Logitech Harmony 1100i User manual

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Manual
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Manual
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Contents
Introduction.........................................................................................................................4
Getting to know your remote ...........................................................................................4
How your Harmony 1100i works .................................................................................4
Activities, devices, and inputs.......................................................................................4
The buttons on your Harmony 1100i...........................................................................5
Navigation icons ............................................................................................................6
What’s on the Harmony 1100i screen .........................................................................7
Using your Harmony 1100i................................................................................................9
Selecting an Activity......................................................................................................9
Switching between Activities .......................................................................................9
Turning off your devices................................................................................................9
Using the Help button ................................................................................................10
Controlling your devices individually .........................................................................11
Charging your remote.................................................................................................11
Setting up your Harmony 1100i for the rst time .......................................................12
Overview of the setup process ...................................................................................12
1. Creating your user account.............................................................................13
2. Connecting your Harmony 1100i to your computer.....................................13
3. Setting up the devices you want to control...................................................14
4. Setting up Activities for your Harmony 1100i................................................14
5. Updating the remote .......................................................................................15
Testing your setup ............................................................................................................16
Changing your setup ........................................................................................................17
Adding and changing your devices ............................................................................17
Renaming an Activity...................................................................................................17
Adding and changing your Activities .........................................................................17
Adding an extra device (passthrough) to an Activity ................................................18
Customizing the on-remote help ...............................................................................19
Controlling the Remote Assistant...............................................................................19
Customizing your Harmony 1100i..................................................................................21
Renaming an Activity...................................................................................................21

Changing the order of Activities on your Harmony 1100i screen ...........................21
Setting up your favorite channels...............................................................................21
Changing how buttons work in an Activity................................................................22
Adding custom-labeled buttons to an Activity ..........................................................22
Adding a slideshow to your Harmony 1100i screen.................................................23
Viewing a slideshow on your Harmony 1100i screen...............................................23
Changing the backlight settings.................................................................................24
Setting a background ..................................................................................................24
Adding additional features to your Harmony 1100i ...................................................25
Teaching your Harmony 1100i new commands using your old remote ................25
Naming a new command your remote learned ........................................................25
Types of delays or speed settings ...............................................................................26
Adjusting the delay between IR commands (speed settings)...................................27
Maintaining your Harmony 1100i ..................................................................................28
Testing your remote settings after a remote upgrade..............................................28
Troubleshooting problems with your Harmony 1100i ...............................................29
Figuring out which inputs your system uses ................................................................31
Figuring out which type of input control you have...................................................31
Step 1— Turn on all your devices...............................................................................32
Step 2 — Watch the TV...............................................................................................33
Step 3 — Listen to the sound .....................................................................................33
Getting help with your Harmony remote......................................................................34
Contacting Customer Support ...................................................................................34
Finding answers to questions .....................................................................................34
Getting help with your online setup ..........................................................................34
Using the On-Remote Help .........................................................................................35
Logitech’s Harmony Remote user forums..................................................................35
Appendix A - Device Information ....................................................................................36
Appendix B - Glossary........................................................................................................37
Appendix C - Product Specication ................................................................................40

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Activities, devices, and inputs
You’re about to experience a new standard in simplicity with even the most complex components.
With just one touch you can start watching, listening or playing.
Whether you’re new to Harmony products or you consider yourself an expert, this User Manual
provides you with useful information to get you going.
Introduction
The Harmony 1100i is an Activity-based infrared (IR) universal remote control. Using the Harmony
Remote Software, you can configure the Harmony 1100i to control up to 15 devices.
The Harmony 1100i uses Smart State Technology® to deliver powerful Activity-based control. This
technology allows the Harmony 1100i to control your home theatre as a whole. It knows which
devices need to be turned on and which inputs the devices need to be set to. Using Smart State
Technology®, the Harmony 1100i switches effortlessly from watching a DVD to listening to music on
the stereo with the touch of a button.
Getting to know your remote
Activities are the basis for how the Harmony 1100i works. Watching a DVD, listening to the radio,
and playing a game are all examples of Activities you can set up for your remote using the Harmony
Remote Software.
During setup, a step-by-step wizard walks you through creating these Activities for your system.
When you select an Activity, your Harmony 1100i sends a series of commands to your entertainment
system to turn on the necessary devices and configure them for the selected Activity. All the buttons
you need for that Activity are automatically at your fingertips.
Devices are the components that make up your entertainment system. The TV, cable box, DVD
player, and game system are all examples of Devices.
Inputs are how your devices are connected. For example, if you look at the back of your TV, there
are a number of ports where you can connect your devices. These are inputs.
How your Harmony 1100i works

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The buttons on your Harmony 1100i
The Harmony 1100i buttons can have different functions or control different devices,
depending on which Activity you’re in. For example, when you watch a DVD, the
volume button controls your stereo while the Play and Pause buttons control your
DVD player.
A Off Turns off all the devices used in an Activity
B Volume Up/Down Increases or decreases the volume of a device
C Channel Up/Down Changes channels
D Mute Temporarily turns off the sound
E Previous Channel Returns to the last channel you were watching
F OK Confirms a selection from a menu on your device
G Navigation Buttons Use these buttons to scroll through menu options
H Smart Buttons Customize your buttons
I Activities Displays the Activities screen on the remote
Activities
Play Music Play Game Watch VCR
Watch TV
Listen to
Raido Play DVD
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F
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Navigation icons
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Home Takes you to the Activity home screen of your Harmony remote.
Settings Provides access to the Slideshow, Remote Settings, and the Devices
home screen.
Numeric Entry Displays a numeric or alpha-numeric keypad to change chan-
nels, CDs, and more, depending on the Activity.
Transport Control Displays buttons like Play, Pause, Stop, and Record when you
are in Activities such as Watch PVR, Watch a DVD, or Play a CD.
Favorite Channels Displays a list of your favorite channels in the TV Activities.
To use this feature, you must set up favorite channels in the Harmony Remote
Software.
Custom Control Displays secondary Activity controls (depending on the Activ-
ity) and additional buttons that you can customize.
Game Controller Provides access to your game controller buttons in certain
video game Activities.
Back Returns you to the previous screen.
The navigation icons are displayed in the corners of the LCD screen. Different icons are displayed,
depending on which screen you are in. Pressing the icon takes you to the desired screen.

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Activities
The Activities screen is your starting point on the Harmony
1100i. From this screen, you select which Activity you want to
start.
Devices
The Devices screen lists all of the devices in your entertainment
system. You can access the Devices screen by pressing the
Settings icon (wrench) from your main Activity page, or if you
are in an Activity, by pressing the Custom Control icon. From
there, press the Devices button.
Commands common to your Activity
When you’re in an Activity, your Harmony 1100i screen displays
all the commands you need for that Activity. For example,
if you’re watching TV, your screen displays functions and
commands for your Set Top Box and your AV Receiver. You’ll
never have to pick up a different remote to raise the volume
ever again!
Favorite Channels
You can set up your favorite channels on your Harmony so that
you have quick access to the channels you watch the most.
Each channel can have its own custom icon to make it easier
to recognize. Just press the button and the Harmony 1100i will
change to the desired channel for you. To access this feature,
press the Heart Icon from your Watch TV start screen.
What’s on the Harmony 1100i screen
Smart Buttons
Although there is a default setting for the buttons in most
Activities, you can customize these buttons to send other
commands you use on a regular basis. To access your custom
buttons, press the Custom Control icon (star).
Help
Menu
Guide
Info
Exit
Watch TV
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A
B
C
Live TV
DisplayAspect
Ratio
PIP
Move
PIP
Swap
List
PIP
Toggle
Devices
Help
Watch TV
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123
Help
Menu
Guide
Info
Exit
Watch TV
123
A
B
C
Live TV
DisplayAspect
Ratio
PIP
Move
PIP
Swap
List
PIP
Toggle
Devices
Devices
Activities
TV DVD
Digital Set
Top Box
Guide
Info
Exit
List
Watch TV
Help
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A
B
C
Live TV
Activities
Play Music Play Game Watch VCR
Watch TV
Listen to
Radio Play DVD
Help
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A B C
HI

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Status icons
The status indicator flashes whenever an IR command is being sent from your Harmony 1100i.
The battery indicator shows the battery level or charging status. To ensure your Harmony
stays properly charged, see Charging your remote.
The clock is on your main Activity screen so you always know what time it is.
Activities
Play Music Play Game Watch VCR
Watch TV
Listen to
Radio Play DVD
Help
Thurs, July 11:45 PM
D
E
F
G
A B C
HI

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The Activities screen displays the Activities
you created for the remote. You can start
an Activity by touching the item on the
screen.
Using your Harmony 1100i
Selecting an Activity
To select a new Activity, press the Activities button, and then select the Activity you want
to enjoy.
The Harmony 1100i takes care of powering on the needed devices, and powering off the
ones not needed.
Switching between Activities
Turning off your devices
Press the system off button to power off all the devices used in an Activity.
You don’t have to press the system off button when switching between Activities. When
switching to a new Activity, the Harmony turns off the devices from the old Activity and
turns on the devices for the new Activity. For example, if you switch from watching a
DVD to watching TV, the Harmony turns off the DVD player, turns on the cablebox, but
leaves the TV on because it’s still in use.
Activities
Play MusicPlay Game Watch VCR
Watch TV
Listen to
Radio Play DVD
Help
Thurs, July 11 :45 PM

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When you start an Activity, the Harmony 1100i sends out commands to turn your devices
on and sets them to the right input. However, if someone walks between your Harmony
1100i and the TV when you press Watch TV, or you’re too far away from the system
when you start an Activity, or the remote isn’t aimed at your entertainment system, the
command may not reach the device. This causes the device to not respond and your
Harmony 1100i becomes “out of sync” with your devices. The Help feature guides you
through a series of questions to help you x the problem and bring your devices back “in
sync” with your remote.
Using the Help button
Before using the Help button, make sure you’ve addressed the cause
of the problem, such as removing any obstacles from the line of sight.
To use the Help feature to get your Harmony 1100i back “in sync” with your
entertainment system, on the Harmony remote screen:
Press the1. Help button.
Answer the questions on the Harmony 1100i screen by selecting2. Yes or No.
Based on your answers, the Harmony 1100i re-sends the necessary commands to
synchronize the power and input settings for that Activity.
When you complete this process, the Harmony 1100i is back “in sync” with your devices.

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Controlling your devices individually
When you rst set up an Activity, the Harmony Remote Software automatically assigns
common commands for you to use in that Activity. For example, when you set up Watch
TV, the Harmony Remote Software maps the channel and volume buttons in that Activity
so that you can change channels and adjust the volume.
You may need a command that you use only once in awhile that is not in the Activity. To
do this, from the Harmony remote:
From your main Activity page, press the Settings icon .1.
Select the Device for which you need the command.2.
Cycle through the list of commands until you nd the command you need. 3.
Once you’ve nished, return to Activities for optimal control of your entertainment
system.
Charging your remote
Your Harmony 1100i comes with a
charging station. The charging station
plugs into a wall outlet and charges the
battery every time you put the remote
on it. All you have to do is pick up the
remote, use it, and place it back on the
charging station when you’re done to
make sure it stays charged.
Activities

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Guided online setup
When you insert the Harmony remote CD in your computer, the guided online setup
launches. Follow the easy setup instructions to install the Harmony Remote Software.
For more information on installing the Harmony Remote Software, refer to the Getting
Started guide.
After the software installs, start the Harmony Remote Software. When you start the
Harmony Remote Software, it automatically checks for updates and downloads them if
necessary.
After you install the Harmony Remote Software and gather your device information using
the Device Worksheet, the setup process guides you through ve steps in which you
answer a series of questions about how your entertainment system is set up.
Create Account1. : the setup walks you through creating a user account on the
Harmony Remote Software.
Check connection2. : the software ensures your computer and Harmony 1100i are
communicating with each other.
Set up Devices:3. the software walks you through entering the manufacturer and
model numbers of your entertainment system that you collected using the Device
Worksheet.
Set up Activities4. : the software asks you questions about how your entertainment
system is set up, and then saves the settings.
Update Remote5. : the software transfers the information from your PC to the
remote.
Setting up your Harmony 1100i for the rst time
Overview of the setup process
Gathering your device information
To simplify the setup process, we recommend you ll out the Device
Worksheet so that all the device information is at hand when you need it.
Locating manufacturer and model number on your devices
Manufacturer names and model numbers are typically found at the front
of a device, on a label on the back of the device, or in the User Manual
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2. Connecting your Harmony 1100i to your computer
To connect your Harmony 1100i to your PC, use the USB cable provided.
Remove your Harmony 1100i from the charging station.1.
Connect the smaller end of the cable to the USB port on your remote.2.
Connect the wider end of the USB cable to a USB port on your computer.3.
When you start the Harmony Remote Software for the rst time, you must create a user
account.
To create a user account, from the Harmony Remote Software:
Click1. Create New Account.
Complete the required account information.2.
Follow the instructions in the setup wizard.3.
After you create your user account, the Harmony Remote Software opens your home page
each time you log in.
Your home page is where you manage your Activities and Devices, as well as change the
settings on your remote.
Whether you want to add a new Activity or device, troubleshoot a problem with an
Activity, or customize remote buttons, the Harmony Remote Software home page is the
place to start.
1. Creating your user account

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4. Setting up Activities for your Harmony 1100i
To set up Activities, you need to enter the information related to the Activities you will be
using on your Harmony 1100i. The Harmony Remote Software shows you a selection of
recommended Activities based on the device information you provided.
When you set up Activities, the software asks questions about the function of each device.
For example, if you set up the Watch TV Activity, you’re asked which device changes the
channels (TV or satellite/cable box). If you have only one device that is capable of doing
something, then the software skips the question. For example, if you have only one TV,
the software doesn’t ask you which device displays video.
If the device has more than one input, the software asks you which input the device
needs to set. If you’re not sure which input a device uses, see Determining your inputs for
more information.
3. Setting up the devices you want to control
The guided online setup asks you to enter your device information. Enter the information
for all the entertainment components you want to control with your Harmony 1100i. You
should use the Device Worksheet to gather all your device information before starting the
setup process.
To set up the devices you want to control, from the Harmony Remote Software:
Select the Device Type for each of your devices.1.
Select the Manufacturer for each device.2.
Enter the Model numbers for each device.3.
Adding new devices at a later time
If you want to add newly acquired devices after the
initial setup, see Adding and changing your devices.
Activities are the basis for how the Harmony 1100i works. With
Activities, the Harmony 1100i eliminates the need to use multiple
remotes for simple tasks. Just select the Activity and the Harmony
1100i does the rest. For more information on Activities, see Adding
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5. Updating the remote
After you enter your device and Activity information, the software saves your
information. It also transfers the information to your Harmony 1100i. After the software
updates your remote, you’re ready to test your setup. For specic details about testing
your setup, see the chapter on Testing your Setup.

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Testing your setup
Every time you update your Harmony 1100i, you should test your remote to make sure
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.
If you run into specic issues while testing your remote, refer to the Troubleshooting
section of this manual for suggestions and possible xes for your problems.
The process of testing your Harmony 1100i is straightforward. It involves simply trying
the Activities you use most often and then using the on-remote help to correct any
issues.
In some cases, you may need to return to the Harmony Remote Software to make
changes to your remote’s setup to ensure the remote is working the way you want.
To begin testing your remote:
Ensure all the devices in your entertainment system are turned off.1.
Disconnect the USB cable from your remote.2.
If this is the rst time you’ve updated your remote, the Harmony 1100i
tutorial will start on the remote’s screen.
Follow the instructions displayed on the remote’s screen.3.
Go to your entertainment system and try each of your Activities.4.
For tips on what to look for when starting an Activity, or switching between
Activities, see the tips in this chapter.
Testing your setup -- Starting an Activity
Look for these things in particular:
Did all of your devices for that Activity turn on?•
Do you hear the correct sound?•
If the Activity includes your TV, do you see the correct picture?•
Testing your setup -- Switching between Activities
Look for these things in particular:
Are all devices needed for this new Activity on?•
Did devices not needed for this Activity turn off?•
Do you hear the correct sound?•
If the Activity includes your TV, do you see the correct• picture?
If an Activity doesn’t start correctly, press the Help button on
the remote and the on-remote help will get you back “in sync”.
After you nish testing your Activities, be sure to re-test any for
which you had to use the Help.

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Whether you get a new device or want to change the behavior of some buttons, you may
need to make changes to your Harmony 1100i setup. The following sections provide you
with the information to help you with these tasks.
Changing your setup
You can add a device, remove a device, or modify the settings for a device.
To add, remove, or change a device, from the Harmony Remote Software:
Select the1. Devices tab.
To add a device, click2. Add Device.
To remove a device, click the3. icon for the device you want to
remove.
To modify the settings for a device, press the4. Settings button for the
device you want to modify.
To add or change an Activity, from the Harmony Remote Software:
Select the1. Activities tab.
To add an Activity, click2. Add Activity.
To remove an Activity, click the3. icon for the Activity you want
to remove.
To modify the settings for an Activity, press the4. Settings button
for the Activity you want to modify.
Adding and changing your devices
Adding and changing your Activities
If you delete a device, be sure to update your Activities!
Renaming an Activity
There may be times when you may want to rename an Activity to something that is more
meaningful for you.
To rename an Acitvity, from the Harmony Remote Software:
Select the1. Activities tab.
In the Activity you want to rename, click2. Settings.
Select3. Rename <current Activity name>.

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No picture? No sound? No problem!
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.
In these examples, the DVD Recorder and the A/V Switch are used as passthrough
devices.
Adding an extra device (passthrough) to an Activity
To add an extra device (passthrough) to an Activity, from the Harmony Remote Software:
Select the1. Activities tab.
Click2. Settings next to the appropriate Activity.
Select3. review the settings for this Activity.
Select4. Yes, but I want to add more control of options and devices for this
Activity.
Click5. Next.
Follow the online instructions to complete the setup.6.

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Using the Harmony Remote Software, you can customize the Harmony 1100i on-remote
help by selecting between two types of help:
Smart Help•
Asks questions about the devices that are on during a specic Activity.
To customize the on-remote help, from the Harmony Remote Software:
Select the1. Remote Settings tab.
Click2. Display Settings.
Follow the online instructions.3.
Customizing the on-remote help
Controlling the Remote Assistant
The Harmony 1100i 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 congured properly.
You can turn this feature on and off from the Harmony Remote Software.
To turn the Remote Assistant off, from the Harmony Remote Software:
Select the1. Remote Settings tab.
Click2. Display Settings.
Follow the online instructions.3.

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