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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 One’s setup. The following sections provide you with the information to help you with these tasks. Adding and changing your Activities In the Harmony Remote Software, select the Activities tab. • To add an Activity, click Add Activity. • To remove an Activity, click the icon for the Activity you want to remove. • To modify the settings for an Activi
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Adding an extra device (passthrough) to an Activity 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 device. In these examples, the DVD Recorder and the A/V Switch are used as passthrough devices. To add an extra Device (Passthrough) to an Activity, go to your home page: 1. Select the
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Changing how buttons work in an Activity When you select an Activity, your Harmony One 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 a DVD Activity, the volume buttons on the Harmony One changes the volume. However, there may be some commands you want to add to buttons or display on the remote’s screen. Using the Harmony Remote Software you
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Contents Introduction .........................................................................................................................5 Getting to know your remote ...........................................................................................5 How your Harmony One works .....................................................................................5 Activities, devices, and inputs .......................................................................................5
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Changing how buttons work in an Activity ................................................................ 0 Customizing the on-remote help ............................................................................... 0 Controlling the Remote Assistant ............................................................................... 1 Viewing the on-remote tutorial .................................................................................. 1 Personalizing your Harmony One .............
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Appendix A - Device Information ....................................................................................35 Appendix B - Glossary ........................................................................................................36 Appendix C - Product Specification ................................................................................39 4
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Introduction The Harmony Advanced Universal Remote is your answer to effortless home entertainment. The Activities button puts control for all your devices in one convenient location. You can go from watching TV to watching a DVD to listening to music with the touch of a button. You no longer need to type in codes to get your remote working with your entertainment system. The guided online setup walks you through the step-by-step configuration of your Harmony One with your entertainment sy
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The buttons on your Harmony One The system off button turns off all the devices in the current Activity. The Harmony One’s Off buttons may have The arrow keys help you page through items on the touch screen. different functions or control different devices The function buttons are dynamic and select different functions depending on which Options Devices on the remote or the Activity. Activity you’re in. For The Activities button returns you to the Activities starting point. more informa
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What’s on the Harmony One’s screen Commands common to your Activity When you select an Activity, your Harmony One’s screen Off Watch a DVD displays all the commands related to that Activity, not 1/2 pages Tue 4:51 just the ones related to the primary device of that Chptr+ Aspect Activity. For example, if you’re watching a DVD, your Frame Chptr- Advance screen displays functions and commands for your DVD Angle Zoom and other devices you use in the Watch a DVD Activity. Devices Off Favorite c
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Status icons A C The status indicator flashes whenever B an IR command is being sent from your A Harmony One. The battery indicator shows you the status Off of the battery. To ensure your Harmony B My Activities stays properly charged, see Charging your 1/2 pages Tue 4:51 remote. The current date and time display on your remote screen. To set the date and time C on your remote, see Setting the date and time. Options Devices Activities Help Menu Info Exit Guide + + Vol Ch OK Replay Skip
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Off Using your Harmony One My Activities 1/2 pages Tue 4:51 Viewing your touch screen menus Watch TV The arrow keys help you page through each menu. Watch a DVD Listen to Music The arrow keys illuminate only if there are multiple pages. Options Devices Selecting an Activity Off My Activities 1/2 pages Tue 4:51 The Activities screen displays the Activities you Watch TV have created for the remote. You can start an Watch a DVD Listen to Music Activity by touching the item on the screen. Option
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Using the Help button Because obstacles or distance can interfere with the signals the Harmony One sends when it starts an Activity (for example, someone walks between your Harmony One and the TV when you press Watch TV, or you’re very far away from the system when you start an Activity), your Harmony One can become “out of sync” with your devices. To fix the problem, use the help feature on your Harmony One. 1. On the remote, press the Help button. 2. Answer the questions on the Harmony One’
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Using your favorite channels To set up your favorite channels, and to add your own icons, go to the Harmony Remote Software: 1. Select the Activities tab. 2. Under Watch TV, click Options. 3. Select Set up Favorite Channels and follow the online instructions. When you have favorite channels set up on your Harmony One, a Favorites button appears at the lower end of your remote’s screen when your’re in the Watch TV Activity. To use your favorite channels: 1. Press the Favorites button. 2. Th
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Setting the date and time You can change the date and time that appears on the Harmony One’s screen. To set or change the date and time, follow these steps: To set the date and time on your Harmony: 1. On your Harmony One’s screen, select Options. 2. Select Set the Current Time. Setting the backlight timing The Harmony One 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
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Setting up your Harmony One for the first time Overview of the setup process When you insert the Harmony remote CD, 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 software installs, start the Harmony Remote Software. When you start the Harmony Remote Software, it checks for updates automatically and downloads them if necessar
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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: 1. Click Create New Account. 2. Complete the required account information. 3. Follow the instructions in the setup wizard. 4. After you create your user account, the Harmony Remote Software opens your home page each time you log in. Your home page is where you can manage your Activities and Devices, as well as change the set
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3. 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 One. 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 numbers for each device. Adding new devices at a
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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 One. 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. 16
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Testing your setup Every time you update your Harmony One, 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 One is straightfo
