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post #10501 of 10744
1/26/13 at 5:51pm
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I saw this article this morning. http://www.customretailer.net/article/logitech-sell-harmony-remote-division-25057126/1 A sad day indeed. There are plenty of apps for our phones and tablets, but I prefer a remote with hard buttons. Apps have their place, but there needs to be a place for hard button remotes also. I hope someone buys them and keeps the site up to date. My fiancé will not be able to operate my A/V system without it. frown.gif

No way?! I would have sworn the Harmony line was a money maker?! What other remote works this well and easily for the money!
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post #10502 of 10744
1/26/13 at 6:33pm
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I figured out that the net button will scroll through various inputs(one of which is Pandora), but I would really like to have a separate button for this function. Any ideas out there?

Create a sequence that does what you just said (using the Net button to scroll through inputs), and assign it to a hard or soft button.
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post #10503 of 10744
1/26/13 at 6:59pm
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Originally Posted by dharel View Post

Create a sequence that does what you just said (using the Net button to scroll through inputs), and assign it to a hard or soft button.
Thanks dharel, it took me a couple of hours to figure it out, but mission accomplished. I used the net but to create and activity which now starts pandora with the touch of a button. No scrolling necessary either because pandora is the first option with the net button. Thanks for your reply. Gotta love this hobby smile.gif
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post #10504 of 10744
1/26/13 at 7:07pm
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No way?! I would have sworn the Harmony line was a money maker?! What other remote works this well and easily for the money!
Yes way, and no other remote that I know of, because I never had to try another. My One works sooooo well!!! If the site goes away I will not be happy at all.i bought my first harmony because of reviews in Sound&Vision, HomeTheater magazines and a need for my fiancé to be able to operate my AV setup. Didn't want to spend ~$200 but it turned out to be the best $200 I ever spent. I hope someone takes it over and continues the site as well as maybe better manage it.
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post #10505 of 10744
1/26/13 at 9:01pm
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Originally Posted by pappaduke View Post

Yes way, and no other remote that I know of, because I never had to try another. My One works sooooo well!!! If the site goes away I will not be happy at all.i bought my first harmony because of reviews in Sound&Vision, HomeTheater magazines and a need for my fiancé to be able to operate my AV setup. Didn't want to spend ~$200 but it turned out to be the best $200 I ever spent. I hope someone takes it over and continues the site as well as maybe better manage it.

The server with all the component programing AND the sale of the Harmony remotes themselves. I have no idea what other remote line is as good and affordable as these.
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post #10506 of 10744
1/27/13 at 12:35pm
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Originally Posted by Miami Guy View Post

The server with all the component programing AND the sale of the Harmony remotes themselves. I have no idea what other remote line is as good and affordable as these.
I'm hoping someone bails us out of this possible bad situation. I'll start paying more attention to other remotes now, but I can't imagine I'll find a better one. I'm just to comfortable with what I have.
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post #10507 of 10744
1/27/13 at 12:55pm
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Originally Posted by pappaduke View Post

I'm hoping someone bails us out of this possible bad situation. I'll start paying more attention to other remotes now, but I can't imagine I'll find a better one. I'm just to comfortable with what I have.

I thought the Harmony was better built before Logitech anyway, but I still really hope maybe someone buys the Harmony division from Logitech or something. When my One dies I won't know what o do otherwise.
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post #10508 of 10744
1/28/13 at 2:28pm
I recently obtained a new Marantz AV8801.



I changed the Harmony One to reflect the change to the 8801.



When I select the activity, "DirecTv DVR" (which is my DirecTv HD DVR, connected via HDMI to HDMI input 1 on the 8801), everthing turns on, but it will put the input of the 8801 to the last selected input.



If I am on a different activity, such as "game" or Blu Ray, HDMI input #4 or #3, it goes to those inputs. If I select "DirecTv DVR", it will go to that input.



Even if I use the "Help" option on the remote, it cycles thru questions; is the TV on? Is the receiver on? is the TV input on #1, is the receiver set to "Cable/SAT" input? I select "no" on this and tries to change the input but it will not change it.



If use the Marantz remote to select the input, it works.



Help please!
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post #10509 of 10744
1/28/13 at 4:57pm
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Originally Posted by cp1966 View Post

I recently obtained a new Marantz AV8801.



I changed the Harmony One to reflect the change to the 8801.



When I select the activity, "DirecTv DVR" (which is my DirecTv HD DVR, connected via HDMI to HDMI input 1 on the 8801), everthing turns on, but it will put the input of the 8801 to the last selected input.



If I am on a different activity, such as "game" or Blu Ray, HDMI input #4 or #3, it goes to those inputs. If I select "DirecTv DVR", it will go to that input.



Even if I use the "Help" option on the remote, it cycles thru questions; is the TV on? Is the receiver on? is the TV input on #1, is the receiver set to "Cable/SAT" input? I select "no" on this and tries to change the input but it will not change it.



If use the Marantz remote to select the input, it works.



Help please!

Go into the Harmony software, next to the DirecTV activity select Settings, then select Review Settings. Then if you select Yes, but I want o add more control of options and devices in this activity, it should take you to where you can select the input your Marantz reciver needs to be on.

If not, you may need to open up devices, then select the Marantz, and Adjust Inputs. It lets you select how the inputs work for your device.
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post #10510 of 10744
1/28/13 at 6:06pm
Already did that....

It needs to be on input 1, CBL/SAT, but it wont change. I tried pointing the remote right at the AV, and no response. If I use the AVR remote, it switches to that input right away.
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post #10511 of 10744
1/28/13 at 7:11pm
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Originally Posted by cp1966 View Post

Already did that....

It needs to be on input 1, CBL/SAT, but it wont change. I tried pointing the remote right at the AV, and no response. If I use the AVR remote, it switches to that input right away.
Did you try to teach the harmony the command using your original remote. I once had a similar problem with a setup button on my Yamaha 2010 as well as the directional keys.
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post #10512 of 10744
1/29/13 at 3:07am
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Originally Posted by pappaduke View Post

Did you try to teach the harmony the command using your original remote. I once had a similar problem with a setup button on my Yamaha 2010 as well as the directional keys.

Not exactly sure how to teach the harmony the command of going to that input for the specific activity. I do understand it can be taught an individual command, but not sure how to teach it to dosomething as part of an activity......

I posted this on the 8801 forum, and also on the Logitechs website.
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post #10513 of 10744
1/29/13 at 5:41am
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Originally Posted by Miami Guy View Post

No way?! I would have sworn the Harmony line was a money maker?! What other remote works this well and easily for the money!
Yes way, and no other remote that I know of, because I never had to try another. My One works sooooo well!!! If the site goes away I will not be happy at all.i bought my first harmony because of reviews in Sound&Vision, HomeTheater magazines and a need for my fiancé to be able to operate my AV setup. Didn't want to spend ~$200 but it turned out to be the best $200 I ever spent. I hope someone takes it over and continues the site as well as maybe better manage it.

Some years back (when I had a real job and good pay) I had bought a Phillips Pronto remote that cost near $1000. This was before Harmony ever started. It was a total "B" to program! Needed the actual codes to manually do it. Oh, it was an amazing remote once programmed, but a pain to update when you changed equipment! You actually needed a certified pro to program it (they even had classes and certifications for that).

Then I bought the Harmony 1000, and WOW! A few simple clicks and it was done! Sold the Pronto and never missed it.

But then having mostly touch screen became a pain (especially with a laggy, unresponsive AT&T UVerse box!), and I bought the One, and have loved it ever since. It is absolutely the best remote out there, easy to use, simple to program.

I've tried others every so often too, MX, Universal Remote, etc. But not even mega buck Crestrons can compare for the home user, and the price. So it will be a flat out huge tragedy if Harmony disappeared!
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post #10514 of 10744
1/29/13 at 12:05pm
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Originally Posted by cp1966 View Post

Not exactly sure how to teach the harmony the command of going to that input for the specific activity. I do understand it can be taught an individual command, but not sure how to teach it to dosomething as part of an activity......

I posted this on the 8801 forum, and also on the Logitechs website.
Sorry I misunderstood your problem.
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post #10515 of 10744
1/29/13 at 7:38pm
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Originally Posted by pappaduke View Post

Did you try to teach the harmony the command using your original remote. I once had a similar problem with a setup button on my Yamaha 2010 as well as the directional keys.

Did this, and it worked:)!

I got it figured out;

I manually entered the command using the Logitech software, entering the command "CBL/SAT" and I taught the Harmony One that single command. This was done with the Harmony Remote connected to the PC, then updated the Harmony One.

I then fired up the system using the command (activity) to watch a Blu ray via the Oppo, then after everything was one I selected the command (activity) watch DirecTv DVR, and everythin:)g worked!
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post #10516 of 10744
1/31/13 at 3:57am
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Originally Posted by cp1966 View Post

Did this, and it worked:)!

I got it figured out;

I manually entered the command using the Logitech software, entering the command "CBL/SAT" and I taught the Harmony One that single command. This was done with the Harmony Remote connected to the PC, then updated the Harmony One.

I then fired up the system using the command (activity) to watch a Blu ray via the Oppo, then after everything was one I selected the command (activity) watch DirecTv DVR, and everythin:)g worked!
So you are using two activity commands to get your end result? If so, you allowed the second command to to leave the other equipment on? Just trying to understand because that may solve a dilemma I'm having with starting Pandora as an activity.
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post #10517 of 10744
2/2/13 at 2:45pm
I decided to purchase the one even though Harmony might be sold or flat out discontinued. I don't change gear often so I don't think it will be much of an issue if they get rid of their services. Hopefully that doesn't happen but this will be a huge upgrade from my nearly 5 year old 520 remote. Looking forward to this and the PS3 adapter coming later in the week. Plus, the One is a great price right now at certain retailers.
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post #10518 of 10744
2/3/13 at 11:21am
I'm having trouble getting one of the buttons on my Roku 2 XS remote to be operated by my Harmony One. It's the button that looks like a counterclockwise arrow that makes the movie skip backwards and replay the last thirty seconds or so. I am trying to program the similar-looking button on the H1 (which is right next to its MUTE button) to duplicate this function.

I have tried the InsReplay and Back commands in the the Harmony database, and nothing happens when I press the designated key on the H1 remote. I also tried "learning" this command from the Roku remote. But nothing happens in the software during the "learn" process.

I have a hunch this particular button on the Roku remote operates by RF, whereas most of the other buttons operate by IR. Before I give up, has anyone else had any luck programming the H1 to duplicate this function?
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post #10519 of 10744
2/3/13 at 2:49pm
You are correct that the 2 XS remote is RF and therefore you cannot "learn" this command to an IR remote.

The Roku does accept IR commands and you need to find the correct IR command for the skip back function. If the commands in the database do not work you can try borrowing the remote from a lower feature Roku that has an IR remote. Alternatively, try and find the Pronto hex code for that command and get it loaded into the H1 (a reasonable amount of work).
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post #10520 of 10744
2/3/13 at 4:41pm
^^
Thanks, BPlayer
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post #10521 of 10744
2/7/13 at 1:50am
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Originally Posted by pappaduke View Post

So you are using two activity commands to get your end result? If so, you allowed the second command to to leave the other equipment on? Just trying to understand because that may solve a dilemma I'm having with starting Pandora as an activity.

No, its still one "activity", I just programmed the input CBL /SAt button from the Marantz remote to be replicated on the harmony activity. Easier done than explained.

HOWEVER, when I use the "One" remote to turn everything off, zones 2, 3 and 4 remain on. So, at the advice of another (in the Marantz 8801 thread), I edited the 8801 to not have a power button. What this does is put the AVR on, to the selected input per your activity command (Blu Ray, DVD, etc...) and THAT command of what input is sleected, turns on zone 1 only. BUT, doing this does not turn the 8801 off ......

Head scratch.....
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post #10522 of 10744
2/7/13 at 8:33am
^^^
Lots of questions on your problem.

1. Is the AVR configured to have zone 2 to 4 used as separate zones?

2. Using the original remote, does the power button turn on the main zone and all the other zones?

3. Using the original remote, does the power button turn off the main zone and all the other zones?

4. Is the H1 configured to use discrete codes to turn the AVR on and off, or does it use the power toggle?

5. Using the H1 in device mode, does the power toggle command do the same thing as questions #2 and #3 above (should be the same as the original remote)?

6. Using the H1 in device mode, does the discrete power on command turn on the main zone and all the other zones?

7. Using the H1 in device mode, does the power button turn off the main zone and all the other zones?

The database does not seem to have the appropriate devices for the zone 2 to 4, so if you are using them as separates you may have to manually set them up and learn all the required ir codes.
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post #10523 of 10744
2/7/13 at 4:51pm
Well I am bummed. Bought my remote but didn't notice the seller sold refurbished units. Got the remote and it doesn't send IR signals and troubleshooting through Logitech couldn't resolve it. I emailed the company so I have to wait to see what will be done. Not happy at all. Any suggestions to maybe trouble shoot beyond firmware update for the remote?

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post #10524 of 10744
2/7/13 at 5:12pm

Mine (refurb) is on its way from Meritline, which offers a 90 day replacement policy. I used PayPal, so I have some recourse if I have a problem (though I've had no problem with Meritline before).

I just started using my refurb 880 (after one of the dogs dropped something on the screen of my original 880). I guess with the pending sale, I'd better open up the H1 and program it when I get it.

There is a way of checking for an IR signal using a digital camera.

http://www.wikihow.com/Check-if-a-Remote-Control-is-Transmitting-an-Infrared-Signal

Hope you get some satisfaction from the seller.

Michael

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post #10525 of 10744
2/7/13 at 6:31pm
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Mine (refurb) is on its way from Meritline, which offers a 90 day replacement policy. I used PayPal, so I have some recourse if I have a problem (though I've had no problem with Meritline before).
I just started using my refurb 880 (after one of the dogs dropped something on the screen of my original 880). I guess with the pending sale, I'd better open up the H1 and program it when I get it.
There is a way of checking for an IR signal using a digital camera.
http://www.wikihow.com/Check-if-a-Remote-Control-is-Transmitting-an-Infrared-Signal
Hope you get some satisfaction from the seller.
Michael

Checking the IR with a camera was part of the process and it doesn't have anything. I emailed WirelessOEM shop and I have to wait and see when I get a reply. It was through paypal for payment as well so I am sure I will get a new (refurbished) remote or my money back.
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2/7/13 at 7:03pm
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 I emailed WirelessOEM shop and I have to wait and see when I get a reply. 

 

Looks promising:

 

 

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We are proud to sell the finest products available. If anything you purchase from us fails to live up to your expectations, we will replace or refund the undamaged product within 30 days of the original purchase date. It's that simple. 

 

Good luck.

 

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2/7/13 at 7:43pm
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Originally Posted by LastButNotLeast View Post

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Originally Posted by flashman03 View Post

 I emailed WirelessOEM shop and I have to wait and see when I get a reply. 

 

Looks promising:

 

 

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

We are proud to sell the finest products available. If anything you purchase from us fails to live up to your expectations, we will replace or refund the undamaged product within 30 days of the original purchase date. It's that simple. 

 

Good luck.

 


Thanks. I am sure it will work out. Just sucks I ha e to wait another week or so to hopefully get a working remote. Its cool! KCCO lol.

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post #10528 of 10744
2/8/13 at 12:12pm
Fellow Harmonies,

Trying to configure my Harmony One for a function of WMC on my HTPC. While watching LiveTV and using a keyboard, you can tap the "spacebar" and go back to the previous channel you were (I) was watching.

How do i set up this "previous channel" command on the Harmony One? I like to use the GO BACK button to the Right of the Mute button. i can't seem to find this command anywhere...mad.gif

Any thoughts, as I've been out of luck to find this command.

Thanks.
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post #10529 of 10744
2/8/13 at 1:49pm
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Fellow Harmonies,

Trying to configure my Harmony One for a function of WMC on my HTPC. While watching LiveTV and using a keyboard, you can tap the "spacebar" and go back to the previous channel you were (I) was watching.

How do i set up this "previous channel" command on the Harmony One? I like to use the GO BACK button to the Right of the Mute button. i can't seem to find this command anywhere...mad.gif

Any thoughts, as I've been out of luck to find this command.

Thanks.

It depends on what MCE device you chose from the Harmony database.  There are many MCE devices in the Harmony library and they vary widely as to how complete their command sets are.  The most completely "equipped" MCE device I've found is "Microsoft Windows Media Center SE".  Besides the MCE remote codes, it also includes the IR codes for many keyboard commands, including "Enter" which also does a Prev Chan in WMC.

 

Even though that device is fairly complete, it still was missing a few commands, so I ended up adding the "Microsoft MCE Keyboard" as an additional device just for those two commands.  Someday I'll teach those commands to primary MCE device but for now its no hardship to have the extra device loaded.


Edited by jcalabria - 2/9/13 at 6:45am
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post #10530 of 10744
2/8/13 at 1:58pm
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Originally Posted by BPlayer View Post

^^^
Lots of questions on your problem.

1. Is the AVR configured to have zone 2 to 4 used as separate zones?

2. Using the original remote, does the power button turn on the main zone and all the other zones?

3. Using the original remote, does the power button turn off the main zone and all the other zones?

4. Is the H1 configured to use discrete codes to turn the AVR on and off, or does it use the power toggle?

5. Using the H1 in device mode, does the power toggle command do the same thing as questions #2 and #3 above (should be the same as the original remote)?

6. Using the H1 in device mode, does the discrete power on command turn on the main zone and all the other zones?

7. Using the H1 in device mode, does the power button turn off the main zone and all the other zones?

The database does not seem to have the appropriate devices for the zone 2 to 4, so if you are using them as separates you may have to manually set them up and learn all the required ir codes.



Still learning the 8801;

That said, myself and several others are still having issues.

I went into the HArmony softtware and told it thatthere were no power buttons. What this accomplishes is that I am basically selecting an input, lets say DVR, and when that individual input is activated, it turns on the 8801 and only zone 1. Zones 2-4 remain off. When I turn the system off with the Harmony, everything goes off.

However, the next time I want to turn the system on, if I select Blu Ray, the system turns on but for some reason it selects the last input, not the one I jjust selected.

If there was a way (and I have looked and looked thru the menu (GUI) to turn Zones 2-4 "Off" and keep them off, I could go back to allowing the power switch to be used.....

This make sense?
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