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tlmaclennan · 04-15-2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluubyu

Woohoo just got the Harmony One for $124.95 brand new!!

Tell us your secret!

Steve · 04-15-2009, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tlmaclennan

Tell us your secret!

PM sent.

crackinhedz · 04-15-2009, 11:21 AM

i didn't get a pm.

...whats the secret?

Halcro 1 · 04-15-2009, 01:32 PM

I bought 4 of them when CC went under

gamer2600 · 04-15-2009, 01:58 PM

Just how sensitive is the harmony one remote? Meaning do you have to point the remote directly at the components in order for it to work. Basically my couch faces the wall that my TV is hanging on (normal setup), but my rack that is built into the wall is basically at a 90 degree angle to the wall the TV is hanging on. All the components are exposed, there is no door in front or anything.

I attached a simple diagram of my setup. If the thin black line is the room and my component rack is off to the side. The arrow indicates which way the face of all the components are facing. The green line is a solid wall. So the only opening is where the arrow is.

Hope I didn't confuse anyone. I just want to get a universal remote but just want to make sure I will be able to use an IR remote or I am going to have to get a RF. Thanks.

Slec · 04-15-2009, 02:06 PM

you should be ok. my playstation is on the floor next to my entertainment center. It's on the left side. I can point my Harmony at my sub and control the PS3...

edit: and to clarify, you cannot see the PS3 from my sofa. let me dig out a drawing i did.

The wall worries me a bit... are the components recessed? you may have an issue from the right side of the sofa, but not the left... anyone else?

fatediesel · 04-15-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gamer2600

Just how sensitive is the harmony one remote? Meaning do you have to point the remote directly at the components in order for it to work. Basically my couch faces the wall that my TV is hanging on (normal setup), but my rack that is built into the wall is basically at a 90 degree angle to the wall the TV is hanging on. All the components are exposed, there is no door in front or anything.

Hope I didn't confuse anyone. I just want to get a universal remote but just want to make sure I will be able to use an IR remote or I am going to have to get a RF. Thanks.

I think with that setup you'll have some problems with the One. I have had some very minor issues with the One controlling components and I have a good line of sight so I doubt it would work well for you. I'd recommend getting the 890 or 1000/1100 and the RF kit.

gamer2600 · 04-15-2009, 02:10 PM

All the components are exposed and are not recessed. I am just trying to figure how sensitive it is. I never have a problem when I currently use my cable box remote. I can point it anywhere and it will work, but my remote to my Pioneer receiver is ridiculous, I have to more or less be directly pointing it at the unit or there will be no response.

gamer2600 · 04-15-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

I think with that setup you'll have some problems with the One. I have had some very minor issues with the One controlling components and I have a good line of sight so I doubt it would work well for you. I'd recommend getting the 890 or 1000/1100 and the RF kit.

Thanks I really wanted to get a remote with a screen and some flexibility, but didn't want to spend an arm and a leg for the 1100. I guess maybe that will make me go out and get some controlled lights so I can use the remote for more functions

gamer2600 · 04-15-2009, 02:16 PM

just realized the 890 has LCD screen

Slec · 04-15-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Slec

you should be ok. my playstation is on the floor next to my entertainment center. It's on the left side. I can point my Harmony at my sub and control the PS3...

edit: and to clarify, you cannot see the PS3 from my sofa. let me dig out a drawing i did.

The wall worries me a bit... are the components recessed? you may have an issue from the right side of the sofa, but not the left... anyone else?

I generally sit on the sofa against the wall. Feet all up on the furniture and stretched out

The sub is the blu box in the top left corner. The PS3 is next to the blue box in the bottom left corner. I can point the remote at the sub and control the PS3 no problem. Hell I can point it at the armrest of the sofa and control the PS3.

gamer2600 · 04-15-2009, 02:43 PM

yeah but I think that you are still facing the front of your PS3. My stuff would basically be at a 90 degree angle to how I am sitting. Not too sure yet what I am going to do. Thanks for you diagram though.

Steve · 04-15-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

i didn't get a pm.

...whats the secret?

You got one now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamer2600

Just how sensitive is the harmony one remote? Meaning do you have to point the remote directly at the components in order for it to work. Basically my couch faces the wall that my TV is hanging on (normal setup), but my rack that is built into the wall is basically at a 90 degree angle to the wall the TV is hanging on. All the components are exposed, there is no door in front or anything.

I attached a simple diagram of my setup. If the thin black line is the room and my component rack is off to the side. The arrow indicates which way the face of all the components are facing. The green line is a solid wall. So the only opening is where the arrow is.

Hope I didn't confuse anyone. I just want to get a universal remote but just want to make sure I will be able to use an IR remote or I am going to have to get a RF. Thanks.

I think since your components aren't recessed that you'll probably be alright. In my situation, If I'm sitting on the left-hand side of the sofa, I have to raise my One up a little higher than normal so the coffee table doesn't block the signal to my AVR. The AVR sits is in the opposite end of my ET stand and on the bottom. Pics are in my HT Gallery if that will help give you an idea of what I'm talking about. Other than that I have no trouble at all. In your situation, it looks to me like you should be fine if you're pointing the remote in the area between your TV and components.

gamer2600 · 04-15-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fireman325

You got one now.

I think since your components aren't recessed that you'll probably be alright. In my situation, If I'm sitting on the left-hand side of the sofa, I have to raise my One up a little higher than normal so the coffee table doesn't block the signal to my AVR. The AVR sits is in the opposite end of my ET stand and on the bottom. Pics are in my HT Gallery if that will help give you an idea of what I'm talking about. Other than that I have no trouble at all. In your situation, it looks to me like you should be fine if you're pointing the remote in the area between your TV and components.

yeah I still am skeptical that I will have problems considering your stuff is still facing you...I guess I can always buy one and test it out.

Steve · 04-15-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gamer2600

yeah I still am skeptical that I will have problems considering your stuff is still facing you...I guess I can always buy one and test it out.

Yeah unfortunately I guess you'll never know for sure until you try it. If it doesn't work out well enough, I'm sure you can always sell it without taking a loss.

gamer2600 · 04-15-2009, 05:26 PM

Does anyone think that this would help with my room situation and wanting a Harmony One. Thanks. Link

Steve · 04-15-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gamer2600

Does anyone think that this would help with my room situation and wanting a Harmony One. Thanks. Link

It might, but I would try the One by itself before spending money on that thing. If you're not satisfied with just the One, then consider trying something like that.

Bluubyu · 04-16-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fireman325

That's an awesome deal. I paid the same thing for mine. I suspect we bought through the same program.

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Originally Posted by tlmaclennan

Tell us your secret!

Probably fireman, tlmac pm me if you need the link, it was from Aerodude who rules by the way

liquidice · 04-17-2009, 01:51 PM

can you use a personal picture to be on the LCD screen? I think I've seen this on a few peoples pictures of their Harmony One.

Steve · 04-17-2009, 10:56 PM

Liquid, there is a feature in the software that allows you to upload your own images. I played with it once for a couple of minutes, but gave up on it. I cropped my pic down to the specified size, but it still kept telling me the file was too big. I'm sure I was probably doing something wrong, but I didn't keep messing with it long enough to figure out what.

04-15-2009, 02:06 PM	#486
Slec Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:241 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:30	you should be ok. my playstation is on the floor next to my entertainment center. It's on the left side. I can point my Harmony at my sub and control the PS3... edit: and to clarify, you cannot see the PS3 from my sofa. let me dig out a drawing i did. The wall worries me a bit... are the components recessed? you may have an issue from the right side of the sofa, but not the left... anyone else? Last edited by Slec; 04-15-2009 at 02:08 PM.

04-15-2009, 02:16 PM	#490
gamer2600 Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:101 Trading Score:7	just realized the 890 has LCD screen Last edited by gamer2600; 04-15-2009 at 02:24 PM.

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04-15-2009, 11:21 AM	#483
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	i didn't get a pm. ...whats the secret?

04-15-2009, 01:32 PM	#484
Halcro 1 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Everywhere Home Theater Gallery:12	I bought 4 of them when CC went under

04-15-2009, 01:58 PM	#485
gamer2600 Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:101 Trading Score:7	Just how sensitive is the harmony one remote? Meaning do you have to point the remote directly at the components in order for it to work. Basically my couch faces the wall that my TV is hanging on (normal setup), but my rack that is built into the wall is basically at a 90 degree angle to the wall the TV is hanging on. All the components are exposed, there is no door in front or anything. I attached a simple diagram of my setup. If the thin black line is the room and my component rack is off to the side. The arrow indicates which way the face of all the components are facing. The green line is a solid wall. So the only opening is where the arrow is. Hope I didn't confuse anyone. I just want to get a universal remote but just want to make sure I will be able to use an IR remote or I am going to have to get a RF. Thanks.

04-15-2009, 02:10 PM	#488
gamer2600 Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:101 Trading Score:7	All the components are exposed and are not recessed. I am just trying to figure how sensitive it is. I never have a problem when I currently use my cable box remote. I can point it anywhere and it will work, but my remote to my Pioneer receiver is ridiculous, I have to more or less be directly pointing it at the unit or there will be no response.

04-15-2009, 02:43 PM	#492
gamer2600 Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:101 Trading Score:7	yeah but I think that you are still facing the front of your PS3. My stuff would basically be at a 90 degree angle to how I am sitting. Not too sure yet what I am going to do. Thanks for you diagram though.

04-15-2009, 05:26 PM	#496
gamer2600 Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:101 Trading Score:7	Does anyone think that this would help with my room situation and wanting a Harmony One. Thanks. Link

04-17-2009, 01:51 PM	#499
liquidice Mad Scientist Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Milwaukee Home Theater Gallery:43 Blu-ray collection:384 Blu-ray reviews:6	can you use a personal picture to be on the LCD screen? I think I've seen this on a few peoples pictures of their Harmony One.

04-17-2009, 10:56 PM	#500
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	Liquid, there is a feature in the software that allows you to upload your own images. I played with it once for a couple of minutes, but gave up on it. I cropped my pic down to the specified size, but it still kept telling me the file was too big. I'm sure I was probably doing something wrong, but I didn't keep messing with it long enough to figure out what.

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