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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using your favorite channels ...9 Controlling your devices individually ...9 Setting the backlight timing ... 10 Setting up your Harmony 650 for the first time ...11 Overview of the setup process ... 11 1. Creating your user account ... 12 2.
  • Page 3 Adding additional features to your Harmony 650 ... 20 Teaching your Harmony 650 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 650... 23 Upgrading your Harmony 650 firmware ...23...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Activity. After you select an Activity, your Harmony 650 assigns the buttons on your remote so they control the proper devices and the screen displays other commands for that Activity.

  • Page 5: The Buttons On Your Harmony 650

    The buttons on your Harmony 650 The Harmony 650’s buttons may have different functions or control different devices depending on which Activity you’re in. For more information, see Changing how buttons work in an Activity. All off Watch TV Watch a Movie...

  • Page 6: What's On The Harmony 650'S Screen

    IR Status Indicator The status indicator flashes whenever an IR command is being sent from your Harmony 650. Page numbers The current page of options and the total number of pages appears in the upper right corner...

  • Page 7: Using Your Harmony 650

    To select a new Activity, press the appropriate button or use the More Activities button to choose another Activity to enjoy. The Harmony 650 will take care of powering on the needed devices, and powering off the ones not needed.

  • Page 8: Using The Help Button

    Activity (for example, someone walks between your Harmony 650 and the TV when you press Watch TV, or you’re very far away from the system when you start an Activity), your Harmony 650 can become “out of sync” with your devices.

  • 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 650, 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 650 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: Select the Display Settings.

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Harmony 650 For The First Time

    Setting up your Harmony 650 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. 2. Connecting your Harmony 650 to your computer To connect your Harmony 650 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 650. 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 650. After the software updates your remote, you’re ready to test your setup. For specific details about testing your setup,...

  • Page 15: Testing Your Setup

    To begin testing your remote: Disconnect the USB cable from your remote. If this is the first time you’ve updated your remote, the Harmony 650’s tutorial will start on the remote’s screen. Ensure all the devices in your entertainment system are turned off.

  • Page 16: Changing Your Setup

    In the Activity you want to rename, click Select Rename <current Activity name>. Adding and changing your devices To add or change a device in your Harmony 650’s set up, use the Harmony Remote Software and select the Devices tab. • To add a device, click •...

  • 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 650 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...

  • Page 19: Controlling The Remote Assistant

    Controlling the Remote Assistant The Harmony 650’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.

  • Page 20: Adding Additional Features To Your Harmony 650

    Teaching your Harmony 650 new commands using your old remote With the Learn IR feature of the Harmony 650 and the Harmony Remote Software, you can use your device’s original remote to “teach” your Harmony 650. 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...

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

    Adjusting delays and speed settings on your Harmony remote If your device doesn’t react to a command from the Harmony 650, 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: Click the Select the device for which you want to apply the change and click Select Adjust the delays (speed settings). Click Next. Follow the online instructions.

  • Page 23: Maintaining Your Harmony 650

    After you finish making any changes to your Harmony 650’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 650 for the first time. For more detailed information, Testing your setup.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Problems With Your Harmony 650

    TV needs to be set on to get a picture. Next, check that the inputs are in the correct order for the Harmony 650 to know how to cycle through each input. If you’re still experiencing trouble, try raising the Inter-Device and Input Delays When pressing buttons in an Activity, the remote sends the command twice.
  • Page 25 Activity. • You can map the command to any unused button on the Harmony 650 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 650 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 650 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.

  • Page 29: Getting Help With Your Harmony 650

    Getting help with your Harmony 650 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 650 to re-synchronize it with your entertainment system. See Logitech’s Harmony Remote user forums You can also access the user forums to see what other users like you’re discussing.

  • Page 31: Appendix A - Device Information

    • examples: RC-QN3BK, CT-36XF36C, Explorer 3100, L32 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. Model Number example: DV-414 ®...

  • Page 32: Appendix B - Glossary

    TV set, creating a much crisper, more detailed picture. The Harmony 650 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 Output Device 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 (Phase Alternating and Asia. Line) Passthrough A device that routes video or audio from one device to another device. Personal Video Contains an internal recorder and player that records and plays video Recorder (PVR)
  • Page 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.

  • Page 35: Appendix C - Product Specification

    Appendix C - Product Specification LCD Size LCD Resolution LCD Screen Power Source 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...
  • Page 36 © 2010 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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