Logitech Harmony 890 Manuel utilisateur

Harmony 890 Advanced Universal Remote Reviewer’s Guide – Page 2

Logitech 890 Reviewer’s Guide

Table of Contents

1. A Note to Reviewers .....................................................................................................3

2. Product Overview..........................................................................................................4

3. Industry Overview .........................................................................................................5

3.1 The Problem: The Growing Complexity of Home Entertainment.............................5

3.2 The Opportunity.......................................................................................................5

3.3 The Logitech Family of Harmony Advanced Universal Remote Controls................6

3.4 Harmony Family Overview ......................................................................................8

4. Key Features in Detail: The Harmony 890 Remote ......................................................9

4.1 The Harmony 890 Remote: Features and Benefits...............................................11

4.2 Logitech Harmony 890 Remote Layout.................................................................12

4.3 Harmony 890 Remote Product Specifications and System Requirements ...........13

4.4 Reader Info Box.....................................................................................................14

5. Setting Up the Harmony 890 Remote.........................................................................15

6. Using the Harmony 890 Remote.................................................................................18

6.1 The One-Button Activity.........................................................................................18

6.2 Controlling Devices Behind Cabinet Doors or in Separate Rooms .......................18

6.3 Switching Between Activities.................................................................................18

6.4 Controlling Individual Devices ...............................................................................19

7. Optimizing and Customizing the Remote....................................................................19

7.1 Customizing the Color Display ..............................................................................19

7.2 Creating a Custom Button.....................................................................................20

7.3 Teaching the Harmony 890 Remote an Infrared Command..................................21

7.4 Adjusting the Speed Settings ................................................................................22

7.5 Custom Activities...................................................................................................22

8. Frequently Asked Questions.......................................................................................23

9. About Logitech Inc......................................................................................................25

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1. A Note to Reviewers

This guide provides information to help you craft your independent review of the

Logitech Harmony 890 Advanced Universal Remote. 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:

1-866-291-1505

Harmony_Customer_Su[email protected]

Press Relations Contact (not for publication):

Nathan Papadopulos

Marketing Communications Manager

Logitech Harmony Remotes

Voice: 510.713.4207

Fax: 510.713.4780

[email protected]

Product Images:

Images are available online by visiting http://www.logitech.com/pressroom

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2. Product Overview

The Harmony 890 Advanced Universal Remote is

Logitech’s first retail remote to use radio frequency

(RF) wireless technology, allowing people to control

home-entertainment components hidden behind

closed cabinets, or even those that are in other rooms

of a house. The Harmony 890 remote offers the same

ease of use and one-touch, activity-based control that

has helped Harmony quickly become the most

popular brand of advanced universal remotes in the

U.S. marketplace – but by using a combination of

infrared (IR) and RF wireless technologies, this

remote offers a new level of flexibility and control in

the home.

The Logitech Harmony

remote controls comprise

the No. 1 selling brand of

advanced programmable

remotes in the U.S.

Typically, the device-specific remote controls that ship with consumer electronics

products work solely with infrared wireless signals – light waves that are easily blocked

by furniture or walls. Using an IR remote, people must point the remote directly at the IR

sensor on the components they want to control. If the component is behind a cabinet

door, or if furniture or any other obstacle blocks the beam, the remote can't communicate

with the device, and thus can’t control it.

The Harmony 890 remote communicates with Logitech’s RF Wireless Extender, included

in the retail package, by using RF signals. Unlike light waves, these radio waves can

travel through solid objects – such as cabinets, doors, furniture, and walls. Located

within range of the home-entertainment components that users want to control, the RF

Wireless Extender receives the RF signals and then, based on this information, blasts

out the necessary IR commands to control the components.

It may sound complicated – after all, the technology is sophisticated. But using the

Harmony 890 remote is easy. People don’t need to worry about aiming the Harmony 890

remote at their entertainment systems, or opening up the cabinet doors to expose their

components to receive infrared signals. And as with all Harmony remotes, pressing one

button on the Harmony 890 remote puts the entire entertainment system in the right

state to watch TV or movies, or listen to music – making it simple for any family member

to enjoy the modern home-entertainment experience without frustration or guesswork.

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3. Industry Overview

3.1 The Problem: The Growing Complexity of Home Entertainment

Until recently, most home-entertainment systems were confined to a single room of the

house – a living room or media room with only a few components. In nearly all cases,

these components were out in the open, so that conventional IR-based remote controls

could operate them.

But today’s home may feature entertainment consoles and systems concealed inside of

cabinets or other furniture. And today's consumers often enjoy music, video, games and

other home entertainment throughout home. Many high-end music systems include

speakers built into several rooms – a scenario in which walls prevent conventional IR

remote controls from controlling the equipment in another room.

This state of affairs has left many consumers frustrated – while they may spend

thousands of dollars for top-of-the-line home-entertainment technology, the experience

is tainted by their lack of complete and flexible control over their systems. They resort to

using several remote controls, often in several rooms, to operate their equipment.

Worse, the proliferation of multiple remotes throughout the house makes it all the more

difficult for family members to both learn and remember how to operate everything.

3.2 The Opportunity

Several companies have tried to solve the problem of home-entertainment complexity

with universal remotes. However, most third-party programmable remotes have been

inadequate for these reasons:

• They are difficult to set up. They require consumers to program complicated

infrared codes into the remote, so they must have deep technical knowledge or

hire an installer.

• They control components individually, even though most entertainment

activities involve more than one component. They require pressing an elaborate

sequence of buttons to simply watch television or a DVD, or listen to music.

• They do not work with all components. Many remotes only work on a limited

number of popular devices. On some remotes, information that the remote uses

to control components is stored internally, at the time it was manufactured, and

quickly becomes outdated, forcing people to teach these codes to the remote via

a confusing, laborious process.

• IR dependent remotes don't work through cabinets, where today's components

often reside, and they can't work through walls or floors to operate equipment in

other rooms of the house.

As a result, some consumers have turned to elaborate whole-house automation systems

that provide operation of all remote-controllable electronics throughout the home.

Unfortunately, these systems are typically custom installed and programmed by a

professional, extremely costly and still complex to operate.

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3.3 The Logitech Family of Harmony Advanced Universal Remote Controls

The first Harmony advanced universal remote was brought to market in 2003, and

Logitech has since introduced a complete line of these remotes. Each solves many

problems with its easy setup and use, its one-touch activity-based control, and its

complete control of the most complex and unusual entertainment systems.

Simple One-Touch, Activity-Based Control

All Harmony remote controls feature buttons that, when pressed, send a sequence of

infrared commands to set up the entire entertainment system for an activity. For

example, to watch high-definition TV on a cable system with a digital video recorder

(DVR), the TV, high-definition receiver, cable receiver, and DVR box may all have to be

powered and set to the appropriate inputs – which could require pressing 10 or more

buttons on several remote controls. With the Harmony remote, one button – Watch

HDTV – launches all of the correct components with the correct input settings in the

correct sequence. After starting an activity, the remote knows how to control any of the

components used during that activity. If the volume for watching television is controlled

through a home-theater receiver rather than through the television, the Harmony remote

knows to send infrared commands to the receiver when the Up or Down volume buttons

are pressed.

By using activity-based control, Harmony remotes work the way people think. Nobody

sits down to switch on the TV, change the input, turn on the DVD player and A/V

receiver, switch the input and sound field setting and adjust the volume. They simply

want to sit down to watch a movie. With the Harmony remote, they need to press only

one button to do so.

Smart State Technology

Logitech’s patented Smart State Technology® powers every Harmony remote control.

This technology allows the remote to recognize all the current states and settings of the

entertainment components it has been programmed to control. For example, at any

given time, a Harmony remote knows whether the television’s power is on or off, and

which video input it is currently set to, based on the activities that were entered by the

user. This capability is the backbone for a Harmony remote’s ability to deliver complete,

simplified control of an entire entertainment system. For a complete description of how

Smart State Technology works, see Logitech’s Smart State Technology Innovation

Brief.

Easy Setup Wizard

The Logitech Harmony remote is configured through an intuitive online setup wizard.

People create a profile as they go through the setup, answering simple questions about

the equipment they own and how they prefer to use it. Once all the questions about the

system have been completed, data is downloaded from the online Logitech database to

the remote. When the update is complete, the Harmony remote is now a customized

controller that has been tailored precisely for the person and his or her equipment.

Because there are intricacies with everyone’s setup, Logitech maintains a toll-free tech

support line, available seven days a week, and a quick-response e-mail support system.

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The Most Complete Online Database of Equipment Codes

One reason why the setup of Harmony remote controls is so easy is Logitech's

comprehensive online database, which contains information for more than 120,000

components (from more than 3,300 manufacturers) and the unique infrared signals that

control them. When people enter a component model number during setup, the

Harmony wizard matches it with infrared codes for that device, which are already stored

in the database. These codes are then downloaded into the remote as an update.

This industry-leading database is unique in that many thousands of Harmony remote

owners have contributed to providing the codes and device details. During a Harmony

remote owner’s setup, the database occasionally lacks information about a particular

electronics component or a unique feature. In these cases, the wizard walks the person

through a process that teaches the Harmony remote about the component as the person

presses a few buttons on the component’s original remote control. The Harmony remote

then captures these commands, and uploads them to the person’s online account,

where the commands are stored and can be accessed or updated at any time. This new

component information is then validated by the Harmony customer support team,

ensuring its accuracy, and is then published in the database for use by other Harmony

members. The next time a Harmony customer enters that component model number, the

new information will be available in the database. This approach ensures that the

database has the most current and accurate information, whether the components are

new or old, popular or obscure.

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3.4 Harmony Family Overview

Model Features/Function MSRP (U.S.)

Harmony® 890

Delivering the complete set of advanced

Harmony features, the Harmony 890 remote

adds radio frequency (RF) control, providing

consumers the ability to control home-

entertainment systems that are hidden behind

closed doors or in other rooms. Unlike remotes

that use only infrared technology, the Harmony

890 remote doesn’t require a direct line of site to

control entertainment systems.

$399.99

Harmony® 880

The flagship of Logitech’s infrared remotes, the

Harmony 880 remote is rechargeable, features

a color LCD with eight programmable buttons,

and has a sleek design that complements

today’s living rooms. Optimized for complicated

HDTV and DVR systems, the Harmony 880

remote helps to tame sophisticated home-

entertainment systems.

$249.99

Harmony® 550

The Harmony 550 remote delivers one-touch

activity control, easy setup, simple for anyone to

use – in a budget-friendly design.

$149.99

Harmony® Remote

for Xbox 360

The Harmony Advanced Universal Remote for

Xbox 360 makes gaming easy, with Play Xbox

360 one-touch activity control and dedicated X,

Y, A and B buttons that can be used to navigate

the Xbox 360 interface.

$129.99

Harmony® 890 Pro

This modular product allows installers to create

custom multi-room solutions using wireless

extenders. Multiple remote controls and

enhanced support of lighting and home-

automation devices using Z-Wave wireless

technology.

$449.99

Harmony® 880 Pro

Includes additional hard buttons to the Harmony

880 remote design that provides enhanced

control of advanced A/V features such as

aspect ratio and audio settings.

$349.99

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4. Key Features in Detail: The Harmony 890 Remote

RF Wireless Operation with Z-Wave

The Harmony 890 remote transmits RF signals using the Z-Wave wireless standard.

Developed by Zensys, the Z-Wave standard allows electronic devices to communicate

with each other using low-power radio waves. The same technology is featured in some

advanced home-automation systems such as lighting, climate control, and security.

By using this RF technology, the Harmony 890 remote can transmit signals through

closed cabinets and cases that contain home-entertainment components. It also can be

used to control components in other rooms of the house, even through walls and floors.

In addition to the one RF Wireless Extender that comes in the retail package, Logitech

offers additional wireless extenders for those who want to use the Harmony 890 remote

to control components in multiple rooms.

The Harmony 890 remote can send RF signals as far as 100 feet,

more than enough range to cover most households. By being able t

control components in other rooms of the house, the Harmony 890

remote effectively becomes a multi-room home-entertainment

controller.

Customizable Color Display Screen

A vibrant, color display on the Harmony 890 provides information

that can be instrumental to the user as he/she controls the

entertainment center. The screen can be personalized in the

following ways:

• Up to eight custom activities or controls can be defined for each

screen; these functions are linked to the eight buttons

surrounding the display

• A background image can be uploaded from the PC

• Images for favorite channels can be uploaded from the PC

• Images can uploaded from the PC and run as slideshows The Harmony 890 remote’s

LCD displays the following

status information:

. Date and time

B. Indicator if the USB is

attached

C. Indicator when commands

are being sent to devices

D. Battery indicator (battery’s

power)

E. Current screen/activity label

F. The number of screens

available in a menu, and the

screen currently displayed

Rechargeable Design Means No More Changing Batteries

Unlike conventional remote controls that quickly run through AA and

AAA batteries, the Harmony 890 remote features a rechargeable

lithium-ion battery and a sleek docking station that keep the remote

fully charged for up to a full week of normal use. The horizontal

docking station allows the remote to be used while it is charging, and

also provides family members with a convenient and easy-to-

remember place to put the remote, so they'll always know where it is.

Backlighting Keeps the Show Going, Even in the Dark

The Harmony 890 remote has a built-in motion sensor and a lighting

sensor. The color display adjusts brightness based on a built-in

lighting sensor – staying bright during daylight and dimming when it

is darker. When the remote is motionless, the screen dims, and when

picked up, the screen automatically brightens. Users never have to

fumble in the dark to access a function while watching a movie.

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Simplified HDTV Control

Today’s sophisticated digital video formats, including SDTV, EDTV and HDTV, arrive at

the consumer's home in a variety of resolutions and screen shapes. Establishing the

correct settings to view these programs is often difficult, resulting in misshapen, distorted

images that don't deliver the full potential of these premium video sources. Optimized for

playback of these sophisticated programs, the Harmony 890 remote makes it simple to

establish the correct picture and sound settings as part of a one-touch activity button.

The remote also allows users to add optional settings for each activity. For example, it’s

easy to customize buttons for toggling between different picture and sound modes.

Stylish, Comfortable Design

Featuring a stunning industrial design, a color display and a low-profile recharging

station, the Harmony 890 remote matches even the most-sophisticated entertainment

room’s décor. Featuring a comfort-grip shape and a centered directional pad, the remote

fits easily in the hand and naturally guides people to the most frequently used controls.

The remote is fully backlighted so it’s easy to navigate in the dark. Even while watching

their entertainment with the lights out, people can find the buttons they want effortlessly,

by touch. Important buttons are easily identified by feel, thanks to their varied sizes,

shapes, and location.

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