Cloning Procedures

Cloning Overview

Cloning refers to the process of capturing a Master TV Setup and transferring it to a Target TV that is to remain in Pass-through Mode. There are two different procedures for cloning a Master TV Setup, each with its own advantages and limitations (see also “Cloning Methods” on page 31):

•Using a USB memory device / TLX file

•Using a USB memory device / TLL file

Each cloning method is described in further detail on the pages that follow.

Learning / Teaching a Master TV Setup using a TLX File

This section describes how to Learn and/or Teach a Master TV Setup using a TLX file.

Before You Begin

•Learning and Teaching is only possible between identical model TVs.

•Complete the Custom Master TV Setup procedure (see pages 31 to 35).

•Both the Master and Target TVs must be in Pass-through Mode (i.e., the TV setup menus should be displayed when you press MENU on the Installer Remote).

•Ensure the USB device has been formatted with FAT format.

•If you would like the Target TV(s) to remain in Pass-through Mode after Teaching, ensure the Master TV does not have an auto-tuned/edited channel lineup; otherwise, Teaching will result in the Target TV(s) being configured for FTG Mode.

•If a TV Zone # has been set in the Master TV (for location-specific configuration) before the Learning process is initiated, the Zone designation will be used during the subsequent Teaching process(es). This means that in order for the “Learned” clone data with the TV Zone assignment to be applied, any Target TVs will need to be assigned the same Zone designation BEFORE Teaching is performed. See Reference section, “Using the TV Zoning Feature,” for further information. See also bullet below.

•If you intend to use the TV Zoning feature, make sure to assign a TV Zone # as described in Reference section, “Using the TV Zoning Feature,” BEFORE continuing with the Learning procedure below. See also bullet above.

•It is not possible to clone a Master TV’s clock. Either set a Target TV’s clock manually, or use the Auto Clock setting in the TV setup menus.

Caution: Do not unplug the TV power cord or remove/disconnect the USB memory device while Learning or Teaching, as doing so may cause the TV to malfunction or harm the USB device, respectively.

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