Official Logitech Harmony 650/600 remote thread - Page 28

Hello,

I am having an issue with my Harmony 650 not sure if it is a handshake issue, delay, or power on order.
The remote turns everything on correctly, inputs etc are correct.
However i have no sound from the Denon AVR, if i cycle the power on the Denon voila i have sound.
Is it as simple as having the TV turn on before the AVR?
My old TV (Toshiba 51F510) was not an issue with the Denon AVR using the same remote?

Thanks in advance

Panasonic 60PU54
Denon AVR-1911
Shaw HDPVR630
PS3

The correct turn-on order for HDMI components is to start at the display and work your way back up the chain.... typically, this would be display first, then the AVR, then the source device last.  If you are not turning on in that order, try that first before you go crazy with anything else.

Is it possible to disable any input to be set on the software set up?
I know that using the myharmony.com there's a option to "do not set input" but I don't see on the software.
The problem is that i want more control in some activities but want to keep in simple on Watch TV, because everytime remote send the input signal, the screen flashes, the sound cuts off for few seconds, is just a unnecessary step.

Well, if I were the potential buyer, I would hire mdavej and the folks at Hi-Fi Remotes be expert consultants on how they can substantially reduce the return rate :-)

Only had my 650 since 02/13. Had the "rattle" but it didn't bother me.

Today the upper right function button is remaining depressed. I can still click it to operate a function, but it clearly seems broken.
Guess I will be returning to Amazon....

PalmHarbor,

The Harmony remotes are probably the easiest universal remotes to configure. Since you can use the Harmony software and the website and just tell it what devices you have by model number, most of the configuration is done for you. You then tell it what input on each device to use for each activity. I suspect that you needed to put in some delays, etc. in the remote in order for your devices to see the command. When some devices power up, they take a little while before the commands will work. Looks like there may be some issues with batteries coming loose on the remote and losing the config.

But, I have had a 550 for over seven years and up until recently when a few keys have started to stick, I have had zero issues. No problems with getting the remote configured to work correctly with all of my devices.

Use a "Generic Activity" The "I don't need to set the input on my XXX device" is available there. I use them all the time for Smart TV activities. The only drawback is that they are completely blank so you will have to assign every button manually. If you know what you're doing you can complete this in about 2.5 minutes.

If Harmony had a sucessfull product with these Remotes....why would they be closing down that division? There are more places to buy "refurb" remotes than any other
consumer electronic prouduct. If it was easy to program you would not need special software and a computer to do it....now would you?

This product is going the way of the TRS-80 Radio Shack computer.

You seem to be very informed. So you tell me what universal remote that has all the capabilities of the Harmony is easier to program? I would really like to know because I would buy it tomorrow.

What remote is easier to program, that does everything the harmony does?

Edit:
Haha, for some reason your reply didn't show up till after I submitted mine. Not sure what was going on there. But, I as well, would buy the remote he's talking about tomorrow.

Maybe he couldn't figure out how to use the Harmony? He definitely has a font problem. Maybe he works for Logitech?

guys i bought this harmony 600 at radioshack today, and guess what. I dropped it while it was connected to usb. and now the mini usb port came out. The funny thing is that the radioshack cashier wanted me to purchase the warranty program if i dropped a remote. I waived him off and said I didn't need it for an extra 8 dollars. Now this thing is broken. Any way to fix this? Check the pictures. This is unbelieveable lol. Any chance radioshack will give me a new one? I can't believe how short they made this usb wire so that when it falls, it will break. seriously wow.
Sorry for the low resolution.
Any advice would be appreciated.

It's not completely honest, but I would take it back. Be nice. Tell them when you unplugged it, the little plug also came out. Go ahead and buy the warranty if they want you to. Please be more careful with the next one. Just place it on the desk while programming.

 

The only way to fix that is to solder that socket (or a new one) back on. Very delicate work even for an experienced technician. If the circuit board is broken, the remote is basically un-repairable (unless you know a board-level tech that's really good). But even then, bench labor would likely be more than a new remote.

Edited by Tesla1856 - 3/2/13 at 6:05pm

Or generally doesn't know how to use computers or programs.

 

Also, could just be trolling.

thanks tesla i'll give it a shot. well everything works but i just can't update a few buttons I wanted anymore.

o btw, anyone know how to open the harmony 600? i see that it has four screws on the bottom, but the top there are no screws to be seen?
If anything I'm willing to give it a shot to fix it. It'll be a little project similar to this one : http://lowtek.ca/roo/2011/surface-mount-soldering-repair-harmony-659/

It is dishonest, no two ways about it!

Actually, the URC pro line of remotes is configured with a computer and their CCP software.

Try configuring a URC R40 which is configured directly on the remote with no required software. Then get all the Activities and Macros setup. Never mind that they don't provide any product manual to assist you. A Harmony can be configured from start to finish in 15 minutes. I worked all day on a URC R40 and never did get it to work completely. Then the R40 had the "disappearing keys" syndrome.

I'm having an odd issue with my 650. I had everything set up just fine controlling my system with "Additional Buttons" for each device customized. I just added a Samsung HW-E450 sound bar to the setup and I'm having issues with programming the "Additional Buttons" on the LCD screen. I set up 3 pages, exactly how I want them to be set up under the device, and when I update the remote all of the buttons are on the wrong pages.

Are you sure you're setting up additional buttons in your activity, not in the device? The two customizations are independent of one another. This is a very common mistake.

I set them up under the device because I will only use those functions every once in a while. I have different soft keys for my activity.

Sounds like a bug then. You may have to start over to get around it.

I received my new 650 yesterday and got it all set up....pretty easy. But I'm having one problem that I can't seem to figure out. Have Netflix set up as one of my activities, and am able to turn it on with the remote, but then when I want to go back to watch TV can't seem to get there without going thru alot of trial and error pushes on the remote, until I finally push something right. I'm sure I'm missing something very easy here, but can't seem to figure it.......anyone here that could help me out??

have you tried pressing "exit" under tv device mode? You may need to "teach" your remote that command.

I had this problem on my 670. Even Logitech Harmony Support could not help. They said exact order is not supported on those pages. IMO, it's a bug.

 

Try deleting a few, downloading to remote, and then re-enter them. I finally got them into an acceptable order. Page-1 are the important ones ... ones you can use without pressing Next.

See back a few pages about Samsung TV.

 

You can add to the Watch TV Activity (preferred) or create a new VieraCast Activity. Ether way, you have to add the special buttons VieraCast uses. Use "Additional Buttons" screen if you need to.

at the top just under the reddish translucent piece is a small plastic part that says 'Harmony Technology'. This piece is stuck on with a small amount of adhesive. You can slip a plastic clip tool underneath and pry out. There are two screws under there that hold both the top of the main case and the reddish part in place.

If anyone knows a good way to replace an LCD on the board, I'd appreciate the help. It looks like a ZIF connector that's just sort of glued onto the back of the board. Does anyone know what kind of adhesive this might be? Best way to get it off? Thanks!

I tried wiping the entire device and starting over with no luck. I tried adding them in page by page, like you said. I upload one page and it is correct but once I start trying to do more than that it gets jumbled again. I know for a fact it is a bug rather than the remote not supporting the ordering. I have device soft keys programmed and ordered in a certain fashion for my TV, BD player and cable box on this remote. For whatever reason, it just won't do it on the 4th device.

I obviously have some learning to do in regards to searching threads for content, so can someone please help me? What kind of rechargeable batteries can I use with my Logitech Harmony 650? I have some AW IMR14500 Li-ion batts, will those work or are high drain Li-ion batts not recommended?

Those are the wrong voltage from what I can see. Why were you considering those?