Logitech SST-659 - Harmony Universal Remote Control User Manual

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SST-659 User Manual
Harmony Remote SST-659 User Manual
Congratulations on the purchase of your Harmony Remote SST-659. True system control is now at your
finger tips. This User Manual will introduce you to the basic setup, customizations and main features of
your Harmony Remote SST-659.
Please note that the HarmonyRemote.com web site and web wizards are constantly updated to improve
your experience. At times the information in this manual may be out of date. If in doubt, follow the
information and instructions on the web site. Select a topic from the Index to learn more about your
Harmony Remote SST-659:
Index
Introduction
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Setting up your Harmony Remote
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Using your Harmony Remote
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Customizing your Harmony Remote
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Thursday, October 16, 2003

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  • Page 1 SST-659 User Manual Thursday, October 16, 2003 Harmony Remote SST-659 User Manual Congratulations on the purchase of your Harmony Remote SST-659. True system control is now at your finger tips. This User Manual will introduce you to the basic setup, customizations and main features of your Harmony Remote SST-659.
  • Page 2 SST-659 User Manual Thursday, October 16, 2003 Introduction The Harmony Remote is an internet powered universal remote control. For the first time you will be able to control your home entertainment devices as a system, not as a collection of components. Your Harmony Remote can control most devices that understand infrared (IR) signals.
  • Page 3 SST-659 User Manual Thursday, October 16, 2003 How is the Harmony Remote SST-659 different? The Harmony Remote SST -659 takes care of many tasks automatically by interacting with your entertainment system through Activities. Each Activity controls just those devices that are needed. For example, in the "Watch a Movie"...
  • Page 4 SST-659 User Manual Thursday, October 16, 2003 Smart State Technology Smart State Technology is what allows the Harmony Remote to control your entire entertainment system with just one touch. For example, when you select an Activity (e.g. "Watch a Movie"), the instantaneously evaluates the current state of all your individual entertainment devices and then sends the appropriate commands for perfect configuration.
  • Page 5 SST-659 User Manual Thursday, October 16, 2003 Setting up your Harmony Remote Step 1: Unpack and set-up 1. Ensure that you have received the following items: 1 Harmony Remote SST-659 1 USB Cable 4 AAA batteries 1 Software Installation CD 2.
  • Page 6 SST-659 User Manual Thursday, October 16, 2003 3. Log onto the Internet using the account and password provided by your Internet Service Provider. 4. Insert the Harmony Client Software CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. After 10 seconds the installation program will start automatically. If the installation does not start automatically, select Run from the Start Menu on the Taskbar.
  • Page 7 SST-659 User Manual Thursday, October 16, 2003 Step 5: Answer web wizard questions about the devices you want to control as a system This step is best performed by someone in your household who is familiar with your entertainment system. Use the Entertainment Device Worksheet that you completed in Step 2 to answer the web wizard questions about the make and model of your entertainment devices.
  • Page 8: Selecting An Activity

    SST-659 User Manual Thursday, October 16, 2003 Using your Harmony Remote SST-659 Important: Please read before using your Harmony Remote for the first time. After your Harmony Remote has been programmed for the first time you must synchronize it with your entertainment devices.
  • Page 9: Status Light

    SST-659 User Manual Thursday, October 16, 2003 Status Light The status light located at the top of your Harmony Remote blinks or shines at various times to remind you that your Harmony Remote is sending infrared commands to your entertainment devices. So if you use your television, Receiver and DVD player to watch DVDs, when you select "Watch a Movie"...
  • Page 10 SST-659 User Manual Thursday, October 16, 2003 Button Functions within an Activity When you select an Activity, the Harmony Remote will not only turn on all the correct entertainment devices and set their inputs correctly, it will also set up its buttons to match that Activity. This includes the 6 Custom Buttons which will be automatically set-up to give you access to other useful commands for that Activity.
  • Page 11 SST-659 User Manual Thursday, October 16, 2003 Play a Videotape Activity Device Button Video Source Volume Control DOWN Down LEFT Left RIGHT Right SELECT/OK Select, OK, Enter EXIT Exit, Cancel INFO MENU Menu, Menu On GUIDE VOL + Volume Up VOL - Volume Down MUTE...
  • Page 12 SST-659 User Manual Thursday, October 16, 2003 Watch a DVD Activity Device Button Video Source Volume Control DOWN Down LEFT Left RIGHT Right SELECT/OK Select, OK, Enter EXIT Exit, Cancel INFO MENU Menu, Menu On GUIDE VOL + Volume Up VOL - Volume Down MUTE...
  • Page 13 SST-659 User Manual Thursday, October 16, 2003 Listen to CDs Activity Device Button Audio Source Volume Control DOWN LEFT RIGHT SELECT/OK EXIT INFO MENU GUIDE VOL + Volume Up VOL - Volume Down MUTE Mute CH + Next Track CH - Previous Track PREV >10...
  • Page 14 SST-659 User Manual Thursday, October 16, 2003 CD Jukebox Activity Device Button Audio Source Volume Control DOWN Down LEFT Left RIGHT Right SELECT/OK Select, OK, Enter EXIT Exit, Cancel INFO MENU Menu, Menu On GUIDE VOL + Volume Up VOL - Volume Down MUTE Mute...
  • Page 15: Sound Mode

    SST-659 User Manual Thursday, October 16, 2003 Using Modes within an Activity Once you have selected an Activity to enjoy, the functionality of each button on your Harmony Remote is automatically configured to that Activity. In addition the Custom Buttons and Display will give you access to other commands for that Activity which cannot be set to the standard buttons.
  • Page 16: Customizing Your Harmony Remote

    SST-659 User Manual Thursday, October 16, 2003 Customizing your Harmony Remote All customization of your Harmony Remote is done from your Member Home Page. To add or remove an Activity, click on "Add an Activity" or "Remove an Activity". To change an Activity you have already set up, click on "Customize" next to the Activity icon, and then click on the appropriate option.
  • Page 17 SST-659 User Manual Thursday, October 16, 2003 Changing the Behaviour of Buttons within an Activity When you select an Activity, the Harmony Remote will not only turn on all the correct entertainment devices and set their inputs correctly, it will also set up its buttons to control that Activity. Based on our knowledge of how each of your devices is controlled, the Harmony Remote will make its best effort to match all of the buttons that you need to control an Activity.
  • Page 18 SST-659 User Manual Thursday, October 16, 2003 Adding Custom Labeled Buttons within an Activity In addition to changing the behaviour of the standard buttons, you can also add any number of custom labeled buttons to an Activity. To access the tools that allow you to add custom labeled buttons, go to your Harmony home page and click on "Customize"...
  • Page 19: Naming An Infrared Command

    SST-659 User Manual Thursday, October 16, 2003 Teaching Infrared Commands The Harmony Remote will learn infrared commands from other remote controls. This is important in situations where the HarmonyRemote.com infrared database does not already contain an infrared command you would like to use. Determine which device you would like to send the infrared command to.
  • Page 20 SST-659 User Manual Thursday, October 16, 2003 to easily share infrared commands with others. Do not use spaces or other special characters such as /, & or * in the name. Capitalize the start of words. Examples: NextDisc, ModeDigital Start the command name with its main function. This helps group related commands in lists. Example: VolumeRearUp, VolumeRearDown, VolumeFrontUp, VolumeFrontDown For infrared commands that select inputs (for example on a stereo receiver), start with the prefix Input.

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