Chapter 2: Pro Tools | MTRX Operation
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Reconfig Button
The Reconfig button on the back of the MTRX should not be used during normal installation. It is generally intended as an ultimate re-
covery function in case something goes wrong during programming of IP addresses, a software upgrade, or an unintended power loss.
It allows the MTRX to start in various “basic” modes so it can be restored without having to be returned to Avid.
The Reconfig button is accessed through a hole in the rear panel using a pen or a similar pointed item. A green Status LED is visible
through the hole. When the
Reconfig button is activated, the LED lights up indicating the two reconfig modes of the MTRX.
Recovery Mode
To enter Recovery mode, push and hold the Reconfig button for approximately 10 seconds while powering up the unit. The Status LED
turns green. In this mode only a basic boot software is operative in the unit, and new software can be downloaded using DADman soft-
ware. This mode is used if the software in the MTRX is not operational or is otherwise malfunctioning.
The IP address settings of the unit keeps the last used settings.
To set the unit to use DHCP, push and release the Reconfig button while the unit is in recovery mode and the Status LED is lit green.
The Status LED turns off, but the unit remains in recovery mode, and the IP address settings of the unit is set to DHCP. If there is no
DHCP server on the network, the MTRX defaults to IP address 10.0.7.20 / 255.255.0.0 after approximately two minutes.
The selection of either of the two recovery modes are fixed after selection. The MTRX starts with a basic boot software and IP config-
uration. The MTRX will not be operational until a proper firmware has been downloaded using the DADman software and it has been
power cycled. By enabling recovery mode with default IP address and network configuration the unit can always be identified on a net-
work with the default setup.
Restore Defaults
To restore the default settings for the MTRX, push the Reconfig button and hold for approximately 10 seconds while the unit is on and
operating normally, then release. The Status LED turns off, the firmware restarts with the factory default settings and automatically en-
ters normal operation. However, the IP address settings of the unit remain unchanged and do not return to the factory default.
Reconfig button on the back panel
Note that the IP address referred to is the IP address of the controller/management interface of the unit. This is not the IP address
of the IP audio interface if one is installed. This IP address can not be accessed in recovery or restore defaults mode.
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