X-BOX
To reset the X-Box code, go to the settings screen from
the dashboard.
From there, go to PARENTAL CONTROL.
Instead of entering the code, press the following button
combination: X, Y, LEFT TRIGGER, X.
You will then enter into the PARENTAL CONTROLS screen
where you can set a new code, or disable the parental lock.
Sony LCD TV Sets
When prompted for the code, enter the master reset code:
4357. This code will reset the master code.
Toshiba TVs and Combos.
- Disconnect the AC power for at least one minute to reset the clock.
- Adjust the volume to the minimum using the Volume down button on the front of the unit.
- Press and hold the Volume down button on the front of the unit and the 0 button on the remote control at the same time, holding them down for at least 10 seconds.
- The user menu will appear with the V-Chip cursor blinking.
- Press the ENTER key on the remote control and the NEW PASSWORD menu will appear.
- Enter your new password.
Philips sets use a four digit code to control the v-chip.
- The override code for Philips sets is 0711.
- Although it may say "Incorrect code" the first time to trick you. If "Incorrect code" is displayed, simply enter 0711 again.
Go up or down until you reach AUTOLOCK or SMARTLOCK, depending on the
model, and push the "right arrow" key on the remote.
Enter the
override code, and enter it a second time if it says it is incorrect.
Once in the AUTOLOCK or SMARTLOCK menu, go to BLOCK, and
push the "right arrow" key.
Go to BLOCKING OPTIONS and press the
"right arrow" key.
Go to MASTER DISABLE and press the "right
arrow" key so that it says "MASTER DISABLE ON". The V-Chip is
now reset.
Panasonic.
Panasonic sets need to be reset to clear the V-Chip
settings.
To do this, put it in standby mode, then press the POWER and ACTION
buttons at the same time and then turn the power off.
The set should reset to
the factory defaults, and reset the V-Chip.
Mitsubishi.
Mitsubishi sets use a four-digit code for a V-Chip locked
program.
To view a locked TV, cancel the lock, or to enter the V-Chip lock menus.
You can view the locked shows on the TV set by pressing the number 9 and QV
buttons on the remote at the same time, whenever your code is requested.
This
process temporarily unlocks the TV and asks you to enter a new code.
Dish network receivers.
- Some boxes can be reset by unplugging the box, and while holding down the power button, plug the unit back into the wall receptacle and then release the power button. Then, let the box do its thing.
- Other Dish Network receivers you can reset by first pushing the MENU button, then push "6, 3, INFO, right arrow, left arrow button, TV/VIDEO", then unplug the receiver and plug back in.
