User Manual User Manual Harmony 900
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1. Once you ve finished return to Activities for the optimal control of your entertainment system Accessing device commands Each of your devices has a range of commands that you will find in device mode when using your Harmony 900 To view the commands for a device Press the Devices button on your remote s screen Press the device you want to control Use the side arrows to find the command you want to use Press the Current Activity button on your remote s screen to go back into your Activity AUN gt Fixing your inputs You can change your inputs and use commands from your remote s device mode however it s better to return to your Harmony Remote Software account to change these settings Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 30 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 31 Personalizing Your Remote You can personalize your Harmony 900 to make it work the way you want The following pages will show you a few ways you can add remove or change the buttons and screen on your Harmony 900 Customize Your Buttons Customize your hard and soft buttons Hard buttons on your remote are all of the buttons that are not on the screen Most of these buttons can be changed to work the way you want them to e For example you may not use the Record button on your remote and would rather have the Aspect command appear in its place You can change this in y2. Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 6 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 How your RF System works Your RF System allows you to control devices that are behind closed doors Remote controls generally use infrared IR commands to communicate with your devices These IR commands need a direct line of sight between the remote and the device to work Your Harmony 900 also sends radio frequency RF signals like the ones used for cordless phones that can go through objects such as a closed cabinet door Your RF system converts these signals into IR commands that reach the devices and perform the requested action such as turning on your TV or playing your DVD Here s how it works e You press Watch TV on your Harmony 900 to start watching the news e The RF signals are sent from your Harmony 900 through your cabinet door e The Harmony 900 RF System converts the signals into IR commands e The IR commands reach your TV and your cable box e Your TV and cable box turn on T ow a ow N o e s Mini Blaster in eS i Ili Cab Ae te Blaster Picks up RF signals from remote l and converts to IR signals Mini Blaster Relays IR signals to any device in range Cabinet RF signals Communicates through cabinet doors Remote lt p Sends RF signals to RF System Universal Electronic
3. When you disconnect the remote from your computer for the first time a tutorial will appear to highlight some of the features of your Harmony 900 To begin testing your remote 1 Ensure all the devices in your entertainment system are turned off 2 Disconnect the USB cable from your remote 3 Follow the instructions displayed on the remote s screen 4 Goto your entertainment system and try each of your Activities Testing your setup Starting an Activity Look for these things in particular e Did all of your devices for that Activity turn on e Do you hear the correct sound e If the Activity includes your TV do you see the correct picture Testing your setup Switching between Activities Look for these things in particular e Are all devices needed for this new Activity on Did devices you selected to turn off in 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 finish testing your Activities be sure to re test any for which you had to use the Help Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 18 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 5 RF Controls Behind Closed Doors Why do need these pieces What to expect when setting up your RF System Your RF System extends
4. Choose Sound On or Sound Off depending on your preference 3 When you are finished press Done Setting the backlight timina Your Harmony 900 senses when you pick it up and lights up the display and buttons To set the brightness and the length of time the backlight stays on from your Harmony 900 s screen 1 Press Options gt Backlight 2 Use the arrows to select the your preferred backlight duration and brightness 3 When you are finished press Done Changing your theme You can change the theme on your Harmony 900 to any of the themes included on your Harmony 900 When you select a new theme you change the look of the Harmony 900 s screen To change the theme from your Harmony 900 s screen 1 Press Options gt Theme 2 Choose a theme you like 3 When you are finished press Done Changing text size of buttons You can change the size of the text that appears on the buttons on your Harmony 900 screen To change the size from your Harmony 900 s screen 1 Press Options gt Button Text Size 2 Choose the size you like 3 When you are finished press Done Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 37 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 Changing Your Set Up There are many reasons why you may need to change your current set up Perhaps you are adding a new DVD player or even changing around the order of your devices in your cabinet You ll find some easy solutio
5. Options button on the bottom left corner of your remote s My Activities screen Press RF System Settings Press Advanced Settings Press Add Blaster Follow the instructions on your remote s screen to add your Blasters assign your devices and test your set up a ee as You may also want to remove the existing Blaster you have and replace it with a different Blaster You will need to add your new Blaster to your system before you can remove your old one To remove a Blaster go to your remote s screen 1 Press the Options button on the bottom left corner of your remote s My Activities screen 2 Press RF System Settings 3 Press Advanced Settings 4 Press Remove Blaster note you will only see this option if you have more than one Blaster assigned to your RF System Everyone s Different So s Your System Some devices have more difficulty than others receiving IR signals In some cases you might need a different style of Mini Blaster cable Please visit www logitech com harmony and look for the Harmony 900 Precision IR Cables sold separately Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 39 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 40 Moving parts in your RF System Moving your Blaster and Mini Blasters around You may want to change how your devices are set up in your home entertainment system In order to make sure your RF system continues to work the way you wan
6. commands may not be recognized Maybe you have a very rare device Or a new one Although we update our device list regularly there are always new devices in the market To remedy this you can teach your Harmony how to control this device by using the device s Original remote 900 new commands using your old remote With the Learn IR feature of the Harmony 900 and the Harmony Remote Software you can use your device s original remote to teach your Harmony 900 You should only need to use this feature when our device list doesn t have your device listed or there s a button you want to use that s missing from To use the Harmony 900 s learning feature go to the Harmony Remote Software 1 Select the Devices tab 2 Select Learn IR located next to the device you want to control 3 Find the command you want to learn in the list If it doesn t appear you need to create a new command See Naming a new command learned for more details 5 10 cm 2 5 j m Ea Se Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 35 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 Naming anew command your remote learned When you teach your Harmony 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 We recommend you use the default names listed
7. on the Learn IR page By using the default names you minimize the chance of a button being assigned incorrectly on the Harmony 900 Naming conventions 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 Don t use spaces or special characters such as amp or in the name e Capitalize the start of words for example NextDisc ModeDigital Start the command name with its main function for example VolumeRearUp VolumeRearDown VolumeFrontUp This helps group related commands in lists e Start infrared commands that select inputs for example on a stereo receiver with the prefix Input e Don t name the input based on what you ve connected to your device rather name it based on what it s called on the front of the device or on the remote control for example InputAux InputVideoT InputTape InputDVD 36 Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 36 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 Making More Changes Here are a few more ways you can make your Harmony 900 personal to you Simply make these changes directly from your Harmony 900 Turning button sounds off Your Harmony 900 will beep when you press a button your remote s screen You can turn this option off To turn the sound on or off from your Harmony 900 s screen 1 Press Options gt Sound 2
8. or device troubleshoot a problem with an Activity or customize remote buttons your Harmony Remote Software account is the place to start Connecting your Harmony 900 To connect your Harmony 900 to your computer use the USB cable provided 1 Remove your Harmony 900 from the charging station 2 Connect the smaller end of the cable to the USB port on your remote 3 Connect the wider end of the USB cable to a USB port on your computer Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 13 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 2 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 900 You should use the Device Worksheet to gather all your device information before starting the setup process 1 Select the Device Type for each of your devices 2 Select the Manufacturer for each device 3 Enter the Model numbers for each device Adding your devices When you first set up your account you will be prompted to add the devices in your entertainment system to your Harmony account To add your devices select the Devices tab in the Harmony Remote Software e To add a device click Add Device e Enter your device s manufacturer number e Enter your device s model number e Click Next e Click Add Another Device Continue this pro
9. re experiencing problems and can t find the solution our courteous and expert professionals can assist From your home page click the Support button located in the Tip Center and then select the Contact Us tab answers to questions You can access our online help to search for topics or Frequently Asked Questions FAQs From your home page click the Support button located in the Tip Center Getting help with your online setup You have access to several online features that help guide you through the online setup and customization of your Harmony remote Harmony Remote Provides instructional help to guide you through a series of question and Software answer steps to accomplish a task FAQs Frequently A searchable list of customer questions with answers provided by the Asked Questions Harmony 900 support center Support button Provides specific online help for the page you re on Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 53 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 54 the On Remote Help When one or more of your devices don t power on or off or when they don t switch inputs correctly you can use the Help button on the remote for simple troubleshooting Answer the questions on your Harmony remote to re synchronize it with your entertainment system See Using the Help button Logitech s Harmony Remote user forums You can also access the user forums to see what othe
10. starts an Activity for example someone walks between your Harmony 900 and the TV when you press Watch TV or you re very far away from the system when you start an Activity your Harmony 900 can become out of sync with your devices ZF M ooo A D N oo To fix the problem use the Help feature in your Harmony 900 1 On the remote press the Help button 2 Answer the questions on the Harmony 900 s screen by selecting Yes or No Based on your answers the Harmony 900 re sends the necessary commands to synchronize with your devices When you re done with this process the Harmony 900 will be in sync with your devices Before using the Help button be sure you ve addressed the cause of the problem for example remove any obstacles that could be blocking the signal between your remote and your devices Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 29 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 Your Devices In some cases you may need to control a device individually You can use the device feature of the Harmony 900 to control devices one by one When you press the Device button the Harmony 900 s screen displays a list of your devices Select the device you wish to control After you select a device the Harmony 900 controls only that device You have access to all the commands for the device included in your Harmony 900 configuration
11. the range of your Harmony remote so that you can control devices that are not in plain view For example you can put the devices of your entertainment system inside a Cabinet close the door and still be able to turn them on and off or you can turn on a device that is located in a different room For more information refer to How your RF System works You will need to go through the following steps to set up this system 1 Place your Blasters you will set up your Blaster and Mini Blaster near your devices in your entertainment system 2 Assign your Devices you will choose which devices you want your RF system to control or your remote 3 Test your RF System your remote will walk you through steps to test your system and ensure the set up works correctly Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 19 i Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 20 Setting up your Blaster and Mini Blasters Your Blaster receives RF signals from your remote and flashes IR commands to your devices Your Mini Blasters add extra coverage by flashing devices that your Blaster can t reach To set up your Blaster and Mini Blasters E 2 3 4 Plug the Blaster into the wall Place it on a shelf in your cabinet Plug the Mini Blasters into the back of the Blaster Place each one on its own shelf in your cabinet Get creative when placing your Blasters IR signals are blocked by doors and walls but they
12. which delay you need to adjust see Types of delays or speed settings Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 42 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 My TV does not go to the correct input without Help when switching between Activities Using the Harmony Remote Software check your Activity to ensure the 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 900 to know how to cycle through each input If you re still experiencing trouble try raising the Inter Device and Input Delays for your TV Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 43 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 43 44 My devices don t work the way I want want to add improved version of my device in the Logitech database It s possible that a device s commands are not recognized Maybe you have a very rare device Or a new one Although we update our device list regularly there are always new devices in the market You can add an improved version of your device s remote to our database from your Harmony Remote Software account 1 Go to your Devices tab 2 Select Troubleshoot for the device you d like to add information for 3 If its possible to improve your device you will be given an option to add the improved device to our database My device responds too slowly t
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16. Activities in your Harmony Remote Software user account For example if you enter that you listen to sound using your AV Receiver when you Watch a DVD then the volume buttons will control your AV Receiver when you re in that Activity Alternatively if you selected that you listen to sound on your TV when you Watch TV the volume buttons will control your TV You are asked various questions when you set up your Activities in your Harmony Remote Software account Your answers helped to define how your Harmony 900 buttons are controlled in each Activity Adding more commands Some commands may be part of the Activity you created however not all commands appear automatically in an Activity You can find these commands in device mode or change this setting in your Harmony account Find out more in Adding command buttons to an Activity Ou 000000000 s358 o 2 Ssss S33 S555 3 3 27 Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 27 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 28 the Remote Assistant The Harmony 900 s 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
17. User Manual mre MARTODBNY 9100 5 i off My Activities 1 2 pages C ED Watch a DVD E Listen to Music English Version 1 0 Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 1 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 Contents Toho gels IO ee tr eanele One icles E EEE reenter er ea ence nee ener ween ee eeene 6 Getting to KNOW your remote ccc ccccccsssenecceseeeecseusecccseusececseasescesaserecceuseeseseasereesenss 6 How your Harmony JOO WOKS wicansityaatoycecnsacndentis yan enndqnionsadseesusenasamnnevelaainodasce raat 6 E E E E AOA E E E A E E A E EAE 6 HON YOUN IN oh SUSU WOKS sa scumsecsycscndanncsqoce nese EE EE EART 7 The Dutton on your Harmony JOO sessami nnto r n eA NEERA NEEE NOA EER EEEE 8 TS WMS VOUT BSO sau coran sire ar or ENN ERE E EE EE EEE EEE 9 Setting Up Your REMOtEC cc ccccccsssscccenseceeeeecsaseceeaececeaeeecsaaeeeseaeeseaseessanseesansees 10 NVRVEIE WO EXD E GUT SEC UD E A A A AE AE E 10 Before You Get Started race eccscpees case sesnacceu semen nseninccennnesetasucuenecioaende asenandunereceusladiwaeeuassecieee 11 a OTE E ee E E E E 11 Collecting your model NUMDETS sssrinds enisi eratan TANE EESE EEEE NEEE EEE E S 11 Collecting the INputs for your GeV COS ae cacspeseacacus tac pries ENERE NEEE EN EEEa ERE 12 1 Creating Your Account and Connecting Your Remote ccccccceecccseeeeeeeeeeaeees e a ee OIE TSS E E A N A A E A
18. ave Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 15 i Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 Adding an Activit To set up your Activities you need to enter the information related to the Activities you will be using on your Harmony 900 The Harmony Remote Software shows you a selection of recommended Activities based on the device information you provided During the initial set up you will be walked through the steps to set up your Activities To add later In your Harmony Remote Software account select the Activities tab e To add an Activity click Add Activity e To remove an Activity click the icon for the Activity you want to remove e To modify the settings for an Activity press the Settings button for the Activity you want to modify ELEL Activity Creation Select the Activities you would like to set up Selecting devices for each of 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 only have one device that is capable of doing something then the software skips the question For example if you only have 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 be set If you re
19. button appears at the lower end of your remote s screen when you re in the Watch TV Activity the order of Activities on your Harmony 900 s screen You can easily change the order in which your Activities appear on your remote s screen Rearranging the order of the Activities allows you to have the Activities you use most often appear at the top of the list From your account in the Harmony Remote Software 1 Select the Activities tab 2 Click Re order Activities 3 Use the arrows to move your Activities up or down the list Renaming Activities and devices You can change the names used for all of the Activities and devices that appear on your Harmony 900 to make it even more personal to your home entertainment system To change the names of your Activities go to your account in the Harmony Remote Software Select the Activities tab For the Activity you want to rename click Settings Click Rename lt Activity gt Enter in the new name you want and click Save et To change the names of your Devices go to your account in the Harmony Remote Software Select the Devices tab For the device you want to rename click Settings Click Rename this device Enter in the new name you want and click Save ER Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 32 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 Adding command buttons to an Activit If you want a button to do something specific
20. can bounce off surfaces to reach their target Why not place the Blaster in your cabinet on its own and see if it can control all of your devices Devices outside of a cabinet can be controlled by your RF system Simply place your Blaster or one Mini Blaster outside the cabinet on top of the cabinet for instance in sight of the devices you want to control Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 20 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 2 Assigning your devices You can control your devices with either your Harmony remote or your RF System Typically you use the Harmony remote to control devices with which you have a clear line of sight and you use the RF System to control devices that are in a closed cabinet or that span different rooms For example you would likely use your Harmony remote to control the TV because it is out in the open but you would use your RF System to control the AV receiver and the DVD player which are tucked away inside a cabinet During initial set up your remote will walk you through the steps to assign devices to your Harmony remote or RF System E Device Assignment ED 1 2 pages 7 15 Select devices you want to be controlled by your RF system Test and test again Before you being the test make sure all of your devices are off If you have closed cabinet you should also perform this test with
21. can map the command to any unused button on the Harmony 900 or on the remote s screen The command is likely in our database but wasn t mapped to the Activity If we re missing the command the Harmony 900 can learn it from your original remote For more information see Teaching your Harmony 900 new commands When pressing buttons in an Activity the remote sends the command twice Try lowering the repeats for the device that is receiving the command You can do this by using the troubleshoot option in the Harmony Remote Software Some commands are missing on m 900 remote screen All of the commands for your remote will be located in the device in your Harmony Remote Software From you Harmony Remote Software account Select your Device tab Select Settings device you want to find the commands for Select Customize Buttons RRD You will see all of the hard and soft button commands for your device You can change the way the soft buttons appear on your screen by using the arrows to move the commands up or down the list If you don t see the command you are looking for in either the hard or soft button list the Harmony 900 can learn it from your original remote For more information see Teaching your Harmony 900 new commands Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 45 2 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 46 My RF System is not working the way I want moved my Blast
22. cess until you have successfully added all of the devices in your entertainment system You may find some devices need more information then simply the manufacturer and model number In these instances your Harmony Remote Software will prompt you with a few more questions to answer about these devices Adding new devices at a later time If you want to add newly acquired devices after the initial setup see Adding a new device Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 14 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 3 Creating One Touch Activities What is an Activity Activities are the basis for how the Harmony 900 works With Activities the Harmony 900 eliminates the need to use multiple remotes for simple tasks Just select the Activity and the Harmony 900 does the rest Video 1 E PLAY is it important One of the most important parts to creating your Activities for your Harmony 900 is determining which inputs your system uses for each device You can read more about inputs in this chapter under Collecting the inputs for your devices Which input do I have For more help on inputs go to Figuring out which type of input control you h
23. ctronics Exhibit 2036 Page 57 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 58 Stereo receiver Tuner Power strip Also referred to as a tuner or a receiver A stereo receiver is any component that receives or tunes broadcast signals or AM FM radio Typically refers to the single component that includes a preamplifier Surround processor multi channel amplifier and AM FM tuner Also referred to as a receiver or a stereo receiver A tuner is any component that receives or tunes broadcast signals or AM FM radio Typically refers to the single component that includes a preamplifier Surround processor multi channel amplifier and AM FM tuner A common device that acts like an extension cord providing additional cord length as well as a mechanism that offers several electrical outlets Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 58 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 Appendix C Product Specification LCD Size LCD Resolution LCD Screen Touch Screen Technology Power Source Power Type Brands Supported Devices Supported Maximum number of devices per account Backlit keypad Backlight Color IR Learning Learning Capabilities IR Transmitters IR Transmission Range Memory Type Memory Amount Weight Dimensions Warranty Supported Platforms 2 2 Diagonal 340 x 240 QVGA 262 000 Color Capacitive Rechargeable Lithium lon 5000 200 00
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25. e providers are TiVo ReplayTV UltimateTV and Keen PM Many satellite providers also provide PVR services and have PVRs included in some of their satellite receivers A control and switching component that may include equalization functions Takes a small signal and amplifies it sufficiently to be fed into the power amplifier for further amplification A pre amp includes all of the controls for regulating tone volume and channel balance This task is known as sound processing Also referred to as a tuner or a stereo receiver A receiver can be any component that receives or tunes broadcast signals or AM FM radio Typically refers to the single component that includes a preamplifier surround processor multi channel amplifier and AM FM tuner Used by some remote controls to control devices because it doesn t have the same line of sight restrictions as IR infrared signals A read only optical audio disc aimed at providing much higher quality of digital audio reproduction than the compact disc A service in the United States that provides digital programming directly from satellites Currently the 2 main providers for service are XM and Sirrus One mode of operation of digital television where the broadcaster transmits pictures with detail similar to or slightly better than today s analog television Since the picture contains less information there is room in the digital signal multicast broadcasting Universal Ele
26. eed to have your remote at least 50 charged before set up Collecting your model numbers You will want to collect all of your device model and manufacturer numbers before you set up your user account During account set up you will enter these numbers so that we can find your devices in our database and transfer all of the important information like command buttons onto your Harmony 900 MA E MODE SD 3990 SC 0 ACT 3 SOCMCOLOD0000223 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 for that device Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 11 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 yg An input by any other name You probably know what an input is but you may call it something a bit different Source channel TV Video button port or connector An input simply defines how your devices are connected to each other and how you switch between watching TV to watching a movie Collecting the inputs for your devices You will want to collect information about how your devices are connected to each other in other words your syste
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28. er and or Mini Blasters and my remote stopped working If you have moved pieces in your RF System and are having problems see our section on Moving pieces in your RF System My devices got moved around and now they re not working If you have moved pieces in your RF System and are having problems see our section on Moving pieces in your RF System If you have assigned certain devices to specific ports on your Blaster you may need to check those settings again Find more information in Assigning a device to a specific port on the Blaster bought a new DVD player have added it to my remote but still have to point at it directly for it to work Once you have added your new device to your remote you also need to assign your device to either be controlled by your RF System or your remote If you don t want to point at your device to make it work you will need to assign it to your RF System Find out how to do this in our section Adding new devices to your RF System Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 46 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 have two devices that are exactly the same When press a command on one device it sends to other as well You can assign a device to a specific port on the Blaster This allows multiple identical devices to be controlled independently from just one Blaster For example you can assign one DVD player to one port and a different DVD pla
29. ersal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 41 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 42 I m always using Help Using the on remote Help The TV doesn t turn on when startina ivi fixes it Try increasing the Inter Device Delay for your television Sometimes commands are sent too close together for different devices and need to be spaced out more You can also use the Troubleshooter feature in your Harmony Remote Software account TV doesn t turn off without usina fixes it Try increasing the Inter Device Delay for your television Sometimes commands are sent too close together for different devices and need to be spaced out more You can also use the Troubleshooter feature in your Harmony Remote Software account My TV does not turn on with Help Try adjusting the power settings from your Harmony Remote Software account You can also try to teach a command from your old remote to your Harmony remote Find out how to do this in Teaching your Harmony 900 new commands When all my devices are off my TV does not go to the correct input without Help when turn it on Try increasing the speed settings for your television If you find the delay between IR commands is too long especially when changing channels on your TV you can change the delay time for a device that is reacting too slowly The Harmony 900 uses several different delays to control your devices For more information on
30. es RC QN3BK CT 36XF36C Explorer 3100 L32 HDTV 10A etc Once you have gathered all of your information take this worksheet to your computer and continue with the Setup software Copyright 2006 Logitech or its licensors All rights reserved Universal Electronics Exh J y rele oS oi oS V WY o LO g ibit 2036 Page 55 56 Appendix B Glossary Amplifier Anamorphic views Aspect ratio A V switch DLP Digital Light Processing DVD recorder DVR HDTV High Definition Television Light controller Mini system NTSC National Television System s Committee Output Device A stereo component that outputs to speakers and increases the gain or level of an audio signal An amplifier doesn t typically include a radio Also referred to as Enhanced for Widescreen or Enhanced for 16 9 The process that horizontally shrinks a 16 9 image into a 4 3 space to convert images between widescreen and typical television image aspect ratio Used on many DVDs The ratio of image width to image height Common motion picture ratios are 1 85 1 and 2 35 1 Television screens are usually 1 33 1 also known as 4 3 HDTV is 1 78 1 or 16 9 A device with several audio and video source inputs that sends a selected audio video source input signal to an output device like speakers or a TV Projector screen technology that relies on using individually controlled tiny mirrors micro mirrors to produce an image Develo
31. ese differences in your devices the Harmony 900 uses several types of delays or speed settings to control your devices Any of these delays can be adjusted from your Harmony Remote Software account To adjust the delay between IR commands go to your account in the Harmony Remote Software 1 Click the Devices tab Select the device for which you want to apply the change and click Settings Select Adjust the delays speed settings Click Next Follow the online instructions ee a Inter key Delay The Inter Key Delay is the amount of time allotted for commands to be sent between button presses Example Any time press volume up multiple times in a row for my AV Receiver it takes a long time to increase the volume would like my devices to respond quicker to these presses Power On Delay The Power On Delay is the amount of time that a device needs to warm up before receiving another command For instance when you turned on a device you may notice that the device needs a certain amount of time before it can receive another command from the remote Example Every time turn on my system with an Activity my TV powers on but doesn t go to the correct input However it does go to the correct input when switching between Activities when the TV is already on The Help button fixes it each time but don t want to use the Help button every time Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 48 Universal Remote Control
32. he previous channel button returns you to the last channel you were on The play area puts your play pause skip and other buttons in one area for quick access enter The enter button enters a selection from the number pad The clear button clears an entry from the number pad Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 8 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 The lights on your Blaster The lights on your Blaster provide the following information Indicates that your Blaster is sending commands B Power Indicates that your Blaster is powered by either AC or USB Status Power Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page9 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 Setting Up Your Remote What to expect during set up Be sure you have gathered your device information using the Device Worksheet before you Start When you insert the Harmony remote CD the guided online setup launches Follow the easy setup instructions to install the Harmony Remote Software After the software installs your Harmony Remote Software will start check for updates automatically and download them if necessary The software will launch and the setup process guides you through five steps in which you answer a series of questions about how your entertainment system is set up ie Creating your Account and Connecting your Remote the setup walks you through c
33. hibit 2036 Page 25 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 26 Your One Touch Activities Activities are the basis for how the Harmony 900 works Things like watching a DVD listening to radio playing a game are all examples of Activities you can set up for your remote using the Harmony Remote Software For information on setting up your Activities go to Creating One Touch Activities Selecting Activities The Activities screen displays the Activities you have created for the remote You can start an Activity by touching the item on the screen Switching between Activities To select a new Activity 1 Press the Activities button 2 Select the Activity you want to enjoy The Harmony 900 will take care of powering on the needed devices and powering off the ones not needed Turning off an Activit Press the system off button above the screen at the top left side of your remote to power off all the devices used in the current Activity C You don t need to press the system off button when switching between Activities The Harmony 900 ensures the proper devices for the Activity are on or off Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 26 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 How buttons work in an Activit The buttons on your Harmony 900 can change their control depending on which Activity you re in and how you have set up your
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35. lectronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 Option 3 Select the input from an on screen menu INPUT 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 In this case your device uses an on screen menu from VIDEO 3 which you can select the input you want When you press the source button the menu appears on your TV screen Then you use another button on the remote to choose the input you want and then a third button to select the input For example you press the source button to display the on screen menu the arrow keys to select an input and then the OK button enter your selection Option 4 Select the source from a list In this case your device has a list of inputs and you can use the buttons 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 selects the input you want In this option there s no menu from which to choose Option 3 and you don t have to cycle through all inputs to get to the one you want Option 1 Step 1 Turn on all To determine which devices are using which inputs Logitech recommends you start by turning on all the devices in your entertainment system If possible you should even start something playing in your DVD player CD player VCR etc By having all your devices on it s easier to see how they re connected It s also handy to have some paper and a pen so you can note which devices are connected to which i
36. m s inputs Inputs are how the devices in your entertainment system are connected For example your DVD or cable box is connected to your TV through an input If you use an AV Receiver to control the sound on your devices for example if you have a home theater system this section will also help you figure out the inputs for your audio connections After you know how your devices are connected you can use the information to create your Activities using the Harmony Remote Software Locating and understanding your inputs Most of your inputs will be found on your TV Look at the back and be sure to note which device such as your DVD or set top box is connected into which input say Component 1 or AV1 Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 12 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 1 Creating Your Account and Connecting Your Remote Creating your user account When you start the Harmony Remote Software for the first time you must create your user account From the Harmony Remote Software 1 Click Create New Account 2 Complete the required account information 3 Follow the instructions in the Harmony Remote Software 4 After you create your user account the Harmony Remote Software opens your account each time you log in Your account is where you can manage your Activities and devices as well as change the settings on your remote Whether you want to add a new Activity
37. nd on your 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 information to create your Activities using the Harmony Remote Software The first step in determining which inputs you have is to figure out how you use your device s original remote to change inputs In general there are four possibilities and each one is described in this section To figure out which option your TV or AV Receiver uses look at your device s original remote and see which option fits Option 1 One source button INPUT 1 VIDEO 1 In this case your remote has only one source or input RER select button VIDEO 3 Input shes Power SD 2 3 When you press the source button your device switches to the next input and the label appears on your TV screen Each time you press the source button the device switches to a new source until you get back to where you started Option 2 Several source buttons In this case your device s original remote has several source buttons one for each input For example you may have buttons labeled TV DVD VIDEO 1 or S VIDEO When you press one of the source buttons the device switches to the source you selected and the label appears on your TV screen Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 50 Universal Remote Control v Universal E
38. not sure which input a device uses see Figuring out which type of input control you have for more information Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 16 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 Selecting inputs When you begin to add an Activity the Harmony Remote Software will provide you with a list of inputs for your devices that use them such as your TV or AV Receiver The software will provide you a list of the inputs that it has on record as matching with your device This list however may not match exactly and so you can rename or add names in this list Watch TV gt gt What input or channel does your Samsung TV 2 need to be on Activity Watch Ty OT Recommended O avi ave s video 1 Component 1 Component 2 Opec O HOMI 1 HDMI 2 CO HDMI 3 HDMI 4 use Source input is missing Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 17 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 4 Update Your Remote and Test Once you ve added your devices and your Activities it s time to update the information to your remote 1 Make sure your remote is connected to your computer 2 Go to your Activities page 3 Select the Update Remote button in the top right hand corner of the page Test your remote Before you set up your RF system you should test your remote to make sure all of your devices and Activity settings are correct
39. nputs Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 51 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 51 Step 2 Watch the TV In this step you must use your TV s original remote control to switch between inputs 1 Using your TV s original remote select each input one at a time 2 For each input note which device appears to be connected to that input For example if you switch to VIDEO 1 and see your DVD playing you know your DVD player is connected to VIDEO 1 3 Repeat step 2 for each input Step 3 Listen to the sound You need to complete this step only if you have a separate device called an AV Receiver that manages the sound for your entertainment system For example you have a home theater system or connect your TV to your stereo so the sound comes out of your stereo speakers You must use your AV Receiver s original remote control to switch between inputs 1 Using your AV Receiver s original remote select each input one at a time 2 For each input note which device appears to be connected to that input For example if you switch to OPTICAL 1 and hear the sound from your DVD playing you know your DVD player is connected to OPTICAL 1 3 Repeat step 2 for each input 52 Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 52 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 Getting help with your Harmony remote Contacting Customer Support If you
40. ns in the following pages to help you with those changes Adding to your remote Adding a new device You can add a new device at any time by logging into your Harmony Remote Software user account To add a new device 1 Select the Devices tab 2 Click Add Device 3 Follow the instructions to add a new device to your remote Adding a new Activit You can add a new Activity at any time by logging into your Harmony Remote Software user account To add a device 1 Select the Activities tab 2 Click Add Activity 3 Follow the instructions to add a new Activity to your remote Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 38 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 Adding to your RF System Adding new devices to your RF System After you add your device to your Harmony Remote Software account and update you can add it to your RF System You can do this directly from your remote From your Harmony 900 remote s screen 1 Press the Options button on the bottom left hand corner of your remote s My Activities screen 2 Press RF System Settings 3 Press Device Assignment 4 Follow the instructions on your remote s screen to assign your new device to your RF System Your RF System comes with one Blaster and two Mini Blasters however you may want to have additional control by adding another Blaster to your RF system To add a Blaster go to your remote s screen Press the
41. o button presses Try adjusting the Inter key Delay for your device You can also use the Troubleshooter feature in your Harmony Remote Software account When I press my volume button my volume increases too much Try adjusting the Repeats for your device You can also use the Troubleshooter feature in your Harmony Remote Software account I have to hit some buttons more than once to send a command Try adjusting the Repeats for your device Repeats signal strength The Repeats are the number of times the remote repeats a command for a device to properly respond to the command For instance many devices need longer or shorter command repetitions to respond properly Example Any time press channel up my Digital Set Top Box skips two channels at a time To adjust repeats on your device go to your account in the Harmony Remote Software AUN gt 5 Click the Devices tab Select the device for which you want to apply the change and click Settings Select Troubleshoot Select TV responds to some commands either too many times or only occasionally Follow the online instructions You can also use the Troubleshooter feature in your Harmony Remote Software account Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 44 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 My buttons aren t working the way I want The On Demand command isn t on the Harmony 900 for the Watch TV Activit You
42. o you To rename a command in an Activity go to your account in the Harmony Remote Software Select the Activities tab Click Customize Buttons Select the Soft Buttons tab Enter the new name of the command in the Button column for any buttons you want to rename When you are finished click Done A Ul To rename a command in device mode go to your account in the Harmony Remote Software Select the Devices tab Click Settings for the device whose command you want to rename Click Customize Buttons Select Soft Buttons tab Enter the new name of the command in the Button column for any buttons you want to rename ae ae io a When you are finished click Done commands Icons can be added to your Activity commands so that they stand out on your Harmony 900 remote s screen Watch BV m 4 51 Chptr Aspect Frame Advance To add an icon to a command an Activity go to your account in the Harmony en Remote Software Select the Activities tab Select Customize Buttons Select Soft Buttons Select the Select Image button for the command you want an icon attached to It will appear in same row to the far right 5 Select Done when you re finished oe Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 34 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 Teaching Your Harmony 900 New Commands When do need to teach new commands to m It s possible that a device s
43. oes dead to charge it You can place it on the charger at any time to give your remote a bit more power Using the sleep timer Your Harmony 900 allows you to set a time for your remote to automatically turn off For example if you want to watch the news before you nod off to sleep you can set the sleep timer so that your remote will turn your system off after the length of time you have chosen To set the sleep timer Sleep Timer 1 On your remote s My Activities screen press Set Sleep Timer fee eae ce aonicsiesil 2 Select the length of time you want the timer to run for en 3 When your timer is set the remaining time left will appear on your remote s My Activities screen You will be given 30 seconds notice before your remote s sleep timer will turn your system off You will be able to Cancel the timer if you would like your system to stay on Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 24 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 25 Cleaning the screen Your remote screen can be locked so that you are able to clean the screen without sending commands to your system To turn the Cleaning Lock on Cleaning Lock CoP 1 Press Options on your remote s My Activities screen TRT SEED SAE 2 Press Cleaning Lock Press any button to reactivate your touch screen To unlock your remote s screen press any hard button on your remote Universal Electronics Ex
44. or there s a function on your device s original remote that s not on the Harmony 900 you can create your own buttons that appear on the Harmony 900 s screen You can also change the name of buttons on your remote s screen to help make them easier to find Naming buttons that appear on the remote s screen When you create a custom name for a button remember to think about how the name will look on the remote s screen We recommend keeping button names to 10 characters or less When you use your Harmony 900 to control devices one by one you can customize the commands that appear on the Harmony 900 s screen to make the functions you use easiest to find You can even add the commands you re missing to your Activities so they ll always be easily accessible If there s a button that you don t use you can remove buttons that appear on the remote s screen using the Harmony Remote Software To customize the buttons that appear on the Harmony 900 s screen from the Harmony Re mote Software 1 In the Activity for which you want to customize a button click Customize Buttons 2 Follow the online instructions Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 33 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 34 Renaming commands The command names in your Harmony 900 may not always be the way you want them You can rename any command in your Harmony 900 remote so that it makes sense t
45. our Harmony Remote Software account Soft buttons are all of the buttons on your Harmony 900 screen Most of these buttons can be changed to work the way you want them to For example you may want to rename a button or put the buttons in a different order so they appear they way you use them most This can be changed in your Harmony Remote Software account Changing the buttons in an Activity does not affect the way they work in device mode or vice versa You can customize the buttons in both modes if you want the changes to work in both Activity mode and device mode Hard buttons To customize your hard or soft buttons in Activities login to your Harmony Remote Software account 1 Select the Activities tab 2 Click Customize Buttons To customize your hard or soft buttons in devices login to your Harmony Remote Software account 1 Select the Devices tab 2 Click Settings for the device you want to change 3 Click Customize Buttons Soft buttons Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 31 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 32 Adding your favorite channels To set up your favorite channels and to add your own icons go to the Harmony Remote Software Select the Activities tab Under Watch TV click Settings Click Set up Favorite Channels and add icons Follow the online instructions AWN When you have favorite channels set up on your Harmony 900 a Favorites
46. ped originally by Texas Instruments A standalone unit that resembles and functions very much like a VCR Like a VCR DVD recorders all have AV source inputs It can also record TV shows The high resolution form of television HDTV has 1125 lines of resolution or more than five times the video information than that of a TV set creating a much crisper more detailed picture A device that is connected to a set of lights and allows the lights to be powered or dimmed remotely A single unit that is some combination of the functionality of a DVD VCR radio and amplifier The standard video broadcast format used in North America A device that produces the sound or picture for example a TV or speakers Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 56 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 PAL Phase Alternating Line Passthrough Personal Video Recorder PVR Pre amplifier Pre amp Sound Processing Receiver RF Radio Frequency SACD Super Audio CD Satellite Radio SDTV Standard Definition Television A video format that is used in the UK and parts of Europe and Asia A device that routes video or audio from one device to another device Contains an internal recorder and player that records and plays video without the use of a removable tape or disc Typically PVRs can pause rewind instantly replay and play slow motion for live or recorded TV Examples of PVR servic
47. r Manual provides you with useful information to get you going Getting to know your remote How your Harmony 900 works The Harmony 900 is an Activity based universal remote control Using the Harmony Remote Software you can configure the Harmony 900 to control up to 15 devices Devices are the components of your entertainment system They re things like your TV cable box DVD player or game console The Harmony 900 delivers powerful Activity based control by using Smart State Technology This technology allows the Harmony 900 to keep track of the devices it controls so it always knows which of your devices are on Using Smart State Technology the Harmony 900 switches effortlessly from watching a DVD to listening to music on the stereo with the touch of a button Activities are the basis for how the Harmony 900 works Things like watching a DVD listening to radio playing a game are all examples of Activities you can set up for your remote using the Harmony Remote Software When you select an Activity your Harmony 900 sends a series of commands to your entertainment system to turn on the necessary devices and configure them for the selected Activity After you select an Activity your Harmony 900 assigns the buttons on your remote so they control the proper devices and the screen displays other commands for that Activity For information on how to select an Activity or how to switch between Activities see Selecting Activities
48. r users like you re discussing Simply go to http forums logitech com Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 54 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 Logitech Add Devices In the Add Devices step of the setup software you will need to enter information about the components in your entertainment system Fill out this worksheet to use as your guide List the entertainment components below that you would like your new remote to control Device Type Manufacturer Model Number example DVD Player example DV 414 ACME 120v Ac 6OHz 13W SN MC110D0001 234 Tips for identifying Device Type e a general category description e examples Television VCR CD Player DVD Player Stereo Receiver Amplifier Game Console etc Tips for identifying Manufacturer e also referred to as make or brand name e typically on the front of the component e sometimes on the label with the Model Number e examples Sony Phillips Denon DirecTV TiVo etc Tips for identifying Model Number e also Model or M N e usually on a label on the front back or bottom of the component see the Tip Center e model number may be different than model name e also found in the component s user manual e NOT model number on the old remote control e NOT serial number SN which is usually much longer e exampl
49. reating an account on the Harmony Remote Software and ensures your computer and Harmony 900 are communicating with each other Set up Devices the software walks you through entering the manufacturer and model numbers of your entertainment system that you collected using the Device Worksheet Set up Activities the software asks you questions about how your entertainment system is set up and then saves the settings Update Remote and Test the software transfers the information from your computer to the remote and allows you to disconnect and test Set Up Your RF System and Test your remote screen will walk you through steps to set up and test your RF system Gathering your device information To simplify the setup process we recommend you fill 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 for that device Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 10 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 Before You Get Started Charging your remote Your Harmony 900 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 Simply place the remote on the cradle to begin charging You will n
50. s Exhibit 2036 Page 7 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 The buttons on your Harmon The system off button turns off all the devices in the current Activity The Harmony 900 s buttons may have Off different functions or X The arrow keys help you page through items on the touch screen control different devices The function buttons are dynamic and select different functions on the s Options Devices depending on which c eH remote or the Activity Activity you re in For more information see Customize The Activities button returns you to your list of Activities your buttons The Help button starts the on remote help The Menu button opens the on screen menu for the device selected The page up and page down arrows help you navigate through your on screen guide or menu My Activies The Info button opens the information section of your on screen guide The Exit button closes your on screen menu or guide The Guide button opens your on screen guide Settings Devices _ The color coded buttons perform cable satellite and teletext functions You can also customize them with your favorite commands The volume button changes the volume The navigation pad arrows allow you to move through menus or on screen guides The channel button changes the channels The mute button mutes the sound T
51. sis ienero aE E EES 50 S FRA VON E E E O E EEE E si Seeram AS TV a T E E E E E ET 92 SDA E EE E p a E E E A E E A E EEE A 52 Getting help with your Harmony remote ec ceccc ccc eseeceeceeeeeeceeenseeeeaeeeeeseneneeeeeas 53 COAG UIE IS CONIC T SUID OE E E E TEE A A EE A E ET E 53 UCU aS WEES a O a E E EAE 53 Getting NED WIE VOU ONIME SSID eE N E T 53 IGT DES ORRE ANOTE R e E E E A A E 54 Logitechs Harmony Remote user TOUTIS senenin oen E EEA S 54 Appendix A Device Information cece eccccceecccesecceneceeeececenecceneceeeeceseueeteneseeeeeeeens 59 Appendix B GOSS AG Y eorne EEE E EEEE EAE 56 Appendix C Product Specification ccccccccccceeececeeececeeeececeueceseeeeseeeeseeeneeeeas 59 Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 5 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 Introduction The Harmony 900 Universal Remote is your answer to effortless home entertainment The Activities button puts control of all your devices in one convenient location You can go from watching TV to watching a DVD to listening to music with the touch of a button You no longer need to type in codes to get your remote working with your entertainment system The guided online setup walks you through the step by step configuration of your Harmony 900 with your entertainment system and then you ll be ready to sit back and enjoy Whether you re new to Harmony products or you consider yourself an expert this Use
52. t it s a good idea to check the following things after you have moved pieces around in your system Check you have placed your Blaster and Mini Blasters correctly You should have a maximum ONE Blaster OR Mini Blaster PER SHELF Each piece should be placed slightly in front of the devices One Blaster or Mini Blaster can control side by side and stacked devices Your Blasters emit a signal to the IR sensor located on your devices These sensors are usually located on the front panel Moving your devices around You may need to move some of your devices around in your entertainment system First you need to make sure your Blasters are placed properly for the devices to receive signals from them For more help go to Moving your Blaster and Mini Blasters around If you have assigned any of your devices to specific ports in your Blaster you want to make sure the correct Blaster is in front of that device in order for it to work properly For more information on assigning ports go to Assigning a device to a specific port on the Blaster Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 40 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 41 Finding Answers Troubleshooting We ve put together some of the more commonly found challenges among users when setting up their system to make it easier for you to find answers to the questions you have about setting up and using your Harmony 900 You can also find a
53. the Activity are configured properly You can turn this feature on or off from the Harmony Remote Software or from the remote The Remote Assistant can be turned off permanently only by using the Harmony Remote Software To permanently turn the Remote Assistant off from the Harmony Remote Software 1 Select the Remote Settings tab 2 Click Display Settings 3 Follow the instructions online To temporarily turn the Remote Assistant off from your Harmony 900 1 On your remote press Options 2 Turn the Remote Assistant on or off Using your favorite channels To set up your favorite channels and to add your own icons go to the Harmony Remote Software 1 Select the Activities tab 2 Under Watch TV click Options 3 Select Set up Favorite Channels and follow the online instructions When you have favorite channels set up on your Harmony 900 a Favorites button appears at the lower end of your remote s screen when you re in the Watch TV Activity To use your favorite channels 4 Press the Favorites button 5 The favorite channels you ve added appear on the remote s screen 6 To select a channel simply press the button associated with the channel Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 28 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 Using the On Remote Help When to use the Help button Because obstacles or distance can interfere with the signals the Harmony 900 sends when it
54. the doors closed Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 21 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 22 Using Your Harmony Your Remote and Screen ou ll see the Touch screen Activities The Activities screen is your starting point on the Harmony 900 From this screen you can select your Activities Commands common to your Activity When you select an Activity your Harmony 900 s screen displays all the important or commonly used commands related to that Activity For example if you re watching a DVD your screen displays functions and commands for your DVD and other devices you use in the Watch a DVD Activity You can customize buttons Find out more in Customize your buttons Favorite channels You can set up your favorite channels on your Harmony 900 so that you ve got quick access to the channels you watch the most You can also add your own icons to customize the screen for your favorite channels Devices When you press the Devices button the Harmony 900 s screen displays a list of your devices From this screen you can control individual devices Options When you press the Options button the Harmony 900 s screen displays a list of remote options so you can customize certain features and functions on the remote My Activities co 1 2 pages 751 Watch TV Ce veer anv E f Watch a DVD 1 2 pages 4 51 Frame Chptr Ad
55. v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 49 Inter Device Delay The Inter Device Delay is the amount of time between commands for different devices when you start an Activity The Inter Device Delay is also the time between the next sequence of commands that are sent to other devices within an Activity Example My DVD player doesn t always turn on when start the Activity can get the DVD player to turn on by using the Help button however don t want to use Help every time Input Delay The Input Delay is the amount of time that the remote takes when switching between inputs Many devices need a certain amount of time before changing to the next input in the input list Example My TV doesn t always go to the correct input when switching between Activities and have already verified that the input list is correct Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 49 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 50 Troubleshooting your inputs One of the most important parts to creating your Activities for your Harmony 900 is determining which inputs your system uses for each device This chapter gives you some suggestions on how to figure out which inputs your entertainment system uses if you re not sure Inputs are how the devices in your entertainment system are connected For example your DVD or cable box is connected to your TV through an input If you use an AV Receiver to control the sou
56. vance Options Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 22 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 Status icons The status indicator flashes whenever an IR A command or an RF signal is being sent from your Harmony 900 The sleep timer indicator appears when B your sleep timer is on The battery indicator shows you the status of the battery To ensure your Harmony stays C properly charged see Charging your remote The current time display on your remote screen Navigating Around The arrow keys help you page through each menu The arrow keys illuminate only if there are multiple pages The page numbers appear at the top left hand side of your remote s screen 23 My Activit 1 2 pages Options Devices SS fe Listen to Music gg water a DVD Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 23 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 24 ing vour remote Your Harmony 900 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 900 use it and place it back on the charging station when you re done to ensure it stays charged No waiting to charge Your battery is a lithium ion so you don t have to wait until your remote g
57. wide range of Frequently Asked Questions regularly updated forums and support information at www logitech com harmony Take a look at some of the statements below and see if this helps to fix your problem I ve only just got started Getting Help with your setup Troubleshooting collecting your model numbers When you try to add a new TV to your account you get a message informing you that you haven t entered the correct model number The model number for most devices can be found on the front of the device If it isn t there it can be found on a label on the back or bottom of the device The model number shouldn t be confused with the serial number or the model number of the device s remote control as many different devices by a manufacturer can share the same remote MA E MIDE SD 3990 SC JDOCACO UU0U0003 SOMC00D0000113 Each of your devices has a model manufacturer name and a model number on it Each device is different This diagram will show you the various places you might find this information You will also want to make sure e You have copied down the number exactly e You have numbers copied from the device and not a remote from the device e You have not copied down the serial number Univ
58. yer to another port See Assigning a device to a specific port on the Blaster for more help Two of my devices are from the same manufacturer When press a command on one device it sends to other as well Many manufacturers use the same IR language for each of their devices This means that the On command that is sent to your ACME DVD player is the same command that is sent to your ACME TV See Assigning a device to a specific port on the Blaster for more help Assigning a device to a specific port on the Blaster To assign a device to a specific port on the Blaster from your Harmony Remote Software home page 1 Click the Remote Settings tab 2 Click Manage Remotes 3 Inthe Manage Remotes page click Control Devices 4 Inthe Control Devices page at the very bottom of the page select Assign IR Port on Blaster 5 Click Next 6 Inthe Assign IR Ports on Blaster page under Port select the port you want to assign for each device 7 Click Next 8 Click Done 9 Onthe Remote Settings page click Update Remote Universal Electronics Exhibit 2036 Page 47 Universal Remote Control v Universal Electronics Trial No IPR2014 01106 Types of delays or speed settings If your device doesn t react to a command from the Harmony 900 it may be because the delay setting needs to be adjusted By default different devices take different amounts of time to react to a command from a remote control To accommodate th
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