The Harmony 1100 Owner's Thread...

So I ran into a BB and picked up the new 1100 from Harmony. I just had the 1000 last month so doing a comparison was pretty easy. The software seems to run a lot smoother than it did with the 1000. There is also a lot of icons you can choose from to make your 1100 have more flare! So far it has ran perfect and I have not had a single issue. I am going to hook it up with the RF extender shortly. I just want to get it dialed down before hand. I have it working my new Pioneer 09FD Blu ray unit, Onkyo 886 PRO, DirecTv HR21 PRO, Sony VW200 PJ, Lutron Maestro, Carada Masquerade Masking System and DVDO Edge. I haven't completed everything yet. I figure it will take another couple days to have it exactly the way I want it. I am in the middle of comparing Blu ray players at the moment which takes up a lot of time. I will say that the 1100 does not make any noise when it is docked. The 1000 made a high pitched squeal sound. I didn't like the fact either that I had to start from scratch setting up the 1100 (open new account). What I did to make it easier was a good idea (at least I think so ). I went to the 1000 and just wrote everything down page per page. It took awhile but it has made setting up the 1100 a lot easier. I have changed a couple of things but for the most part just followed my notes. My biggest complaint has to do with selecting (or lack there of) Activity icons. If I choose a generic activity I am stuck with their pale icon (symbol). I would like to be able to select my own icon from their database. Like the device icons would be perfect. Other than that one gripe so far I am good. No issues! It is very responsive and pretty strong considering I am as far away from my components as can be in my theater. I also like the all black look. Very nice. It actually matches my all black components. So is it worth the money? It is if you want it now. I can see it being discounted pretty good not long from now. $499 is on the high side but could see spending $300 to $399 for one. I had a great coupon from BB plus a $50 gift card which made it an easy decision to try it out.

I did ask them. They said you have to start from scratch as confirmed here by a WannaBe (beta tester)... Believe me, if I could I sure would have. I have actually had fun doing each component over with new icons for channel options. I just work on a different component for awhile then make sure it is set before starting to work on another one. I have found using the hard button's channel up and downs comes in handy for making DSP UP and down selections. I also use the previous channel for THX on every component except DirecTVs. Then there is the hard page up and down buttons. Those come in handy for Menu and Returns or Menu and Info commands. I like the quick select for devices when you are in any activity. I have that set to go directly to my Lights and Masking System. I made my Onkyo 886 PRO, Edge and Sony PJ into an activity. Which is why I wish we could select the icons for generic activities from the device icons. They all three look alike. I wanted them to be like an activity since you can do so much more with channel icons and page settings. More flare!

Hey Jimi! I am doing comparison tests now as I post this. The 09 is one fine piece. I already have the 1100 controlling it without isse. In the page up and down hard buttons I put the Display and Pop Up Menu commands. Works great.

I am getting more and more used to the 1100. I am now using it seamlessly with all of my stuff. It is very quick responding especially using it to turn the channels with my HD DVR. I am more than likely going to kepe it. I will install the RF extender early this week.

I think I am going to keep it. Anyone want a MX3000 for a great price (including RF station)... PM me...

I just finished setting up the RF Extender with the 1100. No issues at all. I do suggest setting up everything first before adding the RF Extender. Now when I want to make an update I always need to add the RF Extender first then do the remote. It just takes longer but atleast I have everything set the way I wanted. I even made the Carada Masquerade Masking System work with the RF Extender!

Which is my ONLY complaint. I hate having to use their 'generic activity" icon. They should allow you to atlease change the "generic activity" icons. Device icons would be perfect...

I am still loving the 1100. I watched Planet terror Blu ray last night and during the movie realized that I would prefer the Return button right to the right of the Hard page up and down buttons. I went and grabbed my laptop and made that simple adjustment. Complete with selecting the button icon for it. Now that is just to easy.