Logitech Harmony 510 Advanced Universal Remote Control

by Logitech

Product Details

User Manual [7.64mb PDF]

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User Manual [855kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 18 x 3 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001F51G1Q
• Item model number: 915-000082
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (156 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer

The Easy-To-Use Remote that Replaces All Others How many remotes are on your coffee table? Wouldn't it be easier to just have one? Logitech Harmony 510 advanced universal remote simplifies your home entertainment, replacing up to five remotes with one--reducing clutter and complexity in your living room. One-touch, activity-based control turns on the right devices in the right order--getting you to your entertainment easier and faster than any other remote. And the interactive LCD with Help function makes it easy for everyone in the family to use. Supporting more than 225,000 devices from 5,000+ brands, you can be confident the Harmony remote can control whatever entertainment devices* you have today or buy tomorrow. * Devices with IR (infrared) capability.

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Key Features

	One-Touch, Activity-Based Control One press turns on the right devices in the right order. Powers on your TV, DVD player, and stereo receiver; sets all your inputs; and even, for example, starts your movie.
	Guided, Online Setup Simply connect Harmony to your computer and the online software guides you through the entire setup.
	Control up to 5 Devices for 5,000+ Brands Say goodbye to your TV, DVD, cable, and stereo remotes. Harmony works with more than 225,000 devices from 5,000+ brands--and the list grows every day.
	Interactive LCD with Help Function Harmony makes it simple. For everyone. It will even ask you questions to make sure you're watching and listening to the entertainment you want, exactly the way you want it

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Get the Logitech Harmony Adapter for PLAYSTATION 3. Finally, control movies on your PS3 — drama free.

Wish you could control all your movies, music, games and entertainment gear — including your PLAYSTATION 3 — with one remote? Wish granted. Add one touch PS3 control to any Harmony remote with the new Logitech Harmony Adapter for PLAYSTATION 3. Now your entire entertainment system and every PS3 command is at your fingertips. Want to watch a DVD or Blue-ray Disc movie? Play a game? Turn the console on or off? Easy. Just press one button on the remote to experience instant entertainment gratification.

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Which Harmony Is Right for You?

Want to find out what other Logitech Harmony Advanced Universal Remotes fit or support your audio & video setups at home? See Harmony Remotes Comparison Chart or product pages below.

 View Logitech Harmony Product Comparison Chart

Logitech Harmony 550 Throw away the cheat sheet for all those remotes and get intuitive, one-touch control over all your home entertainment components. Just choose the activity that you want and go.	Logitech Harmony 670 Enjoy total command of your home entertainment -- with one-touch controls for easily choosing any entertainment activity and support for all the functions of your DVR.	Logitech Harmony One The color touch screen and sculpted buttons, featuring an intuitive layout and backlighting, give you easy, one-touch access to your home entertainment -- even in the dark.	Logitech Harmony 890 With RF support (up to 100 feet) and easy, one-touch controls, you're ready to hide all of your AV components and keep that sleek, clean look in your home theater.	Logitech Harmony 1000 With easy, one-touch control for your AV components, a color touch screen, and a sleek brushed aluminum design, the Harmony 1000 fits naturally in any living room.	Logitech Harmony RF Wireless Extender Complement your flat-screen lifestyle with the RF Wireless Extender, which works with the Harmony 1000 or 890 remote to help keep all your components out of sight.

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What's in the Box

	Package Contents Harmony 510 Advanced Universal Remote USB cable 4 AAA battery Installation CD Installation guide 1-year limited hardware warranty	System Requirements PC with Windows Vista, Windows XP or Macintosh computer with Mac OS X (10.3 or above) 1 available USB port CD-ROM drive Internet access

Product Description

Logitech Harmony 510 Advanced Universal Remote 915-000082 Universal Remote Controls

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Blu Ray solved, December 18, 2008

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Stephan M. Irwin "icon" (mesa az) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech Harmony 510 Advanced Universal Remote Control (Electronics)

My biggest problem was I had both a DVD player and A Blu-Ray player. I couldn't find a universal remote that would operate both, and most of them wouldn't operate my Blu-Ray at all. I knew that the Logitech remotes would, but I was hessitant to buy one because of the bad reviews that other harmony's have gotten. I haven't had this remote a long time but so far I've had no trouble.

The 510 not only operates both my DVD and my Blu-Ray independently, but has the ability to control all of the buttons that are on the original remotes. Thus making it so I don't have to go looking for my original remotes because I might find my self needing a key that this one won't perform. I'm now able to store away my other remotes.

Set up was actually easier than expected but still took a while. This is my fault. If you know how you want things set up it's fast and easy. The key is to make up your mind before you start. And, once you get esed to it navigation is quite simple.

However I do have three things I don't like about it.

1. It can only control 5 devices. Fortunatly for me I only need one that controlls 5. But, if i have to add another device, I'm stuck. I didn't get the one that controls more because I've read about too much trouble.

2. I don't care for the ergonomics. There's nothing wrong with the shape until you get to the bottom of the remote. There are four open buttons that can be assigned however you want. But, I need to use both hands to push them without the remote falling out of my hands. Now, even though this is trivial. it's still an issue

3. The help button. This is nice. It is used when something didn't work properly. When you push it. The remote will ask you a series of questions, and then fix the problem. Sounds simple enough, So what's the problem? The problem is I have to use it way too much. This remote would be most effective if it would do all that it should without needing to innitiate correction.

Over-all it's a great remote. And, even though it's not perfect, it's still the best remote I've ever had. But, because I believe there is still room for improvement I'm only giving it 4 stars instead of 5. But really it should be 4 and a half.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sleek, Easy to Setup, & Does everything you need!!!, February 4, 2009

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S. Brad Thornton "Guitarminator" (Reston, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech Harmony 510 Advanced Universal Remote Control (Electronics)

Good Looking, Affordable, and programs easily:

This remote is sleek looking, though it is hard to tell from the pictures. It fits very nicely in the hand and works as advertised. The programming is the easiest it has ever been. All you need is your component model numbers and which input your devices are connected to, the software will do the rest. All you do is answer questions and the software guides you through the programming. I bought and programmed 2 harmony remotes; Harmony One (6 components) and this 510 (3 components). The programming software worked flawlessly each time. Unless you are completely clueless about your system, you should be able to program this, no problem. Gone are the days of programming by a series of pressing and holding certain buttons.

Four Customizable Color buttons

This remote is unique in that it has the four colored buttons at the bottom that will control whatever you like. For example I like to us the "Sleep" function at night on my tv, so I program it to one of these. Or if you have unique buttons on your Cable DVR like "Live TV" or "My DVR" or "Prev/Last" on your TV. You can program any botton, it will even let the 510 learn it from an existing remote if necessary.

Harmony 510 vs Harmony One

If you want your main activities buttons or these extra buttons on your remote in a touch screen get the Harmony One, if not this is a very affordable alternative and does virtually ever function, just without the touch screen. It is also sometimes easier and takes up less room to not have to worry about a charger (ie One). YOu shouldn't to change batteries maybe once a year, twice at most.

Help/Troubleshoot Feature:

Another awesome feature is the help. Lets say you are using your remote and something doesn't turn off or on, just hit the Help button, it will ask you questions until it fixes the problem, very cool.

Bottom Line:
Easy, Affordable, Sleek, You just have to press "ONE" button to do any task, Watch TV, Watch Movie, Play Wii, etc AND most importantly you can put you don't need a pile of remotes on your coffee table anymore!!!!

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not great, January 29, 2009

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NCDave "Dave" (High Point, NC, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Logitech Harmony 510 Advanced Universal Remote Control (Electronics)

This remote does what it says. It was easy to set up and and works without any problem. The onscreen prompts and instructions are helpful and have taken care of any issues I encountered, such as a device not turning on as needed. I am only controlling three devices, TV, Blu-ray player and cable box/dvr. This until can control up to 5 devices.

There are a couple of things I don't like about it. The volume and change channel controls are in a horseshoe shape in the lower middle of the unit. The controls are almost flush with the background, making them hard to feel in a darkened room. I also don't like that the number keys are way down on the bottom of it unit. It makes it hard to press the buttons using one hand. The individual number buttons are also close together, making it a little difficult to press a particular button without hitting others too.

If I had it to do over, I'd look more carefully at some of the higher priced units. Somethings you just don't know until you start to use the unit.