Page 2 - Contents; Using the; Setting up your Harmony 1100i for the first time
Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 4 Getting to know your remote ........................................................................................... 4 How your Harmony 1100i works ......
Page 3 - Appendix C - Product Specification
Changing the order of Activities on your Harmony 1100i screen ...........................21 Setting up your favorite channels ...............................................................................21 Changing how buttons work in an Activity ......................................................
Page 4 - Activities; player, and game system are all examples of Devices.; Inputs; How your Harmony 1100i works
4 Activities, devices, and inputs 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. Whether you’re new to Harmony products or you consider yourself an expert, this User Manual provides you ...
Page 5 - The buttons on your Harmony 1100i; B C
5 The buttons on your Harmony 1100i The Harmony 1100i buttons can have different functions or control different devices, depending on which Activity you’re in. For example, when you watch a DVD, the volume button controls your stereo while the Play and Pause buttons control your DVD player. A Off Tu...
Page 6 - Navigation icons
6 Navigation icons 12 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 7 - What’s on the Harmony 1100i screen; Smart Buttons
7 Activities The Activities screen is your starting point on the Harmony 1100i. From this screen, you select which Activity you want to start. Devices The Devices screen lists all of the devices in your entertainment system. You can access the Devices screen by pressing the Settings icon (wrench) fr...
Page 8 - Status icons; Charging your remote
8 Status icons The status indicator flashes whenever an IR command is being sent from your Harmony 1100i. The battery indicator shows the battery level or charging status. To ensure your Harmony stays properly charged, see Charging your remote . The clock is on your main Activity screen so you alway...
Page 9 - 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
9 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 1100i Selecting an Activity To select a new Activity, press the Activities button, and then select the Activity you want to enjoy. The Harmony ...
Page 10 - button
10 When you start an Activity, the Harmony 1100i sends out commands to turn your devices on and sets them to the right input. However, if someone walks between your Harmony 1100i 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...
Page 11 - Controlling your devices individually; From your main Activity page, press the Settings icon .
11 Controlling your devices individually When you first set up an Activity, the Harmony Remote Software automatically assigns common commands for you to use in that Activity. For example, when you set up Watch TV, the Harmony Remote Software maps the channel and volume buttons in that Activity so th...
Page 12 - Overview of the setup process; Gathering your device information; To simplify the setup process, we recommend you fill out the; Locating manufacturer and model number on your devices
12 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 Getting Started guide. After the so...
Page 13 - Connecting your Harmony 1100i to your computer; Create New Account; Creating your user account
13 2. Connecting your Harmony 1100i to your computer To connect your Harmony 1100i to your PC, use the USB cable provided. Remove your Harmony 1100i 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 p...
Page 14 - Setting up Activities for your Harmony 1100i; 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.
14 4. Setting up Activities for your Harmony 1100i To set up Activities, you need to enter the information related to the Activities you will be using on your Harmony 1100i. The Harmony Remote Software shows you a selection of recommended Activities based on the device information you provided. When...
Page 15 - Updating the remote; your setup, see the chapter on
15 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 1100i. After the software updates your remote, you’re ready to test your setup. For specific details about testing your setup, see th...
Page 16 - Testing your setup; Troubleshooting; Testing your setup -- Starting an Activity; After you finish testing your Activities, be sure to re-test any for
16 Testing your setup Every time you update your Harmony 1100i, 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 int...
Page 17 - Changing your setup; Adding and changing your devices; Select
17 Whether you get a new device or want to change the behavior of some buttons, you may need to make changes to your Harmony 1100i 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 set...
Page 18 - Adding an extra device (passthrough) to an Activity
18 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 19 - Customizing the on-remote help; Remote Settings
19 Using the Harmony Remote Software, you can customize the Harmony 1100i on-remote help by selecting between two types of help: Smart Help • Asks questions about the devices that are on during a specific Activity. To customize the on-remote help, from the Harmony Remote Software: Select the 1. Remo...
Page 21 - Customizing your Harmony 1100i; Changing the order of Activities on your Harmony 1100i screen
21 Customizing your Harmony 1100i You can customize your Harmony 1100i 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 ...
Page 22 - Changing how buttons work in an Activity; Select the; Select the Activity for which you want to change a button.; Customize Buttons; Follow the online instructions.; Adding custom-labeled buttons to an Activity; Favorite channel icons; deshow images to fit your remote display; The maximum file size is 160 KB.
22 Changing how buttons work in an Activity When you select an Activity, your Harmony 1100i 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 Activi...
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23 You can use your own pictures or images to create a slideshow on your Harmony 1100i. To add a slideshow to your Harmony 1100i, from the Harmony Remote Software: Click the 1. Remote Settings tab. Click 2. Set Up a Slideshow . Follow the online instructions. 3. Adding a slideshow to your Harmony 11...
Page 24 - Changing the backlight settings; Settings; Sizing background images to fit your remote display; Setting a background
24 Changing the backlight settings The Harmony 1100i 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. ...
Page 25 - The Harmony one is always learning new tricks!; Adding additional features to your Harmony 1100i; 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 1100i new commands using your old remote
25 The Harmony one is always learning new tricks! Adding additional features to your Harmony 1100i It’s possible that a device’s commands are not recognized by your Harmony 1100i. Maybe you have a very rare device? Or a new one? Although we update our device list regularly, there are always new devi...
Page 26 - Types of delays or speed settings; Power On Delay; button fixes it each time, but I; My TV doesn’t always go to the correct input when switching between
26 Types of delays or speed settings If your device doesn’t react to a command from the Harmony 1100i, 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 ...
Page 27 - Adjusting the delay between IR commands (speed settings)
27 Adjusting the delay between IR commands (speed settings) If you find 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 1100i uses several different delays to control your dev...
Page 28 - Maintaining your Harmony 1100i; Testing your remote settings after a remote upgrade
28 Maintaining your Harmony 1100i After you finish making any changes to your Harmony 1100i configuration, 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 1100i for the first time. Test...
Page 29 - Troubleshooting problems with your Harmony 1100i; Getting help with your Harmony 1100i; The TV doesn’t turn on when starting an Activity, but using the Help; Try increasing the; The TV doesn’t go to the right input when starting Activities.; Using the Harmony Remote Software, check your Activity to ensure
29 Troubleshooting problems with your Harmony 1100i In this section, you’ll find some commonly reported issues and the suggested solutions. These solutions may help you fix problems you’re experiencing. If you still cannot fix the problem, refer to Getting help with your Harmony 1100i . The TV doesn...
Page 31 - Figuring out which inputs your system uses; Figuring out which type of input control you have; Option 1 — One source button
31 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 figure out which inputs your entertainment system uses if you’r...
Page 32 - OK; button to enter; Option 4 — Select the source from a list; Step 1— Turn on all your devices
32 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 33 - 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.
33 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 34 - Getting help with your Harmony remote; Tip Center; Contact Us; Contacting Customer Support; More Help; Finding answers to questions; More Help; Provides specific online help for the page you’re on.
34 Getting help with your Harmony remote If you’re experiencing problems and can’t find 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 a...
Page 35 - button on the remote for simple troubleshooting. Answer; Using the On-Remote Help
35 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 36 - 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 37 - Appendix B - Glossary; Amplifier; A stereo component that outputs to speakers, and increases the
37 Appendix B - Glossary Amplifier Anamorphic views Aspect ratio A/V switch DLP® (Digital Light Processing) DVD recorder (DVR) HDTV (High Definition Television) Light controller Mini-system NTSC (National Television System(s) Committee) Output Device PAL (Phase Alternating Line) A stereo component t...
Page 38 - ReplayTV, UltimateTV, and Keen PM. Many satellite providers also
38 Passthrough Personal Video Recorder (PVR) Pre-amplifier Pre-amp Sound Processing Receiver RF (Radio Frequency) RF Wireless Extender SACD (Super Audio CD) Satellite Radio SDTV Standard Definition Television A device that routes video or audio from one device to another device. Contains an internal...
