Logitech HARMONY 885 VERSION 1.1 User Manual
Harmony 885 User Manual
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885 Harmony Remote User Manual
Congratulations on the purchase of your Harmony remote! True system control is now at your fingertips.
This User Manual will introduce you to the basic online setup process, customizations and main features
of your Harmony remote.
The Harmony remote web site is constantly updated to improve your experience. If in doubt, follow the
information and instructions on the web site. Select a topic from the following list to learn more about your
Harmony remote:
INTRODUCTION
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Getting to Know Your Harmony Remote
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Begin the Setup Process
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USING YOUR HARMONY REMOTE
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Using the Glow Button
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Recharging the Battery
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Removing the Remote From the Base Station
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Selecting an Activity
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Viewing the Status and Navigation Bars
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Displaying On-screen (LCD) Help on Your Harmony Remote
Step 1: Create your Harmony Login
Step 2: Complete the Online Setup Process
Types of On-Screen (LCD) Help Available
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Using the Harmony Assistant
Controlling Individual Devices
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Using the Teletext Buttons
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Using System Options
CUSTOMIZING YOUR HARMONY REMOTE
Customizing the Screen (LCD) on Harmony Remote
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Adding your Favorite Channel Icons
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Changing the Behavior of Buttons within an Activity
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Adding Custom-Labeled Buttons
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Changing the Settings for your Harmony Remote
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Teaching Infrared (IR) Commands
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Using the Infrared Sensor
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Naming an Infrared Command
GETTING ADDITIONAL HELP
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Finding Answers to Your Questions
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Troubleshooting Your Harmony Remote
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Introduction
The Harmony remote is an Internet-powered universal remote control. Your Harmony remote can control
most devices that understand infrared (IR) signals.
The configuration of your Harmony remote is simple:
• You will be prompted to answer questions about your entertainment devices to create your own
personal Harmony remote configuration.
• Your answers will provide us with a description of the entertainment devices you want to control,
how they are set up, and your preferences for controlling them.
• If one of your devices is not in the Harmony remote web site's database, the Harmony web
process will learn about your device and add it to your configuration.
• Once you have told us about your devices, you will then be guided through setting up Activities.
Creating Activities is simple: you will be prompted to indicate the devices you use within an
Activity and how you want to control specific features, such as the volume, within that Activity.
An Activity is a set of commands the Harmony remote sends to your entertainment system to
turn on the necessary devices. Once you have selected an Activity, the functionality of each
button on your Harmony remote is automatically configured for that Activity. Additionally, the
screen (LCD) buttons will give you access to other commands for that Activity, which cannot be
set to the standard buttons. This is known as Activity mode.
Example
For the Watch Television Activity, the Harmony remote sends commands to your entertainment
system to turn on the necessary devices so you can watch television. The remote will
automatically be configured for the Activity based on the answers you selected during the online
setup process for the Activity.
At the end of the setup process, you will have your own configuration loaded in your Harmony remote and
your own personal Harmony member home page.
Return to your Harmony home page as often as you like to:
• Customize any of your Harmony remote’s features.
• Add more entertainment devices.
• Add more Activities.
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Getting to Know Your Harmony Remote
Many of the Harmony remote's buttons are standard remote buttons. However, there are buttons and
other hardware that may not be so familiar to you. The extra buttons and hardware give you access to the
special features of the Harmony remote.
USB Connector: Downloads your configuration from the Harmony web site.
OFF: Turns all devices off with one button press.
HELP: Asks you simple questions so that your Harmony remote can fix
problems you are having within an Activity.
Activities: Press Activities to view a list of Activities you have added. Press
the screen (LCD) button next to the Activity you want and the Harmony
remote will set up your entertainment system.
Screen (LCD): Displays help, infrared (IR) commands and any available
listings.
Screen (LCD) Buttons: Use the buttons at the side of the screen to select
the corresponding command. Use the right arrow button to display more
commands.
Device: Lists all your devices on the screen (LCD), and allows you to select
and fully control any device directly.
Teletext Buttons: This is a service provided by the television provider. Use
the Teletext buttons to access this service; however, your TV set must be
equipped with a Teletext decoder. While Teletext is the default setting for
these buttons in the Watch TV Activity, you can customize these buttons to
send different commands.
Guide: Gives user access to view program listings, if you have a device with
this feature.
Media: In the Watch TV Activity press this button to view your Favorite
Channels on the screen (LCD).
Left/Right Arrows: Shows more choices in the screen (LCD).
Glow: Backlight glow.
Infrared Learning Port: Use this port to teach the Harmony remote
commands from your original remote.
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Begin the Setup Process
Step 1: Create your Harmony Login
If the Harmony remote web site is not automatically launched, go to the Harmony remote web site and
create an account.
Step 2: Complete the Online Setup Process
Once you have created your Harmony login, the online setup process begins. You will guided through a
series of question-and-answer steps to complete each of the five main steps of the online setup process:
1. Identification: Requires you to create a login on our member web site.
2. Check Connection: Ensures your computer and your Harmony remote are communicating
properly.
3. Set up Devices: Helps you set up a description of your personal home theater system.
4. Set up Activities: Helps you set up a description of the connections for devices that allow you to
perform Activities (e.g. Watch Television Activity).
5. Update Remote: Updates your remote with your personal configuration.
The Harmony remote provides you with several features to guide you through the online setup and
customization process:
Tool Location Description
Web setup Harmony remote web
site
FAQs (FrequentlyAsked Questions)
Help button
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Harmony remote web
site
Harmony remote web
site
Provides instructional help to guide the user
through a series of question-and-answer steps to
accomplish a task.
A searchable list of customer questions, with
answers provided by Harmony's support center.
Provides specific online help for the page you are
on.
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