This example uses the information from the following sample device map worksheet. Please fill out your own device worksheet (see answer 360023376653) to configure your devices for an activity to play a game on a system with an AV receiver.
TV Manufacturer | Model Number | What's connected? |
Sony | KDL-46XBR2 | Video 8 |
AV Receiver Manufacturer | Model Number | What's connected? |
Pioneer | VSX-23TXH | HDMI 1 from Scientific Atlanta |
BD from PlayStation 3 | ||
Tuner for FM radio | ||
Cable/Satellite Box Manufacturer | Model Number | What's connected? |
Scientific Atlanta | Explorer 8600 | |
DVD/Blu-ray Player Manufacturer | Model Number | What's connected? |
Sony | PlayStation 3 |
Creating the Play Video Game activity for systems with AV receivers:
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Launch the Harmony Remote Software and log in to your account.
NOTE: Be sure all devices needed for this activity have been added to your account.
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Click the Activities tab.
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Click Add Activity.
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Select No - manually add an Activity to my setup and then click Next.
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Select Play Video Game and then click Next.
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Select Play Game (Nintendo, Xbox, Playstation, other game consoles) and then click Next.
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On the Select the Activities you would like to set up screen, click Next.
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For this example, select the following and then click Next at the bottom of each screen:
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To Play Game, which device do you use to control the volume? Select "I use my Pioneer AV Receiver-Room 1 to control the volume".
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What input or channel does your Sony TV need to be on? Select "Video 8".
NOTE: If you don't see the input listed, check the back of your device to verify the input name.
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What input or channel does your Pioneer AV Receiver-Room 1 need to be on? Select "BD".
NOTE: If you don't see the input listed, check the back of your device to verify the input name.
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For Review the settings for this Activity, select "Yes, these settings are correct", and then click Next.
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Click Done on the summary page to complete the activity setup.
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Connect your Harmony remote to your computer and then click Update Remote.
The Play Video Game activity is now available on your Harmony remote.
NOTES:
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The PlayStation 3 won't work with the Harmony One without the PlayStation 3 Adapter (see answer 360023376653).
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The Nintendo Wii can't be controlled by the Harmony One, but you can create an activity that uses the Harmony remote to control audio and video while you play a Wii game.
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