For 119 you can get a 700 and 149 you can get a One. Hard to justify spending money for questionable repairs.

Thanks, Fellas. I might tear into it as a last resort. I saw a repair outfit on the web that claims to do simple fixes like a botton or two for $30 or so. Anyone got any feedback on these types of places?

sgbroimp,

You can successfully fix your 880 and get that button working again. I did it to 2 880's recently, a replacement after years of trouble free use and the original which got replaced because of that problem :p.

Like yours my volume up button was not responding unless pressed very hard. With the remote opened up I used Fantastic orange scented degreaser with a QTip after gently lifting the button pad to clean underneath that particular button.

The button pad for the 880 is different than what you might usually see for a remote button pad if you have opened up remotes before. The 880 uses a unique disc layered paper/plastic pad over the circuit board, when you press a buttton down it presses down the disc onto the circuit board.

You can easily get to the buttons along the edges for the most part, but the buttons further in are more difficult. From looking at the remote pad I believe what is happening is that the glue which holds the metal discs onto the pad is eventually seeping down under the disc making it more and more difficult for the contact to be made.

Good luck, hope this helps.

BTW you can test, before reassembling the remote so be sure to that.

Thanks, Oman. May indeed give that a shot, though I am also now considering an outfit on LI (well rated by customers) that will fix for $24 including shipping back with 24 hour turnaround. Will post results of whatever I do for others, however.

Has anyone has any issues with controlling the volume for the Vizio VP505XVT with this remote? I've even tried to "learn the command" several times with no luck. I appreciate all your help.

araponur,

In case you haven't already, you might want to try learning the command in RAW mode (which is different from the regular learning mode). It seems like I had to do that once years ago to get a command working.

Thanks for your reply.

After playing around a bit more it is just when I am on an activity (ie. watch tv, watch dvd) that the remote does not want to control volume. However, if I select devices, then TV, the remote controls the volume. I've gone through the setup like 10 times, verifying that "I use the TV to control volume" and updated remote but no luck. I'even did the RAW command learning for volume. I use to use a sound system to control volume but with my new setup its just the tv.

Any ideas? It seems like the remote doesn't want to downgrade on the audio quality :-). Weird...

araponur,

Check your button mappings in the Activity. It sounds like it when you're in the TV's Device mode, you're able to change the volume ok...so I suspect that your mappings might be wrong even though you have answered the setup wizard's question with "I use the TV to control volume". I bet that it's just mapped incorrectly. Look for the hard volume buttons in the list, and see what device and command is mapped for them.

araponur,

Check your button mappings in the Activity. It sounds like it when you're in the TV's Device mode, you're able to change the volume ok...so I suspect that your mappings might be wrong even though you have answered the setup wizard's question with "I use the TV to control volume". I bet that it's just mapped incorrectly. Look for the hard volume buttons in the list, and see what device and command is mapped for them.

That was it!!!! thank you so much blazeblaze... although i had this remote for 5 years i did not run into this issue until now.

Now if i can only stop the volume button sticking that would be great. or it might be time to get a new one...

I am having a problem with my 880 remote, it will no longer dim after the idle time so the battery dies if you don't remember to hit the glow button. Also once I take the remote off of the charger the screen continuously blinks unless you take the battery out and replace it again. I guess it took a few to many hits on the hardwood floors.

Got my 880 back fast, cheap and fixed properly for under $30 including return postage. This is far better than replacing. They even did a comprehensive written eval. of the unit which was also helpful. Turn around was a couple of days. If anyone is interested, the gentleman's name is Quin Werthauer and he is in Merrick, NY. Email him at quin@optonline.net. Thanks to those who weighed in with other alternatives, but this one worked well for me!

Got my 880 back fast, cheap and fixed properly for under $30 including return postage. This is far better than replacing. They even did a comprehensive written eval. of the unit which was also helpful. Turn around was a couple of days. If anyone is interested, the gentleman's name is Quin Werthauer and he is in Merrick, NY. Email him at quin@optonline.net. Thanks to those who weighed in with other alternatives, but this one worked well for me!

So this guy does repairs then? Awesome. I'll keep this info. Never know.

Like my 880 but admit I'd rather have the Harmony One. Even the upper techs at Logitech recommend that unit. Looks easier to use and read.

Like my 880 but admit I'd rather have the Harmony One. Even the upper techs at Logitech recommend that unit. Looks easier to use and read.

I own both and the One is certainly higher tech. But because I've owned the 880 longer and have gotten used to it, knowing instinctively where the buttons are without having to search for them every time, I actually find the 880 easier to use.

I own both and the One is certainly higher tech. But because I've owned the 880 longer and have gotten used to it, knowing instinctively where the buttons are without having to search for them every time, I actually find the 880 easier to use.

hmm...that's interesting. I agree that you do get used to button locations. A bugger finding some that you don't use so frequently. The 880 is shorter too which makes it a little easier when navigating with one hand.

I own both and the One is certainly higher tech. But because I've owned the 880 longer and have gotten used to it, knowing instinctively where the buttons are without having to search for them every time, I actually find the 880 easier to use.

x2. I can't tell you how many times I hit the middle buttons on the One's touch screen, but instead the second page of my custom buttons comes up. I'm not sure I'll go with another One when my 880 dies on me.

x2. I can't tell you how many times I hit the middle buttons on the One's touch screen, but instead the second page of my custom buttons comes up. I'm not sure I'll go with another One when my 880 dies on me.
Different strokes . . .

I loved our 880, and still use it, but having replaced the 880 in our main TV room with a One we easily see how much better the One is - at least for us.


Bigger screen
Brighter screen
Easier to read text
MUCH brighter buttons for all buttons
Raised pips on Fast Forward and Fast Rewind buttons
Keeps time correctly

my 880 has cracked plastic screen. the kids dropped it on the hardwood
floor just a week after I got it. seems the case isn't available from Logitech.

Anyone have a 880 that's a complete doorstop? I'd like to try to replace
my case, slightly annoying to look at the screen through the cracks :-)
(PM me).

Thanks.

Hit ebay O2.

When I first programmed it some time ago, I had an 'activity' that WAS, play DVD, dim lights (inside HT) by pressing the 'play' button. That's it. Very simply, nothing the 880 would get all bent out of shape for. Worked great for a long time. Recently, that same function doesn't work. I press 'play' and the lights don't dim. I reprogrammed it the same EXACT way I did before and still it doesn't dim.

Any suggestions and no, I don't want to buy another remote if this can be solved.

Thanks

When I first programmed it some time ago, I had an 'activity' that WAS, play DVD, dim lights (inside HT) by pressing the 'play' button. That's it. Very simply, nothing the 880 would get all bent out of shape for. Worked great for a long time. Recently, that same function doesn't work. I press 'play' and the lights don't dim. I reprogrammed it the same EXACT way I did before and still it doesn't dim.

Any suggestions and no, I don't want to buy another remote if this can be solved.

Thanks
Maybe the problem is at the receiving end?

Maybe the problem is at the receiving end?

Nope, the lights dim by pressing the 'power on' on top of the 880. But I didn't program it there.

When I first programmed it some time ago, I had an 'activity' that WAS, play DVD, dim lights (inside HT) by pressing the 'play' button. That's it. Very simply, nothing the 880 would get all bent out of shape for. Worked great for a long time. Recently, that same function doesn't work. I press 'play' and the lights don't dim. I reprogrammed it the same EXACT way I did before and still it doesn't dim.

Any suggestions and no, I don't want to buy another remote if this can be solved.

Thanks

Maybe this will work.

As long as you still have the original remote for the DVD player, reprogram the 880 again and have it learn the Power On from the original remote instead of using the default value stored in the Harmony database.

It is possible that the value in the database has been changed and is no longer the correct one.

Maybe this will work.

As long as you still have the original remote for the DVD player, reprogram the 880 again and have it learn the Power On from the original remote instead of using the default value stored in the Harmony database.

It is possible that the value in the database has been changed and is no longer the correct one.

Hi Bruce,

The issue is with the lights. But, I can use your suggestion and make the 880 learn the dim on the original remote. Thing is, I want the 880 use the dim light code as a macro so when I press 'play', the DVD plays and the lights dim at the same time. It worked before and now it doesn't. Why? So weird.

Hi Bruce,

The issue is with the lights. But, I can use your suggestion and make the 880 learn the dim on the original remote. Thing is, I want the 880 use the dim light code as a macro so when I press 'play', the DVD plays and the lights dim at the same time. It worked before and now it doesn't. Why? So weird.

One of them may need a timing adjustment to use a longer or a delayed output. I have a similar issue now with a streamer box. It comes on with the TV and the AVR, but on shut-off the streamer stays on. So, when done, I hit help, and then it shuts off. I think I need to adjust the timing of the streamer signal, now.

One of them may need a timing adjustment to use a longer or a delayed output. I have a similar issue now with a streamer box. It comes on with the TV and the AVR, but on shut-off the streamer stays on. So, when done, I hit help, and then it shuts off. I think I need to adjust the timing of the streamer signal, now.

That's a good thought. I'm going to look into if the 880 has a delay adjustment.

Any other suggestions are still welcome.:D

I am using my 880 with a Denon 4810ci receiver. I have the Sirius SC-H1 tuner plugged into the Denon, and cannot find a way to control the channel selection with the Logitech 880. Can anyone help me figure this out? This is the only reason I keep having to reach for my Denon remote. :( Thanks!

I am using my 880 with a Denon 4810ci receiver. I have the Sirius SC-H1 tuner plugged into the Denon, and cannot find a way to control the channel selection with the Logitech 880. Can anyone help me figure this out? This is the only reason I keep having to reach for my Denon remote. :( Thanks!

IMO: as you probably know you have to connect your 880 via USB to your PC when updating. You'll need to have the 880 and the remote from the Sirius tuner and need to "teach" the 880 those codes. The 880 has an IR signal receiver on it's end to learn codes from other remotes. The Logitech software can walk you through this as it has this function. It will tell you when to press the needed buttons on which remote to learn and program, etc. Unless your 880 remote is not setup properly. I would think the Logitech dbase would have the codes for your Sirius tuner. But if the Logitech software was not setup to know to use the Denon for your audio source and to use the Sirius as the tuner this could be your problem.

I know for me I have various functions setup on my 880. Like Watch TV, Watch TV w/Stereo, Watch Blu-ray and so on. So when I select Watch TV w/Stereo the remote knows what to turn on and what remote functions to use for the equipment turned on. Here the remote knows to use the audio for my Marantz receiver but to change channels at the Comcast HD cable box. So, maybe adding a new function like what I've done here may help.

Hope this helps...

SBMongoos, thanks for the suggestions. I think the IR programming is the only way to go as I've tried all combinations I could using the software. :)

I am using my 880 with a Denon 4810ci receiver. I have the Sirius SC-H1 tuner plugged into the Denon, and cannot find a way to control the channel selection with the Logitech 880. Can anyone help me figure this out? This is the only reason I keep having to reach for my Denon remote. :( Thanks!

According to myremotesetup.com, your SC-H1 tuner is supported (Amplifier -> Radio Tuner -> Sirius), so you must find the codes for your remote in the Logitech database. That means you will not need to learn every command from your original remote, just add the device from the database. Good luck !

My 880 remote refuses to update with the following message "no skin supports this file". I recently purchased new computer with windows 7. I also searched this 880 forum regarding the "no skin ----" and there were no references to this in the entire 880 thread. Also noticed that as part of automatic login that there is listed "skinid" which is followed by "Harmony". Would appreciate help. This 880 is quite old so would not care to pay Logitech for assistance. With Logitech's free customer service expiring at 30 days, not so sure will get another Harmony. Any suggestions would be apprecicated.

This is sawmill. Just tried to update the remote again and now it updates. So everything now okay. I think this happened as result of reinstalling remote software 4.4. When I went in to update, the updated software 7.7.0 was downloaded and this appears to have corrected any problem. This is why I always dread the new computer and updated computer software. Always seems that half the programs don't work any more. Thanks for all the help I didn't receive. Granted I didn't give you young fellars much time to reply. Anyway, have a good day.

According to myremotesetup.com, your SC-H1 tuner is supported (Amplifier -> Radio Tuner -> Sirius), so you must find the codes for your remote in the Logitech database. That means you will not need to learn every command from your original remote, just add the device from the database. Good luck !

Thanks! I tried this. I see the device and have added it. The issue is the remote simply doesn't allow for channel changes at all. I may have to manually IR program the unit. :(

Thanks! I tried this. I see the device and have added it. The issue is the remote simply doesn't allow for channel changes at all. I may have to manually IR program the unit. :(

I see, the codes from the database must be wrong. I found some commands not working for my devices, also, and I was forced to relearn them manually with the help of the original remote. I'm sure your channel commands will work fine after you will learn them manually. Good luck !

P.S. You do not need to learn manually ALL the commands, but only the commands that won't work.

Hi!

Don't know if I'm doing this thread correctly but here goes!

I have a Harmony 880 remote. It was operating fine until I switched to a Pioneer SC-05 AV Receiver. I have a Pioneer Elite 940HD TV, the aforementioned Pioneer SC-05 and a Dish Network VIP 622 receiver for satellite TV watching. I’ve set up the Harmony remote functions properly. In a nutshell, when I power-on the remote, everything turns on as it should except the AV receiver goes to HDMI 2 input and remains there instead of HDMI 1. I always have to go to "Help" on the Harmony Remote to fix the problem which has become tiresome.

I’ve been in constant contact with Logitech Harmony Remote support and together we’ve tried everything but we’re getting nowhere. Logitech support is now saying the problem might be the Kuro–Link (HDMI Control). Unless I’m missing something my Pioneer Elite 940HD TV is pre-Kuro. Anyway, in my 940HD manual there is no reference to the Kuro-Link or HDMI control. However, the SC-05 does have HDMI control and it was set to “On” so I turned it off and tested the Harmony Remote – no change.

Logitech support has been supportive but I'm at the point of throwing in the towel. Just thought the Harmony forum might have the answer.

Thanks for your time!

In a nutshell, when I power-on the remote, everything turns on as it should except the AV receiver goes to HDMI 2 input and remains there instead of HDMI 1. I always have to go to "Help" on the Harmony Remote to fix the problem which has become tiresome.


Maybe you should consider adding a command to select HDMI1 at the end of the power on sequence. Did you try that?
Activities -> "Your activity name" -> Settings -> Review the settings for this Activity -> Yes, but I want to add more control of options and devices for this Activity -> Save .... (select the correct options) ... Next -> Add action for Pioneer SC-05 AV Receiver when the Activity starts -> click on "Add>" -> choose "Set it to this input: HDMI1" -> Next -> Save -> Yes, these settings are correct. -> Next -> Done -> Done
Then, of course, update remote.

Thanks for your prompt response.

I followed your instructions and tried it but no luck. For whatever reasons, it's stuck on the HDMI 2 input and won't budge.

At this point together with Logitech Support, I've deleted, added, rearranged, adjusted delays, etc. to no avail. Run out of ideas and I'm at wits end. But nevertheless thanks for your input!

Thanks for your prompt response.

I followed your instructions and tried it but no luck. For whatever reasons, it's stuck on the HDMI 2 input and won't budge.

At this point together with Logitech Support, I've deleted, added, rearranged, adjusted delays, etc. to no avail. Run out of ideas and I'm at wits end. But nevertheless thanks for your input!

You're saying that when you press Help it solves your issue. It means that after a certain amount of time (after powering up) your receiver does indeed select the right input. Try adding a remote delay (use the same steps, but select "Send this infrared delay:", choose let's say 5 seconds) BEFORE the "Set it to this input:" action (you can order the actions using the blue arrows). Play with the delay interval (unfortunately, you have only 100ms, 200ms, 500ms, 1sec, 2sec, 5sec and 10 sec options) using the smallest interval that does the job. You can not edit the delay, you must Remove the action and create it again with the new interval that you choose. I hope this will do.

Hi, I was thinking of buying one of these.
I have digital cable with a DVR. I noticed that my on screen tv guide uses my A,B,C,D buttons on the time warner remote for certain things.
Where would these be found on the 880?

Hi, I was thinking of buying one of these.
I have digital cable with a DVR. I noticed that my on screen tv guide uses my A,B,C,D buttons on the time warner remote for certain things.
Where would these be found on the 880?

Provided you choose the correct digital cable device when setting up your remote, these lettered buttons will show up on your remote's screen.

Provided you choose the correct digital cable device when setting up your remote, these lettered buttons will show up on your remote's screen.
If I have everything powered on and watching cable tv and press the guide button to access the on screen guide are these A,B,C,D buttons going to be showing up in the lcd screen or do you have to go looking for them?
I checked Logitech compatibility and my DVR shows up as a PVR.
My second cable box shows up as a digital set top box.
I'm looking to buy two separate remotes.
My wife uses the on screen guide a lot so I need these buttons to be easily accessible.

The buttons will most likely show up on the LCD screen. This is the case for my SA8300HDC.

Thanks. I found two new 510 models that will work better for me.

Thanks. I found two new 510 models that will work better for me.

That would be a mistake, IMO. I have several 500 series Harmony remotes and they leave much to be desired. Mostly it's their horrible horrible layout... very awkward to use. Of course the feature set is smaller than an 880 or One, as well. All of my 500 series remotes are now collecting dust in the drawer because everyone in the house hated them.

Well I only need it to run 3 things in one room and 4 in the other.
And the colored keys at the bottom I can match up to my on screen guide buttons.

Well I only need it to run 3 things in one room and 4 in the other.
And the colored keys at the bottom I can match up to my on screen guide buttons.

My comments had nothing to do with how many devices you need to control. The 500 series just has a horrible button layout... it would still be horrible if you were trying to control one device.

You have a bigger(potential) problem, though. You mentioned that you have a total of seven devices to control... the 510 can only do five devices. Unless you have at least two duplicate devices in the rooms (cable box is likely one), then the 510 will not work.

I bought two separate 510 remotes, one for each room so I can set the wife up with the same watch tv button on each remote instead of trying to put it all on one.
I programmed the first one and it works great.
The color buttons at the bottom match to colored buttons on the on screen guide.
Simplified things well for my situation.

Hi All,

I've searched for this issue, but haven't found any answers. My 880 remote recently started sending a "5" command on its own. It seems the slightest vibration can cause it to send the command. The family started commenting that the TV was changing channels on its own. I experienced this myslef this morning. It does it when the remote is just sitting by itself.

I'm suspicious that the 5 key has "sticky residue" under it, most likely from the caramel apples the kids are eating this time of year. I am trying to avoid opening the remote up, as this is a touchy process.

Has anyone experienced this issue, and have any suggestions or remedies?

I haven't tried anything yet; I'm thinking of doing an "update remote" (though no changes) to see if it helps.

Thanks, and Happy Halloween!

Hopefully to save some trouble to everyone, I discovered it was not the remote at all. It is the cable box (Pace RNG110) that is the problem! I had the 880 down in my office trying an update, and she called to say the TV was doing the same "5" issue, but even worse.
Thanks.

Hopefully to save some trouble to everyone, I discovered it was not the remote at all. It is the cable box (Pace RNG110) that is the problem! I had the 880 down in my office trying an update, and she called to say the TV was doing the same "5" issue, but even worse.
Thanks.

I was wondering how it would be possible for a remote to send a command without anyone touching it. Glad you figured it out.

I was wondering how it would be possible for a remote to send a command without anyone touching it. Glad you figured it out.

Well, the answer to your question is I thought the "5" button may have gotten some "caramel apple" residue from the kids inside it. I picked up the remote the other day, only to have it stick to my hands! After thrity minutes of cleaning it, I thought I was set. But...the next day-sticky again!

Hence, my suspicion it was a "human" cause, not equipment!

BTW, I had to swap cable boxes (to keep sanity in the houselhold), and found that a reset of the box seemed to cure the problem. Speaking to Comcast, they seemed to convey this was becoming an issue with the new Pace boxes. They either need resets or refresh signals sent to correct many problems.

I have a Sony CT150 soundbar. I have the 880 running all needed for this and other equipment but I cannot figure out how to get the CT150 AmpMenu to work with the 880. I can get it to come on but no luck going thru the menu to change settings. Anyone with suggestions?

Please forgive what must probably be a very repaticious question but after reading thru about 40 pages I could find no answer to a problem I hope someone can help me with, pleeeeeeeeeeeze.

I have my 890Pro set to where it will simultaneously turn on my receiver, sat box, or dvd player, or cd player, or projector all at the same time which ever is appropriate depending upon what I am about to do. everything works perfectly.

Where the problem comes in is when I try to turn everything off. Everything turns off ok except the projector. As you know most projectors including mine require 2 buttons to turn it off or 2 presses or 2 hits whatever you want to call it. The 890Pro is only sending 1 hit to the projector, so how do I get it to send 2 hits to the projector so it will turn it off when it turns off my other components all at the same time?

I WOULD REALLY, REALLY APPRECIATE SOMEONE'S HELP ON THIS AS I AND MY SON HAVE SPEND PROBABLY 7 OR 8 HOURS ALREADY TRYING TO GET THIS TO WORK WITH NO LUCK. I THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH FOR BOTH YOUR TIME AND EXPERTISE ON THIS SUBJECT. AND OH BY THE WAY, I WISH EVERYONE A VERY SAFE AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

Please forgive what must probably be a very repaticious question but after reading thru about 40 pages I could find no answer to a problem I hope someone can help me with, pleeeeeeeeeeeze.

I have my 890Pro set to where it will simultaneously turn on my receiver, sat box, or dvd player, or cd player, or projector all at the same time which ever is appropriate depending upon what I am about to do. everything works perfectly.

Where the problem comes in is when I try to turn everything off. Everything turns off ok except the projector. As you know most projectors including mine require 2 buttons to turn it off or 2 presses or 2 hits whatever you want to call it. The 890Pro is only sending 1 hit to the projector, so how do I get it to send 2 hits to the projector so it will turn it off when it turns off my other components all at the same time?

I WOULD REALLY, REALLY APPRECIATE SOMEONE'S HELP ON THIS AS I AND MY SON HAVE SPEND PROBABLY 7 OR 8 HOURS ALREADY TRYING TO GET THIS TO WORK WITH NO LUCK. I THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH FOR BOTH YOUR TIME AND EXPERTISE ON THIS SUBJECT. AND OH BY THE WAY, I WISH EVERYONE A VERY SAFE AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

1) Go to Devices -> <Your projector> -> Settings -> check "Re-do setup for this device" -> Next -> click "Next" until you get to the "Which command will Power Off your device?" screen -> check "My device needs more than one command to turn it on and off.", select two "power off/toggle" commands then go "Next" until the end of the setup.

2) Another option would be to add a action at the end of the activity that uses the projector.
<Your activity> -> Settings -> Review the settings for this Activity -> select "Yes, but I want to add more control of options and devices for this Activity." -> Next -> Save -> then go through options selecting what needed and clicking "Next" until you get to the "Custom actions" screen. There you click "Add" at the "Add Action for <projector> the Activity stops" (you must select <projector> from the drop-down list) , then you check "Send this infrared Command", select "power off/toggle" from the drop-down list -> Next -> Save -> check "Yes, these settings are correct." -> Next -> Done -> Done.

One of these two should be enough.
Don't forget to update remote.

1) Go to Devices -> <Your projector> -> Settings -> check "Re-do setup for this device" -> Next -> click "Next" until you get to the "Which command will Power Off your device?" screen -> check "My device needs more than one command to turn it on and off.", select two "power off/toggle" commands then go "Next" until the end of the setup.

2) Another option would be to add a action at the end of the activity that uses the projector.
<Your activity> -> Settings -> Review the settings for this Activity -> select "Yes, but I want to add more control of options and devices for this Activity." -> Next -> Save -> then go through options selecting what needed and clicking "Next" until you get to the "Custom actions" screen. There you click "Add" at the "Add Action for <projector> the Activity stops" (you must select <projector> from the drop-down list) , then you check "Send this infrared Command", select "power off/toggle" from the drop-down list -> Next -> Save -> check "Yes, these settings are correct." -> Next -> Done -> Done.

One of these two should be enough.
Don't forget to update remote.

Nice job! I was just writing the same thing in a list but got to carried away with the editing. Off to bed for me.

Happy Thanksgiving EVERYONE!

1) Go to Devices -> <Your projector> -> Settings -> check "Re-do setup for this device" -> Next -> click "Next" until you get to the "Which command will Power Off your device?" screen -> check "My device needs more than one command to turn it on and off.", select two "power off/toggle" commands then go "Next" until the end of the setup.

2) Another option would be to add a action at the end of the activity that uses the projector.
<Your activity> -> Settings -> Review the settings for this Activity -> select "Yes, but I want to add more control of options and devices for this Activity." -> Next -> Save -> then go through options selecting what needed and clicking "Next" until you get to the "Custom actions" screen. There you click "Add" at the "Add Action for <projector> the Activity stops" (you must select <projector> from the drop-down list) , then you check "Send this infrared Command", select "power off/toggle" from the drop-down list -> Next -> Save -> check "Yes, these settings are correct." -> Next -> Done -> Done.

One of these two should be enough.
Don't forget to update remote.

Hi cristush and thank you so much for replying and trying to help me on this. I followed your instructions, actually both my son and I did, including updating the remote but I still can not get the projector to turn off. Everything turns on fine, and everything except the projector turns off fine.

I just bought a new receiver and that is why we were even programming anything to begin with on the 890Pro. The projector was turning off just fine until we added the new receiver. I don't know what happened other than I just have a defective remote. What model would you recommend? I have the RF extenders also going to all my components. Thanks again for your help and advice. Hope you had a nice Turkey Day.

Hi cristush and thank you so much for replying and trying to help me on this. I followed your instructions, actually both my son and I did, including updating the remote but I still can not get the projector to turn off. Everything turns on fine, and everything except the projector turns off fine.

I just bought a new receiver and that is why we were even programming anything to begin with on the 890Pro. The projector was turning off just fine until we added the new receiver. I don't know what happened other than I just have a defective remote. What model would you recommend? I have the RF extenders also going to all my components. Thanks again for your help and advice. Hope you had a nice Turkey Day.

I don't know what changes you've done to determine your projector to not turn off like before, but you could also try increasing the inter-key delay for the projector (supposing that the remote is sending those two "Power off" commands too fast one after another).
I also have a couple of questions:
1) what new receiver are you talking about?
2) does the projector receive at least one of the "Power off" commands? (I guess you should see that on the screen). If it does, then I would say your remote is not defective and we should continue tweaking the software configuration. :)

A couple of other questions:

1. After the projector doesn't turn off when using the Harmony (when in activity mode), how are you then getting it to shut down?

2. Will it turn off if you hit the Device button and then scrolling to and hitting Power Off?

3. If so, does it make a difference if you point it right at the projector?

I don't know what changes you've done to determine your projector to not turn off like before, but you could also try increasing the inter-key delay for the projector (supposing that the remote is sending those two "Power off" commands too fast one after another).
I also have a couple of questions:
1) what new receiver are you talking about? Onkyo TX-SR805
2) does the projector receive at least one of the "Power off" commands? Yes it does come up on my screen and ask me if I want to power off? Its the seccond button that's not working for some reason. (I guess you should see that on the screen). If it does, then I would say your remote is not defective and we should continue tweaking the software configuration. :)

Thank you for your patience in trying to help me. Keep this in mind as we go forward with more tweaks. My son is the computer/harmony guru and he is at work right now but I will try to do whatever I can. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your time and patience in trying to help me.

A couple of other questions:

1. After the projector doesn't turn off when using the Harmony (when in activity mode), how are you then getting it to shut down? I use the original remote which came with the projector.

2. Will it turn off if you hit the Device button and then scrolling to and hitting Power Off? Yes

3. If so, does it make a difference if you point it right at the projector? No, I have RF extenders so I do not have to point it at the projector.

Hi JBaumgart and thank you for your reply and trying to help me. Keep in mind that my son is the harmony/computer guru but he is at work right now but I will try to do what I can with your patience and guidance. Thank you so much.

Thank you for your patience in trying to help me. Keep this in mind as we go forward with more tweaks. My son is the computer/harmony guru and he is at work right now but I will try to do whatever I can. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your time and patience in trying to help me.

Now if I think again, there could be also an inter-device delay issue.
I'm thinking at the possibility that your Onkyo (newly introduced to your array of devices) is powering off just before the projector, so if the inter-device delay is too small then the projector does not react to the first "Power off" command, but only to the second. So, if the tweaking of the inter-key delay will not solve your issue, maybe you should try increasing the inter-device delay (but not until setting the inter-key delay back to the initial value). Good luck ! :)

Now if I think again, there could be also an inter-device delay issue.
I'm thinking at the possibility that your Onkyo (newly introduced to your array of devices) is powering off just before the projector, so if the inter-device delay is too small then the projector does not react to the first "Power off" command, but only to the second. So, if the tweaking of the inter-key delay will not solve your issue, maybe you should try increasing the inter-device delay (but not until setting the inter-key delay back to the initial value). Good luck ! :)

Finally, whew!!!!!!!!!!, I got it done. And you know what, I tried so many different things I don't really know what made it work but you can bet the farm that I have all the setting on all the components saved in the computer in case anything happens in the future.

I wanted to be sure and thank you cristush for your patience and suggestions on how to correct the problem. Eventhough, as I said, I don't know what made it work, I feel confident some of your suggestions helped get it working. Thank you so much.

What glue is recommended to reattach the Harmony 890's IR transmitter to the receiving eye?
Original adhesive on the IR burst no longer holds.
Thanks

I have the same problem and didn't see an answer to this question. I was thinking of using a thin layer of rubber cement to reattach my IR transmitters. Does anyone know if this will cause problems?

I just made changes to my AV setup for the first time in years.

Activities that had "turn off unused devices" set no longer have that set and I can't find anywhere to check that option. What gives? Is that no longer an option?

EDIT: Found the setting on the "Change Options" screen...

I made changes to my Play CD activity and it is not working right.

Whenever I switch to this activity devices that should turn off (the TV and whatever devices was previously being played i.e. DVD player) are not being turned off.

The only devices that are part of the Play CD activity are my receiver & CD player. Everything else should be off.

The problem isn't my device timings or anything like that. Everything works properly when switching between other activities. And everything was working fine before I made the changes; I have a new CD player and when I revised the activity I started having these problems.

There used to be an option to turn off unused devices which I no longer have (or I can't find it). But I have another post about this as it's a different issue.

Any help on this is appreciated. I can't figure out why this one activity is causing problems.

EDIT: Problem solved I found the setting to turn off unused devices under "change options" and I think that will solve this problem. Figures I'd spend over an hour trouble shooting this then figure it out just a few minutes after I post...

I just made changes to my AV setup for the first time in years.

Activities that had "turn off unused devices" set no longer have that set and I can't find anywhere to check that option. What gives? Is that no longer an option?
The option is still there. Are you using the latest software?

Activities -> Settings (for a particular activity) -> Change Options -> Turn Off Unused Devices

It has been a while since I programed my Harmony I forgot everything I learned. I tried to add a device (Blue Ray) and in devices it came up as DVD2 so I changed the name to Blue Ray. Next I went to activities but I don't know how to Watch a DVD as this turns on my old Tosh which I still use for standard DVD's. Also when I try to find a input on my Denon AVR (I want to use the second HDMI which is labled HDCP I can't find it in the Harmony setup) I tthink I need to do a input rename in the Denon but forgot how to do this.

I need to set this up beforeChristmas. HELP please:confused:

It has been a while since I programed my Harmony I forgot everything I learned. I tried to add a device (Blue Ray) and in devices it came up as DVD2 so I changed the name to Blue Ray. Next I went to activities but I don't know how to Watch a DVD as this turns on my old Tosh which I still use for standard DVD's. Also when I try to find a input on my Denon AVR (I want to use the second HDMI which is labled HDCP I can't find it in the Harmony setup) I tthink I need to do a input rename in the Denon but forgot how to do this.

I need to set this up beforeChristmas. HELP please:confused:
The solution should be easy. First you need to decide if you will use your new Bluray player for BOTH DVD's and Bluray disc's or whether you want to use both devices.

If you will use only the Bluray player for both types of discs, just delete the DVD player from the Watch DVD Activity and substitute the Bluray player,

If you want use both devices, leave the old DVD Activity alone. Create a NEW Activity called Bluray (or something like that). For the NEW Activity, tell it to use the Bluray player, the TV and the Receiver. Tell it to use HDMI on the Receiver. Tell it that Volume is controlled by the Receiver. Done!

The solution should be easy. First you need to decide if you will use your new Bluray player for BOTH DVD's and Bluray disc's or whether you want to use both devices.

If you will use only the Bluray player for both types of discs, just delete the DVD player from the Watch DVD Activity and substitute the Bluray player,

If you want use both devices, leave the old DVD Activity alone. Create a NEW Activity called Bluray (or something like that). For the NEW Activity, tell it to use the Bluray player, the TV and the Receiver. Tell it to use HDMI on the Receiver. Tell it that Volume is controlled by the Receiver. Done!

Ok I got that far ok.....I want to have both my old DVD and the New blue Ray.

I plugged the Blue Ray into my Denon AVR-2309CI into HDMI 2 (I have 4 HDMI inputs) and went through the HARMONY set up. But when I got to the part of input select...guess what.....Harmony does not identify any of the inputs very well.
It has ...DVD, VCR1..2...3,VDP, TV/cbl. at this point I am lost. The Denon manual says I can change the name of the inputs to whaterer I want but when I look at the Harmony codes they have stuff like "InputGarbage", "InputPersonal" etc.

I don't know what to do
I do not know how to match the Harmony up with the input

Ok I got that far ok.....I want to have both my old DVD and the New blue Ray.

I plugged the Blue Ray into my Denon AVR-2309CI into HDMI 2 (I have 4 HDMI inputs) and went through the HARMONY set up. But when I got to the part of input select...guess what.....Harmony does not identify any of the inputs very well.
It has ...DVD, VCR1..2...3,VDP, TV/cbl. at this point I am lost. The Denon manual says I can change the name of the inputs to whaterer I want but when I look at the Harmony codes they have stuff like "InputGarbage", "InputPersonal" etc.

I don't know what to do
I do not know how to match the Harmony up with the input
Simplest thing might be to tell the Harmony to Learn the codes to set your Denon to HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 (you could learn 3 and 4 while you're at it, just for the future). When you tell it to Learn the codes, the software will instruct you on how to position your original Denon remote and your Harmony remote, and when to press the button on the Denon.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Happy Holidays everyone!!!!!!!

golffnutt

+1

Is there a way to customize the activity icons?

Setting up my new Onkyo receiver, everything working good. But as an added convienence I would like to add this command to all my activities that involve the new Onkyo: When turning off the receiver, switch to HDMI 1 before turning off.
I'm trying to find this in the software but so far it escapes me! :o

Setting up my new Onkyo receiver, everything working good. But as an added convienence I would like to add this command to all my activities that involve the new Onkyo: When turning off the receiver, switch to HDMI 1 before turning off.
I'm trying to find this in the software but so far it escapes me! :o

Devices -> Onkyo device -> Settings -> Adjust power settings -> Next -> Next -> Next .... until you get to the screen "Which command will Power Off your device?" where you will select "My device needs more than one command to turn it on and off.", then Next and choose two commands from the drop-down list: first "Input HDMI1", second "Power off" then Next ..... Done.
Is this what you need?

Devices -> Onkyo device -> Settings -> Adjust power settings -> Next -> Next -> Next .... until you get to the screen "Which command will Power Off your device?" where you will select "My device needs more than one command to turn it on and off.", then Next and choose two commands from the drop-down list: first "Input HDMI1", second "Power off" then Next ..... Done.
Is this what you need?

Thanks so much cristush! that fixed 99% of my problems! But I have another question you may be able to answer: How can I insert a short delay between devices when powering up for an activity? Example: On my main activity my Onkyo powers up, then my tv, then my dvr. This is the correct order that works best for me, but I wish I could put in a delay after the first 2 devices (before the dvr powers up). Just a second or two. This would help the occasional hdmi communication error I sometimes get. Any suggestion?

How can I insert a short delay between devices when powering up for an activity? Example: On my main activity my Onkyo powers up, then my tv, then my dvr. This is the correct order that works best for me, but I wish I could put in a delay after the first 2 devices (before the dvr powers up). Just a second or two. This would help the occasional hdmi communication error I sometimes get. Any suggestion?
A delay can be specified as part of the power on action for the specified activity as follows:
- Select setting for the Activity
- Review the settings for this activity
- Yes, but I want to add more control of options and devices for this Activity
- click Next and Save until you get to the "Please review the actions for your Watch DVR Activity"

Then select the DVR and add an action associated with the power on, and specify a delay (read the Tip Center notes).

Thanks so much cristush! that fixed 99% of my problems! But I have another question you may be able to answer: How can I insert a short delay between devices when powering up for an activity? Example: On my main activity my Onkyo powers up, then my tv, then my dvr. This is the correct order that works best for me, but I wish I could put in a delay after the first 2 devices (before the dvr powers up). Just a second or two. This would help the occasional hdmi communication error I sometimes get. Any suggestion?

You might need to try increasing the inter-device delay for the third device (the DVR).
Devices -> DVR -> Settings -> Adjust the delays (speed settings) -> Next .... Next -> Done .... Done, then update the remote :)

A delay can be specified as part of the power on action for the specified activity as follows:
- Select setting for the Activity
- Review the settings for this activity
- Yes, but I want to add more control of options and devices for this Activity
- click Next and Save until you get to the "Please review the actions for your Watch DVR Activity"

Then select the DVR and add an action associated with the power on, and specify a delay (read the Tip Center notes).

I think this way you can add a delay only after all the devices for the activity are already on.

Apologies in advance for double posting. I started a new thread about this problem I have but felt it might be worthwhile to post in this thread too.

I have a Samsung PN63C8000 display and I need to change the aspect ratio on my TV for certain activities. The Samsung remote doesn't have a discrete way to set aspect ratio, I have to press the "P.SIZE" button on the Samsung remote repeatedly until I get the one I want.

In the Harmony software I don't see discrete aspect ratio options in the drop down menu for my TV. Not even a P.SIZE option. There is an "Ascpect" option which I suspect is the same as p.size.

First question is, is there some way to send a discrete remote code to select an aspect ratio without toggling through all the aspect ratio options? If so, how?

If not what should I do? How do I get the remote to automatically set the correct aspect ratio? The number of p.size key presses I need varies based on which activity I'm in and which activity I'm switching to. Can the Harmony handle this kind of logic?

If the Harmony can't tackle this it will be the first time I discovered something the Harmony couldn't do in many years of ownership. Please advice.

In the Harmony software I don't see discrete aspect ratio options in the drop down menu for my TV. Not even a P.SIZE option. There is an "Ascpect" option which I suspect is the same as p.size.

First question is, is there some way to send a discrete remote code to select an aspect ratio without toggling through all the aspect ratio options? If so, how?

If not what should I do? How do I get the remote to automatically set the correct aspect ratio? The number of p.size key presses I need varies based on which activity I'm in and which activity I'm switching to. Can the Harmony handle this kind of logic?

If the Harmony can't tackle this it will be the first time I discovered something the Harmony couldn't do in many years of ownership. Please advice.
The Ascpect is likely the same thing a p.size. Just try it to confirm. Worst case just learn it from the original remote.

I do not believe the the Samsung has a discrete code for the various picture sizes, and the remote is not smart enough to remember the current size and to switch to a new preselected size. You have a few options:

1. Program a number of soft keys that make a specific change for your common changes, e.g. 4:3 to 16:9, 16:9 to 4:3, Zoom1 to 16:9, etc. These soft key will need sequences define that correspond to the actual number of p.size key presses.

2. Multiple manual key presses the way you would have done it with your original remote.

3. Change your viewing habits so that 16:9 is the used 99% of the time. I have had my current LCD TV for over a year and have never changes the size. My PVR does have a few small letterbox programs, usually Space channel, and I cycle to get to to Zoom2 using the PVR remote code.

How do you change the order of turning "ON" or "OFF" devices? For instance I would like to turn "on" my TiVo before the TV and turn turn "off" my TiVo before the TV.

Hmm, I don't think I ever turn my TiVo on or off. Maybe I'm doing it wrong?

How do you change the order of turning "ON" or "OFF" devices? For instance I would like to turn "on" my TiVo before the TV and turn turn "off" my TiVo before the TV.
Activities, Settings, and Review the order in which devices are powered on.

Hi,

I need some help programming the 880, for two Samsung Bluray players. I have two actitivities DVD1 and DVD2, both players are on top of each other. Is there a way to program only one DVD (my choice) to come on, rather then both of them coming on? I've been at this for sometime and don't know how to get the DVD1 to come on and leave DVD2 off or vice versa. Any ehlp would be appreciated. Sony TV XBR6, Samsung BD-C6500 and Samsung BD-P1500.

Thanks, Jerry

Hi,

I need some help programming the 880, for two Samsung Bluray players. I have two actitivities DVD1 and DVD2, both players are on top of each other. Is there a way to program only one DVD (my choice) to come on, rather then both of them coming on? I've been at this for sometime and don't know how to get the DVD1 to come on and leave DVD2 off or vice versa. Any ehlp would be appreciated. Sony TV XBR6, Samsung BD-C6500 and Samsung BD-P1500.

Thanks, Jerry

Do both players respond to commands from the same remote? If so then I think you're out of luck with the 880 alone.

Do both players respond to commands from the same remote? If so then I think you're out of luck with the 880 alone.

Hi,

Yes, they both respond to both remotes. So, there is no command at all to leave one off and the other on?

Thanks, Jerry

rmplum, I have a series 3 TiVo with the clock display on the front. I go to "Standby" in order to turn the display Off. Perhaps I should have said "Standby" instead of "Off". Anyway that's the reason I go to standby.

Activities, Settings, and Review the order in which devices are powered on.
Thanks BPlayer for your quick reply and assistance......

Hi,

Yes, they both respond to both remotes. So, there is no command at all to leave one off and the other on?

Thanks, Jerry

I suppose your DVD players are the same vendor/model (by the way, i don't see the reason for using two identical players in the same room), so if you can configure your players to accept different sets of IR codes, then you will be able to do want you want.
If not, then ... not.

I suppose your DVD players are the same vendor/model (by the way, i don't see the reason for using two identical players in the same room), so if you can configure your players to accept different sets of IR codes, then you will be able to do want you want.
If not, then ... not.

Hi,

How do I setup different IR codes on these?
Thanks, Jerry

Hi,

How do I setup different IR codes on these?
Thanks, Jerry

I said "if you can". Maybe I should be saying "if your devices supports this".
So check their user manuals.

My 880 off button is no longer responding. No signal icon shows when pressing button. Other buttons work ok. Anyway of assigning another button to do the off function. BTW going in the device menu will shut devices down.

Short of sending support an email and seeing if they can assign the all off button somewhere I don't believe there is a way for you to do it.

You are probably having the same problem many often have with the volume button or sometimes the channel up button. You can check to see if this procedure will help your situation if you are willing to open up your 880. Good Luck.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=19768958&postcount=2

Short of sending support an email and seeing if they can assign the all off button somewhere I don't believe there is a way for you to do it.

You are probably having the same problem many often have with the volume button or sometimes the channel up button. You can check to see if this procedure will help your situation if you are willing to open up your 880. Good Luck.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=19768958&postcount=2

I have sent an email to support a couple days ago have yet to get a response other than the automated reply. I may attempt to open it up and try to get it to work.

I opened the case to expose the pcb. The silver button for the off function would work when I pressed with finger my nail, but will not work when depressing with the switch. Anyone have any ideas to get the switch to work.

I opened the case to expose the pcb. The silver button for the off function would work when I pressed with finger my nail, but will not work when depressing with the switch. Anyone have any ideas to get the switch to work.

Although I have not done this myself, I did see a post elsewhere that talked about putting a plastic spacer under the circuit board to move it closer to the button. I think it was for the volume button, but might work in your case.

You could also create an activity to turn the devices off.

My 880 off button is no longer responding. No signal icon shows when pressing button. Other buttons work ok. Anyway of assigning another button to do the off function. BTW going in the device menu will shut devices down.
This should be doable. Create an activity which uses none of your real devices. Make sure all your devices are set to go off when not in use. Then switching to your new fake activity ought to turn them all off.

This should be doable. Create an activity which uses none of your real devices. Make sure all your devices are set to go off when not in use. Then switching to your new fake activity ought to turn them all off.

Do you have to add a device that is in the harmony database, say a dvd player as a activity or do you just invent one. Thanks Herb.

Do you have to add a device that is in the harmony database, say a dvd player as a activity or do you just invent one.Shouldn't matter. Whichever is easier for you.

Thanks bweissman, it took some fiddling but I got it to work. Herb

For anyone with an 880/890 and a newer TV with internet apps/widgets, how do you have it set up?

I just got a Samsung TV that has internet, but not of the best way to integrate the apps, etc into my current config. I don't know that I will use it much, but it would be nice for some quick info.

For anyone with an 880/890 and a newer TV with internet apps/widgets, how do you have it set up?

I just got a Samsung TV that has internet, but not of the best way to integrate the apps, etc into my current config. I don't know that I will use it much, but it would be nice for some quick info.

I just purchased a samsung PN50C8000 and I have the 880 pro. If you want to control the apps just hit devices on the remote and select the TV. Make sure for the TV device you program a button to take you to Apps page.

Or, if you want to have an activity designated just for using the apps, just setup an activity where all you use is the TV (and receiver if applicable). Then everything else can shutoff while your using the TV. You will have to do some tweaking for the activity which will send the command to the tv to go into "app mode".

Or option 3, you could setup an additional page on every activity which has all commands needed to run the apps on the TV. This would require a considerable amount of programming because you would need to setup roughly 8 slots for each activity on another page all sending TV commands like up down enter etc.

Hope this helps. I personally use option 1

I've never understood AVSforums reason for putting all questions into one thread but anyway.....I have a Harmony 510 that limits me to 5 devices. I want to use my Panasonic TH-42PX80u TV as a monitor only. Basically when it comes to my TV, the only thing i want my remote to do is turn it on and off.

My system is basically this:
1 TV
1 PVR
1 Roku
1 DVD player
1 HDMI switcher (which can be remotely controlled)
1 AV Reciever

My receiver has no hdmi inputs so everything is being router thru the TV.

As you can see that is 6 devices, one over my limit. All i need is a power toggle command for the TV and thats it as everything is going into one HDMI input on the TV. The software won't let me add any activities unless i have at least one display device. Hmmm...what would you do?
Thx

I've never understood AVSforums reason for putting all questions into one thread but anyway.....I have a Harmony 510 that limits me to 5 devices. I want to use my Panasonic TH-42PX80u TV as a monitor only. Basically when it comes to my TV, the only thing i want my remote to do is turn it on and off.

My system is basically this:
1 TV
1 PVR
1 Roku
1 DVD player
1 HDMI switcher (which can be remotely controlled)
1 AV Reciever

My receiver has no hdmi inputs so everything is being router thru the TV.

As you can see that is 6 devices, one over my limit. All i need is a power toggle command for the TV and thats it as everything is going into one HDMI input on the TV. The software won't let me add any activities unless i have at least one display device. Hmmm...what would you do?
Thx

How about having the defined as a TV device but not the HDMI switcher. The HDMI switcher controls would then be "learned" under the TV device. Then in each activity you would add custom actions to the "turn on" and "turn off" sequences to send the appropriate command to the HDMI switcher.

Hmmm...what would you do?

Buy a new Harmony!

I've never understood AVSforums reason for putting all questions into one thread but anyway.....I have a Harmony 510 that limits me to 5 devices. I want to use my Panasonic TH-42PX80u TV as a monitor only. Basically when it comes to my TV, the only thing i want my remote to do is turn it on and off.

My system is basically this:
1 TV
1 PVR
1 Roku
1 DVD player
1 HDMI switcher (which can be remotely controlled)
1 AV Reciever

My receiver has no hdmi inputs so everything is being router thru the TV.

As you can see that is 6 devices, one over my limit. All i need is a power toggle command for the TV and thats it as everything is going into one HDMI input on the TV. The software won't let me add any activities unless i have at least one display device. Hmmm...what would you do?
Thx

Learn the required codes for the DVD player, into the TV device.

Is there any easy way to make the 880 control a Win 7 Media Center PC that has the IR receiver? I was hoping for an easier way than key to key learning from the receiver's original WMC remote.

How about having the defined as a TV device but not the HDMI switcher. The HDMI switcher controls would then be "learned" under the TV device. Then in each activity you would add custom actions to the "turn on" and "turn off" sequences to send the appropriate command to the HDMI switcher.

Ah yes, that would work. Don't know why I didn't think of that. Thx

Have a quick Q for those who use harmony to control their PS3 with the harmony ps3 adapter. Once you install the adapter, do the activities "Play DVD" or "Play Netflix" directly play those two or does it only switch PS3 on and you have still have to navigate to video and play those yourself using your harmony remote?

Thanks in advance.

Hey folks,

The up portion of the volume control on my 4-5 y.o. 880 has become extremely unresponsive with my Onkyo receiver. I've verified with the Onkyo remote, which has no such problems. Is there a fix I could attempt or is it time to invest in a Harmony One?

Have a quick Q for those who use harmony to control their PS3 with the harmony ps3 adapter. Once you install the adapter, do the activities "Play DVD" or "Play Netflix" directly play those two or does it only switch PS3 on and you have still have to navigate to video and play those yourself using your harmony remote?

Thanks in advance.

The default on mine is that it just switches all devices accordingly, but you still have to navigate the menus to fire up the movie. But it may be possible to set up a macro sequence to get the behavior you want. Alternatively (and probably easier) would be to set the PS3 to start a movie as soon as it is inserted. I believe that's a settable option, but not positive.

Hey folks,

The up portion of the volume control on my 4-5 y.o. 880 has become extremely unresponsive with my Onkyo receiver. I've verified with the Onkyo remote, which has no such problems. Is there a fix I could attempt or is it time to invest in a Harmony One?


You can attempt it, I successfully cleaned and regained full function of the volume up button on my 880. The volume up button had gotten ridiculous, so I opened it up and lifted the pad in that area and used Fatastic Orange scented degreaser with a QTip. Put battery in before reassembling to test out and it now works perfectly.

The glue which holds the little metal discs in place seems to seap underneath the disc thus reducing the contact, volume up seems to be the worst offender.

I'm using an IR repeater for my components hidden in the closet.
The IR Repeater I am using is the one from MonoPrice IR Repeater (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10105&cs_id=1010503&p_id=7537&seq=1&format=4#feedback)

The repeater works just fine if I hold the 880 very close to the eye, however if I pull back more than a foot, it stops sending the signal to my components. The IR repeater has a green led to show that it received the signal, and that displays no matter how far back I go, but the components do not respond.

I'm having the same issue with the individual remotes for each component. Before I send the repeater back, I wanted to get some input from the members here if there might be something I'm doing wrong.

Thanks

I'm using an IR repeater for my components hidden in the closet.
The IR Repeater I am using is the one from MonoPrice IR Repeater (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10105&cs_id=1010503&p_id=7537&seq=1&format=4#feedback)

The repeater works just fine if I hold the 880 very close to the eye, however if I pull back more than a foot, it stops sending the signal to my components. The IR repeater has a green led to show that it received the signal, and that displays no matter how far back I go, but the components do not respond.

I'm having the same issue with the individual remotes for each component. Before I send the repeater back, I wanted to get some input from the members here if there might be something I'm doing wrong.

Thanks

Make sure that the repeater's IR receiver is placed such that it does not see any (or as little as possible) light from an LCD or Plasma TV, fluorescent room lights or direct sunlight. When you get within your 1 foot distance of where it works, you may just be creating a shadow that blocks the interfering light sources.

Make sure that the repeater's IR receiver is placed such that it does not see any (or as little as possible) light from an LCD or Plasma TV, fluorescent room lights or direct sunlight. When you get within your 1 foot distance of where it works, you may just be creating a shadow that blocks the interfering light sources.


Thanks I will try turning off the Plasma first, then testing the range. I have no fluorescent lights in this room, but it does get some light from the windows.

Thanks I will try turning off the Plasma first, then testing the range. I have no fluorescent lights in this room, but it does get some light from the windows.

Sunlight is usually not a problem unless it's direct exposure. Fluorescent would include compact replacement bulbs as well as the old-fashioned tubes.

Other than calling Logitec, is there a way to transfer all my settings on one 880 to another.

I have one account on my wife's computer and the other on mine for two 880 remotes. I was keeping her's simple, but have bought several new devices and have given it to just keeping both remotes the same and not having to do the same thing twice.

Last I looked, you can do it by shifting back and forth on one account (new harmony, then the old harmony and keep the same account) but I would like to keep her account on her computer but with my settings.

I have a 880 which does everything that I want except leave tv on when I leave activity. I use my AVR hooked to one HDMI port when watching Blue Ray, net streaming etc and a second HDMI port on the TV hooked directly to a Direct TV box. When I use the harmony remote to turn off the "watch Blue Ray" activity, the harmony is programmed to switch the tv input to the TV input. This is correctly done but I want the TV to stay on. The activity seems to allow only one action per device when leaving an activity. Is there any way I can leave the TV ON when I push the turn of button? Do I need to program a special exit button?

I have a 880 which does everything that I want except leave tv on when I leave activity. I use my AVR hooked to one HDMI port when watching Blue Ray, net streaming etc and a second HDMI port on the TV hooked directly to a Direct TV box. When I use the harmony remote to turn off the "watch Blue Ray" activity, the harmony is programmed to switch the tv input to the TV input. This is correctly done but I want the TV to stay on. The activity seems to allow only one action per device when leaving an activity. Is there any way I can leave the TV ON when I push the turn of button? Do I need to program a special exit button?

If you are only switching activities and the latest activity is still watching TV then the TV should remain on. All other equipment no longer needed will get turned off.

I would start by looking at the activities where the issue occurs. Connect your remote and login to the remote software and check your setup for your activities. Maybe it's only in the activities you describe above. But, if you are watching a Blu-ray (where you need the TV) and then choose "Watch TV" as an activity it should shut off the Blu-ray but leave the TV on (at least this depending on your setup...meaning you may be using a receiver and such for a theater that also get turned off when you choose the activity to "Watch TV").

You can walk through each activity to be sure it's setup correctly. If need be additional commands can be sent at specific times. But it's sounds like your TV is getting turned off when you switch from watching a Blu-ray to watching TV. No reason it should be.

... When I use the harmony remote to turn off the "watch Blue Ray" activity, the harmony is programmed to switch the tv input to the TV input. This is correctly done but I want the TV to stay on. The activity seems to allow only one action per device when leaving an activity...

You don't need to use the "turn off" button to change activities. Just hit the other activity button and all will switch over and the tv will remain on.

you don't need to use the "turn off" button to change activities. Just hit the other activity button and all will switch over and the tv will remain on.

+1

Would it be worth selling your 880 on ebay and using that money to get a harmony one ?

Even the used harmony ones are expensive

Does anybody here have both remotes

Is going from 880 to one a good upgrade

Would it be worth selling your 880 on ebay and using that money to get a harmony one ?

Even the used harmony ones are expensive

Does anybody here have both remotes

Is going from 880 to one a good upgrade

I've got both. The One is sexier but I actually prefer the layout of the 880, probably because I'm more used to it as it controls our main system.

The Volume + button on my 880 is very close to death, and I don't know if I want to try that fix that's posted here somewhere, or just go to a Harmony 1. H1's have touchscreen control right? Fewer mechanics to break or, in my case, wear out.

The Volume + button on my 880 is very close to death, and I don't know if I want to try that fix that's posted here somewhere, or just go to a Harmony 1. H1's have touchscreen control right? Fewer mechanics to break or, in my case, wear out.

The touchscreens on the H1 are for selecting Activities, Favorite Channels, and device commands. There are buttons for everything else.

Rich,

It is easy to clean those contacts. I followed the directions that I found on the web as well and it worked fine. I do like my Harmony 1 better than the 880 but fixing a worn out button is not that challenging. If you want to dump your 880 I'll take it and see if I can fix it.

Thanks for the offer jsmiddleton4. My employer, through a partnership with Logitech, is offering a healthy employee discount on the remotes so I decided to take the plunge and ordered an H1. The 880 will now see duty in the bedroom, where it will allow me to free up space on my nightstand. After I have the new one in hand, maybe I'll give the 880 cleaning a shot.

@bernie33: Agreed. Still, fewer mechanical button presses for accomplishing those tasks though.

You don't need to use the "turn off" button to change activities. Just hit the other activity button and all will switch over and the tv will remain on.

I probably did not make myself clear. My wife does not use the 880. I want to turn off the blu ray, AVR, but leave the TV on so my wife can use her D* remote to watch her shows on regular TV with NO AVR. I have the harmony switch inputs when I hit the off button which it does correctly but it turns OFF all devices.....Blue Ray, AVR, TV. IF I program a button to turn off the other devices, the Harmony activities will not appear even if I hit the media button. The only way I can get the Harmony get back to the activities mode is through the help button then turning off all devices.

Are you suggesting that I program a second activities button that is used to only switch inputs and turn off the other devices? (I already have one activity that uses the AVR with the D* and TV

I probably did not make myself clear. My wife does not use the 880. I want to turn off the blu ray, AVR, but leave the TV on so my wife can use her D* remote to watch her shows on regular TV with NO AVR. I have the harmony switch inputs when I hit the off button which it does correctly but it turns OFF all devices.....Blue Ray, AVR, TV. IF I program a button to turn off the other devices, the Harmony activities will not appear even if I hit the media button. The only way I can get the Harmony get back to the activities mode is through the help button then turning off all devices.

Are you suggesting that I program a second activities button that is used to only switch inputs and turn off the other devices? (I already have one activity that uses the AVR with the D* and TV

If you do not already have an activity for Watch TV that only includes the TV and D* you should define one. Then when you want to "hand off" control to you wife select this activity rather than the power off button. This should leave these two devices on and turn off all the other devices.

But this may create another problem. The 880 keeps track of the state of all devices, so if you use another remote to turn off the devices or do it manually, the 880 will not turn them on when you next use the 880 to select an activity as it believes that they are already on. What you should do is first press power off to get the devices and remote in sync, and then select the activity.

The story does not end there. If either of these two devices use a toggle on/off command rather than discrete codes, the power off (just mentioned above) will actually turn the device on, and selecting an activity will then turn the device off.

The best solution would be to loose the D* remote and get your wife to use the 880.

If you do not already have an activity for Watch TV that only includes the TV and D* you should define one. Then when you want to "hand off" control to you wife select this activity rather than the power off button. This should leave these two devices on and turn off all the other devices.

But this may create another problem. The 880 keeps track of the state of all devices, so if you use another remote to turn off the devices or do it manually, the 880 will not turn them on when you next use the 880 to select an activity as it believes that they are already on. What you should do is first press power off to get the devices and remote in sync, and then select the activity.

The story does not end there. If either of these two devices use a toggle on/off command rather than discrete codes, the power off (just mentioned above) will actually turn the device on, and selecting an activity will then turn the device off.

The best solution would be to loose the D* remote and get your wife to use the 880.

Thanks, I followed your suggestion and programed a second watch tv D"*. I will program another activity to sync all devices with a power off command which should be like a loss of power from the power company.

You must be single.....every married man who has been married long knows by instinct that "you can't teach your wife anything". It is not that she can't learn....It is just she has turned her ears OFF :D

In the meantime I will keep the Harmony to myself :)

Rich,

It is easy to clean those contacts. I followed the directions that I found on the web as well and it worked fine. I do like my Harmony 1 better than the 880 but fixing a worn out button is not that challenging. If you want to dump your 880 I'll take it and see if I can fix it.

JS, could you post a link to the directions? I've searched but not found anything really covering this. Main confusion relates to your (?) earlier statement about lifting the metal contact button to clean underneath it. On my 880 the only thing that appears to "liftable" is the flourescent lumination panel that surrounds the contacts. Thanks

Sorry to ask but if anyone has a dead 880 I would love to get the battery door off of it. MIne has been broken for a few years and barely hangs onto the back of the remote body.

Sorry to ask but if anyone has a dead 880 I would love to get the battery door off of it. MIne has been broken for a few years and barely hangs onto the back of the remote body.

Check ebay they sell a lot of broken not working as is 880 for cheap

Sorry to ask but if anyone has a dead 880 I would love to get the battery door off of it. MIne has been broken for a few years and barely hangs onto the back of the remote body.

They sell replacement doors on the Logitech website and sales line.

Just to let people know Logitech is still sending free replacement cradles. The support team did not indicate this but when I called the sales number they agreed to ship one to me for free.

They are also offering 50% off and 35% off coupons for out of warranty products like this that have known issues. I may buy a new Harmony One for $100 using the code I was given.

I may email/call them for a new cradle, but I think I have mine working reliably this morning. I've done the folded up paper battery trick in the battery compartment - and fixed that issue.

But it still had stopped charging reliably in the stock cradle (I've had mine 3-4 years, but it's been pretty spotty the past year or so). It would beep on and off in terms of charging. But finding "just the right spot" in the cradle was getting harder and harder.

This morning I realized that if I slightly lifted up one side of the remote while sitting in the charger, it got a good solid charging connection. So I used a few small strips of tape to make a shim on the cradle (on the side I lifted) and so far it seems to be working. It seems odd that lifting one side up off of the cradle slightly fixes it, but it does. Cleaning off the contacts was far less effective than my little tape shim/spacer so far.

Fingers crossed.

Do the 890 and Harmony One remotes have similar issues? Like I said, I have 3-4 years out of this remote, so it doesn't really owe me anything (a few of the lesser used buttons require pretty firm pushes now) but we'll see how long I can push it.

rmp

I fooled with that cradle for a year....drove me crazy. Finally I took someone's advice and ordered this. It has worked great now for over a year. Nothing is written in English, but it works great.

Logitech Harmony 2 Batteries and 1 charger for 720, 780, 785, 880, 885, 890, 895, 900, one
(10 customer reviews )
Price: $24.49
In Stock

Look this up on Amazon. It will charge your current battery, and has 2 spares.

I fooled with that cradle for a year....drove me crazy. Finally I took someone's advice and ordered this. It has worked great now for over a year. Nothing is written in English, but it works great.

Logitech Harmony 2 Batteries and 1 charger for 720, 780, 785, 880, 885, 890, 895, 900, one
(10 customer reviews )
Price: $24.49
In Stock

Look this up on Amazon. It will charge your current battery, and has 2 spares.

Here's a link:

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Batteries-charger-720/dp/B002Y3R2G6/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1316031891&sr=8-7

I had a PC problem so I had to reinstall Harmony software. The software does not have current remote settings. Can I upload remote settings to software so I don't have to re input everything?

I had a PC problem so I had to reinstall Harmony software. The software does not have current remote settings. Can I upload remote settings to software so I don't have to re input everything?

The settings are not stored on your computer or in the software - ever. It's all stored on Logitech's servers. You should be able to access your settings by logging on to your account from any software installation on any computer.

The settings are not stored on your computer or in the software - ever. It's all stored on Logitech's servers. You should be able to access your settings by logging on to your account from any software installation on any computer.

There were settings when I installed software but not latest settings that are on my remote. Don't know how Logitech store info but they don't have latest. That's why I'm wondering if there is a way to upload current remote setting to PC.

There were settings when I installed software but not latest settings that are on my remote. Don't know how Logitech store info but they don't have latest. That's why I'm wondering if there is a way to upload current remote setting to PC.

So, for clarification, you are saying you did configurations directly onto your remote? If so what kind? This is very important.

I've been using these remotes for nine years and any/all configuration I have is done completely through the Logitech software which accesses the Logitech server on the web. To cover the bases: you login add features or make changes, choose update your remote and those changes are downloaded to your remote while it's connected with the provided USB cable. When done the remote reboots. All those configurations are saved at the Logitech server.

The only thing that comes to mind that I have changed directly on my remote is the time/date. The Logitech software updates your remote by downloading that config information to your remote and that config info is saved at the Logitech server. Even if you could find a way to change some sort of config directly at the remote there is no way to upload that back to the Logitech server via their software.

So, for clarification, you are saying you did configurations directly onto your remote? If so what kind? This is very important.

I've been using these remotes for nine years and any/all configuration I have is done completely through the Logitech software which accesses the Logitech server on the web. To cover the bases: you login add features or make changes, choose update your remote and those changes are downloaded to your remote while it's connected with the provided USB cable. When done the remote reboots. All those configurations are saved at the Logitech server.

The only thing that comes to mind that I have changed directly on my remote is the time/date. The Logitech software updates your remote by downloading that config information to your remote and that config info is saved at the Logitech server. Even if you could find a way to change some sort of config directly at the remote there is no way to upload that back to the Logitech server via their software.
I understand the process with Logitech server. I have had this happen two or three times. Info on my remote does not jive with server. I know I am doing it right. Everything is done first with Harmony software then uploaded to remote. Reason why I'm hoping to upload from remote is because it gets frustrating to see software does not retain lastest settings. I am always having to go back to software and correct again

I understand the process with Logitech server. I have had this happen two or three times. Info on my remote does not jive with server. I know I am doing it right. Everything is done first with Harmony software then uploaded to remote. Reason why I'm hoping to upload from remote is because it gets frustrating to see software does not retain lastest settings. I am always having to go back to software and correct again

So, you are saying that everything is done via the Logitech software but the changes are not all getting saved to the remote. This is the only way to get the remote setup. You'll need to login with the software again and make the changes. Be sure you are saving the changes before you update. I'm wondering if this is happening? I haven't run into your problem myself.

wcmartin...

The only time I've ever seen settings not retained at the server is if you make button customizations and don't exit the page or add another page of buttons before the server connection times out (editing buttons occurs locally and only updated on server when you exit or refresh page)... but if this was occurring your changes would never make it to the remote, either, so technically the server and remote would not be out of sync.

I have eleven Harmony remotes and have been programming them for the last three years and have never seen the issue you are describing. Is it possible you somehow created two different accounts and are not always working in the same account?

I have a Sony CT150 soundbar. I have the 880 running all needed for this and other equipment but I cannot figure out how to get the CT150 AmpMenu to work with the 880. I can get it to come on but no luck going thru the menu to change settings. Anyone with suggestions?

I had to re-learn all of the Direction commands (DirectionUp, DirectionDown, etc.) from the CT150's remote. After I did that, everything worked.

Is a barely-used 880 still a good purchase if it can be had cheaply? eg <$50? There is a bewildering variety of Harmony remotes, and I'm wondering if Id be better off with a current model. Will the 880 be able to pull up codes for new devices? eg Roku, new Pioneer VSX-1121

Is a barely-used 880 still a good purchase if it can be had cheaply? eg <$50? There is a bewildering variety of Harmony remotes, and I'm wondering if Id be better off with a current model. Will the 880 be able to pull up codes for new devices? eg Roku, new Pioneer VSX-1121
There is a central database of remote codes for all devices. This is shared with all its various remotes so you will not have a problem with that. Read the FAQ to confirm all your requirements for potential purchases:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1318737

Anyone trying to update their 880? The software is almost completely non responsive. Maybe it's because there's alot of people that got remotes/devices for christmas????

Yes, I got a message saying that they are having a server overload. I was trying to move my 880 (replacing 550 which buttons don't work) to one setup and inserting my new 900 to another.

Should have given up, but after 3 hours, both setups are transferred (the new 900 and 1100 you have to start over from scratch with a new account)

Thanks sivartk

I'm getting decent responses from their server now but having a hard time programming a new blu ray player.
I added the device and go through the steps where it wants me to press certain buttons on the manufacturer remote. It detects all of them. It asks for a "Function" button and I have no idea what that means. So, I pressed a button on the remote thinking I could go back and change it later. It then asks me to press the Menu button. I do that. Then the Harmony software just goes back to the Add device screen and it's still showing I need to set the device up??????

The Blu ray player is a Panasonic DMP-BDT110 if that matters. Here's aa pic of the remote if that helps. Not sure if the problem relates to the Function button.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ReQX940cL.jpg

I have six or seven activities set up with TV sound. I now want to link my activites to surround sound reciever. Looking for most effective, efficient setup without having to set up more activities. Any ideas out there?

I have six or seven activities set up with TV sound. I now want to link my activites to surround sound reciever. Looking for most effective, efficient setup without having to set up more activities. Any ideas out there?

If you always want to use the receiver for sound, go to each activity and run the setup wizard again. When it asks what device you use to control the volume, tell it your new receiver.

If you want activities both with and without the receiver, that would require new activities. You could use the copy function (create similar) and then change the sound to the receiver.

Was sure I seen a heading for copy activity last week within harmony 7.7 software last week. Now I want to use it and cannot find it. Help.

So I have a Rii Touch 330 Mini wireless keyboard. It has an RF button which I have no clue what it does, but has anyone ever added this as a device to there Logitech harmony? I want to know if it is possible to add this to my 880. Otherwise my ultimate goal is to send the a CNTRL+ALT+S to the pc from the logitech to put the pc to sleep, my Rii Mini does this (I think via USB dongle) but I need the Logitech to do it in some sort of sequence command.

Does anyone know if this or some other solution is available to get my HTPC to sleep via the harmony? :confused:

Rii 330 Manual (http://www.loftek.us/download/Rii_touch_330%20manual.pdf)

I use a device called "Windows Media Center SE" for my HTPC. Then in the activity that uses my HTPC, I have to add a command after switching to it and after switching away from it. That command is the "PowerToggle" command.

So, I select "Watch HTPC" and the PC wakes up. When I power off, or go to another activity, the PC goes to sleep.

I had to add a few commands that were not in that list, but my media center remote was used to program the Harmony without issue.

I use a device called "Windows Media Center SE" for my HTPC. Then in the activity that uses my HTPC, I have to add a command after switching to it and after switching away from it. That command is the "PowerToggle" command.

So, I select "Watch HTPC" and the PC wakes up. When I power off, or go to another activity, the PC goes to sleep.

I had to add a few commands that were not in that list, but my media center remote was used to program the Harmony without issue.

It sounds like i will need to purchase a windows media center remote separately to accomplish this beyond my Rii 330 which is disappointing.

It sounds like i will need to purchase a windows media center remote separately to accomplish this beyond my Rii 330 which is disappointing.

The Rii 330 is a bluetooth device. The Harmony (aside from the PS3 adapter) can't handle any bluetooth devices. You'll really only need the IR receiver for media center. I had to program the "*" button just to use for favorite channels (I.e. 24.1) and the "green button" which you can really live without.

If you aren't using media center (Windows vista or 7) I would recommend it. The only time I pick up my keyboard is to surf the web. Hulu, TV, Movies, Pictures, Music, etc...never touch the keyboard.

This is what I have for my remote / receiver (minus the 2 IR extenders)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-RC6-IR-Media-Center-Remote-USB-Receiver-Extenders-/380392333824?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5891266200

The Rii 330 is a bluetooth device. The Harmony (aside from the PS3 adapter) can't handle any bluetooth devices. You'll really only need the IR receiver for media center. I had to program the "*" button just to use for favorite channels (I.e. 24.1) and the "green button" which you can really live without.

If you aren't using media center (Windows vista or 7) I would recommend it. The only time I pick up my keyboard is to surf the web. Hulu, TV, Movies, Pictures, Music, etc...never touch the keyboard.

This is what I have for my remote / receiver (minus the 2 IR extenders)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-RC6-IR-Media-Center-Remote-USB-Receiver-Extenders-/380392333824?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5891266200

Thanks, I will pick one of these up and give it a try.

I am just curious besides the obvious design changes if there are any additional features or bug fixes that differ from the harmony 880.

As it stands, my 880 is a very functional remote and I haven't found a reason in the 3yrs I've owned it to look for another remote. Give me that reason to go get a Harmony One!

I know my cradle acts up sometimes, but it hasnt been an issue to the point where it never charges the remote, and IMO is still fully functional, just sometimes a little glitchy.

I am just curious besides the obvious design changes if there are any additional features or bug fixes that differ from the harmony 880.

As it stands, my 880 is a very functional remote and I haven't found a reason in the 3yrs I've owned it to look for another remote. Give me that reason to go get a Harmony One!

I know my cradle acts up sometimes, but it hasnt been an issue to the point where it never charges the remote, and IMO is still fully functional, just sometimes a little glitchy.

The Harmony One actually has fewer features. I needed an RF and ended up with the 900, but would have bought an 890 if I could have found one for the same price or less.

The Harmony One actually has fewer features. I needed an RF and ended up with the 900, but would have bought an 890 if I could have found one for the same price or less.

Heh nuf said then, if it 'aint broke, don't fix it.

I have one of each and actually prefer the 880's layout, but this may be because I've had it longer and use it more (it's in my main system whereas the One is in the bedroom). The two advantages that the One has over the 880 are (a) it looks cooler, and (b) the recharging cradle is vastly superior.

One other note: one my One the motion sensor that turns on the backlighting no longer works. Not a big deal - a light touch of the volume (or any other button) will light it up.

I have two 880s and two Ones for some time now. The layout and feel of the One is it's biggest advantage... it is MUCH easier to operate by feel. The 880 buttons all blend together and are tougher to operate without looking. I also find it more difficult to operate the 880 one-handed, particularly the bottom numeric keys are tough to reach with the thumb.

The other big plus for the One is the quality of the display... the 880 looks like crap once you've seen both.

I do like that the 880 has eight custom buttons per page versus only six for the One, but I see that as the only real plus for the 880.

As others have mentioned, the One's cradle is vastly superior and more reliable.

As far as features/capabilities, they are essentially identical... the screen and layout are the main differences and, for me, the One is vastly superior on both counts.

The 880/880PRO/890 series are the only Harmony remotes that allow you to store individual CD/DVD/SACD titles in memory , then access them at the touch of a button. I've got 800 DVD/SACDs & 600 CDs loaded this way in 4 Sony multi-disc changers, & they work flawlessly .

The 880/880PRO/890 series are the only Harmony remotes that allow you to store individual CD/DVD/SACD titles in memory , then access them at the touch of a button. I've got 800 DVD/SACDs & 600 CDs loaded this way in 4 Sony multi-disc changers, & they work flawlessly .

The 880/890 versions also allow sequences which the One/900 don't. I.e. program your "Pause" button to pause your movie and bring up your lights.

This functionality doesn't exist for the One / 900, however some users have found a work-around.

The 880/880PRO/890 series are the only Harmony remotes that allow you to store individual CD/DVD/SACD titles in memory , then access them at the touch of a button. I've got 800 DVD/SACDs & 600 CDs loaded this way in 4 Sony multi-disc changers, & they work flawlessly .

That's interesting, how do you go about doing that?

The 880/890 versions also allow sequences which the One/900 don't. I.e. program your "Pause" button to pause your movie and bring up your lights.

This functionality doesn't exist for the One / 900, however some users have found a work-around.

No workaround needed on the One... Sequences program and work identically on both models.

No workaround needed on the One... Sequences program and work identically on both models.

I was gonna say that would be a deal-breaker for me. When I pause, I want the lights to go to my fav channel, plus on my PS3 I often forget Play doesn't execute unless you press OK, so I program Play button to Play, and press PS3 ok, as well as turn the lights down.

No workaround needed on the One... Sequences program and work identically on both models.

Is it just the 900 missing sequences, then? When I log in with my 880 account the "Add Sequence" button exists just below the hard button customizations. When I log in with my 900 account, the button does not exist.

The 1100 also.

Is it just the 900 missing sequences, then? When I log in with my 880 account the "Add Sequence" button exists just below the hard button customizations. When I log in with my 900 account, the button does not exist.
Yes, just the 900 and 1100, for some undisclosed bizarre reason that only Logitech knows and is not disclosing.

Here's my story - I bought my 880 on line in May of 06. I have loved the remote but eventually I had charging problems. I called in and waited for close to an hour and a gal finally came on and after I gave her the serial numbers off of my remote and cradle she told me that her records showed that someone had originally bought it at Best Buy in 05. Best Buy must sell returned units to on line sellers. After determining that there would be no replacements I decided to try a fix myself. Well here is how I fixed the problem:

The problem with my remote is that the gold plating on the remote and cradle connections wears off and the dark metal underneath is not conductive. I took a soldering iron and with a dab of flux on each pin I put a little ball of solder on each connector, and when I put things back together it's charging like a banshee.

Why can't they just say that the problem was in the coating - not the cradle??

biglsar57

Just an update....The thread above was posted in 07 and almost 5 years later this remote is still working and charging fine. If someone knows where the thread related to cleaning/repairing buttons is I'd appreciate it. I have a few that are slow to respond.

Thanks

http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/mboard/rc-harmony/thread.cgi?7578

Here's some info I posted a couple of years back on R.C. on how I cleaned my dying 880 buttons.

http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/mboard/rc-harmony/thread.cgi?7578

Here's some info I posted a couple of years back on R.C. on how I cleaned my dying 880 buttons.

Thanks oman - I left my blackberry out in the rain and had to take it apart and it had the same aluminum buttons that were taped down. On the blackberry all the buttons were on one piece of adhesive. From the picture in the link you sent it looks like on the harmony some are individual and some are in groups.

I'm assuming you just pull those up and loose and clean the inside of the button switch and the contact on the board where it touches to clean them and get them working better. Is that what you did?

As old as mine is there is probably left over sweet and sour sauce and who knows what else on the face plate side buttons that need to be cleaned too.

Thanks again

No problem,

That's pretty much it. Carefully pealing back the areas you need to get to and clean with some sort of cleaner. My theory is that the glue which holds the little metal discs on the adhered sheet eventually works it's way underneath the metal disc causing the contact between the circuit board and metal disc to be compromised.

I had to re-do the volume up (seems to be the worst offender)on my original 880 last year, but it continues to work well. The tough ones are the inner buttons like "ok" or the number 8.

Good luck, hope your able to sort it out.

Ok here's the equipment I have:

DirecTV H20-100 (DTV/CBL)
Yamaha RX-V661 (AVR)
Panasonic TH-50PZ700U (TV)
Denon DVD-2200 (DVD)

I have an Activity "Watch TV" set as follows:

Device - Status / Actions
DirecTV Satellite - DirecTV Satellite is on
Panasonic TV - Panasonic TV is on
Yamaha AV Receiver - Yamaha AV Receiver is on
Other - All other devices are off
DirecTV Satellite - DirecTV Satellite is set to "Tuner"
Panasonic TV - Panasonic TV is set to "HDMI 1"
Yamaha AV Receiver - Yamaha AV Receiver is set to "DTV/CABLE"

When I run this Activity without fail the Denon DVD-2200 comes on even though the activity has "All other devices are off" and the Denon isn't even a device listed for this Activity.

So can someone help me determine what is turning the Denon DVD-2200 on? :confused:

Thank you.

Ok here's the equipment I have:

DirecTV H20-100 (DTV/CBL)
Yamaha RX-V661 (AVR)
Panasonic TH-50PZ700U (TV)
Denon DVD-2200 (DVD)

I have an Activity "Watch TV" set as follows:

Device - Status / Actions
DirecTV Satellite - DirecTV Satellite is on
Panasonic TV - Panasonic TV is on
Yamaha AV Receiver - Yamaha AV Receiver is on
Other - All other devices are off
DirecTV Satellite - DirecTV Satellite is set to "Tuner"
Panasonic TV - Panasonic TV is set to "HDMI 1"
Yamaha AV Receiver - Yamaha AV Receiver is set to "DTV/CABLE"

When I run this Activity without fail the Denon DVD-2200 comes on even though the activity has "All other devices are off" and the Denon isn't even a device listed for this Activity.

So can someone help me determine what is turning the Denon DVD-2200 on? :confused:

Thank you.

I would try using the remotes that came with your other devices and the power button. If that still doesn't turn it on, go to devices on the Harmony and hit the power button (probably on the screen) to see if any of the codes sent by the Harmony may be a little off. If the "power" on the 880 for a device other than the Denon turns the Denon on the original remote for that device doesn't. I'd try manually learning the power button for the offending device and then re-map that in the Harmony remote.

Ok here's the equipment I have:

DirecTV H20-100 (DTV/CBL)
Yamaha RX-V661 (AVR)
Panasonic TH-50PZ700U (TV)
Denon DVD-2200 (DVD)

I have an Activity "Watch TV" set as follows:

Device - Status / Actions
DirecTV Satellite - DirecTV Satellite is on
Panasonic TV - Panasonic TV is on
Yamaha AV Receiver - Yamaha AV Receiver is on
Other - All other devices are off
DirecTV Satellite - DirecTV Satellite is set to "Tuner"
Panasonic TV - Panasonic TV is set to "HDMI 1"
Yamaha AV Receiver - Yamaha AV Receiver is set to "DTV/CABLE"

When I run this Activity without fail the Denon DVD-2200 comes on even though the activity has "All other devices are off" and the Denon isn't even a device listed for this Activity.

So can someone help me determine what is turning the Denon DVD-2200 on? :confused:

Thank you.

Perhaps HDMI CEC coming into play in your situation?

Thank you for your suggestions.
What I have discovered is that the Denon DVD player is plugged into a "switched" outlet on the back of the Yamaha AVR so that every time I turned on the Yamaha AVR the Denon DVD would come on (it was in a "standby" state so when it got a power signal form the AVR it came on). So I plugged the Denon DVD directly into an outlet and that solved that issue.
Now I need to figure out how to make the Yamaha AVR turn on put not come up in the Zone 2 condition.
But that is an issue for another forum.

Thank you all for your great help.

I added the device Windows Media Center SE to my Harmony *receiver is RC6 IR (and an unpowered hub), which is installed in device manager as eHome .

The problem is my guide button that is mapped to Media Center SE "Guide" is not functioning. I had to remap the LiveTV button to a Cntrl+T but there is no Cntrl+G command in the device key list.

How do you guys use the guide button in Windows Media Center?

Menu, Enter, Info do not work either. RecordedTV doesn't work, LiveTV is remapped...it just seems like a lot of these buttons are not mapped properly.

How do you guys use the guide button in Windows Media Center?

Menu, Enter, Info do not work either. RecordedTV doesn't work, LiveTV is remapped...it just seems like a lot of these buttons are not mapped properly.

I have mine programmed with the device "Windows Media Center SE" and I mapped "Guide" to "Guide" and it works with no problem. The only change I made was learning the "green button" and mapping it to the menu button. I've done it this way on my 880 and 900 without issues.

Have tried searching this forum - too long to read every post. I've got an 880 which is not never worked well on the motion sensor - I have to tap it a time or two for it to light up, and of course the volume buttons are really bad, but the bigger problem which is mentioned in post 1489 is that the backlighting on the bottom half of the remote doesn't work. I don't see any follow up or resolution to that, but was wondering if I missed it. I've found the directions to opening the remote and cleaning contacts - so I'll try that for the volume, but am still looking for maybe an LED problem or other problem related to the bottom half of the backlighting not working well. TIA for any insight.

Yesterday my charge panel's blue light can't turn on. It still can charge the remote. Anyway to repair this?

Yesterday my charge panel's blue light can't turn on. It still can charge the remote. Anyway to repair this?

Swap with me? :p One less annoying glow in the house.

How does the 880 deal with changing output resolution of a HD video source (such as a HDTiVo) where a TV requires different inputs for different resolutions? Harmony 6xx and 5xx remotes will handle this, but it requires workarounds like Activity start macros or dummy devices. I've heard that the 8xx series supports this directly? Is this true?

My 880 has programable buttons and I handle all my problems by including in my device setup all the possibilities for that device.......then when programming the activity I include the device in the sequance of the turn on and add things like changing inputs or special tasks in the advanced programming of that activity.

Logitec has most devices already in their database like my Denon AVR which has about 100 codes but a horrible remote. The Harmony does the job.

Plug in your USB to your remote, start the harmony software and connect to Logitec and discover the commands available for your remote.

Just got a Panasonic TCP 65VT30 Plasma. Using with Harmony 880 remote. I select set form site but don't get any button selections like menu, picture, aspect. I'm a little suprised that Harmony does not have data associated with TV remote. Should I try IF link or inquire with Harmony about update there data base?

Just got a Panasonic TCP 65VT30 Plasma. Using with Harmony 880 remote. I select set form site but don't get any button selections like menu, picture, aspect. I'm a little suprised that Harmony does not have data associated with TV remote. Should I try IF link or inquire with Harmony about update there data base?

I entered your model (TC-P65VT30) in my account and it appears that the database has a complete set of commands available:


-
0
1
2
3
3D
4
5
6
7
8
9
Aspect
Blue
ChannelDown
ChannelPrev
ChannelUp
ChapterNext
ChapterPrev
ClosedCaption
DirectionDown
DirectionLeft
DirectionRight
DirectionUp
Exit
FastForward
Favorite
Game
Green
Info
InputAnt/CableIn
InputComponent
InputHdmi1
InputHdmi2
InputHdmi3
InputHdmi4
InputNext
InputPc
InputVideo
Menu
Mute
Ok
Pause
Play
PowerOff
PowerOn
PowerToggle
Red
Return
Rewind
SAP
Stop
SubMenu
VieraCast
VieraLink
VieraTools
VolumeDown
VolumeUp
Yellow

It's essentially the same command set that my S2 has (except 3D) and I never had any issue controlling anything. What is missing from the above list that you need?

I entered your model (TC-P65VT30) in my account and it appears that the database has a complete set of commands available:


-
0
1
2
3
3D
4
5
6
7
8
9
Aspect
Blue
ChannelDown
ChannelPrev
ChannelUp
ChapterNext
ChapterPrev
ClosedCaption
DirectionDown
DirectionLeft
DirectionRight
DirectionUp
Exit
FastForward
Favorite
Game
Green
Info
InputAnt/CableIn
InputComponent
InputHdmi1
InputHdmi2
InputHdmi3
InputHdmi4
InputNext
InputPc
InputVideo
Menu
Mute
Ok
Pause
Play
PowerOff
PowerOn
PowerToggle
Red
Return
Rewind
SAP
Stop
SubMenu
VieraCast
VieraLink
VieraTools
VolumeDown
VolumeUp
Yellow

It's essentially the same command set that my S2 has (except 3D) and I never had any issue controlling anything. What is missing from the above list that you need?
You are correct. I went back and looked and there it be. Only one I'm not seeing is Format button. That's the one to change picture from Standard, Cinema, Custom, THX....
I'm also debating which is better. Put buttons with device or program within activity so botton is on screen of activity.

You are correct. I went back and looked and there it be. Only one I'm not seeing is Format button. That's the one to change picture from Standard, Cinema, Custom, THX....
I'm also debating which is better. Put buttons with device or program within activity so botton is on screen of activity.


If there is a Format button on the OE remote, just have the Harmony learn it. Same for any other button on the OE remote that the database might be missing. Then you can the command to any button in either device or activity modes.

Personally, I avoid using Device mode like the plague, but I still set up Device mode for each device just to make sure that every command is there... "just in case".

Anything you use on even a semi-regular basis should be added to the Activity that requires it.

Has anyone used their Harmony remote with a Comcast DCX3501 DVR? It works except for the 30 second skip. The 30 second skipped worked fine with my older DCH3416.

Has anyone used their Harmony remote with a Comcast DCX3501 DVR? It works except for the 30 second skip. The 30 second skipped worked fine with my older DCH3416.

You should be able to go in and add skips or pauses if you like, right?

You should be able to go in and add skips or pauses if you like, right?

I'm not sure. I never had to custom add it with my old DVR. Also, I'd like it to be on the hard button that it was on. It's been so long since I've really gotten into configuring I can't remember if the hard buttons can be customized.

They all can. Do you have the program/drivers to program the remote still?

Look for a command called advance, it is often labeled as this vs. skip.

I'm not sure. I never had to custom add it with my old DVR. Also, I'd like it to be on the hard button that it was on. It's been so long since I've really gotten into configuring I can't remember if the hard buttons can be customized.

Similarly, I just went from the DVR that Verizon uses for FiOS to a Motorola DCX3510 with Time Warner. At first, I didn't even have to setup my Harmony for the new box. My old setup worked. But I went ahead and configured it for the DCX3510 anyway, to get some of the newer buttons I would need.

In both cases, before and after reconfiguring, the skip forward does not work. I had either this same box or a similar one before with Time Warner, and skip forward worked fine. I asked the install tech while he was here, and he said there is no commercial skip. I think that Time Warner has it locked out, and I suspect that Comcast may, too.

In both cases, before and after reconfiguring, the skip forward does not work. I had either this same box or a similar one before with Time Warner, and skip forward worked fine. I asked the install tech while he was here, and he said there is no commercial skip. I think that Time Warner has it locked out, and I suspect that Comcast may, too.
I have 3 Comcast Motorola DVRs of different ages & model numbers, and they all respond to the Logitech command "SkipForward" with a ~30-second jump. The Comcast remote controls no longer have this button on them, though.