Logitech 900 - Manual

8 The buttons on your Harmony 900 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. The function buttons are dynamic and select different functions on the remote or the Activity. The Activities button returns you ...

9 The lights on your Blaster The lights on your Blaster provide the following information: A Status Indicates that your Blaster is sending commands B Power Indicates that your Blaster is powered by either AC or USB Power Status

10 Be sure you have gathered your device information using the Device Worksheet before you start. 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 Softw...

11 Charging your remote Collecting your model numbers You will want to collect all of your device model and manufacturer numbers before you set up your user account. During account set up, you will enter these numbers so that we can find your devices in our database and transfer all of the important...

12 Collecting the inputs for your devices You will want to collect information about how your devices are connected to each other - in other words, your system’s inputs. Inputs are how the devices in your entertainment system are connected. For example, your DVD or cable box is connected to your TV ...

13 When you start the Harmony Remote Software for the first time, you must create your user account. From the Harmony Remote Software: Click 1. Create New Account . Complete the required account information. 2. Follow the instructions in the Harmony Remote Software. 3. After you create your user acc...

14 2 Setting Up the Devices you Want to Control The guided online setup asks you to enter your device information. Enter the information for all the entertainment components you want to control with your Harmony 900. You should use the Device Worksheet to gather all your device information before st...

15 Which input do I have? For more help on inputs, go to Figuring out which type of input control you have . 3 Creating One Touch Activities What is an Activity? Activities are the basis for how the Harmony 900 works. With Activities, the Harmony 900 eliminates the need to use multiple remotes for s...

16 Selecting devices for each of your Activities When you set up Activities, the software asks questions about the function of each device. For example, if you set up the Watch TV Activity, you’re asked which device changes the channels (TV or satellite/cable box). If you only have one device that i...

17 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, ...

18 4 Update Your Remote and Test Once you’ve added your devices and your Activities, it’s time to update the information to your remote. 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. ...

19 Why do I need these pieces? What to expect when setting up your RF System 5 RF Controls Behind Closed Doors Your RF System 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 devices of your entertainment system inside ...

20 1 Setting up your Blaster and Mini Blasters Your Blaster receives RF signals from your remote and flashes IR commands to your devices. Your Mini Blasters add extra coverage by flashing devices that your Blaster can’t reach. To set up your Blaster and Mini Blasters: Plug the 1. Blaster into the wa...

21 3 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 aren’t placed properly or you have not assigned your devices correctly, your remote’s screen will walk you through steps to...

22 Activities The Activities screen is your starting point on the Harmony 900. From this screen, you can select your Activities. Devices When you press the Devices button, the Harmony 900’s screen displays a list of your devices. From this screen, you can control individual devices. Commands common ...

23 Navigating Around The arrow keys help you page through each menu. The arrow keys illuminate only if there are multiple pages. The page numbers appear at the top left hand side of your remote’s screen. My Activities 1/2 pages 4:51 Options Devices Watch TV Watch a DVD Listen to Music Off My Activit...

25 Cleaning the screen Your remote screen can be locked so that you are able to clean the screen without sending commands to your system. To turn the Cleaning Lock on: Press 1. Options on your remote’s My Activities screen. Press 2. Cleaning Lock. To unlock your remote’s screen, press any hard butto...

26 Selecting Activities Your One Touch Activities Switching between Activities To select a new Activity: Press the 1. Activities button. Select the Activity you want to enjoy. 2. The Harmony 900 will take care of powering on the needed devices, and powering off the ones not needed. The Activities sc...

27 How buttons work in an Activity The buttons on your Harmony 900 can change their control depending on which Activity you’re 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 W...

29 Because obstacles or distance can interfere with the signals the Harmony 900 sends when it starts an Activity (for example, someone walks between your Harmony 900 and the TV when you press Watch TV , or you’re very far away from the system when you start an Activity), your Harmony 900 can become ...

30 Your Devices Controlling your devices individually In some cases, you may need to control a device individually. You can use the device feature of the Harmony 900 to control devices one-by-one. When you press the Device button, the Harmony 900’s screen displays a list of your devices. Select the ...

31 Hard buttons on your remote are all of the buttons that are not on the screen. Most of these buttons can be changed to work the way you want them to. For example you may not use the Record button on your remote and would rather have the Aspect command appear in its place. You can change this in y...

33 If you want a button to do something specific, or there’s a function on your device’s original remote that’s not on the Harmony 900, you can create your own buttons that appear on the Harmony 900’s screen. You can also change the name of buttons on your remote’s screen to help make them easier to...

35 When do I need to teach new commands to my Harmony 900? Teaching Your Harmony 900 New Commands It’s possible that a device’s commands may not be 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. T...

36 Naming a new command your remote learned When you teach your Harmony a new command, you need to give the command a name. This way, you can refer to the command by name in various locations in the Harmony Remote Software. We recommend you use the default names listed on the Learn IR page. By using...

37 Making More Changes Turning button sounds off Here are a few more ways you can make your Harmony 900 personal to you. Simply make these changes directly from your Harmony 900. Setting the backlight timing Your Harmony 900 senses when you pick it up, and lights up the display and buttons. To set t...

38 You can add a new Activity at any time by logging into your Harmony Remote Software user account. To add a device: Select the 1. Activities tab. Click 2. Add Activity . Follow the instructions to add a new Activity to your remote. 3. Adding a new device Changing Your Set Up Adding to your remote ...

39 After you add your device to your Harmony Remote Software account and update, you can add it to your RF System. You can do this directly from your remote. From your Harmony 900 remote’s screen: Press the 1. Options button on the bottom left hand corner of your remote’s My Activities screen.Press ...

40 Moving your devices around Moving parts in your RF System You may need to move some of your devices around in your entertainment system. First, you need to make sure your Blasters are placed properly for the devices to receive signals from them. For more help, go to Moving your Blaster and Mini B...

41 Finding Answers - Troubleshooting I’ve only just got started - Getting Help with your setup We’ve put together some of the more commonly found challenges among users when setting up their system to make it easier for you to find answers to the questions you have about setting up and using your Ha...

42 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 Harmony 900 new commands My TV does not turn on with Help The TV doesn’t turn on when starting an A...

43 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 ...

44 My devices don’t work the way I want 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. You can add an improved version of your device’s remote to our...

45 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 the troubleshoot option in the Harmony Remote Software. You can map the command to any unused button on the Harmony 900 or on th...

46 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 Moving pieces in your RF System. My devices got moved around and now they’re not working. If you ...

47 I have two devices that are exactly the same. When press a command on one device, it sends to other as well. To assign a device to a specific port on the Blaster from your Harmony Remote Software home page: Click the 1. Remote Settings tab. Click 2. Manage Remotes . In the Manage Remotes page, cl...

49 Inter-Device Delay The Inter-Device Delay is the amount of time between commands for different devices when you start an Activity. The Inter-Device Delay is also the time between the next sequence of commands that are sent to other devices within an Activity. Example: My DVD player doesn’t always...

50 Troubleshooting your inputs One of the most important parts to creating your Activities for your Harmony 900 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’re not sure. I...

51 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...

52 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...

53 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 Support button located in the Tip Center and then select the Contact Us tab. Contacting Customer Support You can acc...

54 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...

55 On most entertainment components, the model number is usually found on a label located on the front, back or bottom. Tip Center How 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 mod...

56 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 A stereo component that outputs to speakers, and ...

57 PAL (Phase Alternating Line) Passthrough Personal Video Recorder (PVR) Pre-amplifier Pre-amp Sound Processing Receiver RF (Radio Frequency) SACD (Super Audio CD) Satellite Radio SDTV Standard Definition Television A video format that is used in the UK, and parts of Europe and Asia. A device that ...

59 Appendix C - Product Specification LCD Size 2.2" Diagonal LCD Resolution 340 x 240 (QVGA+) LCD Screen 262,000 Color Touch Screen Technology Capacitive Power Source Rechargeable Power Type Lithium Ion Brands Supported 5,000+ Devices Supported 200,000+ Maximum number of devices per account 15 B...