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Tv setting cloner for Samsung.
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Post 1 made on Monday April 5, 2010 at 21:45
JWheels
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Will someone point me in the direction where I can purchase a remote I can use to clone the settings for Samsung LCD Tvs. I soon have a job to install 100+ Samsungs at an Inn and would appreciate not having to enter he service menu and do the setup for each unit individually.
Post 2 made on Monday April 5, 2010 at 22:12
Ernie Bornn-Gilman
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And you think such a thing exists because _________________?

What settings in the service menu are common to a hundred TVs? Wouldn't that be used to make adjustments unique to each one?



Place six or eight of them in a row, with another row behind them. Get up a little, maybe on a ladder, so a remote will hit every one of them. Go for it.

Have a helper on hand to put a piece of tape on any one of them that misses a step because you mis-aim. After setting up a couple of batches this way, you'll surely make no more misses.
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything.
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Post 3 made on Monday April 5, 2010 at 22:26
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Q: If the set-up settings were the same on all sets of a given model, (by the way, what model are we talking about here? Sorry Ernie but you missed your chance), why wouldn't the mfgr just set them all the same at the factory?
A: Cuz each LCD's settings are unique due to tolerence differences between electronic components!
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OP | Post 4 made on Monday April 5, 2010 at 23:06
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I certainly hope you guys are just "trying" to be funny. Here's an RCA version, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't work on Samsungs:

[Link: sugarcreeksolutions.com]

Why would you want to program 100 TVs with the same settings? You are kidding? Must be you haven't heard of volume limiters or disabling the front panel controls or loading the name of the business so it comes up every time the set is turned on?

The sets are:

[Link: motelsupplies.com]

Notice on page 2, under features, it lists "USB Cloning"?

Now, does anyone have a useful response?
Post 5 made on Monday April 5, 2010 at 23:38
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yeah, use the usb cloning num nuts!
I love supporting product that supports me!
Post 6 made on Monday April 5, 2010 at 23:41
Ernie Bornn-Gilman
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On April 5, 2010 at 22:26, phil said...
...(by the way, what model are we talking about here? Sorry Ernie but you missed your chance)

Nah. My signature was there.

Why wouldn't the mfgr just set them all the same at the factory?

That implies that a) every hospitality situation is the same or b) you ordered them all set up a particular way at the factory.

On April 5, 2010 at 23:06, JWheels said...
I certainly hope you guys are just "trying" to be funny.

No, we're not.  Ask a question with no model number and... read the rest of my signature.

Why would you want to program 100 TVs with the same settings? You are kidding? Must be you haven't heard of volume limiters or disabling the front panel controls or loading the name of the business so it comes up every time the set is turned on?

Most of our business is residential, so we don't have to think about that. I'd say it was up to you to mention it, and as you say, now that you've told us what it's about, you're ready for useful responses. I submit that our answers pretty much matched the information you supplied and the website you supplied it on.

Notice on page 2, under features, it lists "USB Cloning"?

Did you notice that it's mentioned on the first page, too?

On the second page it says

USB Cloning A quick and easy way to copy the ideal settings of one television to all others on the property. Saves time and helps provide a consistent experience in all rooms.

Now, does anyone have a useful response?

Why, yes! The method that works with RCAs doesn't work for these (note it says "USB," not "remote control").  Contact whoever sold you those televisions so you can find out how the USB solution works and what you need to buy. Heck, maybe there's free software at their website!
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything.
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OP | Post 7 made on Monday April 5, 2010 at 23:49
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So, obviously you don't have a reasonable response.
Post 8 made on Monday April 5, 2010 at 23:50
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JWheels,
I dont think you can do it through the IR Out like the RCA version shows. I'm pretty sure you have to connect the cable between the TV and the Clone remote.

Either way, they can be ordered separately through local Samsung B2B Sales or
(201)-229-4092 [email protected]

Clone remote controller model names:
NTSC area : CR3001N
PAL area : CR3000P
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Post 9 made on Monday April 5, 2010 at 23:53
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reasonable response? use the built in usb cloning feature. why are you trying to reinvent something that they have already provided for you. also any programmable remote could be used to program a macro to provide what you are requesting. Macro- menu/down twice/select/return/up once/select.......... but why in the hell would you? get a usb jump drive and go to town.
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Post 10 made on Monday April 5, 2010 at 23:56
Ernie Bornn-Gilman
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The following is from page 21 of the English Manual for North America, 2009 TVs. Note the time stamp of my last post. Note the time stamp of this post. That's how long it took me to find this on the internet. AND to find the reference to the image above that's lurking somewhere on my computer.

USB Cloning
USB Cloning is a function to download user configured settings (Picture, Sound, Input, Channel,
Setup, and Hotel Setup) from one TV set and upload the same to other TV sets.
All the user-defined settings from the TV (Master Set) can be copied to the USB device.

Cloning from TV to USB
It is an operation to copy the stored data from the specific area on the EEPROM from the TV set to the USB device.
1. Insert a USB drive into the USB port on the rear of the TV.
2. Enter the Interactive menu by pressing this buttons in order.
INFO → MENU → 0 → 1 → EXIT
3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Clone:TV to USB”, then press the ENTER button.
4. The message “Clone:TV to USB” is displayed, then press the ENTER button.
5. You can Make sure USB cloning behavior.
- “In Progress” : during copying data to USB.
- “Completed” : copy operation was finished successfully.
- “Failed” : copy operation was not finished successfully.
- “No USB” : any USB is not connected.

Cloning from USB to TV
It is an operation to download the stored data in USB device to TV set.
1. Insert a USB drive into the USB port on the rear of the TV.
2. Enter the Interactive menu by pressing this buttons in order.
INFO → MENU → 0 → 1 → EXIT
3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Clone:USB to TV”, then press the ENTER button.
4. The message “Clone:USB to TV” is displayed, then press the ENTER button.
5. You can Make sure USB cloning behavior.
- “In Progress” : during copying data to TV.
- “Completed” : copy operation was finished successfully.
- “Failed” : copy operation was not finished successfully.
- “No USB” : any USB is not connected.
- “No File” : there is no file to copy in USB.
The operation to copy from USB to TV can be executed by pressing Enter key for 5 seconds.
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything.
"The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -- G. “Bernie” Shaw
Post 11 made on Tuesday April 6, 2010 at 00:06
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JWheels,
Dont take these guys too personal. You are on post 4 and you kind of get beat in around here. Just kind of suck it up and even the mean dogs get friendly. I'd like to see you stick around and be a part of the community. What you are getting is mild. If you dont believe me just ask Motech.
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Post 12 made on Tuesday April 6, 2010 at 02:09
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There must be a distribution channel to cater the hospitality industry.  They got to have those pannels are designed or modified specifically for Motel business. 

It's OK for trying to make a sales on these 100+ pannels with margin's next to nothing; but thinking about services and locate the replacement once they start to drop 4-5 pannels per week. 

Oh yeah..., don't forget to make a massive order to company such as URC for plenty of replacement remotes.

Good lucks
Post 13 made on Tuesday April 6, 2010 at 02:41
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Its actually pretty cake and Samsung does have a division dedicated to the hospitality industry. Those TVs are pretty solid and a simple phone call will get him a box of a thousand remotes if thats what he needs.
I don't understand the animosity here when the guy is just looking for some answers to help him do his job and is going about it the right way.
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Post 14 made on Tuesday April 6, 2010 at 11:57
Ernie Bornn-Gilman
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If you think about it, you'll realize that his post telling us the model number was totally crucial to our understanding his problem. His first post did not have enough information for an example from a Samsung manual of the eventual solution, which took me fifteen minutes to find on the internet.

My first answer was, yes, smartassish, but matched the level of info in his question. After that, I think the idea of making a couple of rows of the TVs and using an IR remote was a pretty good solution! He wants to do a bunch of these at a time, so he'll have to get out a bunch of them all at the same time, so that's pretty practical.

Once he gave the model number, a google search provided the answer. Read my signature. I wrote it for just an occasion as this. I hate that signature, but it keeps being necessary to say it.
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything.
"The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -- G. “Bernie” Shaw
Post 15 made on Thursday September 29, 2016 at 16:21
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This is a great Help!
I experienced: NO FILE FOUND.
Samsung Support was not helpful so the final response I found was that you have to swap out the USB port or the card it feeds- UGGH. IF it is under warranty then that can work if you have 2-4 business days for a Samsung Rep to get to you. If out of warranty the repair charge is $5-+ so might as well purchase another unit.

Otherwise, as gross as it is you have to make another MAster TV then clone that back onto the the TV.
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