. 2. Disconnect the USB cable from your remote. 3. Follow the instructions displayed on the remotes screen. 4. Go to your entertainment system and try each of your Activities. Testing your setup -- Starting an Activity

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.

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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
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Activities The Activities screen is your starting point on the Harmony900. Fromthisscreen, you can select your Activities.

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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.

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Favorite channels You can set up your favorite channels on your Harmony900 so that youvegot quick access to the channels you watch the most. You can also add your own icons to customize the screen for your favorite channels.

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Your One Touch Activities
Activities are the basis for how the Harmony900 works. Things like watching a DVD, listeningtoradio, playing a game are all examples of Activities you can set up for your remote using the Harmony Remote Software. For information on setting up your Activities, go to Creating One Touch Activities.

Selecting Activities

The Activities screen displays the Activities you have created for the remote. You can start an Activity by touching the item on the screen.

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Switching between Activities
To select a new Activity: 1. Press the Activities button. 2. Select the Activity you want to enjoy. The Harmony900 will take care of powering on the needed devices, and powering off the ones notneeded.

Turning off an Activity

Press the system off button above the screen at the top left side of your remote to power off all the devices used in the current Activity.
You dont need to press the system off button when switching between Activities. The Harmony900 ensures the proper devices for the Activity areonor off.
How buttons work in an Activity
The buttons on your Harmony900 can change their control depending on which Activity youre in and how you have set up your Activities in your Harmony Remote Software user account. For example, if you enter that you listen to sound using your AV Receiver when you Watch a DVD, then the volume buttons will control your AV Receiver when youre in that Activity. Alternatively, if you selected that you listen to sound on your TV when you Watch TV, the volume buttons will control your TV. You are asked various questions when you set up your Activities in your Harmony Remote Software account. Your answers helped to define how your Harmony900 buttons are controlled in each Activity.
Adding more commands Some commands may be part of the Activity you created; however, not all commands appear automatically in an Activity. You can find these commands in device mode or change this setting in your Harmony account. Find out more in Adding command buttons to an Activity.

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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.

Renaming Activities and devices
You can change the names used for all of the Activities and devices that appear on yourHarmony900 to make it even more personal to your home entertainment system. To change the names of your Activities go to your account in the Harmony Remote Software: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the Activities tab. For the Activity you want to rename, click Settings. Click Rename <Activity>. Enter in the new name you want and click Save.
To change the names of your Devices, go to your account in the Harmony Remote Software: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the Devices tab. For the device you want to rename, click Settings. Click Rename this device. Enter in the new name you want and click Save.
Adding command buttons to an Activity
If you want a button to do something specific, or theres a function on your devices original remote thats not on the Harmony900, you can create your own buttons that appear on the Harmony900s screen. You can also change the name of buttons on your remotes screen to help make them easier to find.
Naming buttons that appear on the remotes screen When you create a custom name for a button, remember to think about how the name will look on the remotes screen! We recommend keeping button names to 10 characters or less.
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

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The TV doesnt turn on when starting an Activity but Help fixes it
Try increasing the Inter-Device Delay for your television. Sometimes commands are sent too close together for different devices and need to be spaced out more. You can also use the Troubleshooter feature in your Harmony Remote Software account.
My TV doesnt turn off without using Help fixes it
My TV does not turn on with Help
Try adjusting the power settings from your Harmony Remote Software account. You can also try to teach a command from your old remote to your Harmony remote. Find out how to do this in Teaching your Harmony900 new commands
When all my devices are off, my TV does not go to the correct input without Help when I turn it on.
Try increasing the speed settings for your television. If you find the delay between IR commands is too long, especially when changing channels on yourTV, you can change the delay time for a device that is reacting too slowly. The Harmony900 uses several different delays to control your devices. For more information on which delay you need to adjust, see Types of delays or speed settings.
My TV does not go to the correct input without Help when switching between Activities
Using the Harmony Remote Software, check your Activity to ensure the Activity is set up to use the correct input your TV needs to be set on to get a picture. Next, check that the inputs are in the correct order for the Harmony900 to know how to cycle through each input. If youre still experiencing trouble, try raising the Inter-Device and Input Delays for your TV.
My devices dont work the way I want
I want to add improved version of my device in the Logitech database
Its possible that a devices commands are not recognized. Maybe you have a very rare device? Oranew one? Although we update our device list regularly, there are always new devices in themarket. You can add an improved version of your devices remote to our database from yourHarmony Remote Software account: 1. Go to your Devices tab. 2. Select Troubleshoot for the device youd like to add information for. 3. If its possible to improve your device, you will be given an option to add the improved device toour database.
My device responds too slowly to button presses
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.

Figuring out which type of input control you have
The first step in determining which inputs you have is to figure out how you use your devices original remote to change inputs. In general, there are four possibilities and each one is described in this section. To figure out which option your TV or AV Receiver uses, look at your devices original remote and see which option fits.
Option 1 One source button In this case, your remote has only one source or input select button. When you press the source button, your device switches to the next input and the label appears on your TV screen. Each time you press the source button, the device switches to a new source until you get back to where you started.
Option 2 Several source buttons In this case, your devices original remote has several source buttons one for each input. For example, you may have buttons labeled TV, DVD, VIDEO 1, or S-VIDEO. When you press one of the source buttons, the device switches to the source you selected and the label appears on your TV screen.
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 theremote to choose the input you want, and then a thirdbutton 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.
Option 4 Select the source from a list In this case, your device has a list of inputs and you can use the buttons on the remote to select the input you want from the list. After you press the source button, you have to press another button on the remote that selects the input you want. In this option, theres no menu from which to choose (Option 3) and you dont have to cycle through all inputs to get to the one you want (Option 1).
Step 1 Turn on all your devices
To determine which devices are using which inputs, Logitech recommends you start by turning on all the devices in your entertainment system. If possible, you should even start something playing in your DVD player, CD player, VCR, etc. By having all your devices on, its easier to see how theyre connected. Its also handy to have some paper and a pen so you can note which devices are connected to whichinputs.

Step 2 Watch the TV

In this step, you must use your TVs original remote control to switch between inputs. 1. Using your TVs original remote, select each input one-at-a-time. 2. 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.

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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 +

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INTRODUCTION.....1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR HARMONY REMOTE....2 BEGINNING THE SETUP PROCESS...3 USING YOUR HARMONY REMOTE.....4 RECHARGING THE BATTERY....4 USING THE TILT SENSOR....4 SELECTING AN ACTIVITY....4 VIEWING THE STATUS AND NAVIGATION BARS...5 DISPLAYING HELP ON YOUR HARMONY REMOTE...5 Types of Help Available....6 Using the Remote Assistant...6 CONTROLLING INDIVIDUAL DEVICES....6 Device Mode....6 USING THE SMART BUTTONS...7 USING SYSTEM OPTIONS....7 CUSTOMIZING YOUR HARMONY REMOTE....8 CUSTOMIZING THE DISPLAY ON THE HARMONY REMOTE...8 Adding your Favorite Channel Icons...9 Changing the Behavior of Buttons Within an Activity..9 Adding Custom-Labeled Buttons...9 CHANGING THE SETTINGS FOR YOUR HARMONY REMOTE...10 LEARNING INFRARED (IR) COMMANDS...10 Using the Infrared Sensor....10 Naming an Infrared Command....11 GETTING ADDITIONAL HELP....12 Finding Answers to Your Questions...12 Troubleshooting Your Harmony Remote...12

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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. Your Harmony remote can control most devices that understand infrared (IR) signals. The configuration of your Harmony remote is simple: You will be prompted to answer questions about your entertainment devices to create your own personal Harmony remote configuration. Your answers will provide us with a description of the entertainment devices you want to control, how they are set up, and your preferences for controlling them. If one of your devices is not in the Harmony remotes database, the Harmony remote software will learn about your device and add it to your configuration. Once you have told us about your devices, you will then be guided through setting up Activities. Creating Activities is simple: you will be prompted to indicate the devices you use within an Activity and how you want to control specific features, such as the volume, within that Activity. An Activity is a set of commands the Harmony remote sends to your entertainment system to turn on the necessary devices. Once you have selected an Activity, you are in Activity mode, and the functionality of each button on your Harmony remote is automatically configured for that Activity. Additionally, the display buttons will give you access to other commands for that Activity, which cannot be set to the standard buttons. Example For the Watch Television Activity, the Harmony remote sends commands to your entertainment system to turn on the necessary devices so you can watch television. The remote will automatically be configured for the Activity based on the answers you selected during the online setup process for the Activity.
At the end of the setup process, you will have your own configuration loaded in your Harmony remote. Use your Harmony remote software to: Customize any of your Harmony remotes features. Add more entertainment devices. Add more Activities.

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Getting to Know Your Harmony Remote
Many of the Harmony remotes 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. Power Button: Turns all devices off with one button press. C. ACTIVITIES: Press Activities to view a list of Activities you have added. Press the display button next to the Activity you want and the Harmony remote will set up your entertainment system. D. DEVICES: Lists all your devices on the display, and allows you to select and directly control any device. E. HELP: Asks you simple questions so that your Harmony remote can fix problems you are having within an Activity. F. Display: Shows a list of your Activities and devices, help, infrared (IR) commands and any available listings. G. Display Buttons: Use the buttons at the side of the display to select the corresponding command. H. Left/Right Arrow: Allows you to view more options on the display. I. Smart Buttons: While there is a default setting for the buttons in most Activities, you can customize these buttons to send different commands. J. PREV: Goes to previous television channel. K. MENU: Gives you access to the menu system on a device, if you have a device with this feature. L. EXIT: Exits from the Guide feature. M. GUIDE: Gives you access to view program listings, if you have a device with this feature. N. INFO: Gives you additional information on program listings, if you have a device with the Guide feature. O. Infrared Learning Port: The Harmony remote uses this port to learn commands from your original remote.

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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 the online setup process: Login Information: Create your login information. Check Connection: Ensures your computer and your Harmony remote are communicating properly. Set Up Devices: Helps you provide us with information about the devices in your personal home theater system. Set Up Activities: Helps you provide us with information about the way your devices work together to perform Activities (e.g. Watch Television Activity). Update Remote: Updates your remote with your personal settings. Note: When using the Harmony remote software, click Help to view specific help for the step you are on.

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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 remotes 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.
When the battery is low, the display will flash a message to remind you to charge the battery.

Using the Tilt Sensor

When you pick up the remote slightly tilted, the display will automatically turn on and the keypad light up. Note: Whenever you pick up the remote from the base station, or replace it in the station, you will hear a beep. Use the Harmony Remote Software to enable/disable these features.

Selecting an Activity

View the Activities you have added by pressing the Activities button. The display will then list the Activities you have added. Press the corresponding display button next to the Activity you want to start. As a default, when you select an Activity, you will see a message on the remotes display reminding you to keep the remote pointed at your entertainment system while the Activity starts. This helps ensure that all infrared (IR) signals are properly sent. Use the Harmony Remote Software to turn on/off the Starting Activity message.

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Viewing the Status and Navigation Bars
The status bar provides users with important information such as:

D E C B

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 (batterys 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 screen currently displayed

Displaying Help on Your Harmony Remote
From time to time when you select an Activity, the Activity may not work. This can happen when the Harmony remote sends many infrared commands to set up all your devices for an Activity, but one or more devices are not receiving some commands. The Harmony remote is then out of sync with your devices (e.g. it thinks one of your devices is on, but it is actually off). Some of the reasons the Harmony remote can become out of sync with your system are: Someone walks between the Harmony remote and your entertainment system while an Activity is starting. You point your Harmony remote away from your system while an Activity is starting. There is an object blocking the line-of-sight between your Harmony remote and the system. You are very far away from your entertainment system. You will need to use the Help button on your Harmony remote to resynchronize the remote with your devices. Before re-synchronizing, ensure the cause of the problem has been addressed. Example Remove all obstructions so that the entertainment devices can receive the infrared commands from the Harmony remote. Note: If your devices are no longer responding consistently to your Harmony remote, but were doing so before, you may need to recharge the battery. To resynchronize: 1. Press the Help button.

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2. Answer the questions on the remotes 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.

Types of Help Available

You can customize the Help button on your Harmony remote to provide one of the following types of help: Smart help Asks questions about the devices that are on during a specific Activity. Full help Asks questions about all the devices in your system. Select Full help if you find devices arent being controlled the way you want them to and the help on the remote is not asking you questions about these devices. Use the Harmony Remote Software to select the type of help you want.
Using the Remote Assistant
Extra help is available from your remote by turning on the Remote Assistant. While the Help button helps you solve device problems within an Activity, the Remote Assistant teaches you how to use your Harmony remote. The following is an example of the type of help the Remote Assistant offers: Example If any devices are not set up correctly, press Help now. Use the Harmony Remote Software to turn on/off this feature.

Controlling Individual Devices

Device Mode

This section provides you with an overview of three modes you can use to access the specific features of each device.
Press Devices to enter device mode. Device mode gives you access to all the possible commands for each device included in your Harmony remote configuration. To access device mode you do not need to be in an Activity. However, you should never need to use Device mode during normal use of your Harmony remote. This mode should only be used to send a specific command to a specific device. You can eliminate the use of device mode by customizing your Activities.

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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. Example If you choose Television as the device, the number, volume and channel buttons will all control your television. Press Devices again to return to exit Device mode.

Using the Smart Buttons

While there is a default setting for the buttons in most Activities, you can customize these buttons to send different commands. See Changing the Behavior of Buttons Within an Activity.

Using System Options

Press System Options on your Harmony remote to: Set the time and date. Turn the slide show on/off. Temporarily turn the Remote Assistant on/off (available only if you selected the option under Remote Preferences on home in the Harmony softwaresee Using the Remote Assistant.)

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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 isnt controlling your system correctly.

view Activities

Click Activities to add or delete Activities. Click an Activity icon 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. If you have both a cable converter and a satellite receiver, you can add a second Watch Television Activity) click Add an Activity. When youre done, rename the Activities to help you distinguish between them (e.g. For the Watch Television Activity you could rename one from Watch Television to Watch Cable and the other to Watch Satellite.)

view Devices

Click Devices to add or delete entertainment devices. Click a device icon to change the specific settings for a device you have already set up.

view Remote Preferences

Click Remote Preferences to change the remotes settings.
Get support Click Get Support to view a list of support tools and services we offer. Update Remote
Click Update Remote after you have made changes your configuration or settings. This will ensure you have the latest configuration and settings on your Harmony remote.
Customizing the Display on the Harmony Remote
This section provides information that will help you to customize the commands and options listed on the Harmony remotes display. The LCD screen resolution on the Harmony Remote is 160 x 128 pixels. The Harmony remote comes with a set of defaults, which you can change to make the display look the way you want it to: Select or add your own backgrounds for the display. Add your icons for your favorite channels (you can upload your own icons up to a maximum of 160 KB (file size), and 24-bit.png,.bmp,.jpg, or.gif.)

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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. See Using System Options for more information on turning the slide show on and off. Use the Harmony Remote Software to make Harmony remotes display look the way you want it to. You can change the background or the slide show images.
Adding your Favorite Channel Icons
You can customize the display for your Favorite Channels menu by adding your own icons and setting an icon to appear next to one of your Favorite Channels. Use the Harmony Remote to add your favorite channels and icons to the Harmony display.
Changing the Behavior of Buttons Within an Activity
When you select an Activity, the Harmony remote will: Turn on all the correct entertainment devices Set the device inputs correctly Set up the remotes buttons to control the Activity Based on our knowledge of how each of your devices is controlled, the Harmony remote will make its best effort to match all the buttons you need to control an Activity. However, there may be some commands you want to add to buttons or access via the display. Commands can be added to buttons quickly and easily by customizing any Activity to change the behavior of buttons. Use the Harmony remote to change the behavior of buttons.
The change behavior of buttons feature shows you the:
Buttons that have a command associated with them Device being controlled Command being sent to the device Use the Harmony Remote Software to set a button to send a command to more than one device at a time.

Adding Custom-Labeled Buttons
Use the Harmony Remote Software to: Add custom-labeled buttons to a device. Add a custom-labeled button for an Activity. Custom-labeled buttons are displayed on the Harmony remotes display from left to right, top to bottom.

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Changing the Settings for your Harmony Remote
From within the Harmony software, click Remote Preferences, select Settings, and then click Next to change the remotes settings: 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. 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.)
Learning Infrared (IR) Commands
The Harmony remote can learn infrared commands from other remote controls, and should only be used in situations where the Harmony remotes infrared database does not already contain an infrared command you would like to use. Determine the device you would like to send the infrared command to: 1. From within the Harmony software, click Devices. 2. Click a device. 3. Select Learn infrared commands.
Using the Infrared Sensor
The Harmony remote has an infrared sensor at the end opposite to the USB connector. The Harmony remote uses this sensor to learn commands from original device remotes.
A: Your original remote B: Your Harmony remote C: Distance between remotes: 5-10 cm (2-5) apart The following steps outline what happens when you press a button on your original remote control: 1. The infrared sensor on the Harmony remote learns the infrared signal. 2. The Harmony remote uploads it via the USB cable (and your computers internet connection) to the Harmony remote database. 3. The Harmony remote software will try to find a matching pattern for the infrared signal. 4. If no pattern is found, the signal will be stored as-is in its original format. 5. If a pattern is found, the Harmony remote software converts the signal into a format for convenient storage. Either way, the signal is then available for you to assign to a button on your Harmony remote.

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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. Example If you teach the volume button infrared commands from your original remote control, name them Volume Up and VolumeDown (i.e. with no space, and capitalization as shown). The remote software looks for commands with these names to automatically assign them to the volume up and down buttons on the Harmony remote.

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, VolumeFrontDown). This helps group related commands in lists. For infrared commands that select inputs (e.g. on a stereo receiver), start with the prefix Input. Do not name the input based on what you have connected to your device, rather name it based on what it is called on the front of the device, or on the remote control (e.g. InputAux, InputVideo1, InputTape, InputDVD, Input VCR).

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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 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) User Manual Help Button Help Button (Remote)

Description

A support tool that enables you to do a keyword search. A searchable list of customer questions, with answers provided by Harmonys support center. The User Manual explains the concept of your Harmony remote and provides information about setting up and using the remote. When running the Harmony remote software, click this button for help specific to the step you are at. Asks you simple questions so the Harmony remote can automatically fix problems you are having with an Activity.

Troubleshooting Your Harmony Remote
In addition to the tools listed under Finding Answers to Your Questions, you can use the following tool to troubleshoot your Harmony remote:
Troubleshoot To be used when the Harmony remote is not controlling your system correctly. If you cannot find the answer to your question(s) or troubleshoot your problem(s), contact your Harmony Support Team.

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