Factory Reset - Revision history

Heathers: /* Reset B - Factory Defaults (RECOMMENDED) */ tweaked wording a bit

2024-02-25T16:58:43Z

‎Reset B - Factory Defaults (RECOMMENDED): tweaked wording a bit

Heathers: /* Plus III/IIIe and Plus IV/IVe Reset */ added a little more description

2024-02-25T16:57:26Z

‎Plus III/IIIe and Plus IV/IVe Reset: added a little more description

Heathers: /* Factory Reset from within the Utility */

2022-08-05T21:40:35Z

‎Factory Reset from within the Utility

Heathers: added P3/P4 reset option, little cleaning up as well. Removed "MM coming soon"

2022-08-05T21:39:59Z

added P3/P4 reset option, little cleaning up as well. Removed "MM coming soon"

Heathers: moved Utility reset and firmware update to top section, modified it.

2022-08-05T21:27:27Z

moved Utility reset and firmware update to top section, modified it.

Heathers: revamping page:. added CTL header and moved MM up. Changed wording on both MM and CTL radios

2022-08-05T21:19:56Z

revamping page:. added CTL header and moved MM up. Changed wording on both MM and CTL radios

Patrick: /* Reset B - Factory Defaults */

2016-01-22T21:59:16Z

‎Reset B - Factory Defaults

Patrick: /* Reset B - Factory Defaults */

2015-09-16T17:59:36Z

‎Reset B - Factory Defaults

Sarah at 13:51, 9 July 2015

2015-07-09T13:51:54Z

Patrick at 17:08, 5 August 2014

2014-08-05T17:08:41Z

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 #Turn the radio off
-#While holding TEST, slide the power switch to C1 (C1 and C2 are always reset together).
+#Hold in the TEST button and slide the power switch to C1 (C1 and C2 are always reset together).
-#Keep holding TEST for about 15 seconds until you see 4 green blinks, then release TEST. You should see 1 green blink, then a pause, then 2 green blinks, then a longer pause, then 4 green blinks.
+#Keep holding TEST for about 15 seconds until you see 4 green blinks, then release TEST. During this process, you should see 1 green blink (or a red green if you have E Release firmware), then a pause, then 2 green blinks, then a longer pause, then 4 green blinks.
 #Turn the radio off. It is now ready to be used again.
 The radio is now completely reset to factory defaults.

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 #Turn the radio off
 #While holding the test button turn on the radio by either pressing the power button (Plus III) or sliding the switch (Plus IV).
-#Continue holding the test button until everything is displayed on the screen.
+#Continue holding the test button until everything is all the segments light up and are displayed on the screen.
 #Release the test button. The radio is now set to factory default.
 Factory default settings: TxRx, Zones ABCD, and Channel 17 (for Legacy firmware) or Channel 01 (E Release firmware).

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 Note: there are no manual reset options for the PlusX, Plus II, or Plus radios. You can remove the batteries for 10 minutes to see if that may help if you are having trouble.
-== Factory Reset from within the Utility ==
+== Factory Reset with the PocketWizard Utility Program ==
 '''For best results, we typically suggest doing a full manual reset as described below.'''

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 {{recommended reading|Basic Wireless TTL|}}
 If you are having any trouble with your radios or simply want to start fresh after making changes, a simple reset can be the best and easiest option. A reset will not change the radio's firmware.
 == Factory Reset from within the Utility ==
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 After updating your firmware, always perform a full manual reset. While the PocketWizard Utility performs a factory reset automatically when you upgrade the firmware, and has a Factory Reset button on the Update tab, a manual reset remains the recommended method after a firmware change, especially for the ControlTL radios. A reset (either manually or through the Utility program) will not change the firmware version.
-== MultiMAX / MultiMAX II Factory Reset ==
+== MultiMAX / MultiMAX II Reset ==
 #Turn the radio off
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 #When you see the "CLEAR/RESET" message on the LCD, release C. The radio is now reset to factory default.
 == MiniTT1, FlexTT5, and FlexTT6 Reset ==
-== MiniTT1, FlexTT5, and FlexTT6 Factory Reset ==
 With the ControlTL radios, there are 2 levels of reset available. We typically suggest a full manual reset (Reset B) for most situations.
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 #Turn the radio off. It is now ready to be used again.
 The Channels are restored to their last Utility values. If you’ve never set the channels using the Utility, then the Channels are restored to factory defaults (Channel 1 for C1 - Configuration 1, Channel 2 for C2 - Configuration 2).
 === Reset B - Factory Defaults (RECOMMENDED) ===
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 When you perform a Factory Reset, the settings below are used.
 === MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 Default Settings ===
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 :Optimize HyperSync Automation For: = Reduced Clipping  -  FlexTT5 Only
 :P2 HyperSync Flash Duration = 7  -  FlexTT5 Only
 ;[[PowerTracking Tab]]
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 === [[PowerST4]] Default Settings ===
 ;[[Channel Tab]]
 :Use ControlTL for Rx Channel = enabled
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 :Ranger RX Head Selection = S-Head
 :Digital 1200/2400RX Head Selection = Digital S
 ===[[PowerMC2]] Default Settings===
 ;[[Exposure Tab]]
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 :Hibernate Mode = enabled
 :Hibernate Delay = 60 min

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 {{recommended reading|Basic Wireless TTL|}}
 If you are having any trouble with your radios or simply want to start fresh after making changes, a simple reset can be the best and easiest option. A reset will not change the radio's firmware.
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 <br>
-==Firmware Upgrades==
+== ControlTL Default Settings ==
-−
-After updating your firmware, always perform a Reset B. While the PocketWizard Utility performs a factory reset automatically when you upgrade the firmware, and has a Factory Reset button on the Update tab, Reset B remains the recommended method after a firmware upgrade.
-−
-−
-−
-== Factory Reset from within the Utility ==
-−
-You now have the option to perform a “Factory Reset” from within the [[PocketWizard Utility]] for your ControlTL radio. In addition, when you update your radios via the Utility, factory reset will be performed automatically which can be a real time saver. Your previous settings will be saved, and when possible, you will be able to re-load them after the firmware update and factory reset.  A large jump in firmware versions or a specific change in the firmware may make it impossible to re-load, so be sure to write down any custom settings for Configuration 1 or Configuration 2 before you reset your radios so you can re-apply them after the upgrade.
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-−
-== Default Settings ==
 When you perform a Factory Reset, the settings below are used.

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 {{recommended reading|Basic Wireless TTL|}}
-Sometimes you need to reset either the channels you are using, or reset the radio back to factory defaults. There are two levels of RESET for ControlTL radios:
+If you are having any trouble with your radios or simply want to start fresh after making changes, a simple reset can be the best and easiest option. A reset will not change the radio's firmware.
-RESET B, a Factory Default Reset, will reset all features and channels to the Factory Default Settings.
+== MultiMAX / MultiMAX II Factory Reset ==
-== Reset A - Reset Channels Only ==
+RESET B, a Factory Default Reset, will reset all features and Channels to the Factory Default Settings.
-RESET A: Returns both C.1 and C.2 to the channels you last set in the PocketWizard Utility. Reset A is primarily used for resetting
+'''IMPORTANT:'''  Factory Reset and [[Learn Mode]] both use the TEST button for a long time. If you are not sure if you are engaging Learn Mode or Factory Reset, read about the [[Status LED]] to see the difference.
-channels that were taught in the field.
 #Turn the radio off
-#While holding TEST, slide the power switch to C.1 (C.1 and C.2 are always reset together).
+#While holding TEST, slide the power switch to C1 (C1 and C2 are always reset together).
-#Hold TEST for a few moments until you see 2 green blinks, then release TEST. The channels
+#Keep holding TEST for a few seconds until you see 2 green blinks, then release TEST. You should see one green blink, then a pause, then the 2 green blinks.
-are restored to their last Utility values. If you’ve never set the channels using the Utility, then
+#Turn the radio off. It is now ready to be used again.
-the channels are restored to factory defaults.
+The Channels are restored to their last Utility values. If you’ve never set the channels using the Utility, then the Channels are restored to factory defaults (Channel 1 for C1 - Configuration 1, Channel 2 for C2 - Configuration 2).
-== Reset B - Factory Defaults ==
+=== Reset B - Factory Defaults (RECOMMENDED) ===
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-RESET B Returns all of your radio’s settings, including channels and all settings from the [[PocketWizard Utility]], to factory defaults.  Any firmware updates you may have performed on the radios are retained.
+RESET B Returns all of your radio’s settings, including channels and all settings from the [[PocketWizard Utility]], to factory defaults. A reset will not change the radio's firmware.
 #Turn the radio off
-#While holding TEST, slide the power switch to C.1 (C.1 and C.2 are always reset together).
+#While holding TEST, slide the power switch to C1 (C1 and C2 are always reset together).
-#Hold TEST for about 15 seconds until you see 4 green blinks, then release TEST. The radio is reset to factory defaults.
+#Keep holding TEST for about 15 seconds until you see 4 green blinks, then release TEST. You should see 1 green blink, then a pause, then 2 green blinks, then a longer pause, then 4 green blinks.
 <br>
 <br>
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 You now have the option to perform a “Factory Reset” from within the [[PocketWizard Utility]] for your ControlTL radio. In addition, when you update your radios via the Utility, factory reset will be performed automatically which can be a real time saver. Your previous settings will be saved, and when possible, you will be able to re-load them after the firmware update and factory reset.  A large jump in firmware versions or a specific change in the firmware may make it impossible to re-load, so be sure to write down any custom settings for Configuration 1 or Configuration 2 before you reset your radios so you can re-apply them after the upgrade.

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	After updating your firmware, always perform a Reset B. While the PocketWizard Utility performs a factory reset automatically when you upgrade the firmware, and has a Factory Reset button on the Update tab, Reset B remains the recommended method after a firmware upgrade.		After updating your firmware, always perform a Reset B. While the PocketWizard Utility performs a factory reset automatically when you upgrade the firmware, and has a Factory Reset button on the Update tab, Reset B remains the recommended method after a firmware upgrade.
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	== Factory Reset from within the Utility ==		== Factory Reset from within the Utility ==