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Logitech Harmony 600 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User User Manual Manual Logitech ® Harmony ® 600 Remote Logitech ® Harmony ® 600 Remote Version 1.0 Version 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using your favorite channels ..................9 Controlling your devices individually ................9 Setting the backlight timing ..................10 Setting up your Harmony 600 for the first time ............11 Overview of the setup process ...................11 Creating your user account ................12 Connecting your Harmony 600 to your computer ........12 Setting up the devices you want to control ...........13...
  • Page 3 Controlling the Remote Assistant ................19 Adding additional features to your Harmony 600 ............20 Teaching your Harmony 600 new commands using your old remote ....20 Naming a new command your remote learned ............20 Adjusting delays and speed settings on your Harmony remote .......21 Maintaining your Harmony 600 ..................23...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Using Smart State Technology ® the Harmony 600 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 600 works.

  • Page 5: The Buttons On Your Harmony 600

    The buttons on your Harmony 600 The All Off button turns off all the devices in the current Activity. The Harmony 600’s buttons may have The Activity buttons start the appropriate Activity. The More different functions or Activities button opens a list of all Activities on the remote screen.

  • Page 6: What's On The Harmony 600'S Screen

    When you are viewing Activities on your remote’s screen, you select devices by pressing the center button below Watch a DVD Devices. The Harmony 600’s screen displays a list of your devices. From this screen, you can select individual Chptr- Chptr+ devices and select commands for each device.

  • Page 7: Using Your Harmony 600

    To select a new Activity, press the appropriate button or use the More Activities button to choose another Activity to enjoy. The Harmony 600 will take care of powering on the needed devices, and powering off the ones not needed.

  • Page 8: Using The Help Button

    Because obstacles or distance can interfere with the signals the Harmony 600 sends when it starts an Activity (for example, someone walks between your Harmony 600 and the TV when you press Watch TV, or you’re very far away from the system when you start an Activity), your Harmony 600 can become “out of sync”...

  • Page 9: Using Your Favorite Channels

    Set up Favorite Channels and follow the online instructions. Select When you have favorite channels set up on your Harmony 600, your favorites appear on the remote’s screen when you select the Watch TV Activity. To use your favorite channels: Watch TV button.

  • Page 10: Setting The Backlight Timing

    Setting the backlight timing The Harmony 600 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: Remote Settings tab.

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Harmony 600 For The First Time

    Setting up your Harmony 600 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.

  • Page 12: Creating Your User Account

    Follow the instructions in the setup wizard. Connecting your Harmony 600 to your computer To connect your Harmony 600 to your PC, use the USB cable provided. Connect the smaller end of the cable to the USB port on your remote.

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Devices You Want To Control

    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 600. The Harmony Remote Software shows you a selection of recommended Activities based on the device information you provided.

  • Page 14: 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 600. 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.

  • Page 15: Testing Your Setup

    Testing your setup Every time you update your Harmony 600, 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.

  • Page 16: Changing Your Setup

    In the Activity you want to rename, click Rename <current Activity name>. Select Adding and changing your devices To add or change a device in your Harmony 600’s set up, use the Harmony Remote Software and select the Devices tab. • To add a device, click Add Device.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Changing How Buttons Work In An Activity

    Follow the online instructions. Changing how Activity buttons work on your remote If you want an Activity button on your Harmony 600 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 Re-...

  • Page 19: Controlling The Remote Assistant

    To permanently turn the Remote Assistant off, from the Harmony Remote Software: Click the Remote Settings tab. Click Display Settings. Follow the instructions online. To temporarily turn the Remote Assistant off, from your Harmony 600, when Remote the Assistant appears, press the button beside Turn off Assistant.

  • Page 20: Adding Additional Features To Your Harmony 600

    Teaching your Harmony 600 new commands using your old remote With the Learn IR feature of the Harmony 600 and the Harmony Remote Software, you can use your device’s original remote to “teach” your Harmony 600. You should only need to use this feature when Logitech’s device list doesn’t have your device listed, or...

  • Page 21: Adjusting Delays And Speed Settings On Your Harmony Remote

    InputAux, InputVideo1, InputTape, InputDVD). Adjusting delays and speed settings on your Harmony remote If your device doesn’t react to a command from the Harmony 600, 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 22 To adjust the Power On Delay, Inter-key Delay or the Input Delay, from the Harmony Remote Software: Devices tab. Click the Settings. Select the device for which you want to apply the change and click Select Adjust the delays (speed settings). Next.

  • Page 23: Maintaining Your Harmony 600

    After you finish making any changes to your Harmony 600’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 600 for the first time. For more detailed information, see Testing your setup.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Problems With Your Harmony 600

    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 600 to know how to cycle through each input. If you’re still experiencing trouble, try raising the...
  • Page 25 The On Demand command isn’t on the Harmony 600 for the Watch TV Activity. • You can map the command to any unused button on the Harmony 600 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 600 can learn it from your original remote.

  • Page 26: Figuring Out Which Inputs Your System Uses

    Figuring out which inputs your system uses One of the most important parts to creating your Activities for your Harmony 600 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 27: Step 1- Turn On All Your Devices

    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 a third button to select the input.

  • Page 28: 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 29: Getting Help With Your Harmony 600

    Getting help with your Harmony 600 Contacting Customer Support 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.

  • Page 30: Using 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 600 to re-synchronize it with your entertainment system. Using the Help button.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Appendix B - Glossary

    TV set, creating a much crisper, more detailed picture. In sync The Harmony 600 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”.
  • Page 33 A device that produces the sound or picture, for example, a TV Output Device or speakers. A video format that is used in the UK, and parts of Europe and PAL (Phase Alternating Asia. Line) A device that routes video or audio from one device to another Passthrough device.
  • Page 34 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 35: Appendix C - Product Specification

    Appendix C - Product Specification LCD Size 1.5" Diagonal LCD Resolution 128 x 128 LCD Screen Monochrome Power Source AA batteries Brands Supported 5,000+ Devices Supported 200,000+ Maximum number of devices per account Backlit keypad Backlight Color White IR Learning Yes (Up to 200 Khz) Learning Capabilities Any IR Device (Up to 200 Khz)
  • Page 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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