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Logitech Harmony 1100i User Manual

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  • Page 1 User User Manual Manual Version 1.1 Version 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using the Help button ....................10 Controlling your devices individually .................11 Charging your remote ....................11 Setting up your Harmony 1100i for the first time ............12 Overview of the setup process ...................12 Creating your user account ................13 Connecting your Harmony 1100i to your computer........13 Setting up the devices you want to control ...........14...
  • Page 3 Changing the order of Activities on your Harmony 1100i screen ......21 Setting up your favorite channels ................21 Changing how buttons work in an Activity ..............22 Adding custom-labeled buttons to an Activity ............22 Adding a slideshow to your Harmony 1100i screen ..........23 Viewing a slideshow on your Harmony 1100i screen ..........23...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Activities, devices, and inputs Activities are the basis for how the Harmony 1100i works. Watching a DVD, listening to the radio, and playing a game are all examples of Activities you can set up for your remote using the Harmony Remote Software.

  • Page 5: The Buttons On Your Harmony 1100I

    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.

  • Page 6: Navigation Icons

    Navigation icons The navigation icons are displayed in the corners of the LCD screen. Different icons are displayed, depending on which screen you are in. Pressing the icon takes you to the desired screen. 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.

  • Page 7: What's On The Harmony 1100I Screen

    Info Each channel can have its own custom icon to make it easier Exit to recognize. Just press the button and the Harmony 1100i will List Live TV change to the desired channel for you. To access this feature, Watch TV press the Heart Icon from your Watch TV start screen.
  • Page 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 always know what time it is.

  • Page 9: Using Your Harmony 1100I

    To select a new Activity, press the Activities button, and then select the Activity you want to enjoy. The Harmony 1100i takes care of powering on the needed devices, and powering off the ones not needed. Turning off your devices Press the system off button to power off all the devices used in an Activity.

  • Page 10: Using The Help Button

    Using the Help button 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’t aimed at your entertainment system, the...

  • Page 11: Controlling Your Devices Individually

    Once you’ve finished, return to Activities for optimal control of your entertainment system. Charging your remote Your Harmony 1100i comes with a charging station. The charging station plugs into a wall outlet and charges the battery every time you put the remote on it.

  • Page 12: Setting Up Your Harmony 1100I For The First Time

    : the setup walks you through creating a user account on the Guided online setup Harmony Remote Software. Check connection : the software ensures your computer and Harmony 1100i are communicating with each other. Set up Devices: the software walks you through entering the manufacturer and model numbers of your entertainment system that you collected using the Device Worksheet.

  • Page 13: Creating Your User Account

    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. Connect the smaller end of the cable to the USB port on your remote.

  • Page 14: Setting Up The Devices You Want To Control

    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 1100i. You should use the Device Worksheet to gather all your device information before starting the setup process.

  • Page 15: Updating The Remote

    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...

  • Page 16: Testing Your Setup

    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.

  • Page 17: 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 1100i setup. The following sections provide you with the information to help you with these tasks.

  • Page 18: Adding An Extra Device (Passthrough) To An Activity

    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.

  • Page 19: Customizing The On-Remote Help

    Follow the online instructions. Controlling the Remote Assistant The Harmony 1100i 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.

  • Page 21: Customizing Your Harmony 1100I

    Customizing your Harmony 1100i You can customize your Harmony 1100i to make the screen look and act the way you want. Renaming an Activity There may be times when you may want to rename an Activity to something that is more meaningful for you.

  • Page 22: Changing How Buttons Work In An Activity

    Adding custom-labeled buttons to an Activity If you want a button to do something specific, or if there’s a function on your device’s original remote that’s not on the Harmony 1100i, you can create your own buttons that appear on the Harmony 1100i screen.

  • Page 23: Adding A Slideshow To Your Harmony 1100I Screen

    10 characters or less. Adding a slideshow to your Harmony 1100i screen 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 Remote Settings tab.

  • Page 24: Changing The Backlight Settings

    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:...

  • Page 25: Adding Additional Features To Your Harmony 1100I

    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 devices in the market. To remedy this, you can teach your Harmony remote how to control this device by using the device’s original remote.

  • Page 26: Types Of Delays Or Speed Settings

    (for example, InputAux, InputVideo1, InputTape, InputDVD). 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.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Delay Between Ir Commands (Speed Settings)

    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 devices. For more information on which delay you need to adjust, see Types of delays or speed settings.

  • Page 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.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Problems With Your Harmony 1100I

    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 1100i to know how to cycle through each input. If you’re still experiencing trouble, try raising the...
  • Page 30 The On Demand command isn’t on the Harmony 1100i for the Watch TV Activity. • You can map the command to any unused button on the Harmony 1100i 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 1100i can learn it from your original remote.

  • Page 31: Figuring Out Which Inputs Your System Uses

    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’re not sure.

  • Page 32: Step 1- Turn On All Your Devices

    (Option 1). Step 1— Turn on all your devices To determine which devices are using which inputs, Logitech recommends you start by turning on all the devices in your entertainment system. If possible, you should even start playing something in your DVD player, CD player, VCR, etc.

  • Page 33: Step 2 - Watch The Tv

    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. 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.

  • Page 34: Getting Help With Your Harmony Remote

    Provides instructional help to guide you through a series of Software question-and-answer steps to accomplish a task. FAQs (Frequently A searchable list of customer questions with answers provided by Asked Questions) the Harmony 1100i support center. More Help button Provides specific online help for the page you’re on.

  • Page 35: Using The On-Remote Help

    Harmony remote to re-synchronize it with your entertainment system. See Using the Help button. Logitech’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/.

  • Page 36: Appendix A - Device Information

    • examples: RC-QN3BK, CT-36XF36C, Explorer 3100, L32 manufacturer and model number. HDTV 10A, etc. Once you have gathered all of your information, take this worksheet to your computer and continue with the Setup software. © Copyright 2006 Logitech or its licensors. All rights reserved.

  • Page 37: Appendix B - Glossary

    Appendix B - Glossary Amplifier 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. Anamorphic views Also referred to as Enhanced for Widescreen, or Enhanced for 16:9.
  • Page 38 A device that routes video or audio from one device to another Passthrough device. Contains an internal recorder and player that records and plays Personal Video Recorder video without the use of a removable tape or disc. Typically PVRs (PVR) can pause, rewind, instantly replay, and play slow-motion for live or recorded TV.
  • Page 39 Also referred to as a tuner or a receiver. A stereo receiver is any Stereo receiver 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.

  • Page 40: Appendix C - Product Specification

    Appendix C - Product Specification LCD Size 3.5" Diagonal LCD Resolution 320 x 240 (QVGA) LCD Screen 64K Color Touch Screen Technology Resistive Power Source Rechargeable Power Type Lithium Ion Brands Supported 5,000+ Devices Supported 225,000+ Maximum number of devices per account Backlit keypad Backlight Color White...
  • Page 41 © 2008 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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