Harmony 880 - Just Cant Get It Going

[NickPound]

Picked up the 880 today having spent a bit of time researching it and mainly wanting to find out if it supported Foxtel.

So, I've tried to set it up, thinking I'm quite able & competent with these sort of things, but I've got absolutely nowhere and now I’m incredibly frustrated!

The Equipment I've got:

LG Plasma TV - 42PX3R
LG DVD Recorder / VCR Combo - RC195
Foxtel Digital - Pace 420NF

We never watch free to air TV, we watch everything through Foxtel. My TV needs to be on Component1, Foxtel on and the DVD player on AV1 - then we only use the TV controls for volume and picture aspect whilst we use the foxtel control to navigate the TV guide / planner / information on programs etc.

With this configuration I can:

Turn foxtel off and then just press play to watch a DVD.
Turn foxtel off then just press play to watch a Video.
Have foxtel on and watch all the digital channels I’ve got.

I've been through the set up process online and when I go back to the TV its all over the shop!! I can’t get it to do anything I want - which is rather frustrating to say the least.

Couple of questions, has anyone else got a similar set up of equipment - just the basics or alternatively - can anyone recommend a Mr Fix It who I can call and he can come round and do it all for me!!?

Thanks all and please feel free to email me - nick@worldnomads.com

Cheers
Nick Pound

[Ext User(AVTe)]

Okay, did you choose your devices from the code library in the program or
learn them in yourself?

Also, are you using an IR repeater system?

Foxtel is an absolute PAIN when it comes to IR repeaters & learning
remotes.. Where abouts are u located?

"NickPound" <NickPound.2b8pyf@no-mx.phorums.com.au> wrote in message
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>
> Picked up the 880 today having spent a bit of time researching it and
> mainly wanting to find out if it supported Foxtel.
>
> So, I've tried to set it up, thinking I'm quite able & competent with
> these sort of things, but I've got absolutely nowhere and now I'm
> incredibly frustrated!
>
> The Equipment I've got:
>
> LG Plasma TV - 42PX3R
> LG DVD Recorder / VCR Combo - RC195
> Foxtel Digital - Pace 420NF
>
> We never watch free to air TV, we watch everything through Foxtel. My
> TV needs to be on Component1, Foxtel on and the DVD player on AV1 -
> then we only use the TV controls for volume and picture aspect whilst
> we use the foxtel control to navigate the TV guide / planner /
> information on programs etc.
>
> With this configuration I can:
>
> Turn foxtel off and then just press play to watch a DVD.
> Turn foxtel off then just press play to watch a Video.
> Have foxtel on and watch all the digital channels I've got.
>
> I've been through the set up process online and when I go back to the
> TV its all over the shop!! I can't get it to do anything I want - which
> is rather frustrating to say the least.
>
> Couple of questions, has anyone else got a similar set up of equipment
> - just the basics or alternatively - can anyone recommend a Mr Fix It
> who I can call and he can come round and do it all for me!!?
>
> Thanks all and please feel free to email me - nick@worldnomads.com
>
> Cheers
> Nick Pound
>
>
> --
> NickPound

[NickPound]

I'm in Sydney.

I just selected the devices from the software. I wasnt given / couldnt find any options for the Harmony to learn the IR signals.

I was also, only asked to send a few IR signals from the TV control - no other remote.

I'm not convinced I'm going to get this thing working - so I might be looking to take it back.

Have you got this device working with Foxtel?

Thanks very much for spending time replying.

Cheers pal

[Ext User(AVTe)]

I havnt actually used the 880 before but I have had experience with similar
remotes. I think taking it back might be a good idea. Hope it goes well for
you :)

AVTe

"NickPound" <NickPound.2bee4d@no-mx.phorums.com.au> wrote in message
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>
> I'm in Sydney.
>
> I just selected the devices from the software. I wasnt given / couldnt
> find any options for the Harmony to learn the IR signals.
>
> I was also, only asked to send a few IR signals from the TV control -
> no other remote.
>
> I'm not convinced I'm going to get this thing working - so I might be
> looking to take it back.
>
> Have you got this device working with Foxtel?
>
> Thanks very much for spending time replying.
>
> Cheers pal
>
>
> --
> NickPound