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Logitech Harmony 785 User Manual

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  • Page 1 System Remote Control User's Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Charging the remote control............15 Setting the date and time ............... 16 Setting up the Harmony 785 ..........17 Installing the Harmony Remote Software........17 Login for returning user ..............18 Connecting the Harmony 785 to your computer......19 Update your login information............20...
  • Page 4 5.14 Setup your Favourite Channels ............. 31 5.15 Update remote ................32 5.16 Testing the remote setup ............... 32 Personalizing the Harmony 785........33 Upgrading to a new Harmony remote ........... 34 Setting up the Remote Assistant ........... 34 Setting up the on-remote help system ........... 35 Adjusting the glow timing.............
  • Page 5 6.10 Selecting and changing a theme............ 39 6.11 Updating the firmware ..............39 6.12 Registering a new user account............. 40 Getting help with your Harmony 785 .......41 Tip Center..................41 Tutorial..................41 The on-remote help system............. 41 Frequently asked questions (FAQ)..........41 Logitech support hotline ...............

  • Page 6: Preface

    Harmony 785 with your entertainment system and then you'll be ready to sit back and enjoy! Whether you're new to the Harmony 785 or you consider yourself an expert, this user's manual provides you with useful information to get you going.

  • Page 7: Included

    · Always use the plastic sheet to prevent scratches on the housing. · For safety reasons please remove the rechargeable battery from the Harmony 785 during transport and place it, protected by its plastic sheet, into the package.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Harmony 785

    Activities you can set up for your remote using the Harmony Remote Software. When you select an Activity, the Harmony 785 sends a series of com- mands to your entertainment system to turn on the necessary devices and configure them for the selected Activity. After you select an Activity, the Harmony 785 assigns the buttons on the remote so they control the proper devices and the screen displays other commands for that Activity.

  • Page 9: The Buttons On The Harmony 785

    2.3 The buttons on the Harmony 785 The buttons of the Harmony 785 may have different functions or control different devices depending on which Activity you are in. For further information, refer to section 'Commands common to the current Activity' on page 10.

  • Page 10: Displays Of The Harmony 785

    è 2.4.2 Commands common to the current Activity When you select an Activity, the screen of your Harmony 785 displays all the commands related to that Activity, not just the ones related to the primary device of that Activity. For example, if you are watching a DVD, the screen displays functions and commands for your DVD and other devices you use in the Watch a DVD Activity.

  • Page 11: Favourite Channels

    'Setup your Favourite Channels' on page 31). 2.4.5 Options At the end of the list of all Activities on your Harmony 785 the entry System Options is automatically added. When you press this button, the screen of your Harmony 785 displays a list of remote options so you can customize certain features and functions on the remote (refer to section 'Personalizing the Harmony 785' on page 33).

  • Page 12: Using The Harmony 785

    3.3 Switching between Activities To select a new Activity, press the Activities button, and select the Activ- ity you want. The Harmony 785 will take care of powering on the needed devices, and powering off the ones not needed. Please read section 'Adding and changing Activities' on page 21 on how to add new Activities and to customize existing ones.

  • Page 13: Using The Help Button

    Because obstacles or distance can interfere with the signals the Harmony 785 sends when it starts an Activity (for example, someone walks be- tween your Harmony 785 and the TV when you press Watch TV, or you are very far away from the system when you start an Activity), your Harmony 785 can become 'out of sync' with your devices.

  • Page 14: Using Your Favourite Channels

    Using your Favourite Channels When you set up your Favourite Channels on the Harmony 785, the item Favourite Channels is added to the list of commands for the Activities Watch TV and Record Video. To use your Favourite Channels: 1. Select the Activity Watch TV or Record Video.

  • Page 15: Charging The Remote Control

    All you need to do is pick up the Harmony 785, use it, and place it back on the charging station when you are done to ensure it stays charged.

  • Page 16: Setting The Date And Time

    Note · You can recharge the battery every time the Harmony 785 is not in use. This does not affect the lifetime of the battery, and the remote is always charged ready to use. As soon as the charging station is connected with mains using the AC adapter, the Logitech logo will light up.

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Harmony 785

    · Audionet programmed your Harmony 785 by default for control of Audionet devices so that you can use the remote without the need of initial configuration. In order to use the full potential of your Har- mony 785, you should define your own Activities or customize the pre-defined Activities to your entertainment system.

  • Page 18: Login For Returning User

    Login for returning user Note · Audionet set up an user account for all customers. In case you did not get any account information (i.e. LoginID and password), please contact the Audionet customer service. For any inquiry please have the exact model name and serial number ready.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Harmony 785 To Your Computer

    Connecting the Harmony 785 to your computer Remove the Harmony 785 from the charging station. As soon as you are asked by the Harmony Remote Software, connect the Harmony 785 to your computer using the provided USB cables as shown in the pictures...

  • Page 20: Update Your Login Information

    Any changes you made in the Harmony Remote Software will only be transmitted to the Harmony 785 over the USB connection when you click the button Update Remote on your home page screen (refer to section 'Update remote' on page 32).

  • Page 21: Changing Your Setup

    Adding and changing Activities To set up Activities, you need to enter the information related to the Ac- tivities you will be using on your Harmony 785. The Harmony Remote Software shows you a selection of recommended Activities based on the device information you provided.

  • Page 22: Renaming An Activity

    Next and follow the instructions on the screen. Changing how buttons work in an Activity When you select an Activity, your Harmony 785 turns on all the required entertainment devices, sets up the device inputs correctly, and sets up the remote's buttons to control the devices in the Activity.

  • Page 23: Changing The Order Of Activities On The Screen

    Harmony Remote Software. To customize the buttons that appear on the screen of your Harmony 785, from the Harmony Remote Software: 1.

  • Page 24: Adding A New Device

    5. Click Next. 6. Follow the online instructions to complete the setup. Adding a new Device To add or change a device in the setup of your Harmony 785, use the Harmony Remote Software as follows: 1. Select the Devices tab.

  • Page 25: Changing The Setup Of A Device

    Device Options list and click Next. 4. Follow the online instructions. Delete a Device If you want to remove an existing device from your Harmony 785, pro- ceed in the Harmony Remote Software as follows: 1. Select the Devices tab.
  • Page 26 devices, for example if you have a home theater system, this chapter will also help you figure out the inputs for your audio connections. After you know how your devices are connected, you can use the infor- mation to create your Activities using the Harmony Remote Software. Step 1 –...
  • Page 27 Select the source form a list Option 4 In this case, your device has a list of inputs and you can use the button on the remote to select the input you want from the list. After you press the source button, you have to press another button on the remote that se- lects the input you want.

  • Page 28: Programming New Commands

    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.

  • Page 29: Teaching Already Existing Commands

    It may be possible that a command for a device exists in the configuration of your Harmony 785, but the IR code the remote sends out does not work with your device you want to control. In this case, use the original remote to teach the Harmony 785 the correct IR code to solve the prob- lem.

  • Page 30: Delay Settings

    Inter-key Delay Example: The Inter-Key Delay is the amount of Any time I press volume up multiple time allotted for commands to be sent times in a row, for my AV Receiver it between button presses. takes a long time to increase the volume. I would like my devices to respond quicker to these presses.

  • Page 31: Repeat Settings

    Note · The Input Delay setting is only available for devices equipped with more than one input. 5.13.2 Repeat settings To adjust the number of repetitions of IR commands, go to the Harmony Remote Software: 1. Select the Devices tab. 2.

  • Page 32: Update Remote

    For the changes to take effect, the new data has to be transferred to your Harmony 785. For this, go to the Harmony Remote Software and click on the Update Remote button (top right) and follow the online instructions.

  • Page 33: Personalizing The Harmony 785

    ▪ If the Activity includes you video display device, do you see the correct picture? Personalizing the Harmony 785 You can personalize your Harmony 785 to make the screen look and act the way you want. Important · For any new setting to take effect you have to update your remote...

  • Page 34: Upgrading To A New Harmony Remote

    3. Click Replace. 4. Follow the online instructions. Setting up the Remote Assistant The Remote Assistant of your Harmony 785 guides you through starting Activities. It also gives you more information about the status of your remote and the Activity you selected.

  • Page 35: Setting Up The On-Remote Help System

    Setting up the on-remote help system Using the Harmony Remote Software, you can customize the on-remote help of your Harmony 785 by selecting between two types of help: Smart Help asks questions about the devices that are on during a specific Activity.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Glow Timing

    Remote button and follow the online instructions. Adjusting the glow timing The Harmony 785 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: 1.

  • Page 37: Setting Up The Tilt Sensor

    Remote button and follow the online instructions. Setting up the tilt sensor The Harmony 785 has a built-in Tilt Sensor that automatically turns on the backlight (Glow) when you pick up the remote. To switch on/off the Tilt Sensor, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 38: Adding A Slide Show

    Adding a slide show You can use your own pictures or images to create a slideshow on your Harmony 785. To add a slideshow to your Harmony 785, follow these steps: 1. Start the Harmony Remote Software on your computer and login to your account.

  • Page 39: Displaying A Slide Show

    6.10 Selecting and changing a theme You can change the theme on your Harmony 785 to any of the themes included with the Harmony Remote Software. When you select a new theme, you change the look of your remote's screen.

  • Page 40: Registering A New User Account

    2. Click the Downloads button. 3. Click the Firmware button. 4. Follow the online instructions. 6.12 Registering a new user account In case you would like to register a new user account, follow these steps: 1. Start the Harmony Remote Software or, if already logged in, click the Logout button on the top right.

  • Page 41: Getting Help With Your Harmony 785

    Getting help with your Harmony 785 The Harmony Remote Software will guide you step-by-step through the set up of your Harmony 785. You answer simple questions or select op- tions from a list to optimally adjust the Harmony 785 to your entertain- ment system.
  • Page 42 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 785 to know how to cycle through each input. If you are still experiencing trouble, try raising the Inter-Device and Input Delays for your TV.

  • Page 43: Logitech Support Hotline

    Logitech support hotline If you are experiencing problems and cannot find the solution, the cour- teous and expert professionals of the Logitech support team. Please use the toll-free phone numbers of the Logitech Harmony Support Hotline: Europe Support Toll Free Support Country Support Hours Languages...

  • Page 44: Logitech's Harmony Remote User Forums

    Americas Support Toll Free Support Country Support Hours Languages Number Español 1-800-499-3508 Mon to Fri 09:00 – 19:00 ET Mon to Fri 09:00 – 22:00 ET Canada English 1-866-291-1505 Sat & Sun 10:00 – 17:30 ET Français 1-800-392-0431 Mon to Fri 09:00 –...

  • Page 45: Glossary

    Glossary The glossary explains some often used terms. A stereo component that outputs to speakers, and increases the Amplifier gain or level of an audio signal. An amplifier does not typically include a radio. Also referred to as Enhanced for Widescreen, or Enhanced for Anamorphic 16:9.
  • Page 46 A control and switching component that may include equaliza- Pre-amplifier tion functions. Takes a small signal and amplifies it sufficiently to be fed into Pre-amp Sound the power amplifier for further amplification. A pre-amp in- Processing cludes all of the controls for regulating tone, volume, and channel balance.

  • Page 47: Device Worksheet

    Device Worksheet Use this worksheet to gather all necessary information on all the devices of your entertainment system before configuring your Harmony 785. · You can also download this worksheet using the Device Worksheet hyperlink in the Tip Center on the right side of the Harmony Remote...

  • Page 48: System Requirements

    All rights reserved. Logitech logo and 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. audionet is a trademark of Idektron GmbH & Co KG Idektron GmbH &...

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