Logitech 1100 - Manuals

6 The buttons on your Harmony 1100 The Harmony 1100 buttons can have different functions or control different devices, The Harmony 1100 buttons can have different functions or control different devices, depending on which Activity you’re in. For example, when you watch a DVD, the depending on which ...

7 Navigation icons 1 2 3 Home Takes you to the Activity home screen of your Harmony remote. Settings Provides access to the Slideshow, Remote Settings, and the Devices home screen. Numeric Entry Displays a numeric or alpha-numeric keypad to change chan- nels, CDs, and more, depending on the Activity...

8 Activities Activities The Activities screen is your starting point on the Harmony The Activities screen is your starting point on the Harmony 1100. From this screen, you select which Activity you want to 1100. From this screen, you select which Activity you want to start. start. Devices Devices Th...

9 Status icons Status icons The status indicator flashes whenever an IR command is being sent from your Harmony 1100. The status indicator flashes whenever an IR command is being sent from your Harmony 1100. The battery indicator shows the battery level or charging status. To ensure your Harmony The...

10 The Activities screen displays the Activities you created for the remote. You can start an Activity by touching the item on the screen. Using your Harmony 1100 Selecting an Activity To select a new Activity, press the Activities button, and then select the Activity you want to enjoy. The Harmony ...

11 When you start an Activity, the Harmony 1100 sends out commands to turn your devices on and sets them to the right input. However, if someone walks between your Harmony 1100 and the TV when you press Watch TV , or you’re too far away from the system when you start an Activity, or the remote isn’t...

13 Guided online setup When you insert the Harmony remote CD in your computer, the guided online setup launches. Follow the easy setup instructions to install the Harmony Remote Software. For more information on installing the Harmony Remote Software, refer to the Installation Guide. After the softw...

14 2. Connecting your Harmony 1100 to your computer To connect your Harmony 1100 to your PC, use the USB cable provided. Remove your Harmony 1100 from the charging station. 1. Connect the smaller end of the cable to the USB port on your remote. 2. Connect the wider end of the USB cable to a USB port...

15 4. Setting up Activities for your Harmony 1100 To set up Activities, you need to enter the information related to the Activities you will be using on your Harmony 1100. The Harmony Remote Software shows you a selection of recommended Activities based on the device information you provided. When y...

16 5. Updating the remote After you enter your device and Activity information, the software saves your information. It also transfers the information to your Harmony 1100. After the software updates your remote, you’re ready to test your setup. For speci fi c details about testing your setup, see t...

17 Testing your setup Every time you update your Harmony 1100, you should test your remote to make sure it’s working the way you expect. This chapter gives you the information you need to test your remote. It also has some suggestions on what to check while you’re testing your setup. If you run into...

18 Whether you get a new device or want to change the behavior of some buttons, you may need to make changes to your Harmony 1100 setup. The following sections provide you with the information to help you with these tasks. Changing your setup You can add a device, remove a device, or modify the sett...

19 No picture? No sound? No problem! A passthrough device is a device that you add to your system that a signal passes through unaltered. For example, if you use your DVD recorder (or VCR) to record shows from your satellite or set top box, you may need to add your DVD recorder as a passthrough devi...

22 Customizing your Harmony 1100 You can customize your Harmony 1100 to make the screen look and act the way you want. You can easily change the order in which your Activities appear on the remote screen. Rearranging the order of the Activities allows you to have the Activities you use most often ap...

23 Changing how buttons work in an Activity When you select an Activity, your Harmony 1100 turns on all the required entertainment devices, sets up the device inputs correctly, and sets up the remote buttons to control the devices in the Activity. For example, when you select the Watch a DVD Activit...

24 You can use your own pictures or images to create a slideshow on your Harmony 1100. To add a slideshow to your Harmony 1100, from the Harmony Remote Software: Click the 1. Remote Settings Remote Settings tab. Click 2. Set Up a Slideshow Set Up a Slideshow . Follow the online instructions. 3. Addi...

25 Changing the backlight settings The Harmony 1100 senses when you pick it up, and lights up the display and buttons. To set the length of time the backlight stays on, change the color of the backlight, or change the brightness level of the backlight, from your Harmony remote screen: Press the 1. S...

26 The Harmony one is always learning new tricks! Adding additional features to your Harmony 1100 It’s possible that a device’s commands are not recognized by your Harmony 1100. Maybe you have a very rare device? Or a new one? Although we update our device list regularly, there are always new device...

27 Types of delays or speed settings If your device doesn’t react to a command from the Harmony 1100, 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 i...

28 Adjusting the delay between IR commands (speed settings) If you fi nd the delay between IR commands is too long, especially when changing channels on your TV, you can change the delay time for a device that is reacting too slowly. The Harmony 1100 uses several different delays to control your dev...

29 Maintaining your Harmony 1100 After you fi nish making any changes to your Harmony 1100 con fi guration, you should test the new setup to ensure everything is working the way you expect. This testing process is the same as the one you did when you set up your Harmony 1100 for the fi rst time. Tes...

30 Troubleshooting problems with your Harmony 1100 In this section, you’ll fi nd some commonly reported issues and the suggested solutions. These solutions may help you fi x problems you’re experiencing. If you still cannot fi x the problem, refer to Getting help with your Harmony 1100 . The TV does...

32 Figuring out which inputs your system uses One of the most important parts of creating Activities for your Harmony remote is determining which inputs your system uses for each device. This chapter gives you some suggestions on how to fi gure out which inputs your entertainment system uses if you’...

33 Option 3 — Select the input from an on-screen menu In this case, your device uses an on-screen menu from which you can select the input you want. When you press the source button, the menu appears on your TV screen. Then, you use another button on the remote to choose the input you want, and then...

34 Step 2 — Watch the TV In this step, you must use your TV’s original remote control to switch between inputs. Using your TV’s original remote, select each input one-at-a-time. 1. For each input, note which device appears to be connected to that input. 2. For example, if you switch to VIDEO 1 and s...

35 RF Wireless Extender The RF Wireless Extender extends the range of your Harmony remote so that you can control devices that are not in plain view. For example, you can put the components of your entertainment system inside a cabinet and close the door and still be able to turn them on and off, or...

36 You can control your devices with either the Harmony remote or the RF Wireless Extender. Typically, you use the Harmony remote to control devices with which you have a clear line-of-sight, and you use the RF Wireless Extender to control devices that are in a closed cabinet or that span different ...

37 If you set the RF Wireless Extender to control a device, the following events occur when you select an Activity: The remote sends radio frequency (RF) signals to the RF Wireless Extender. 1. The RF Wireless Extender converts the RF signals to infrared (IR) signals. 2. The RF Wireless Extender sen...

38 You have a lot of fl exibility where you can install the RF Wireless Extender. You can mount it on a wall or you can install it inside the cabinet where your devices are located. Before you install the RF Wireless Extender, you should decide what you are doing with the emitters. If you are attach...

39 To attach the emitters: Locate the area on the device where the signals are received. 1. Attach an emitter directly to this area, or if you do not want to place the 2. emitter on the device, attach it to a surface above, below, or in front of this area on the device.Connect the other end of the I...

41 Getting help with your Harmony remote If you’re experiencing problems and can’t fi nd the solution, our courteous and expert professionals can assist! From your home page, click the More Help button located in the Tip Center and then select the Contact Us tab. Contacting Customer Support You can ...

42 When one or more of your devices don’t power on or off, or when they don’t switch inputs correctly, you can use the Help button on the remote for simple troubleshooting. Answer the questions on your Harmony remote to re-synchronize it with your entertainment system. See Using the Help button . Us...

On most entertainment components, the model number is usually found on a label located on the front, back or bottom. Tip CenterHow to Find Model Numbers If you cannot find the model number on the component itself, the user manual that came with your component should list the manufacturer and model n...

44 Appendix B - Glossary Ampli fi er Anamorphic views Aspect ratio A/V switch DLP® (Digital Light Processing) DVD recorder (DVR) HDTV (High De fi nition Television) Light controller Mini-system NTSC (National Television System(s) Committee) Output Device PAL (Phase Alternating Line) A stereo compone...