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Post subject: How Long Should A Factory Reset Take On A Mustang III?
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:25 pm
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I just purchased a used (but literally in new condition) Fender Mustang III from a member of another forum that I frequent.

The first thing that I wanted to do was a factory reset to get things back to stock.

With the amp OFF, I pressed and held the EXIT button, while turning the amp ON. After holding the EXIT button for a good 10-15 minutes, my finder started to tire, so I adeptly slid my index finger enough to place the index finger of my other hand on the button. As soon as I made the switch, the button stopped blinking. I thought I did something wrong, so I restarted the process and 10-15 minutes later, the exact same thing happened (as soon as I swapped fingers, the EXIT light stopped blinking).

How long does a factory restore take? Was it coincidence that the EXIT light stopped blinking both times when I swapped fingers, or did I move the EXIT button enough to halt the process somehow? How can I tell if the amp was restored to factory settings?

Thanks for any help, guys.

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Post subject: Re: How Long Should A Factory Reset Take On A Mustang III?
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 3:23 pm
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I've only done it once or twice, but it should be almost instantaneous.

If it's taking 15 minutes and not completing even then, then I think you have a problem !

Maybe you should hook up to Fuse and install the latest version of the firmware ?


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Post subject: Re: How Long Should A Factory Reset Take On A Mustang III?
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 5:55 pm
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depepat wrote:
I've only done it once or twice, but it should be almost instantaneous.

If it's taking 15 minutes and not completing even then, then I think you have a problem !

Maybe you should hook up to Fuse and install the latest version of the firmware ?


It MAY be completing, but it IS taking 15 minutes to complete! I was able to update the firmware to v1.9 without incident.

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Post subject: Re: How Long Should A Factory Reset Take On A Mustang III?
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:47 pm
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FenderGuy53 wrote:
How long does a factory restore take? Was it coincidence that the EXIT light stopped blinking both times when I swapped fingers, or did I move the EXIT button enough to halt the process somehow? How can I tell if the amp was restored to factory settings?

Thanks for any help, guys.


Hmm, as depepat said, it's only ever taken a few seconds (the few times I've done it).

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Post subject: Re: How Long Should A Factory Reset Take On A Mustang III?
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:20 am
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OK. I read the FAQ for the Mustang III at Fender. As you are holding the EXIT button down and turning on the amp, the EXIT button will light brightly for a second, then go out and begin to blink in unison with the TAP light. I think it's the "then go out" part that signifies that the reset is complete.

In Utilities, I had turned Memory OFF before doing the reset. After the reset, Memory was back to ON.

The instructions for the factory reset really should be more clearly stated. It's very misleading.

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Post subject: Re: How Long Should A Factory Reset Take On A Mustang III?
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 11:50 am
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Hey Guys,

The factory reset only takes a second or two in any case. Checking to make sure the Memory Lock is on afterwards is a good way to make sure the reset took place.

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Post subject: Re: How Long Should A Factory Reset Take On A Mustang III?
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 3:38 pm
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Loren Howard - Fender wrote:
Hey Guys,

The factory reset only takes a second or two in any case. Checking to make sure the Memory Lock is on afterwards is a good way to make sure the reset took place.


Yep. Finally figured THAT out. I LOVE my Mustang III.

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Post subject: Re: How Long Should A Factory Reset Take On A Mustang III?
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:42 am
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Awesome. Let us know if you have any further questions.

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