5.14 Restoring Factory Default Settings

General

As shown in the following illustration, two options in the Setup Menu allow you to restore the Event Master unit to its factory default condition.

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The following attributes constitute a factory default condition:

The Factory Reset Menu provides two options for restoring factory default settings:

Note: It is advisable to clear all saved configurations when you use the Event Master unit for the first time, or when returning an unit from an event.
Restoring all factory settings

To restore all default settings to the Event Master unit, use the following procedure:

  1. Select Factory Reset from the Setup Menu.

    The Factory Reset Menu appears.

  2. Select Factory Reset.

    A prompt appears, asking if you want to clear all configurations.

  3. Press SEL.

    The system turns off, then reboots.

    If you press ESC to cancel the operation instead, your custom settings remain in place and you are returned to the Factory Reset Menu.

Retaining the IP address when restoring factory settings

To restore default settings to the Event Master unit but retain the unit’s IP address, use the following procedure:

  1. Select Factory Reset from the Setup Menu.

    The Factory Reset Menu appears.

  2. Select Factory Reset, Save IP.

    A prompt appears, asking if you want to clear all configurations.

  3. Press SEL to reset the system but save the IP address.

    The system turns off, then reboots.

    If you press ESC to cancel the operation instead, your custom settings remain in place and you are returned to the Factory Reset Menu.