Itunes match... how to stop music being part of it

so 3 weeks ago.. i decided to sign up to itunes match and that was the biggest mistake of my life..
2/3rds of music was fine.. other 1/3 (approx 1000 songs) didn't sync and wouldn't...
now got the money refunded back and cancelled itunes match subscription but am still struggling in trying to get itunes library back in a working state before I start syn'cing/backing up my 3 devices.
have now got my library back from a backup.. but "icloud status" for all my music is showing as "waiting" (and in left hand :column, music, films and tv programmes) still have a cloud symbol next to them...how do i stop the library being part of itunes match..
when i go to store menu, it says "turn itunes match on".. which makes me think itunes match is off but clearly it does not..
tried customer support and they have been rubbish..
please help.
my recommendation.. dont subscribe to itunes match..

If you are using the iPod in manual update mode, your iPod is safe from being accidentally erased when you connect to an empty iTunes after reinstalling your operating system. However if your iPod is set to automatically update you will get a message that your iPod is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press *No*. Pressing "Yes" will irretrievably remove all songs from your iPod. Before formatting your drive change the iPod update setting to "manually manage songs and playlists": Managing Your Songs Manually
One thing to remember about manually updating though is that the iPod also has to be manually ejected before the "Do Not Disconnect" message will go away. Safely disconnect iPod
You can also use a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on Windows hold down the Shift + Ctrl keys (on a Mac hold down the Option and Command (⌥ and ⌘) keys). This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes and the iPod will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 20 to 30 seconds depending on your computer. Then go to Preferences>iPod and check the "Manually manage songs and playlists" box.

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