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Cloning Procedures
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Cloning typically refers to the process of using a Master TV Setup to configure a Target TV. This
section describes how to save (export) a Master TV Setup and then transfer (import) it to a Target
TV using a USB memory device / Clone (.tlx)
fi
le.
You can also create an FTG Con
fi
guration (.tlx)
fi
le using the FTG File Manager and then use the
Import Clone File procedure to transfer the con
fi
guration to Target TVs. Refer to “Creating an FTG
Con
fi
guration File” on pages 57 to 58, as necessary.
Exporting a Clone File
This section describes how to use the TV Manager “Export Clone File” option to export Master TV
Setup (including Express Script TV Setup) con
fi
guration to a USB memory device / Clone (.tlx)
fi
le.
Before You Begin
• Ensure the USB device has been formatted with FAT format.
• If the TV is NOT already in FTG Mode via CPU, complete the Custom Master TV Setup procedure
(see pages 47 to 49).
• If you would like the Target TV(s) to remain in Pass-through Mode after the Clone
fi
le is imported,
ensure the Master TV does not have an auto-tuned/edited channel lineup; otherwise, importing
the exported
fi
le will result in the Target TV(s) being con
fi
gured for FTG Mode via CPU.
• If you intend to use the TV’s Zoning feature(s), make sure to assign the appropriate TV Zone #
and/or Wi-Fi Zone # as described in Reference section, “Using the TV’s Zoning Features,”
BEFORE performing the procedure below. Also, for Wi-Fi Zoning in particular, the TV’s wireless
network connection settings should be con
fi
gured in the IP Environment Menu before exporting
is initiated.
• 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.
• Since the Export Clone File process retrieves the channel lineup from the CPU, if the TV is
currently in FTG Mode via EBL (FTG Channel Map resides in EBL), it is not possible to export
an FTG Channel Map.
Caution: Do not unplug the TV power cord or remove the USB memory device while
exporting is in progress, as doing so may cause the TV to malfunction or harm the
USB device, respectively.
Export Clone File Procedure
1. Ensure the Master TV is set up completely and turned ON.
2. Insert the USB memory device into either of the USB ports on the Master TV.
3. Press
MENU
on the Installer Remote to display the TV setup menus (TV is in Pass-through
Mode) or the Function Menu (TV is already in FTG Mode).
4. (TV in Pass-through Mode only) From the Quick Settings Menu displayed at the right of the
screen, select the
Advanced
menu icon and press
OK
to access the advanced TV setup
menus.
