Page 2 - Contents; Using the
Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 5 Getting to know your remote ........................................................................................... 5 How your Harmony 1100 works .......
Page 3 - Assigning a device to a speci
Changing the order of Activities on your Harmony 1100 screen ............................22 Setting up your favorite channels ...............................................................................22 Changing how buttons work in an Activity ......................................................
Page 5 - How your Harmony 1100 works
5 Activities, devices, and inputs You’re about to experience a new standard in simplicity with even the most complex components. You’re about to experience a new standard in simplicity with even the most complex components. With just one touch you can start watching, listening or playing. With just ...
Page 6 - The buttons on your Harmony 1100; B C
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 ...
Page 7 - Navigation icons
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...
Page 8 - What’s on the Harmony 1100 screen; Smart Buttons
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...
Page 9 - stays properly charged, see Charging your remot
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...
Page 10 - The; screen displays the Activities; Selecting an Activity; To select a new Activity, press the; button, and then select the Activity you want; Switching between Activities
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 ...
Page 11 - button
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...
Page 13 - Setting up your Harmony 1100 for the; Overview of the setup process; Gathering your device information; Device; Locating manufacturer and model number on your devices
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...
Page 14 - Connecting your Harmony 1100 to your computer; Create New Account; Creating your user account
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...
Page 15 - Setting up Activities for your Harmony 1100; Determining your inputs; Setting up the devices you want to control; Device Worksheet; Adding new devices at a later time; Adding and changing your devices.
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...
Page 16 - Updating the remote; c details about testing
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...
Page 17 - Testing your setup; Troubleshooting; Testing your setup -- Starting an Activity
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...
Page 18 - Changing your setup; A dding and changing your devices; Select
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...
Page 19 - Adding an extra device (passthrough) to an Activity
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...
Page 22 - Customizing your Harmony 1100; Changing the order of Activities on your Harmony 1100 screen
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...
Page 23 - Changing how buttons work in an Activity; Adding custom-labeled buttons to an Activity; Favorite channel icons; deshow images to
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...
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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...
Page 25 - Changing the backlight settings; Settings; Sizing background images to; Setting a background; Remote Settings
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...
Page 26 - The Harmony one is always learning new tricks!; Adding additional features to your Harmony 1100; Select the; Click; Learn IR; located next to the device you; Naming a new command your remote learned; Naming conventions; Capitalize the start of words (for example,; Teaching your Harmony 1100 new commands using your old remote
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...
Page 27 - Types of delays or speed settings
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...
Page 28 - Adjusting the delay between IR commands (speed settings)
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...
Page 29 - Maintaining your Harmony 1100; After you; Testing your remote settings after a remote upgrade
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...
Page 30 - Troubleshooting problems with your Harmony 1100; Getting help with your Harmony 1100; The TV doesn’t go to the right input when starting Activities.; Device and Input Delays
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...
Page 32 - Figuring out which inputs your system uses; Figuring out which type of input control you have; Option 1 — One source button
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’...
Page 33 - OK; button to enter; Option 4 — Select the source from a list; Step 1— Turn on all your devices
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...
Page 34 - Step 2 — Watch the TV; your DVD player is connected to VIDEO 1.; Step 3 — Listen to the sound; playing, you know your DVD player is connected to OPTICAL 1.
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...
Page 35 - RF Wireless Extender; The lights on the RF Wireless Extender; Status
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...
Page 36 - Setting up the RF Wireless Extender
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 ...
Page 37 - Controlling a device with the RF Wireless Extender
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...
Page 38 - fl; Installing the RF Wireless Extender
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...
Page 39 - Attaching the emitters
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...
Page 41 - Getting help with your Harmony remote; Tip Center; Contact Us; Contacting Customer Support; More Help; Finding answers to questions; More Help
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 ...
Page 42 - button on the remote for simple troubleshooting. Answer; Using the On-Remote Help
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...
Page 43 - In the; Tips for identifying Device Type:; Appendix A - Device Information
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...
Page 44 - Appendix B - Glossary; er doesn’t typically
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...
