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Hey KG, sorry I didn't see this until today.

Yes, as far as I can tell, you can program in the other 12 scenes (aside from the 4 "hardcoded" ones). I've not done that yet, as the four I have are sufficient for my lighting needs. You can do it a couple of ways, I believe. One, you can add the buttons yourself from within the Harmony's online programming tool (which is fair, not great). Or, you can ask Logitech to send you an updated program for the Harmony One that has that in there. I've not looked at it in a while, so I couldn't tell you for sure which ones are included, or could be included, other than the main four.

Also, I believe there's a Harmony One user's thread, too, and there could be an answer there, also. Shouldn't be a problem getting that into the remote, though, even if it's manually.

Good luck!

Kid,

Yes, I believe so. Seems like I did that a while back when I wanted to switch between Monitor Main and Monitor Sub for my outputs on my Onkyo 876. And that depends on what you want to do. To set up a macro to, for example, Turn on the AVR, set it to DVD, turn on the DVD player, TV, etc., no problem. However, I found it was trickier to navigate within menus for other things, such as getting to Netflix on my OPPO BDP-93 (no problem with the new one, the BDP-103, as there is a discrete Netflix button).

Also, you can set up custom macros, "learn" the buttons on your AVR remote, etc. to enable you to create your own Activity. The online interface for the Harmony is okay, though cumbersome, and can take some trial and error at times. The Harmony thread within AVS has others facing those same issues, so you might find some more tips there, also.

I found writing down exactly what I wanted to do, then setting up the Harmony using that as a guide helps. Some folks even import button symbols to use for their favorite channels, if that's desirable.

Good luck!

Latest photo looking in from the screen side. Trying some Photoshop stuff I've been learning. Also, added some new decor, including the pictures on the back wall, courtesy of Kirkland's. Got some end table in the shape of movie reels, too, that actually look pretty nice!

The entrance needed "something", so I added these display "plaques" and the movie projector. It should fit a little more when I complete the light box for the posters.

Hey, thanks! I should, I did that for a living for about 3 years! It was one of the few aspects where I could actually get something done a little quickly!

By the way, I came to Clayton by the way of Wilmington, my first home in NC. I moved there 28 years ago tomorrow, and last lived in the Porter's Neck area (in a friend's garage apartment). Very nice area, but like Clayton, too, especially since my wife is here...!

I think we're among the very few second story theaters on here!

You're right, and I actually started doing carpentry about when those expansions started (laid off from Corning after 17 years) and got to work in quite a few of those homes.

Yes, second story is interesting. Almost impossible to keep the sound out of the first floor, but all of us are there watching anyway, so only the parakeets are skeered...! Wraunch came over one day and I got to show off a bit. Even now, and I'm sure you'll agree, I look at it and ask myself how the heck did I get all this done? But soooo worth it! Now, if I can convince my wife to let me get that second sub....

Then the fun begins! You may already have, but see if you can test the circuits before the drywall goes over it. I'm sure you're very excited! Did you get those Klipsch's yet? I saw where AVS is running a special on another Klipsch system where they give you the subwoofer free! Didn't look at the price, though.

Keep at it!

Great idea! Mine was tight going in, but using that deep four gang box helped a lot. It's not difficult, but a bit tedious! And oh-so-cool looking!

No, but I have a 4 zone Grafik Eye, and I left a note specifying that it was a multizone controller. I'm sure the capacity of the 4 gang should still be plenty for 6 circuits (but it's going to be crowded!) and still be within code. Your electrician should state that the wiring will be "ready" for hookup, with all grounds connected correctly, wires correct length, etc. like it's ready for the switch, outlet, etc. If I'm not mistaken, the 4 zone version actually is the same size of the 6 zone, just with two zones not added, of course. so you should be ok.

Yeah, you should have some options of size variability for your speakers (bookshelf size versus free standing for example) since you have an AT screen. Definitely, if possible, listen to some more setups, especially with known material and hopefully similar size rooms.

Good luck!

I agree, Mr. Tim! It took some creative organizing. For that (and the rest of my wiring), I used those push connectors, which under most of the applications seemed easier and less bulk. Sometimes you can, for example, use a four wire one, with one of the holes for a pigtail, to wire into the tight areas. But, it can be done! You need to have a certain cubic inch allowance per number of specific sized wires (plus grounds) and the 3.5 inch deep box is pretty good for that. Tight squeeze, but it works!