Logitech 880 manual

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Table of Contents 1. A Note to Reviewers ......................................................................................................................3 2. Industry Overview ..........................................................................................................................4 2.1 The Problem: Complexity in the Modern Li[...]

1. A Note to Reviewers This guide provides information to help you cra f t your indepe ndent review of the Logitech Harmony Remote 880 The communications team at Logitech hopes you’ll find our efforts helpful; we would appreciate your feedback. Contact References: Refer your readers to: www.logitech.com/harmony Customer Support: 1-866-826-5722 cu[...]

2. Industry Overview 2.1 The Problem: Complexity in the Modern Living Room Undeniably, new technolog ies such as high-defin ition television and digital video recorders (DVRs), also referred to as personal vide o recorders (PVRs), enha n ce how people experience home entertainme nt – but they also introduce new complexities to the living room. T [...]

2.3 The Solution: Harmony Advanc ed Universal Remote Controls The first Harmony advanced universal remote wa s brought to market in 2003 – and like its successors, it aimed to solve the problems with previous remotes with its easy setup and use, while providing simple and complete control of the most com plex and unusual entertainment systems. In[...]

Powerful Online Database One reason the setup is so easy is that Logite ch has a compre hensive online database that features information about tens of thousands of components and th e infra red si gnals r equir ed to control them. When use rs enter a component model nu mber during setup, the Harmony wizard matches it with infrared codes ab out tha[...]

3. The Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote 3. The Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote The Harmony 880 remote i s designed for anyone wh o is tired of j uggling a plethora of remote controls in the living roo m, and for those who f rust rated by universal remotes that req uire a lengthy sequence of steps and buttons to launch any activity. It’[...]

Recharging Station The Harmony 880 i ncl udes a sleek docking station th at keeps the remote fully charged. The horizontal docki ng sta tion allows the remote to be used while it is chargi ng. A docking station also helps family members know where to put, and find, the remote. The lithium-ion battery provides up to a one-week charge under no rmal u[...]

3.1 The Harmony 880 Remote: Features and Benefits Features Benefits Color Display Room for eight customiz ed butto ns per screen; images can be uploaded for back ground, slideshow or fav orite channels; style of icons and text can be changed based on personal preference. Recharging station No more changing batteries; rechargin g stati on provides a[...]

3.2 Logitech Harmony 880 Remote Layout 1) USB Connector : Downloads remote configurati on from the Harmony Web site. 2) OFF : Turns all devices off with one button press. 3) HELP : Asks simple questions so that the Harmony remote can troublesh oot when a component is not i n the correct state. 4) ACTIVITIES : Press Activities to view a list of acti[...]

3.3 Reader Info Box Many product reviews provide a product overview with pricing, option s and vendor contact information. If your review contains a re ader information ch art, you may find the followin g table useful. Reader Information Harmony® 880 Advanced Univer sal Remote Control The Logitech® Harmony 880 advanced universal remote control ta[...]

4. Competitive Landscape As remote controls have evolved, four ba sic cate gories have emerged. He re is a look at the categories, distinctions, key players, and pros and cons of each type: Category Popular Brands Pros Cons Dedicated component- specific remotes All electronic remotes • Buttons reflect the specific functions of the device it comes[...]

5. Harmony 880 Product Specific ations and Sy stem Req uirements 5.1 Price The Logitech Harmony 880 has a sugges ted retail price of $249.95 in the Uni ted States and Canada. 5.2 Product Specifications • 2 MB flash memory • USB communicatio n • Hardware: Color 64K LCD s creen LCD 84 x 48 pixels, 53 buttons, Infrared sens or, USB commun icatio[...]

6. Easy Internet Setup with Web Wizard The Harmony remote co ntrol setup is a five-step process, estimated to take approximately 20-30 minutes the first time. First, install the software and drivers from the CD, and follow the on- screen instructions. The software will connect you with the Harmon y Web site, at which point it will ask you to set up[...]

Step 4: Setting Up Activities During this step, the Web wizard will ask questions about how your entertai nment devices are connected and how they are used during each activity, such as Watch a DVD , Listen to Music , or Watch TV . As the Web wizard helps to set up each activity, the wiza rd may ask questions such as, “To watch a DVD, what does y[...]

7.1 The One-Button Activity For starters, try pressing one of the Activity buttons on the side of the color LCD screen. P ressing Watch a DVD will send a sequenc mands that will launch all of the v , which could in DVD • Turning on the DVD player • Changing the video aspe ct ratio on the television t o the appropriat e form at for watching abov[...]

7.4 Controlling Individual Devices The Harmony 880 remote ca n work in two different modes: th rough p rogrammed activities, as discussed above, or through indi vidual devices. Here’s one exam ple of whe re you may want to use the Device control. You decide to listen to music through your sate llite TV or digital cable service, which runs throug [...]

Choosing Images for Favorite Channels: The Harmony 880 also allows you to create a list of favorite channels, and the n choose icons to represent those favorites. From the Harmony home page, choose Set Up Favorite Channels within the Watch TV , Watch PVR or Watch HDTV activities. The next window will allow you to designate your favorite channel num[...]

From there, click Customize the Device, Sound, an d Picture commands for this TV . At the top of the next window, you will see a Learn Missing Commands button. Click it, and y ou will see a grid of commands already represented in th e database. If you scroll to the bottom of the page, you will see a Learn a Ne w Co mmand window. The re you can name[...]

listed that is closest to what you want – in this case, we’ll choose Watch TV . At the next window, select Custom , which will ask you a series of questions about which devices you want to use for this activity . Whe n you are done setting the st ate of the devices, return to your home page where you can re name the activity by clicking Customi[...]

9. Frequently Asked Questions What types of devices can be controlled by the Harmony Remote? The Harmony remote ca n control most types of devi ces that come with an inf rared remote control. Harmony remote controls use infrared technology. Will they ever use other technologies such as Bluetooth, WiFi, or Fast RF? Infrared is the commo n communicat[...]

10. About Logitech Inc. Logitech designs, manufactures and markets personal perip herals that enable people to effectively work, play, and communicate in the di gital world. The comp any's products combine essential core technol ogies, continuing innovati on, award-winning industrial design and ex cell ent price performance. Logitech Internati[...]

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