Lens option in CMA

What does the Lens option (DL.3) in the CMA actually do (I understand if you put in a long throw lens, you change the option) -- Here is why I'm asking.

I had some fixtures (I reset factory defaults on all of my units before uploading content) -- all shipping with standard lens sets. Apparently 2 of my units where set to LONG (and I didn't notice) -- but I couldn't get them to focus properly. After about an hour of screwing with it, I tried by chance changing the setting back to standard and that fixed the focus issue.

So why doesn't reset defaults, actually default the lens option. Also, isn't there a way for the fixture to "detect" the installed lens? and second, why does it affect the focus?
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