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Instructions for Using the Theater System

        Version 1.6 printed 11/15/2024

           (Please Keep This on the Coffee Table)

        

  1. Overview
  1. The system has a number of components. A Universal Remote labeled “The Remote,” has been programmed to turn the system on and switch all the components to the proper settings. It sometimes does not work and some components will need to be manually turned on. (ie the TV)
  2. DVDs, DirecTV, AppleTV, and streaming video/music are available services
  1. Get Started.  
  1. Step 1 - Pick up the “The Remote” 
  1. The top row has 3 gray “Activity” buttons  

 🎵   = Apple TV

File:TV-icon.png  = Direct TV

 🎬   = DVD

  1. Step 2 - Push the desired Activity button
  1. The remote will turn on all the equipment and set the controls!

give it time to do everything. May need a second press.

  1. NOTE: The commands are sent from the “Harmony Hub” on the end table next to the couch. If you are standing in front of the hub, the signal to the theater equipment will be blocked
  2. Check each component to see if it is on
  1. TV Panasonic (frequently needs to be manually turned on)
  1. On/Off button on lower left of TV
  2. Red light (next to On/Off button) indicates the TV is turned on
  3. It is normal to see “HDMI 2” appear on the screen
  1. DVD player - Sony
  1. Power button on top surface on left side.
  2. Blue light on right of player shows power is on.
  1. DirecTV
  1. Power button on lower left lights up blue with power
  1. Denon Home Theater Receiver
  1. Power button on lower left, lights up the display
  2. Source selector is the large knob on left
  3. Volume is the large knob on right
  1. AppleTV - located below the TV
  1. White light on front of unit indicates it is turned on
  1. Harmony Hub
  1. On the end table, sends wireless signals to control components
  1. “The Remote” can control all activities, although you may find it easier to use the Activity specific remotes ie Apple TV or the DirecTV
  2. To Turn the System Off
  1. Press the “Off” button, located at the upper left corner of “The Remote”
  1. Step 3 - If something doesn’t work
  1. Check to see if all the components are turned on.
  1. If something is off turn it on
  2. It is not unusual that the TV needs to be manually turned on
  1. Restart the system
  1. Press the “off” button at the top of the remote wait a few seconds then press “off” again
  2. Wait 5 seconds and go back to #2 to start from the beginning
  3. NOTE: The commands are sent from the “Harmony Hub” on the end table next to the couch. If you are standing in front of the hub, the signal to the theater equipment will be blocked
  1. Watching DirecTV details
  1. Select the TV Activity (middle button on the top of  “The Remote”)
  2. Change channels with either the DirecTV remote or “The Remote”
  1. Pick up the DirecTV remote
  2. Press the Guide button to see available programs
  3. Move up or down one channel at a time with the up or down arrows
  4. Move up or down a whole page of channels with the  CHAN/PAGE button
  5. When you find the station you want Press the orange  SELECT button
  1. Adjust sound -  two different ways
  1. Pick up “The Remote” and press vol up/down
  2. Manual - Turn the large knob on the right side of the Denon receiver
  1. DVD Movie
  1. Select the Movie Activity on the Universal remote
  2. Load a DVD in the player (the top component in the wall)
  1. Use “The Remote” to control the player
  1.  Stop or eject
  2.  Play or pause
  1. Apple TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, etc.
  1. Select  🎵   (Apple TV)  on “The Remote”,  sign in to your accounts (below)
  2. Apple TV channel.
  1. Use the AppleTV remote to  select the “Settings” Icon
  2. Select Users and Accounts then Select “Add New User”
  1. Pop up window Select “Add User”, not Add Default User
  1. Sign in with iPhone or iPad
  1. Follow instructions on iPhone or iPad
  1. Select the TV Icon on the Apple Remote (just above the + - buttons)
  2. Press the middle of the biggest button on the Apple Remote to see Apple TV options and Press it again to go to the Apple TV home Screen
  1. Netflix, Hulu etc will ask you to sign on with your account
  1. Send Apple TV directly from a Mac Laptop to TV
  1. Open AppleTV on Mac
  2. Select the show to watch
  3. Click on the Airplay icon  
  4. Select Mystic Apple TV (Check the box)
  5. NOTE Netflix and Amazon block this type of activity
  1. Send your Laptop Display  to TV
  1. On Mac look for the control center icon at the top right of the laptop screen

  1. Click on “Screen Mirroring”
  2. Select “Mystic Apple TV”