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post #1111 of 10744
3/6/08 at 9:29pm
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Originally Posted by tristan2 View Post

Just got my H1 today and am having one problem so far.

For my DVD activity I start with a sequence of TV menu commands to set the picture mode I want (there is no specific code for this). I also have a power down sequence that again goes through the TV menu to set the picture mode back to what it was.

My problem is that the thing is powering down my receiver right at the point in the sequence where I am selecting the picture mode. Because of that it doesn't take the selection.

Here is what it says as a description for the the context of my commands "Before the devices are turned off, leaving the Watch a DVD Activity does the following:". That sounds like it should in fact complete my commands before any devices are turned off. But that is not what is happening.

Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks

I have a Logitech 659, I am having a problem driving me nuts to no end..I've tried various combos to no avail, when I go any activity everything works great EXCEPT the tv won't go the correct input, I have a Olevia 42" LCD..
Again, the tv powers on, the device be it hd player, pioneer dvd recorder OR sony surround system will power on depeing on which activity I chose, BUT the tv just stays at the last input it was last on. I've tried everything I can possibly think of, anyone have any ideas short of my calling Logitech or is there a particular Logitech board somewhere? Thanks.
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post #1112 of 10744
3/6/08 at 10:10pm
Can the Harmony One controls all the functions for the following equipments:
Sharp LC46D64U TV, DTV HD box, Sony Dav-is10 speaker system, Toshiba HD A30 and an OPPO HDMI switcher/
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post #1113 of 10744
3/7/08 at 3:38am
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Originally Posted by kishman View Post

I have a Logitech 659, I am having a problem driving me nuts to no end..I've tried various combos to no avail, when I go any activity everything works great EXCEPT the tv won't go the correct input, I have a Olevia 42" LCD..
Again, the tv powers on, the device be it hd player, pioneer dvd recorder OR sony surround system will power on depeing on which activity I chose, BUT the tv just stays at the last input it was last on. I've tried everything I can possibly think of, anyone have any ideas short of my calling Logitech or is there a particular Logitech board somewhere? Thanks.

The 659 forum

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...php?p=13068468

You can try to keep the remote pointed at the TV for a few seconds more. Often the TV delay will be such that it does not see anything for a bit. If that does not work, then play with the delay settings (found in the sticky- slow response- at the top of the remote page).

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forum...sprune=-1&f=93
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post #1114 of 10744
3/7/08 at 6:21am
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Originally Posted by kishman View Post

I have a Logitech 659, I am having a problem driving me nuts to no end..I've tried various combos to no avail, when I go any activity everything works great EXCEPT the tv won't go the correct input, I have a Olevia 42" LCD..
Again, the tv powers on, the device be it hd player, pioneer dvd recorder OR sony surround system will power on depeing on which activity I chose, BUT the tv just stays at the last input it was last on. I've tried everything I can possibly think of, anyone have any ideas short of my calling Logitech or is there a particular Logitech board somewhere? Thanks.

Does "Help" fix it?

If so, you'll probably need to increase the Power On Delay for the TV.

Don't be scared to call tech support...they don't bite!
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post #1115 of 10744
3/7/08 at 11:26am
Just got the H1 and am having another problem that I'm hoping someone can help with.

I have a PVR/DRV device and associated activity. I am trying to program some of the basic functions into the remotes buttons. Several of the buttons and associated commands work perfectly. However, the commands I have programmed for the up arrow, down arrow, exit and prev buttons are not working when I have the remote in another other mode than the device mode for the PVR.

In other words, if I select the PVR as the current device (on the remote) then all of the buttons work as they should. However, if I am sitting at the main activities screen (on the remote) then some of my programmed buttons work but the ones mentioned above do not.

Hope that makes sense. Any ideas? Thanks
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post #1116 of 10744
3/7/08 at 11:45am
Why don't you just compare what the commands are for those buttons in the Activity to what they are for the Device?
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post #1117 of 10744
3/7/08 at 12:09pm
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Originally Posted by Gary J View Post

Why don't you just compare what the commands are for those buttons in the Activity to what they are for the Device?

This is all kind of new to me so I'm not sure I follow what you are saying. What I did was I went into the device area of the software. I selected customize buttons. One of several things I did was I selected CmSkip for the up arrow (this jumps ahead 1 minute when you are watching something you recorded). I saved and loaded it into the remote.

Then I started the PVR activity and everything turned on just fine and I am able to do several PVR device functions with other keys on the remote. However, if I push the up arrow nothing happens. Now if I switch the remote to devices and select the PVR then the up arrow will do the CmSkip operation.

I guess what you are suggesting that I do is compare what is actually being sent by the remote when I'm in the PVR device vs. right after I run the PVR activity? I guess I don't know how to do that.
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post #1118 of 10744
3/7/08 at 12:27pm
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Originally Posted by tristan2 View Post

What I did was I went into the device area of the software. I selected customize buttons.

Go into the Activity area of the software. Select customize buttons.

IOW do the same in the Activities. Sounds like you should get more familar with the software too.
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post #1119 of 10744
3/7/08 at 12:33pm
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Originally Posted by Gary J View Post

Go into the Activity area of the software. Select customize buttons.

IOW do the same in the Activities. Sounds like you should get more familar with the software too.

Thank you! Yes, I totally missed that. I was wondering how it figured out what button assignments to use at what times. My mistake - thanks again.
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post #1120 of 10744
3/7/08 at 12:35pm
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Originally Posted by tristan2 View Post

This is all kind of new to me so I'm not sure I follow what you are saying. What I did was I went into the device area of the software. I selected customize buttons. One of several things I did was I selected CmSkip for the up arrow (this jumps ahead 1 minute when you are watching something you recorded). I saved and loaded it into the remote.
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Generally, think of the Device Mode as something that you use to test out buttons to see if they do something you might "like." Let's say that on your TV's Remote there is only One Power button. Push it once and the set turns on and puch it again and the set turns off. (This would be a Toggle.)

Now in Device mode with your TV selected you see three buttons... one labeled PWR ON, one labeled PWR OFF, and one labeled PWR TGL. You check them out in Device Mode and sure enough they do what they say and nothing else.

Now going to the on-line software you can cause the remote to Send PWR ON duribg activity start and send PWR OFF when desired to shut off the TV.

The "problem" you are seeing is due to the fact that creating a button in Device Mode for your DVR does not automatically cause it to exist in Activities Mode. If you want to have the Up Arrow map to CmSkip in an activity such as "Watch DVR" then you must customize that button in the activity.
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post #1121 of 10744
3/7/08 at 12:43pm
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Originally Posted by SaltiDawg View Post

Generally, think of the Device Mode as something that you use to test out buttons to see if they do something you might "like." Let's say that on your TV's Remote there is only One Power button. Push it once and the set turns on and puch it again and the set turns off. (This would be a Toggle.)

Now in Device mode with your TV selected you see three buttons... one labeled PWR ON, one labeled PWR OFF, and one labeled PWR TGL. You check them out in Device Mode and sure enough they do what they say and nothing else.

Now going to the on-line software you can cause the remote to Send PWR ON duribg activity start and send PWR OFF when desired to shut off the TV.

The "problem" you are seeing is due to the fact that creating a button in Device Mode for your DVR does not automatically cause it to exist in Activities Mode. If you want to have the Up Arrow map to CmSkip in an activity such as "Watch DVR" then you must customize that button in the activity.

Gottcha! I just totally missed the "customize buttons" associated with activities. That of course is the essence of it so no wonder I was so messed up. It makes a lot more sense now. Thanks.
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post #1122 of 10744
3/7/08 at 3:38pm
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Originally Posted by tristan2 View Post

Gottcha! I just totally missed the "customize buttons" associated with activities. That of course is the essence of it so no wonder I was so messed up. It makes a lot more sense now. Thanks.

You're welcome. See you're from Seattle - I was stationed at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in the '70s - Asst Repair Supt - Submarines. Nice part of the country.
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post #1123 of 10744
3/7/08 at 5:03pm
How fragile is the Harmony One?Can it be dropped a few times without worrying about it?
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post #1124 of 10744
3/7/08 at 5:43pm
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Originally Posted by GR1MM View Post

How fragile is the Harmony One?Can it be dropped a few times without worrying about it?

I've tossed it over to my couch a few times, and it's fallen on my carpet too. The remote feels solid enough in your hand, but I would personally worry about dropping it on hard surfaces (especially repetitively).

,R
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post #1125 of 10744
3/7/08 at 6:23pm
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Originally Posted by GR1MM View Post

How fragile is the Harmony One?Can it be dropped a few times without worrying about it?

My kids love to balance the remote on the arm of the couch (we have hardwood floors) and my 880 has taken several nasty sounding falls. The only real problem there was some random resets caused by the battery becoming loose.

As for the One, it hasn't happened (YET) but my sense is it is not as robust as the 880 was. I wouldn't try it. And yes, I still find it balanced on the couch arm. Grrrrr.
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post #1126 of 10744
3/7/08 at 8:02pm
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Originally Posted by czzer View Post

Does "Help" fix it?

If so, you'll probably need to increase the Power On Delay for the TV.

Don't be scared to call tech support...they don't bite!

Yes 'help' always fixes the problem...yeah I messed with the power on delay to no avail, thanks all...I'll call their tech support...
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post #1127 of 10744
3/7/08 at 9:16pm
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Originally Posted by kishman View Post

Yes 'help' always fixes the problem...yeah I messed with the power on delay to no avail, thanks all...I'll call their tech support...

You might need to increase the Power On Delay a LOT. SOme devices take ages until they are ready to accept commands after they are turned on. My projector's Power On Delay is 20 seconds for example.
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post #1128 of 10744
3/7/08 at 9:45pm
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Originally Posted by czzer View Post

You might need to increase the Power On Delay a LOT. SOme devices take ages until they are ready to accept commands after they are turned on. My projector's Power On Delay is 20 seconds for example.

Well being a bit of a tech head, I tend to really go bonkers trying to solve a issue before calling tech support(could have something to do with my working in the IT field and equating tech support with help desk aka the NO help desk, but I digress),
I FIGURED out the issue at long last...again thanks to those who replied..here's what the problem was: basically to get ALL the input buttons to work you have to 'trick' the remote and tell it the tv is the Olevia
42T...there's a post on the Olevia 47TFHD forum concerning this...
So as a last resort, for haha's just now I added a device using the actual TV 42TFHD and I setup a 'test' watch DVD activity linking to the 42TFHD and wouldn't you know it, dvd player comes on, tv comes on, and goes right to the correct input, I did put in a 10 second delay to be safe, but it worked twice flawlessly, I was shocked...I can die in peace now, hahahaha...
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post #1129 of 10744
3/7/08 at 9:50pm
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Originally Posted by joe221 View Post

I found my Mitsubishi TV had an "Enter" key setting that the remote didn't. I set the Harmony to use it to change channels and it's so much faster when I use QAM tuninh on it. Ya never know what you'll find!

I have found that my QAM stations numbers are entered methodically & there is no 'enter' input @ the end of the sequence. Thus there is an additional delay be4 jumping to the QAM station.

How were you able to add the command esp. with the icons based favorites?

UPDATE: Found it under Device>Settings>AdvanceSetUp>then choose how u enter your channels manually.
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post #1130 of 10744
3/8/08 at 7:19pm
This is one nice remote. Easy to set up and works well.
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post #1131 of 10744
3/8/08 at 7:47pm
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by tripleM View Post

I have found that my QAM stations numbers are entered methodically & there is no 'enter' input @ the end of the sequence. Thus there is an additional delay be4 jumping to the QAM station.

How were you able to add the command esp. with the icons based favorites?

UPDATE: Found it under Device>Settings>AdvanceSetUp>then choose how u enter your channels manually.

I love when my questions are answered before I get to them.
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post #1132 of 10744
3/8/08 at 7:48pm
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Originally Posted by OGauge4Me View Post

This is one nice remote. Easy to set up and works well.

Then why do you think you're a noob? Be proud!
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post #1133 of 10744
3/8/08 at 9:35pm
I bought a Harmony One last night... pretty darn cool device. Ran into a problem and wonder if one of you smart dudes can help.

I set up a "Listen XM" Activity based on a "Watch TV" template. I have a DirecTV HN21 HD-DVR. This activity is the same as my TV template, except that I have the receiver set for stereo instead of dolby surround. And, the REAL reason... all the favorites are set to XM channels.

Problem is, the favorites only work once. Once I've reached an XM station, when I click another "XM Favorite" I end up on the MORE INFO page of the current XM station.

My theory is that the Harmony ONE is pressing the SELECT button at the end of the channel sequence instead of the NumberENTER button. When you go to an XM station, the INFO box is automatically displayed to show info on the station. If you press a channel sequence then SELECT, you get the MORE INFO window. If you press the ENTER button you get the new channel.

If the INFO window is not open (as it generally is not on TV stations) you can use either SELECT or ENTER with equally successful results.

Any thoughts?? Thanks!

Jim

PS: You can emulate this problem by pushing the INFO button on a TV station then pressing a "Favorite" station with the Harmony ONE. Same thing happens.
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post #1134 of 10744
3/9/08 at 9:56am
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Originally Posted by GR1MM View Post

How fragile is the Harmony One?Can it be dropped a few times without worrying about it?

My son with Down syndrome loves to throw stuff. Including my new Harmony One. He's grabbed it a few times and tossed it on to carpet and ceramic tile. Its still working so far. I've had it for about a month. He tossed my 880 around a lot as well. That still works and has been retired to my bedroom.
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post #1135 of 10744
3/9/08 at 10:14am
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by heyjp View Post

I bought a Harmony One last night... pretty darn cool device. Ran into a problem and wonder if one of you smart dudes can help.

I set up a "Listen XM" Activity based on a "Watch TV" template. I have a DirecTV HN21 HD-DVR. This activity is the same as my TV template, except that I have the receiver set for stereo instead of dolby surround. And, the REAL reason... all the favorites are set to XM channels.

Problem is, the favorites only work once. Once I've reached an XM station, when I click another "XM Favorite" I end up on the MORE INFO page of the current XM station.

My theory is that the Harmony ONE is pressing the SELECT button at the end of the channel sequence instead of the NumberENTER button. When you go to an XM station, the INFO box is automatically displayed to show info on the station. If you press a channel sequence then SELECT, you get the MORE INFO window. If you press the ENTER button you get the new channel.

If the INFO window is not open (as it generally is not on TV stations) you can use either SELECT or ENTER with equally successful results.

Any thoughts?? Thanks!

Jim

PS: You can emulate this problem by pushing the INFO button on a TV station then pressing a "Favorite" station with the Harmony ONE. Same thing happens.

When you originally set up the DVR, did you choose "numbers followed by the Enter key"?
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post #1136 of 10744
3/9/08 at 11:53am
I found a couple more reviews, all good too!

About.com review

Extremetech.com review

PCWORLD.COM review

i4u.com review
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post #1137 of 10744
3/9/08 at 4:39pm
West LA Joe,

Man! You nailed it!!! THANK YOU. I had never seen that question, but found it by going to DEVICES/PVR and running "Re-do setup for this device". Then the questions came up which allows you to specify whether a delimiter exists and to select the delimiter. In my case it should be "NumberEnter" rather than "Select".

Thanks. Now this device is pretty much perfect!! Really cleaned up several actions.

Jim
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post #1138 of 10744
3/9/08 at 7:46pm
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Originally Posted by MordredKLB View Post

Okay a weird problem started happening for me on one of my activities. On one of my two watch DVD activities I recently updated some of the soft buttons. I don't think I made any changes to the hard buttons, or the device settings/delays/etc.

The problem I'm now getting is that none of the hard buttons will do anything unless I press it twice. It works perfectly fine the second time you press the button, but completely ignores the first command. Also, I can press every single hard button on the remote one after the other and the DVD player won't do anything unless I press one of the buttons twice in a row. The soft buttons work perfectly fine with the first button press and Starting/Switching Activities works just fine with the DVD player as well.

Any idea what could have changed, or why things aren't working now?

No one answered this, so hopefully it was just overlooked. Any ideas? If not I'll have to retry setup of the DVD player.
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post #1139 of 10744
3/10/08 at 5:40am
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Originally Posted by joe221 View Post

Then why do you think you're a noob? Be proud!

Only 1 post here +NOOB. LOL

This is my first all in one remote and it is really nice. Had a problem with my PC USB port not working so I had to attach the cable to another port. Took me about 45 min on Saturday night to configure. Spent 1/2 hour testing to ensure all was working correctly.

Sunday morning I hear my wife trying to turn on the system with the remote and she was having problems, I had not provided training to her yet. She was trying to play a Blu-ray and using the on/off button on the remote. Showed her how to point the remote and push the touch screen. Everything came on and there was a smile on her face. As the commercial says cost of remote $200 cost of the smile on the wife's face priceless.

Still need to make a donation to Square eyes. I will do that tonight when I get home. His buttons ROCK!
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post #1140 of 10744
3/10/08 at 7:11am
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Originally Posted by GR1MM View Post

How fragile is the Harmony One?Can it be dropped a few times without worrying about it?

Well, it can be dropped onto hardwood floors from the height of a side table at least twice and still work just fine.
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