Page 2 - Contents; Introduction; Help; Setting up your Harmony 700 for the first time
Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................................4 Getting to know your remote ........................................................................................................4 How yo...
Page 4 - Activities; Selecting; Devices; TV using the; How your Harmony 700 works
4 Activities, devices, and inputs The Logitech Harmony 700 Universal Remote is your answer to effortless home entertainment. The Activities buttons puts you in control of all your devices. You can go from watching TV to watching a DVD to listening to music with the touch of a button. The guided onli...
Page 5 - The buttons on your Harmony 700; Changing
5 The buttons on your Harmony 700 The All Off button turns off all the devices in the current Activity. The Activity buttons start the appropriate Activity. The More Activities button opens a list of all Activities on the remote screen. The Help button starts the on-remote help. For more information...
Page 6 - What’s on the Harmony 700’s screen
6 Activities When you press an Activity button – Watch TV , Watch a Movie , or Listen to Music -- the Activity starts and the commands for that Activity appear on the screen. The commands that appear are related to the Activity, and apply to all of the devices that you use for that Activity. For exa...
Page 7 - More Activities; button and selecting one; Using your Harmony 700; Using your screen features
7 The arrow buttons help you move through each page of options, while the side buttons allows you to choose a command or function. The center button lets you choose devices or Activities, or lets you back out of pages. The upper right corner of the screen shows which page is being shown, and how man...
Page 8 - Watch TV; Using the; button; Types of delays
8 Because obstacles or distance can interfere with the signals the Harmony 700 sends when it starts an Activity (for example, someone walks between your Harmony 700 and the TV when you press Watch TV , or you’re very far away from the system when you start an Activity), your Harmony 700 can become “...
Page 10 - Setting the backlight timing; Caution
10 The Harmony 700 senses when you pick it up, and lights up the display and buttons. To set the length of time the backlight stays on, follow these steps: From your Harmony Remote Software: Select the 1. Remote Settings tab. Click 2. Display Settings . Next to Glow Timing, select the number of seco...
Page 11 - Creating your user account; View Tutorial; Connecting your Harmony 700 to your computer; Overview of the setup process; Gathering your device information; Device Worksheet; Locating manufacturer and model number on your devices
11 The Harmony Remote Software leads you through a setup process and allows you to change your setup later if you wish. To begin, connect your remote to your computer using the USB cable provided and go to www.logitech.com/myharmony . Follow the instructions to download the Harmony Remote Software. ...
Page 12 - Connecting your Harmony 700 to your computer; Create New Account; Creating your user account
12 2. Connecting your Harmony 700 to your computer To connect your Harmony 700 to your PC, use the USB cable provided. Connect the smaller end of the cable to the USB port on your remote. 1. Connect the wider end of the USB cable to a USB port on your computer. 2. On the Check Connection page, the s...
Page 13 - Setting up Activities for your Harmony 700; Determining your inputs; Setting up the devices you want to control; Adding new devices at a later time
13 4. Setting up Activities for your Harmony 700 To set up Activities, you use the Add Activities page to enter the information related to the Activities you will be using on your Harmony 700. The Harmony Remote Software shows you a selection of recommended Activities based on the device information...
Page 14 - Updating the remote; Testing your Setup
14 5. Updating the remote After you enter your device and Activity information, the software saves your information and shows the Finish Setup page. It also transfers the information to your Harmony 700. After the software updates your remote, you’re ready to test your setup. For specific details ab...
Page 15 - Testing your setup; Troubleshooting
15 Testing your setup Every time you update your Harmony 700, you should test your remote to ensure 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 spe...
Page 16 - Changing your setup; Adding and changing your devices
16 Whether you get a new device or want to change the behavior of some buttons, you may need to make changes to your Harmony 700’s setup. The following sections provide you with the information to help you with these tasks. Changing your setup To add or change a device in your Harmony 700’s set up, ...
Page 17 - Adding an extra device (passthrough) to an Activity
17 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 - Click the; Remote Settings; Click; Display Settings; Follow the instructions online.; Turn off Assistant; Controlling the Remote Assistant
19 The Harmony 700’s Remote Assistant guides you through starting Activities. It also gives you more information 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 i...
Page 20 - Adding additional features to your Harmony 700; Teaching your Harmony 700 new commands using your old remote; Naming a new command your remote learned; Naming conventions; NextDisc, ModeDigital
20 Adding additional features to your Harmony 700 It’s possible that a device’s commands are not 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 co...
Page 21 - Types of delays or speed settings; button fixes it each time, but I don’t want to use the
21 Types of delays or speed settings If your device doesn’t react to a command from the Harmony 700, 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...
Page 22 - Adjusting the delay between IR commands
22 Adjusting the delay between IR commands 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 700 uses several different delays to control your devices. For more info...
Page 23 - Maintaining your Harmony 700; Downloads; Upgrading your Harmony 700 firmware; Testing your remote settings after a software upgrade; Upgrading to a new Harmony remote
23 Maintaining your Harmony 700 Your Harmony 700 contains internal software, called firmware . The remote’s firmware is similar to your computer’s operating system. Logitech updates the firmware for your remote to ensure you’re always getting the most from your Harmony 700. Generally, when you conne...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting problems with your Harmony 700; The TV doesn’t go to the right input when starting Activities.; Inter-Device and Input Delays
24 Troubleshooting problems with your Harmony 700 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 700 . The TV doesn’t t...
Page 26 - Figuring out which inputs your system uses; Figuring out which type of input control you have; Option 1 — One source button
26 Figuring out which inputs your system uses One of the most important parts to creating your Activities for your Harmony 700 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...
Page 27 - OK; button enter your selection.; Option 4 — Select the source from a list; Step 1— Turn on all your devices
27 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 28 - Step 2 — Watch the TV; Step 3 — Listen to the sound; Repeat step 2 for each input.
28 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 29 - Tip Center; Contact Us; Contacting Customer Support; More Support; Finding answers to questions; More Support
29 Getting help with your Harmony 700 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 Support button located in the Tip Center and then select the Contact Us tab. Contacting Customer Support You can a...
Page 30 - Using the Help button; Using the On-Remote Help
30 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 700 to re-synchronize it with your entertainment system. See Using the Help button . Using...
Page 31 - In the; Tips for identifying Device Type:; Tips for identifying Manufacturer:; Tips for identifying Model Number:; 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 32 - Appendix B - Glossary; Amplifier; The standard video broadcast format used in North America.
32 Appendix B - Glossary Amplifier Anamorphic views Aspect ratio A/V switch DLP® (Digital Light Processing) DVD recorder (DVR) HDTV (High Definition Television) In sync Light controller Mini-system NTSC (National Television System(s) Committee) A stereo component that outputs to speakers, and increa...
Page 35 - Appendix C - Product Specification
35 Appendix C - Product Specification LCD Size 1.5" Diagonal LCD Resolution 128 x 128 LCD Screen 65,000 Color Power Source Rechargeable Power Type NiMH AA Brands Supported 5,000+ Devices Supported 200,000+ Maximum number of devices per account 6 Backlit keypad Yes Backlight Color White IR Learni...
