Programming New Commands; Naming Conventions For New Commands - Logitech Harmony 785 User Manual

5.11

Programming new commands

It is possible that a device's commands are not recognized, because
maybe you have a very rare or very new device. Although Logitech up-
dates their device list regularly, there are always new devices on the mar-
ket. To remedy this, you can teach your Harmony 785 how to control this
device by using the device's original remote. Also, you can add that way
commands to devices already existing on your Harmony 785, if neces-
sary.
With the Learn IR feature of your Harmony 785 and the Harmony Re-
mote Software, you can use your device's original remote to 'teach' your
Harmony 785 new commands. You should only need to use this feature
when Logitech's device list does not have your device listed, or there is a
button you want to use that is missing from the device configuration.
To use the learning feature of your Harmony 785, go to the Harmony
Remote Software:
1. Select the Devices tab.
2. Click Learn IR located next to the device you want to control.
3. At the bottom of the following page you will find the input mask
'Learn a New Command'. Now enter a name for the new command to
be learned and click on the button Learn New Command.
4. Follow the online instructions.

5.11.1 Naming conventions for new commands

When you teach your Harmony 785 a new command, you need to give
the command a name. This way, you can refer to the command by name
in various locations in the Harmony Remote Software.
Logitech recommends you use the default names listed on the Learn IR
page. By using the default names, you minimize the chance of a button
being assigned incorrectly on the Harmony 785.
When naming a command for which there is no default name on the
Learn IR page, use the following naming conventions to make button
assignment easier:
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Do not use spaces or special characters such as /, & or * in the
name.
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Capitalize the start of words (e.g. NextDisc, ModeDigital).
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Start the command name with its main function (e. g. Volume-
RearUp, VolumeRearDown or VolumeFrontUp). This helps
grouping related commands in lists.
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Start infrared commands that select inputs (e.g. on a stereo re-
ceiver) with the prefix 'Input'.
§
Do not name the input based on what you've connected to your
device, rather name it based on what it is called on the input
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