Logitech Harmony 1 User Manual

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Your Harmony One 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 need to do is pick up the 
Harmony One, use it, and place it back 
on the charging station when you’re 
done to ensure it stays charged. 
Charging your remote
Controlling your devices individually
In some cases, you may need to control a device individually. You can use the device 
feature of the Harmony One to control devices...

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The Harmony One senses when you pick it up, and lights up the display an\
d buttons. 
To set the length of time the backlight stays on, follow these steps:
From your Harmony Remote Software:
Select Remote Settings.
Select Display Settings.
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Setting the backlight timing
Setting the date and time
You can change the date and time that appears on the Harmony One’s scr\
een. 
To set or change the date and time, follow these steps:
To set the date and time on your Harmony:
On your Harmony One’s...

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Guided online setup
When you insert the Harmony remote CD, 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 Installation Guide.
After the software installs, start the Harmony Remote Software. When you start the 
Harmony Remote Software, it checks for updates automatically and downloads them if 
necessary.
After you install the Harmony Remote Software and gather...

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.        Connecting your Harmony One to your computer
To connect your Harmony One to your PC, use the USB cable provided.
Remove your Harmony One from the charging station.
Connect the smaller end of the cable to the USB port on your remote.
Connect the wider end of the USB cable to a USB port on your computer.
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When you start the Harmony Remote Software for the first time, you must create your 
user  account. 
From the Harmony Remote Software:
Click Create New Account.
Complete the...

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4.        Setting up Activities for your Harmony One
To set up Activities, you need to enter the information related to the Activities you will 
be using on your Harmony One. 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...

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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 One.  After the software 
updates your remote, you’re ready to test your setup. For specific 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 One, you should test your remote to ensure 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 specific issues while testing your remote, refer to the Troubleshooting 
section of this manual for suggestions and possible fixes for your problems.
The process of testing your Harmony One is...

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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 One’s setup. The following sections provide you 
with the information to help you with these tasks.  
Changing your setup
To add or change a device in your Harmony One’s set up, use the Harmon\
y 
Remote Software and select the Devices tab.
To add a device, click Add Device.
To remove a device, click the    icon for the device you want to remove.
To modify the settings for a...

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A passthrough device is a device that you add to your system that a sign\
al 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, go to your home page:
Select the...

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When you select an Activity, your Harmony One 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.  For example, when you select the Watch a DVD Activity, the 
volume buttons on the Harmony One changes the volume.
However, there may be some commands you want to add to buttons or display on the 
remote’s screen. Using the Harmony Remote Software you can add or customize how 
buttons work in...