The Harmony 1100 Owner's Thread... - Page 40

Originally Posted by PHUELIPH

that is correct !
i am unhappy that it is not in the data base. the learning function tedious and confusing.

Originally Posted by Extreme

have the 1100 all setup and working great cept when i start my "watch movies" activites

when i start this activity all inputs ect work fine except it opends windows media center i dont want it to do this , running windows 7 ultimate here

checked all possible settings and for the life of me i cant seem to find an option or a setting that i can change so it doesn't open windows media center .

any pointers wouold be greatlly appreciated been at this problem for a couple days now .

Originally Posted by BPlayer

You did note state the devices involved with this Activity, but you likely have a DVD player with HDMI link option set which will turn on or activate other devices. Hunt for that.

Originally Posted by GATER

Setup is going pretty good so far. There is learning curve as I have found out. The only problem so far is getting the 1100 to control my Elite Electric projection screen. The 1100 states its learning the lower and raise screen function, but when I try to use the 1100 to control the screen I get nothing. Anyone else have problems with electric screen control?

Originally Posted by Extreme

only other devices i use with my htpc computer is the tv and onkyo txsr 803 reciever

Originally Posted by BPlayer

I am guessing that the htpc is attached to the TV via hdmi. Look into the TV settings for something like VIERA Link control or a control that turns on hmdi attached devices, and turn it off.

Originally Posted by Extreme

hmm looked all over under all the device and activity settings and can't seem to see anything for VIERA Link control

my htpc computer outputs video and audio hdmi into my onkyo txsr 803 reciever , then my reciever goes to my samsung LN40B540 via hdmi as well


computer ->reciever -> tv all hdmi

Originally Posted by lalawyer


I have an elite screen that works fine with my 1100. Did you install the IR dongle on the screen? Is it visible enough so your 1100 single reaches it?? Have you trained your 1100 with the up and down codes?

Originally Posted by Extreme

was just looking at the iconharmony site i'm in need of a channel icon for the 1100 for w network , site is located here.
http://www.wnetwork.com


also need one for the weather network http://www.theweathernetwork.com
tried google as well cant seem to locate a channel icon for this . any help ?

Originally Posted by Michael9009

I tried to learn a few more commands for my Denon receiver and initially I could not rename the new command (for some unknown reason, on my Mac), so I ended up with a command named "MyNewCommand" in the list of commands, which is so annoying. I would like to get rid of this entry but so far I could not figure out how to delete this command. Would someone please help?

Originally Posted by BPlayer

You cannot delete or rename the command. If it bothers you too much you will have to delete the device, add it back, and then learn the new command with the appropriate name. Yes, this sucks.

Originally Posted by BPlayer

I do not have any experience with this blaster but have heard that it works best with a closed cabinet. There are comments that devices behind a glass door or on a shelf may "see" the IR signal from both the remote and the blaster and not respond correctly. For the latter situation a stick on blaster may be better.

Originally Posted by GATER

Ok, after working with this remote for a few days I havent found an answer to this so I'll put it here. In my setup I have 2 outputs. (TV & Projector) I have an activity for watch "big screen tv". (Projector+Dish+elite screen). Now when I leave that activity and go to watch "small screen tv" (plasma+dish) the 1100should turn off the Projector and hopefully put the elite screen up? Or does that need to be programmed as another option in setup?

Originally Posted by oman321

Yes GATER, going from one activity to the next as you describe should perform those function. If this is not happening you need to be certain that the those devices that need to be set to a power off state are indicated to be turned off when not being used or exiting the activity they are used in.

Also be certain that the proper commands are in place for each device. Go thru each device's set up wizard and be certain the right commands are in place to perform correct power off commands. i.e. with some projectors you have to hit power toggle and then ok to confirm, so the 2 steps need to be listed as the power off command. With the screen be sure that the screen up is set as the power off command.
I have 3 harmony's with multiple displays on each and they work as described when setup correctly. Good luck.

Originally Posted by GATER

Thanks oman321. I have an older elite screen and there is not on/off just raise and lower screen. I still trying to get the 1100 to operate the screen as it is. The 1100 is telling me its learning the ir signals from the original elite screen remote, but the 1100 does not seem to work the screen yet. Thats another problem that I should address first. My concern after that is fixed is going from an "activity" where I'm wathcing "big screen movie" (projector+elite screen+bluray) to another "activity" watching "big screen tv" (projector +elite screen+dish) the only thing that should change is the receiver switching inputs. However, going from "big screen tv" to "small screen tv" (dish+plasma) the 1100 in theory should shut off the projector and raise the screen. I'm wondering if "raising the screen" after leaving an activty needs to be added to the "when leaving this activity" portion of the setup or if it will raise it as part of the shutdown process? confusing I know... I'll have to do some serious trial and error!!

Originally Posted by oman321

The screen is typically independent unless it is connected to the projector via a 12 volt trigger which will cause the screen to raise or lower depending on what is happening.

Gater, yes you need to get the 1100 to operate the screen first of all. Try to see if you can get the up and down commands to work, if you have to add a generic device and teach the commands to that. I have had an instance where a command(s) wouldn't work in a device classified as a switcher. I got it to work when I taught the commands to a new device type, an amp.

I would say that you don't necessarily want to add the command at the end of an activity. Basically what you need to do is have 2 commands, Power On Command should be screen down and Power Off should be screen up. If you get the 1100 to work with your screen, then you go thru the device wizard and assign those commands as on and off. When you then setup the activities smart state will know "on" is screen down and "off" is screen up.

If you add the screen up command to the end of an activity it will bring the screen up even when your switching to an activity which requires the screen.

Originally Posted by bhpizza

Finally got an 1100 along with the PS3 adapter. I'm loving it so far. Setup was easy and painless. I have a few questions though:

-Is there a way to program it so that when I switch activities it powers off the devices I was previously using. For example, if I'm watching a BluRay on my PS3 and decide to change activities and watch TV...is there a way to make it automatically turn off the PS3 when it switches out of that activity?

-Is there a way to upload custom buttons? I was setting up the PS3 commands and wanted to put the "PS" button on the left sidebar. When I tried to use an image for the button it would only let me use Logitech's preloaded button icons. I couldn't "browse" my computer for a picture to use I can with favorite channel icons.

-I want to add a dimmer switch to the mix. I have a dimmer switch currently but it's IR controlled. It's a 3 way system that has another switch outside of the room. What is the best Lutron Maestro switch for me. Do I have to get one the includes the remote? It would be nice to get just the switch since I'll be controlling it with the 1100.

I know some, if not all of these questions have probably been answered in this thread. I got through about 10 pages worth and decided to just post so thank you in advance to those that have probably already answered these questions.

Like I said before, so far I love the remote. Only gripes I have are not being able to use it while it's in the charging dock without unplugging the power supply and not being able to use custom images for the activity icons.

Originally Posted by GATER


Yes, I've had the ir dongle installed for years as I was controlling it with my other ir remote.
I've also tried to "teach" the 1100 the commands from both the original elite screen remote and my previous urc remote. Nothing seems to work yet. Did you have to "teach" your 1100 or were you able to get it working with the preinstalled codes? Thanks for the suggestions.

Originally Posted by lalawyer

To be honest, I can't recall. I'll pull up my software and see if I can figure it out from there.