I normally don't do this, but yesterday I turned on my HD500 before my DT25H had fully gone through all of its startup routine. (I run the two connected via L6 LINK.) When I tried to play, I couldn't get and sound out of it. I noticed that my amp was locked with all four voicing lights lit. In standby I disconnected the L6 LINK and tried slowly flipping all manner of switches. At one point I had none of the voicing lights lit, and at another point I saw the amp retardedly responding to my c
mtreehugger.just for information & my own curiosity i have downloaded & read(quite a few times)the Pod HD/DT25 L6 Link document,i have to say i find the instructions "vague",but i'm pretty sure it says.
Set up The Pod (go through the various screens) for L6 Link,then wirh XLR/AES cable already connected switch on the DT25 & it should see the Pod & set itself up ready for use.
I think what you're describing is pretty much the same procedure,but maybe the Pod should be fully read