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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 Living Room..................................... 4 2.2 The Opportunity ...........................................................................
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1. A Note to Reviewers This guide provides information to help you craft your independent 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www.logitech.com/harmony Customer Support: 1-866-826-5722 customerservice@harmonyremote.com Press relations contact (not for publication): Nathan Papadopulos Marketing Communications Manager Logi
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2. Industry Overview 2.1 The Problem: Complexity in the Modern Living Room Undeniably, new technologies such as high-definition television and digital video recorders (DVRs), also referred to as personal video recorders (PVRs), enhance how people experience home entertainment – but they also introduce new complexities to the living room. Today’s typical entertainment system may feature anywhere from six to ten different electronics components, each with its own remote control (TV, VCR,
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2.3 The Solution: Harmony Advanced Universal Remote Controls The first Harmony advanced universal remote was 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 complex and unusual entertainment systems. Introducing Smart State Technology Logitech’s Smart State Technology® powers every Harmony remote control. Smart State Technology includes Logitech
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Powerful Online Database One reason the setup is so easy is that Logitech has a comprehensive online database that features information about tens of thousands of components and the infrared signals required to control them. When users enter a component model number during setup, the Harmony wizard matches it with infrared codes about that device already stored in the database. Those codes are later downloaded into the remote. The database is unique in that Harmony remote users actually
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Recharging Station The Harmony 880 includes a sleek docking station that keeps the remote fully charged. The horizontal docking station allows the remote to be used while it is charging. 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 normal use. Also, the Harmony 880 remote has motion sensors built in – when stationary, the color LCD monitor brightness is reduced to conserve power. When t
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3.1 The Harmony 880 Remote: Features and Benefits Features Benefits Color Display Room for eight customized buttons per screen; images can be uploaded for background, slideshow or favorite channels; style of icons and text can be changed based on personal preference. Recharging station No more changing batteries; recharging station provides a stylish dock for remote when not in use. HDTV control Harmony 880 remote makes changing aspect ratio simple, as it can be part of a one-button act
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3.2 Logitech Harmony 880 Remote Layout 1) USB Connector: Downloads remote configuration 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 troubleshoot when a component is not in the correct state. 4) ACTIVITIES: Press Activities to view a list of activities you have added. Press the screen (LCD) button next to the activity you want and the Harmony remote will set up your entertainment system.
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3.3 Reader Info Box Many product reviews provide a product overview with pricing, options and vendor contact information. If your review contains a reader information chart, you may find the following table useful. Reader Information Harmony® 880 Advanced Universal Remote Control The Logitech® Harmony 880 advanced universal remote control takes the guesswork out of controlling today’s complicated home entertainment systems, especially those with HDTVs and DVRs. With sim
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4. Competitive Landscape As remote controls have evolved, four basic categories have emerged. Here is a look at the categories, distinctions, key players, and pros and cons of each type: Category Popular Pros Cons Brands All electronic Dedicated • Buttons reflect the specific • Many components equals remotes functions of the device it many remotes; living room component- comes with clutter specific • Inexpensive (comes with • Not programmable remotes components) Standard • K
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5. Harmony 880 Product Specifications and System Requirements 5.1 Price The Logitech Harmony 880 has a suggested retail price of $249.95 in the United States and Canada. 5.2 Product Specifications • 2 MB flash memory • USB communication • Hardware: Color 64K LCD screen LCD 84 x 48 pixels, 53 buttons, Infrared sensor, USB communication. • Power: Rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries; included charging platform • Dimensions: 8.1x 2.3 x 1.3 inches • Weight: 5.8 oz 5.3 Warranty Logitec
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6. Easy Internet Setup with Web Wizard The Harmony remote control 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 Harmony Web site, at which point it will ask you to set up an account. The progress of your setup process will be shown on screen intermittently throughout the setup process in the form of a grey and green
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Step 4: Setting Up Activities During this step, the Web wizard will ask questions about how your entertainment 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 wizard may ask questions such as, “To watch a DVD, what does you’re your television need to be on?” Based on what the Harmony database already knows about your television, it will provide a recommended choice
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7.1 The One-Button Activity For starters, try pressing one of the Activity buttons on the side of the color LCD screen. Pressing Watch a DVD will send a sequence of custom infrared commands that will launch all of the devices and settings needed to watch television, which could include: • Turning on the television • Turning on the receiver (if using for audio) • Selecting the correct receiver input setting for listening to the DVD • Turning on the DVD player • Setting the television
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7.4 Controlling Individual Devices The Harmony 880 remote can work in two different modes: through programmed activities, as discussed above, or through individual devices. Here’s one example of where you may want to use the Device control. You decide to listen to music through your satellite TV or digital cable service, which runs through your television box. Once you arrive at the channel you want, you don’t need the TV to be on. Press the Device button, and the LCD screen gives you the o
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Choosing Images for Favorite Channels: The Harmony 880 also allows you to create a list of favorite channels, and then 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 numbers, then add icons for those channels. If you choose not to add an image for a channel, the number will appear on your Favorite Chan
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From there, click Customize the Device, Sound, and Picture commands for this TV. At the top of the next window, you will see a Learn Missing Commands button. Click it, and you will see a grid of commands already represented in the database. If you scroll to the bottom of the page, you will see a Learn a New Command window. There you can name the function you are going to add. Click Learn New Command, then point your TV remote at the base of the Harmony 880 remote, as shown on the diagram on
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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. When you are done setting the state of the devices, return to your home page where you can rename the activity by clicking Customize, and then Rename. You can also set up the buttons on the controller to give commands to the various devices. For example, you will want basic contro
