User Manual User Manual Logitech® Harmony® 700 Remote
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1. Your remote can send commands to your devices to become in sync again A device that is connected to a set of lights and allows the lights to be powered or dimmed remotely A single unit that is some combination of the functionality of a DVD VCR radio and amplifier The standard video broadcast format used in North America Output Device 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 device that produces the sound or picture for example a TV or speakers A video format that is used in the UK and parts of Europe and Asia A device that routes video or audio from one device to another device Contains an internal recorder and player that records and plays video without the use of a removable tape or disc Typically PVRs can pause rewind instantly replay and play slow motion for live or recorded TV Examples of PVR service providers are TiVo ReplayTV UltimateTV and Keen PM Many satellite providers also provide PVR services and have PVRs included in some of their satellite receivers A control and switching component that may include equalization functions Takes a small signal and amplifies it sufficiently to be fed into the power amplifier for further amplification a pre amp includes all of the controls for reg2. 5 09 eee OOO Bjocoe 000 Of o000 000 0000000 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 Logitech recommends you use the default names listed on the Learn IR page By using the default names you minimize the chance of a button being assigned incorrectly on the Harmony 700 Naming conventions When naming a command for which there is no default name on the Learn IR page use the following naming conventions to make button assignment easier Don t use spaces or special characters such as amp or in the name e Capitalize the start of words for example NextDisc ModeDigital Start the command name with its main function for example VolumeRearUp VolumeRearDown VolumeFrontUp This helps group related commands in lists e Start infrared commands that select inputs for example on a stereo receiver with the prefix Input e Don t name the input based on what you ve connected to your device rather name it based on what it s called on the front of the device or on the remote control for example InputAux InputVideo1 InputTape InputDVD 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
3. In the Add Devices step of the setup software you will need to enter information about the components in your entertainment system Fill out this worksheet to use as your guide Device Type Manufacturer Model Number example DVD Player example DV 414 ACME N 120v Ac 60Hz 13W SN MC110D0001 234 Tips for identifying Device Type e a general category description e examples Television VCR CD Player DVD Player Stereo Receiver Amplifier Game Console etc Tips for identifying Manufacturer e also referred to as make or brand name e typically on the front of the component e sometimes on the label with the Model Number e examples Sony Phillips Denon DirecTV TiVo etc Tips for identifying Model Number e also Model or M N e usually on a label on the front back or bottom of the component see the Tip Center e model number may be different than model name e also found in the component s user manual e NOT model number on the old remote control e NOT serial number SN which is usually much longer e examples RC QON3BK CT 36XF36C Explorer 3100 L32 HLT 10A er Copyright 2006 Logitech or its licensors All rights reserved 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 Natio
4. can assist From your home page click the More Support button located in the Tip Center and then select the Contact Us tab answers to questions You can access our online help to search for topics or Frequently Asked Questions FAQs From your home page click the More Support button located in the Tip Center Getting help with your online setup You have access to several online features that help guide you through the online setup and customization of your Harmony 700 Harmony Remote Provides instructional help to guide you through a series of question and Software answer steps to accomplish a task FAQs Frequently A searchable list of customer questions with answers provided by the Asked Questions Harmony 00 s support center More Support Provides specific online help for the page you re on button 29 30 the On Remote Help 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 Loqitech s Harmony Remote user forums You can also access the user forums to see what other users like you re discussing Simply go to http forums logitech com Appendix a Device Information Logitech
5. delay 1 Press and hold the Help button on your remote for 5 seconds When prompted confirm that you want to enter advanced delay mode by selecting Yes Select the device you want to adjust the delay for Select Change Delay Select Inter Device Delay Adjust the inter device delay by selecting to increase or to decrease When you are finished select Done oe oS Maintaining your Harmony 700 Uparadinq your Harmony 700 firmware 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 connect your remote to your computer the Harmony Remote Software updates your remote automatically if new firmware is available However sometimes you may need to update the firmware manually To upgrade your Harmony 700 firmware Start the Harmony Remote Software Connect your Harmony to your computer using the USB cable Click Downloads Click Firmware Follow the online instructions Ss sady Testing your remote settings after a software upgrade After you finish making any changes to your Harmony 700 s configuration you should test the new set up to ensure everything is working the way you expect This testing process is the same as the you did when you set up your Harmony 700 for the first time For more detaile
6. device individually You can use the device feature of the Harmony 700 to control devices one by one When you are in an Activity or on the More Activities screen pressing the center button shows you a list of your devices Using the arrow buttons and side buttons select the device you want to control The Harmony 700 screen shows the commands for that device Select the desired command Once you ve finished press the center button to return to Activities for the optimal control of your entertainment system Charging your remote Your Harmony 700 comes with an AC adaptor for charging the batteries in your remote To charge the batteries just insert the USB cable into the top of the remote plug the other end of the cable into the AC adaptor and then plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet and charge Use only NiMH replacement batteries size AA R6 with a minimum of 1800 mA Caution Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Use and replace only with same type and rating as the battery provided Charge only with the power outlet adapter provided with your remote the backlight timina 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 1 Select the Remote Settings tab 2 Click Display Settings 3 Next to Glow Timing select the number of seconds before the backlig
7. it s easier to see how they re connected It s also handy to have some paper and a pen so you can note which devices are connected to which inputs 2 28 Step 2 Watch the TV In this step you must use your TV s original remote control to switch between inputs 1 Using your TV s original remote select each input one at a time 2 For each input note which device appears to be connected to that input For example if you switch to VIDEO 1 and see your DVD playing you know your DVD player is connected to VIDEO 1 3 Repeat step 2 for each input Step 3 Listen to the sound You need to complete this step only if you have a separate device called an AV Receiver that manages the sound for your entertainment system For example you have a home theater system or connect your TV to your stereo so the sound comes out of your stereo speakers You must use your AV Receiver s original remote control to switch between inputs 1 Using your AV Receiver s original remote select each input one at a time For each input note which device appears to be connected to that input For example if you switch to OPTICAL 1 and hear the sound from your DVD playing you know your DVD player is connected to OPTICAL 1 3 Repeat step 2 for each input Getting help with your Harmony 700 Contacting Customer Support If you re experiencing problems and can t find the solution our courteous and expert professionals
8. 00 assigns the buttons on your remote so they control the proper devices and the screen displays other commands for that Activity For information on how to select an Activity or how to switch between Activities see Selecting an Activity Devices are the components of your entertainment system They re things like your TV cable box DVD player or game console Inputs are how your devices are connected For example if your DVD player is connected to your TV using the Video 7 input then the TV needs to be set to Video 7 to display the DVD picture properly The buttons on your Harmon The Harmony 700 s buttons may have The All Off button turns off all the devices in the current Activity different functions or control different devices depending on which Alloff Cay The Activity buttons start the appropriate Activity The More Activities Ga button opens a list of all Activities on the remote screen Activity you re in For more information see Changing The Help button starts the on remote help For more information see Getting help with your Harmony 700 how buttons work in an Activity The arrow buttons below the screen allow you to move through various options on the remote screen The center button below the remote screen and the side buttons beside the screen let you choose those options a The Menu button opens the menu on the screen of the device selected rc Logitech U O
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11. Otohiv DZtOhO_Moke Ulloff The Exit button closes the menu or guide on the screen of the device selected niEtento Muli Molle Utilitie The Info button opens the information section of the guide on the screen of the device selected The Guide button opens the guide on the screen of the device selected The page up and page down arrows help you navigate through the guide or menu on the screen of the device selected The color coded buttons perform cable satellite and teletext functions You can also customize them with your favorite commands The volume button changes the volume for the device selected The directional pad arrows allow you to move through menus or on screen guides The channel button changes the channels The mute button mutes the sound The previous channel buttons returns you to the last channel you were on 090 000 009 900 The play area puts your play pause skip and other buttons in one area for quick access The number pad has the digits 0 9 The enter button enters a selection from the number pad O00000 GD vi amp EE The clear button clears an entry from the number pad It is also used to select HD channels What s on the Harmony 00 s screen 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 th
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13. asks you questions about how your entertainment system is set up and then saves the settings 5 Updating the remote The software transfers the information from your computer to the remote For more information on installing the Harmony Remote Software refer to the Quick start Guide that came with your Harmony remote Gathering your device information To simplify the setup process we recommend you fill out the Device Worksheet so that all the device information is at hand when you need it Locating manufacturer and model number on your devices Manufacturer names and model numbers are typically found at the front of a device on a label on the back of the device or in the User Manual for that device 1 Creating your user account When you start the Harmony Remote Software for the first time you must create your user account From the Harmony Remote Software on the Getting Started page 1 Click Create New Account 2 Complete the required account information 3 Follow the instructions in the setup wizard 2 Connecting your Harmony 00 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 2 Connect the wider end of the USB cable to a USB port on your computer 3 Onthe Check Connection page the software confirms that the Harmony 700 is communicating with your computer update remote lt lt X i a R g
14. at appear are related to the Activity and apply to all of the devices that you use for that Activity For example if you re watching a DVD your remote screen displays functions and commands for your DVD and other devices you use in the Watch a DVD Activity Devices When you press the More Activities button the remote screen shows all Activities you have defined starting with the custom ones Devices When you are viewing Activities on your remote s screen you select DVD TV devices by pressing the center button below Devices The Harmony 700 s screen displays a list of your devices From this screen you can select individual devi d select ands for each device AV individual devices and select comm r vi SETA Cable box Activi Favorite channels You can set up your favorite channels on your Harmony 00 so that you have quick access to the channels you watch the most You can also add your own icons to customize the screen for your favorite channels IR Status Indicator The status indicator flashes whenever an IR command is being sent from your Harmony 700 Page numbers The current page of options and the total number of pages appears in the upper right corner of the remote screen Using your Harmony 700 Using your screen features 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 devi
15. ces or Activities or lets you back out of pages The upper right corner of the screen shows which page is being shown and how many total pages there are for the options you are viewing Selecting an Activit The Activity buttons are assigned to the Activities you have created for the remote You can start an Activity by pressing the appropriate button or by pressing the More Activities button and selecting one of the Activities that appears on the remote s screen Switching between Activities To select a new Activity press the appropriate button or use the More Activities button to choose another Activity to enjoy The Harmony 700 will take care of powering on the needed devices and powering off the ones not needed Turning off your devices Press the All Off button to power off all the devices used in the Activity You don t need to press the system off button when switching between Activities The Harmony 700 ensures the proper devices for the Activity are On or Off Using the Help button 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 out of sync with your devices To fix the problem use the help feature on your Harmony 700 l Onthe remote pr
16. ching a DVD to listening to music with the touch of a button The guided online setup walks you through the step by step configuration of your Harmony 700 with your entertainment system and then you ll be ready to sit back and enjoy Whether you re new to Harmony products or you consider yourself an expert this User Manual provides you with useful information to get you going Getting to know your remote How your Harmony 00 works The Harmony 700 is an Activity based infrared IR universal remote control Using the Harmony Remote Software you can configure the Harmony 700 to control up to 6 devices The Harmony 700 delivers powerful Activity based control by using Smart State Technology This technology allows the Harmony 700 to keep track of the devices it controls so it always knows which of your devices are on Using Smart State Technology the Harmony 700 switches effortlessly from watching a DVD to listening to music on the sound system with the touch of a button Activities devices and inputs Activities are the basis for how the Harmony 700 works Things like watching a DVD listening to radio playing a game are all examples of Activities you can set up for your remote using the Harmony Remote Software When you select an Activity your Harmony 700 sends a series of commands to your entertainment system to turn on the necessary devices and configure them for the selected Activity After you select an Activity your Harmony 7
17. command twice e 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 When you try to add a new TV to your account you get a message informing you that you haven t entered the correct model number e The model number for most devices can be found on the front of the device If it isn t there it can be found on a label on the back or bottom of the device The model number shouldn t be confused with the serial number or the model number of the device s remote control as many different devices by a manufacturer can share the same remote The On Demand command isn t on the Harmony 700 for the Watch TV Activity e You can map the command to any unused button on the Harmony 700 or on the remote s screen The command is likely in our database but wasn t mapped to the Activity If we re missing the command the Harmony 700 can learn it from your original remote For more information see Teaching your Harmony 00 new commands using your old remote The Harmony Remote software in unable to communicate with the Harmony 700 e Try disabling any Internet security software you might have including firewalls and anti virus software 25 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 Thi
18. ctivity quickly and easily From the Harmony Remote Software 1 Click the Activities tab 2 In the Activity in which you want to change a button click Customize Buttons 3 Follow the online instructions ing how buttons work for a device You can also add or customize how buttons work for a specific device To customize buttons for a device from the Harmony Remote Software 1 Click the Devices tab 2 For the device for which you want to customize a button click Settings 3 Under Device Options select Customize Buttons and then click Next 4 Follow the online instructions buttons work on your remote If you want an Activity button on your Harmony 700 to start a different Activity you can customize the commands that are mapped to your buttons To customize what you want the Activity buttons on your remote to do from the Harmony Remote Software 1 Click the Activities tab 2 For the Activity for which you want to customize a button click Customize Activity Buttons 3 Follow the online instructions Controlling the Remote Assistant 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 in the Activity are configured properly You can turn this feature on or off from th
19. d information see Testing your setup Uparading to a new Harmony remote When you upgrade to a newer model Harmony you can transfer the configuration from your old remote to your new remote To upgrade to a new model Harmony remote Start the Harmony Remote Software Click Remote Settings Click Manage Remotes Click Replace Follow the online instructions UKRWN gt 23 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 turn on when starting an Activity but using the Help button on the remote fixes the issue e Try increasing the Inter Device Delay for your television Sometimes commands are sent too close together for different devices and need to be spaced out more The TV doesn t go to the right input when starting Activities e 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 for the Harmony 700 to know how to cycle through each input If you re still experiencing trouble try raising the Inter Device and Input Delays for your TV When pressing buttons in an Activity the remote sends the
20. d that the input list is correct 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 turn on when start the Activity can get the DVD player to turn on by using the Help button however don t want to use Help every time 21 Repeats The Repeats are the number of times the remote repeats a command for a device to properly respond to the command For instance many devices need longer or shorter command repetitions to respond properly Example Any time press channel up my Digital Set Top Box skips two channels at a time 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 information on which delay you need to adjust see Types of delays or speed settings To adjust the input delay from the Harmony Remote Software 1 Click the Devices tab Select the device for which you want to apply the change and click Settings Select Adjust the delays speed settings Click Next Follow the online instructions oo R To adjust the inter device
21. e Harmony Remote Software or from the remote The Remote Assistant can be turned of permanently only by using the Harmony Remote Software To permanently turn the Remote Assistant off from the Harmony Remote Software 1 Click the Remote Settings tab 2 Click Display Settings 3 Follow the instructions online To temporarily turn the Remote Assistant off from your Harmony 700 when Remote the Assistant appears press the button beside Turn off Assistant 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 anew 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 control this device by using the device s original remote Teaching your Harmony 700 new commands using your old remote With the Learn IR feature of the Harmony 700 and the Harmony Remote Software you can use your device s original remote to teach your Harmony 700 You should only need to use this feature when Logitech s device list doesn t have your device listed or there s a button you want to use that s missing from the device configuration To use the Harmony 700 s learning feature go to the Harmony Remote Software 1 Select the Devices tab 2 Click Learn IR located next to the device you want to control 3 Follow the online instructions 5 10 cm 2
22. e has more than one input the software asks you which input the device needs to be set If you re not sure which input a device uses see Determining your inputs for more information Activities are the basis for how the Harmony 700 works With Activities the Harmony 700 eliminates the need to use multiple remotes for simple tasks Just select the Activity and the Harmony 700 does the rest For more information on Activities see Adding and changing Activities 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 about testing your setup see the chapter on Testing your Setup 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 specific issues while testing your remote refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual for suggestions and possible fixes for your problems The process of testing your Harmony 700 is straightforward It involves simply trying the Activities you use most often and then using the on remote help to correct any issues I
23. ess the Help button 2 Answer the questions and follow the instructions on the Harmony 00 screen The Harmony 700 re sends commands to make your remote in sync with your devices 3 To access advanced help features press and hold the Help button for 5 seconds For more information see Types of delays or speed settings If you have used the help feature to fix the problem several times in the past the help feature may ask you some questions to help fix the problem permanently When you re done with this process the Harmony 700 will be in sync with your devices Before using the Help button be sure you ve addressed the cause of the problem for example remove any obstacles from the line of sight Using your favorite channels To set up your favorite channels go to the Harmony Remote Software 1 Select the Activities tab 2 Under Watch TV click Settings 3 Select Set up Favorite Channels and follow the online instructions When you have favorite channels set up on your Harmony 700 your favorites appear on the remote s screen when you select the Watch TV Activity To use your favorite channels Press the Watch TV button The favorite channels you ve added appear on your remote s screen To select a channel simply press the side button associated with the channel The TV goes to the channel selected D i Controlling your devices individuall In some cases you may want to control a
24. have buttons labeled TV DVD VIDEO 1 or S VIDEO When you press one of the source buttons the device switches to the source you selected and the label appears on your TV screen Option 3 Select the input from an on screen menu INPUT 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 In this case your device uses an on screen menu from VIDEO 3 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 a third button to select the input For example you press the source button to display the on screen menu the arrow keys to select an input and then the OK button enter your selection Option 4 Select the source from a list In this case your device has a list of inputs and you can use the buttons on the remote to select the input you want from the list After you press the source button you have to press another button on the remote that selects the input you want In this option there s no menu from which to choose Option 3 and you don t have to cycle through all inputs to get to the one you want Option 1 Step 1 Turn on all To determine which devices are using which inputs you should start by turning on all the devices in your entertainment system If possible you should even start something playing in your DVD player CD player VCR etc By having all your devices on
25. ht turns off automatically and click Save Setting up your Harmony 700 for the first time Overview of the setup process 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 After the software installs start the Harmony Remote Software When you start the Harmony Remote Software it checks for updates automatically and downloads them if necessary After you install the Harmony Remote Software and gather your device information using the Device Worksheet the setup process guides you through five steps in which you answer a series of questions about how your entertainment system is set up 1 Creating your user account The setup walks you through creating a user account on the Harmony Remote Software You can also launch a tutorial about how to set up the Harmony 700 from this step by clicking View Tutorial 2 Connecting your Harmony 00 to your computer The software ensures that your computer and Harmony 700 are communicating with each other 3 Setting up the devices you want to control The software walks you through entering the manufacturer and model numbers of your entertainment system that you collected using the Device Worksheet 4 Setting up Activities for the Harmony 700 The software
26. icture Changing your setup 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 and changing your Activities In the Harmony Remote Software select the Activities tab e To add an Activity click Add Activity e To remove an Activity click the gf icon for the Activity you want to remove e To modify the settings for an Activity click the Settings button for the Activity you want to modify Renaming an Activit In some cases you may want to rename an Activity You can rename any Activity using the Harmony Remote Software To rename an Activity go to the Harmony Remote Software 1 Click the Activities tab 2 Inthe Activity you want to rename click Settings 3 Select Rename lt current Activity name gt and chanaina your devices To add or change a device in your Harmony 700 s set up use the Harmony Remote Software and select the Devices tab e To add a device click Add Device e To remove a device click the ff icon for the device you want to remove e o modify the settings for a device click the Settings button for the device you want to modify If you delete a device any Activities using this device will be affected On the Activities tab click Set Up Now beside the affected Activities to change them A passthrough device
27. 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 device In these examples the DVD Recorder and the A V Switch are used as passthrough devices DVD Recorder Digital Set Top Box ss wee To add an extra Device Passthrough to an Activity go to your home page DVD Player Click the Activities tab Click Settings for the appropriate Activity Select Review the settings for this Activity and click Next Select Yes but want to add more control of options and devices for this Activity and click Next 5 Follow the online instructions to complete the setup AWN When you select an Activity your Harmony 700 turns on all the required entertainment devices sets up the device inputs correctly and sets up the remote s buttons to control the devices in the Activity For example when you select the Watch TV Activity the volume button on the Harmony 700 changes the volume on the device you use to control volume However there may be some commands you want to add to buttons or display on the remote s screen For example your TV might have a picture in picture feature that you would like to make available on the remote Using the Harmony Remote Software you can add or customize how buttons work in any A
28. n some cases you may need to return to the Harmony Remote Software to make changes to your remote s setup to ensure the remote Is working the way you want To begin testing your remote i AE Disconnect the USB cable from your remote If this is the first time you ve updated your remote the Harmony 700 s tutorial will start on the remote Ss screen Ensure all the devices in your entertainment system are turned off If you are viewing the tutorial follow the instructions displayed on the remote s screen Go to your entertainment system and try each of your Activities For tips on what to look for when starting an Activity or switching between Activities see the tips in this chapter If an Activity doesn t start correctly press the Help button on the remote and the on remote help will get you back in sync After you finish testing your Activities be sure to re test any for which you had to use the Help Testing your setup Starting an Activity Look for these things in particular e Did all of your devices for that Activity turn on e Do you hear the correct sound e f the Activity includes your TV do you see the correct picture Testing your setup Switching between Activities Look for these things in particular e Are all devices needed for this new Activity on Did devices not needed for this Activity turn off Do you hear the correct Sound If the Activity includes your TV do you see the correct p
29. nal Television System s Committee A stereo component that outputs to speakers and increases the gain or level of an audio signal An amplifier doesn t typically include a radio Also referred to as Enhanced for Widescreen or Enhanced for 16 9 The process that horizontally shrinks a 16 9 image into a 4 3 space to convert images between widescreen and typical television image aspect ratio Used on many DVDs The ratio of image width to image height Common motion picture ratios are 1 85 1 and 2 35 1 Television screens are usually 1 33 1 also known as 4 3 HDTV is 1 78 1 or 16 9 A device with several audio and video source inputs that sends a selected audio video source input signal to an output device like speakers or a TV Projector screen technology that relies on using individually controlled tiny mirrors micro mirrors to produce an image Developed originally by Texas Instruments A standalone unit that resembles and functions very much like a VCR Like a VCR DVD recorders all have AV source inputs as well it can record TV shows The high resolution form of television HDTV has 1125 lines of resolution or more than five times the video information than that of a TV set creating a much crisper more detailed picture The Harmony 700 knows what state all of your devices are in such as whether they are on or off and which inputs they were last using When it loses track of this information it becomes out of sync
30. s chapter gives you some suggestions on how to figure out which inputs your entertainment system uses if you re not sure Inputs are how the devices in your entertainment system are connected For example your DVD or cable box is connected to your TV through an input If you use an AV Receiver to control the sound on your devices for example if you have a home theater system this chapter will also help you figure out the inputs for your audio connections After you know how your devices are connected you can use the information to create your Activities using the Harmony Remote Software The first step in determining which inputs you have is to figure out how you use your device s Original remote to change inputs In general there are four possibilities and each one is described in this section To figure out which option your TV or AV Receiver uses look at your device s original remote and see which option fits Option 1 One source button INPUT 1 f VIDEO 1 In this case your remote has only one source or input o select button VIDEO 3 When you press the source button your device switches to the next input and the label appears on your TV screen Each time you press the source button the device switches to a new source until you get back to where you started Option 2 Several source buttons In this case your device s original remote has several source buttons one for each input For example you may
31. t O gt lt e gt SSS GN 3 Setting up the devices you want to control On the Add Devices page 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 700 You should use the Device Worksheet to gather all your device information before starting the setup process 1 Select the Device type for each of your devices 2 Select the Manufacturer for each device 3 Enter the Model number for each device r Adding new devices at a later time If you want to add newly acquired devices after the initial setup see Adding and changing your devices 4 Setting up Activities for 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 you provided 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 is capable of doing something then the software skips the question For example if you only have one TV the software doesn t ask you which device displays video If the devic
32. 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 your devices the Harmony 00 uses several types of delays or speed settings to control your devices Power On Delay The Power On Delay is the amount of time that a device needs to warm up before receiving another command For instance when you turned on a device you may notice that the device needs a certain amount of time before it can receive another command from the remote Example Every time turn on my system with an Activity my TV powers on but doesn t go to the correct input However it does go to the correct input when switching between Activities when the TV is already on The Help button fixes it each time but I don t want to use the Help button every time Inter key Delay The Inter Key Delay is the amount of time allotted for commands to be sent between button presses Example Any time press volume up multiple times in a row for my AV Receiver it takes a long time to increase the volume would like my devices to respond quicker to these presses Input Delay The Input Delay is the amount of time that the remote takes when switching between inputs Many devices need a certain amount of time before changing to the next input in the input list Example My TV doesn t always go to the correct input when switching between Activities and have already verifie
33. ulating tone volume and channel balance This task is known as sound processing Also referred to as a tuner or a stereo receiver a receiver can be any component that receives or tunes broadcast signals or AM FM radio Typically refers to the single component that includes a preamplifier surround processor multi channel amplifier and AM FM tuner Used by some remote controls to control devices because it doesn t have the same line of sight restrictions as IR infrared signals A read only optical audio disc aimed at providing much higher quality of digital audio reproduction than the compact disc A service in the United States that provides digital programming directly from satellites Currently the 2 main providers for service are XM and Sirrus One mode of operation of digital television where the broadcaster transmits pictures with detail similar to or slightly better than today s analog television Since the picture contains less information there is room in the digital signal multicast broadcasting 33 34 Stereo receiver Tuner Power strip Also referred to as a tuner or a receiver a stereo receiver is any component that receives or tunes broadcast signals or AM FM radio Typically refers to the single component that includes a preamplifier Surround processor multi channel amplifier and AM FM tuner Also referred to as a receiver or a stereo receiver a tuner is any component that receives or t
34. unes broadcast signals or AM FM radio Typically refers to the single component that includes a preamplifier Surround processor multi channel amplifier and AM FM tuner A common device that acts like an extension cord providing additional cord length as well as a mechanism that offers several electrical outlets Appendix C Product Specification LCD Size LCD Resolution LCD Screen Power Source Power Type Brands Supported Devices Supported Maximum number of devices per account Backlit keypad Backlight Color IR Learning Learning Capabilities IR Transmitters IR Transmission Range Memory Type Memory Amount Weight Dimensions Warranty Supported Platforms 1 5 Diagonal 128 x 128 65 000 Color Rechargeable NiMH AA 5 000 200 000 6 Yes White Yes Up to 200 Khz Any IR Device 2 Up to 50 ft Flash 2MB 6 oz with battery installed 8 75 X 2 3 xX 1 3 2 Years Windows 2000 XP Vista MAC OS X 10 3 35 36 2009 Logitech Inc All rights reserved Logitech s trademarks are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Logitech in the US and other countries All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners
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