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Your Harmony One comes with a 
charging station. The charging station 
plugs into a wall outlet and charges the 
battery every time you put the remote 
on it. All you need to do is pick up the 
Harmony One, use it, and place it back 
on the charging station when you’re 
done to ensure it stays charged. 
Charging your remote
Controlling your devices individually
In some cases, you may need to control a device individually. You can use the device 
feature of the Harmony One to control devices one-by-one. 
When you press the Device button, the Harmony One’s screen displays a list of your 
devices. Select the device you wish to control. After you select a device, the Harmony 
One controls only that device. You have access to all the commands for the device 
included in your Harmony One configuration.
Once you’ve finished, return to Activities for the optimal control of your entertainment 
system.
Using your favorite channels
To set up your favorite channels, and to add your own icons, go to the Ha\
rmony Remote 
Software:
Select the Activities tab.
Under Watch TV, click Options.  
Select Set up Favorite Channels and follow the online instructions.
When you have favorite channels set up on your Harmony One, a Favorites button 
appears at the lower end of your remote’s screen when your’re in the Watch TV Activity.  
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To use your favorite channels:
Press the Favorites button.
The favorite channels you’ve added appear on the remote’s screen.
To select a channel, simply press the button associated with the channel.
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The Harmony One senses when you pick it up, and lights up the display an\
d buttons. 
To set the length of time the backlight stays on, follow these steps:
From your Harmony Remote Software:
Select Remote Settings.
Select Display Settings.
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Setting the backlight timing
Setting the date and time
You can change the date and time that appears on the Harmony One’s scr\
een. 
To set or change the date and time, follow these steps:
To set the date and time on your Harmony:
On your Harmony One’s screen, select Options.
Select Set the Current Time.
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Guided online setup
When you insert the Harmony remote CD, the guided online setup launches. Follow the 
easy setup instructions to install the Harmony Remote Software. For more information on 
installing the Harmony Remote Software, refer to the Installation Guide.
After the software installs, start the Harmony Remote Software. When you start the 
Harmony Remote Software, it checks for updates automatically and downloads them if 
necessary.
After you install the Harmony Remote Software and gather your device information using 
the Device Worksheet, the setup process guides you through five steps in which you 
answer a series of questions about how your entertainment system is set up.
Create Account: the setup walks you through creating a user account on the Harmony 
Remote Software.
Check connection: the software ensures your computer and Harmony One are 
communicating with each other.
Set up Devices: the software walks you through entering the manufacturer and model 
numbers of your entertainment system that you collected using the Device Worksheet.
Set up Activities: the software asks you questions about how your entertainment system is 
set up, and then saves the settings.
Update Remote: the software transfers the information from your PC to the remote.
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Setting up your Harmony One for the first time
Overview of the setup process
Gathering your device information
 
To simplify the setup process, we recommend you fill out the Device 
Worksheet, so that all the device information is at hand when you need 
it.
Locating manufacturer and model number on your devices 
Manufacturer names and model numbers are typically found at the front 
of a device, on a label on the back of the device, or in the User Manual\
 
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.        Connecting your Harmony One to your computer
To connect your Harmony One to your PC, use the USB cable provided.
Remove your Harmony One from the charging station.
Connect the smaller end of the cable to the USB port on your remote.
Connect the wider end of the USB cable to a USB port on your computer.
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When you start the Harmony Remote Software for the first time, you must create your 
user  account. 
From the Harmony Remote Software:
Click Create New Account.
Complete the required account information.
Follow the instructions in the setup wizard.
After you create your user account, the Harmony Remote Software opens your home 
page each time you log in.
Your home page is where you can manage your Activities and Devices, as well as change 
the settings on your remote.
Whether you want to add a new Activity or device, troubleshoot a problem\
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Activity, or customize remote buttons, the Harmony Remote Software home page is the 
place to start.
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4.        Setting up Activities for your Harmony One
To set up Activities, you need to enter the information related to the Activities you will 
be using on your Harmony One. The Harmony Remote Software shows you a selection of 
recommended Activities based on the device information you provided.  
When you set up Activities, the software asks questions about the function of each device. 
For example, if you set up the Watch TV Activity, you’re asked which device changes the 
channels (TV or satellite/cable box). If you only have one device that is capable \
of doing 
something, then the software skips the question.  For example, if you only have one TV, 
the software doesn’t ask you which device displays video. 
If the device has more than one input, the software asks you which input the device 
needs to be set. If you’re not sure which input a device uses, see Determining your inputs 
for more information.
3.        Setting up the devices you want to control
The guided online setup asks you to enter your device information.  Enter the information 
for all the entertainment components you want to control with your Harmony One. You 
should use the Device Worksheet to gather all your device information before starting the 
setup process. 
Select the Device Type for each of your devices.
Select the Manufacturer for each device.
Enter the Model numbers for each device.
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    Adding new devices at a later time
If you want to add newly acquired 
devices after the initial setup, see Adding 
and changing your devices.
   Activities are the basis for how the Harmony One 
works. With Activities, the Harmony One eliminates 
the need to use multiple remotes for simple tasks. 
Just select the Activity and the Harmony One does 
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5.        Updating the remote
After you enter your device and Activity information, the software saves your 
information. It also transfers the information to your Harmony One.  After the software 
updates your remote, you’re ready to test your setup. For specific details about testing 
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Testing your setup
Every time you update your Harmony One, you should test your remote to ensure it’s 
working the way you expect. This chapter gives you the information you need to test 
your remote. It also has some suggestions on what to check while you’re testing your 
setup.
If you run into specific issues while testing your remote, refer to the Troubleshooting 
section of this manual for suggestions and possible fixes for your problems.
The process of testing your Harmony One is straightforward. It involves simply trying the 
Activities you use most often and then using the on-remote help to correct any issues.
In some cases, you may need to return to the Harmony Remote Software to make 
changes to your remote’s setup to ensure the remote is working the way you want.
To begin testing your remote:
Ensure all the devices in your entertainment system are turned off.
Disconnect the USB cable from your remote.
   If this is the first time you’ve updated your remote, the Harmony One’s    
   tutorial will start on the remote’s screen.
Follow the instructions displayed on the remote’s screen.
Go to your entertainment system and try each of your Activities. 
   For tips on what to look for when starting an Activity, or switching between  
   Activities, see the tips in this chapter.
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Testing your setup --  Starting an Activity
Look for these things in particular:
Did all of your devices for that Activity turn on?
Do you hear the correct sound?
If the Activity includes your TV, do you see the correct picture?
Testing your setup --  Switching between Activities 
Look for these things in particular:
Are all devices needed for this new Activity on?
Did devices not needed for this Activity turn off?
Do you hear the correct Sound?
If the Activity includes your TV, do you see the correct picture?
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If an Activity doesn’t start correctly, press the Help button on 
the remote and the on-remote help will get you back “in sync”. 
After you finish testing your Activities, be sure to re-test any for 
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Whether you get a new device or want to change the behavior of some buttons, you may 
need to make changes to your Harmony One’s setup. The following sections provide you 
with the information to help you with these tasks.  
Changing your setup
To add or change a device in your Harmony One’s set up, use the Harmon\
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Remote Software and select the Devices tab.
To add a device, click Add Device.
To remove a device, click the    icon for the device you want to remove.
To modify the settings for a device, press the Settings button for the de-
vice you want to modify.
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In the Harmony Remote Software, select the Activities tab.
To add an Activity, click Add Activity.
To remove an Activity, click the    icon for the Activity you want to remove.
To modify the settings for an Activity, press the Settings button for the 
Activity you want to modify.
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Adding and changing your devices
Adding and changing your Activities
If you delete a device, be sure to update your Activities!
Renaming an Activity
In some cases, you may want to rename an Activity. You can rename any Activity using 
the Harmony Remote Software.
To rename an Activity, go to the Harmony Remote Software:
Select the Activities tab.
In the Activity you want to rename, click Settings.
Select Rename .
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A passthrough device is a device that you add to your system that a sign\
al passes through 
unaltered. 
For example,  if you use your DVD recorder (or VCR) to record shows from your satellite or 
set top box, you may need to add your DVD recorder as a passthrough device.
In these examples, the DVD Recorder and the A/V Switch are used as passthrough 
devices.
Adding an extra device (passthrough) to an Activity
To add an extra Device (Passthrough) to an Activity, go to your home page:
Select the Activities tab.
Click Settings next to the appropriate Activity.
Select Review the settings for this Activity.
Select Yes, but I want to add more control of options and devices for this 
Activity.
Click Next.
Follow the online instructions to complete the setup.
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When you select an Activity, your Harmony One turns on all the required entertainment 
devices, sets up the device inputs correctly, and sets up the remote’s buttons to control 
the devices in the Activity.  For example, when you select the Watch a DVD Activity, the 
volume buttons on the Harmony One changes the volume.
However, there may be some commands you want to add to buttons or display on the 
remote’s screen. Using the Harmony Remote Software you can add or customize how 
buttons work in any Activity quickly and easily.
From the Harmony Remote Software: 
Select the Activities tab.
In the Activity in which you want to change a button, click Customize Buttons. 
Follow the online instructions.
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Using the Harmony Remote Software, you can customize the Harmony One’s on-remote 
help by selecting between two types of help:
Smart Help
 Asks questions about the devices that are on during a specific Activity.
Full Help
 Asks questions about all the devices in your account.
From the Harmony Remote Software: 
Select the Remote Settings tab.
Click Display Settings.
Follow the online instructions.
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Customizing the on-remote help
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