Operation, cont’d

Performing a hard reset (reset 1)

The hard reset function restores the switcher to the base firmware that it was shipped with. After a hard reset, events do not automatically start, but user settings and files are restored. Perform a hard reset as follows:

NThe hard reset restores the factory-installed firmware. The switcher reverts to that factory firmware the next time power is cycled off and on unless a firmware update is performed before the power cycle.

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If necessary, turn off power to the switcher.

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Press and hold the Reset button on the rear panel while you apply AC power

 

to the switcher.

Press and hold the Reset button while you apply power to the switcher.

RESET

The switcher flashes the front panel button indicators green, red, and amber, and then turns them off.

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Continue to hold the Reset button until all input and output buttons are either unlit or return to background illumination.

Release the Reset button.

RESET

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Extron electronic 6400s manual Performing a hard reset reset, To the switcher

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