General procedure to unlock most brand televisions
To
reset the PIN, you need the TV's original remote and then do this:
Press the remote-control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the pin to 0-0-0-0 : Power Off. > Mute > 8 > 2 > 4 > Power On.
Press the remote-control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the pin to 0-0-0-0 : Power Off. > Mute > 8 > 2 > 4 > Power On.
DirecTV: You
have to call DirecTV at 1-800-347-3288 and ask a customer representative to
reset the password for you. They will ask you a security question to verify
your account.
Dish Network: Call
Dish Network customer service at 1-800-823-4929. You will have to verify your
account by answering some questions.
Dick
Smith Television Master Code: 6666. Go to the “Lock Menu”. Enter in this
default password. You should then be able to access your the complete Lock
Menu.
Dynex TV
Press
the "Menu" button on the remote control.
Select
"Settings" using the left and right arrow buttons, and then press the
"Down Arrow" button.
Use
the arrow buttons to highlight "Parental Controls," and press
"Enter" to open the Password screen.
Enter
the password using the number buttons. The default password is
"0000."
If
you forget your password, you can enter "9999" as the old password
and then create a new one.
Channel Master DVR: Find
the receiver ID number by clicking “Menu” on the remote and then navigating
through Setup->System Setup->System Information. Now write down the
receiver ID number before the dash. Next, click the “Menu” button on the remote
again. Navigate to Setup->Locks. Enter the last 4 digits of your receiver ID
before the dash. This will act as a temporary password.
LG Television Master Code: 0-3-2-5.
Go to the “Menu” board. Scroll down to “Lock”. Then enter the passcode 0325.
Phillips TV Reset Pass code: The
default factory code number is ”0000.” If this code doesn’t work it means
it has been changed. To reset the code go to setup and select either
the channel blocking or setup code section. Use the master code
of 0711. The TV will give you an incorrect access code message.
Press 0711again. Now enter your new 4 digit code.
RCA TV Parental Reset Code: First
select parental control from the menu. You will be asked to enter your
password. Press and hold the “volume +” and “channel +” buttons on your
television (not the remote) for 8 seconds. You will see a message that the
parental controls have been unlocked.
Sharp TV Reset: Start
but pressing the ”menu” button on the TV. A message should appear to input
secret number. Press and hold both the “VOL (+)” and the CH DOWN on the TV set
until the message disappears. This should reset all passwords and settings.
Sony TV Master Code: 4357.
Use this code when prompted and it will reset the master password.
Sony Play station 2 & 3 Master Code: 7444. When it asks for
the password press select on the controller. Then enter the master code and
then you should be able to set a new lock code.
Toshiba Master Codes: 0711,
6688 and 3308. Try each one until one works. This will reset your Toshiba TV to
the orignal settings. However, you will loose any information such as favorite
channels, clocks, etc.
Wii Master Code: You
have to call customer support 1-800-255-3700. Go to parental controls and
there will be an option to change settings, click yes. It should confirmation
number, you will need to give this number to customer support, and then they
will give you a unlock code.
XBox 360 Reset Password: Go
to settings and click on “PARENTAL CONTROL” and instead of entering the code
press the following button sequence; X, Y, Left Trigger, X. Then you will be
prompted to enter a new password.
Vizio TV Master Unlock Passwords: 2489, 5351, 8202, 8205, 8206
Zenith Master Password Reset : Press SETUP to display the Setup menu. Use
the remote and enter the following 6 digit number: 210499. The 4 digit password
should be cleared.
1993 Mitsubishi model CK31302
To
bypass the V-chip: You can view the locked shows by pressing the number 9 and
QV buttons on the remote at the same time, whenever your passcode is requested.
This process temporarily unlocks the TV. To reset the code: When you use the
button combination 9 and QV while entering the V-Chip Lock menu, this process
deletes your old pass code and prompts you to enter a new pass code. If this
does not work for you as you stated, make sure those buttons on the remote are
working correctly.
How to Unlock a TV
Most
TVs have a parental control lock that can be set to prevent children from
watching specific television shows. In order to activate or deactivate the
controls, you need to know the four digit security code or parental lock
control password. If you forget the number you chose or if the lock gets set
accidentally, it is still possible to unlock the TV.
STEP 1
Turn
on the TV and grab the remote. In most cases, you will need the original remote
to unlock the TV if you aren't sure of the unlock code. If you don't have the
original remote, you will need to purchase one.
STEP 2
Look
at the screen. If you see a blank screen with a red key on the bottom of the
screen, press 'Function' and 'Mute' at the same time. This should unlock the
channel. This is an option for people who want the TV to stay locked but, want
to be able to bypass the lock to watch a certain show or channel. All other
channels will remain locked and the TV will fully lock when it is turned off.
STEP 3
Unlock
all of the channels on the TV by entering the factory reset code. There are
three main reset codes that TV manufacturers set. These are 0711, 6688 and
3308. Try each one until you find the one that works. This will reset the TV to
original factory settings. When you do this, you will loose any information
that you have stored in the TV, such as favorite channels, automatic timers and
the clock. You will have to go through the full initial set up.
STEP 4
Call
the technical support service number in your owner's manual if none of those
codes work. A technician can help you troubleshoot the television because the
problem may not be the locking control. When you call, make sure that you have
the model number and serial number of the TV.
STEP 5
Take
your television to a TV repair shop. In some cases, a professional who access
to wiring diagrams for your television set may have to rewire certain
components in order for the television to unlock. This is usually the case when
the TV locks by itself while it is on.
How to Unlock a TV without a Remote
STEP 1
Read
the manual. Televisions are accompanied by manuals when new. Some contain
information on operating the television without the remote. Search for the "Lock"
or "Privacy" section in the manual. If applicable, follow the given
instructions.
STEP 2
Reset
the television. You can reset and eliminate the lock on some televisions
without the remote, using a few tactics. Hold the power button for five
seconds. The television will automatically restart. If the lock is still on,
unplug the television and remove the battery from the back panel of the
television. Wait several hours before reconnecting the plug and reattaching the
battery.
STEP 3
Purchase
a universal remote. If the manual or resetting option does not work for your
television, you need a universal remote. You can get one of these in
electronics stores or online. The universal remote supports most televisions.
The universal remote manual is included in the purchase and will instruct you
on installing it into the television. After installation, enter the lock code
using the universal remote.
If one or a few channels are locked
Press
the button on the remote control to access the home menu.
Use
the cursor buttons to select SETUP and press the 'OK' button to confirm.
Press
the cursor down to select FEATURES and press the cursor right .
Press
the cursor down to select CHILD LOCK and press the cursor right
How to Unlock a TV [DTV]
Sometimes
you may find that your DTV channels are locked by padlocks, which makes it
impossible to watch these channels. Why it happens? After connecting a DTV box
to an analog TV set or setting up a digital TV, if you fail to program the DTV
box or digital TV to pick
up the local TV channels,
you will find you are not receiving all or some DTV channels that come with
padlocks. In fact, these DTV channels are not really locked. How to
Unlock a TV channel in this case? Read this instruction, everything will be simple.
Connect a DTV Box to an Analog TV
1:
Keep the coaxial cable wire attached connected to the TV antenna to the DTV
box’s RF In nodule which is labeled as “Ant.In”.
2:
Screw one end of the coaxial cable wire to the RF Out nodule of the DTV box,
and then connect the other end to the RF In nodule on the back of TV.
3:
Insert the power cord of DTV box to the DC power jack which is located on the
back of DTV box. Then plug the orther end of the cord into a wall outlet.
4:
Turn on the television. Switch on the DTV box and set the TV to channel 3.
Instructions on How to Unlock DTV Channels on DTV Box
5:
Press “Menu” in the DTV remote control at the DTV box.
6:
Browse to find the “Channel Scan” menu option by using the arrow buttons on the
remote control, highlight and select it to initiate a channel scan. Some DTV
remote controls may have a “Channel Scan” button, which enables you to press
this button directly.
7:
Never stop till the channel scan completes. During the channel scanning
process, a meter bar on the TV monitor will show the current channel scanning
completion percentage.
8:
Flip through the channels received by the DTV tuner or receiver by pressing the
Channel Up or Channel Down buttons on the remote control Reposition the TV
antenna and try performing the channel scan again like shown in Step 2 and Step
3 if any local TV channels missing.
Unlock Locked DTV Channels on Digital TV
9:
Turn on the TV at first.
10:
Press the “Menu” button on the remote control.
11:
Just like showing in Step 6, use the arrow buttons on the TV remote control to
browse the menu options in order to find out the “Channel Scan” button.
Highlight the “Channel Scan” button and select it to get started a channel scan
immediately.
12:
Follow the instructions in Step 3 and Step 4 to unlock the DTV channels with
padlock on Digital TV.
After
repositioning the TV antenna and performing another channel scan according to
steps above, if the local TV stations are still missing, try either of the
following will be helpful: invest a higher quality indoor TV antenna, or change
to an outdoor TV antenna to retry. If you have successfully got channels with
Analog TV, but fail to pick up any local TV channel now, it seems to be a poor
reception issue rather than a locked channel problem. Poor reception with
analog TV usually causes a static-filled picture, while with digital TV, it
usually results in no picture at all. Only when you fix the reception issue,
you are able to pick up the missing channels using channel scan.
How do I reset LG TV to factory settings
Press
the Home button on your remote, and select the cog icon in the top-right corner
of your screen to open then Settings menu.
Next,
head to General > Reset to Initial Settings. Follow the
onscreen instructions to complete the reset.
Hidden Secret Service Menu Codes for Sony, Samsung, LG and
Philips TV
All
digital TVs contain a secret service menu/mode which allows you to change
various internal settings such as picture height, width, position, colors, blue
back screen, etc. This secret service menu also allows you to enable or disable
lots of features in your television set. Basically this service menu is used by
TV mechanics.
1: Please
note down the default values before changing them, so that you can restore them
in future if something goes wrong or you don't like the output.
2: Be
very careful while playing with these service menus. Better to make changes and
check their effects first. Don't save the changes immediately. If something
goes wrong, just switch off the TV and switch on it again, it'll restore
default settings.
Service Menu Code For Sony TV:
First
power off your TV using the remote, then press following buttons quickly on
your TV remote:
Display
(or i+) + 5 + Volume Up + Power
It'll
show the hidden service menu on your TV screen.
Once
you enter into service menu, you can press Menu (or Options) button
again on your remote to switch between various service modes such
as Digital, Chassis and VPC.
To
navigate between available options press 1 or 4 buttons. To
change or modify their values press 3 or 6 buttons.
To
save your changes, just press Mute + 0 (or Enter) buttons on the
remote.
To
restore settings to factory defaults, press 8 + 0 (or Enter) buttons.
PS: For
some new models the above mentioned method might not work. You can try
following key sequence to access service menu in those new models:
While
TV is on, press Left + Right + Mute + Center button + Mute +
Menu buttons.
NOTE: You can also
press Display (or i+) + 5 + Volume Down + Power buttons on your
remote to enter in Self Check mode. This mode shows the total usage hours
of your Sony TV set.
Service Menu Code For Samsung TV:
There
are many codes available for accessing service menu in various Samsung TV
models. You can try following codes one by one until you get access to service
menu:
First
power off your TV using the remote, then press following buttons quickly on the
remote:
Mute
+ 1 + 8 + 2 + Power
Display/Info + Menu + Mute + Power
Display/Info + P.STD + Mute + Power
P.STD + Help + Sleep + Power
P.STD + Menu + Sleep + Power
Sleep + P.STD + Mute + Power
Display/Info + Menu + Mute + Power
Display/Info + P.STD + Mute + Power
P.STD + Help + Sleep + Power
P.STD + Menu + Sleep + Power
Sleep + P.STD + Mute + Power
You
can press Channel Up/Down buttons to navigate between available
options. To change their values, press Volume Up/Down buttons.
Service Menu Code For LG TV:
For
some TV models, you might need to press "Menu" buttons on remote and
TV panel simultaneously for a few seconds to access the service menu. In a few
TV models, both methods work and they open different service menus.
If
the service menu asks for a password, enter 0000 (four zero). If
0000 doesn't work for you,
try 7777 or 0413 or 8741 or 8743 or 8878.
Now
you can make changes to your desired settings.
To
save the changes press <OK> button on the remote.
1. With
the help of this secret service menu in LG TV, you can enable USB drive
use by settings USB option to 1. Once you enable this
feature, you can insert any USB drive in USB slot present at the backside of
your LG TV and your TV will automatically detect it and you'll be able to play
audio or video files present in your USB drive on your TV set. You can also
view images present in your USB drive on your TV set.
2. You
can also enable Golden Eye feature by settings Eye option
to 1 in service menu. This feature automatically adjusts contrast and
brightness levels of your TV set according to the lights available in your
room.
3. All
LG TV come with a secret feature called "Hotel Mode". You can enable
this feature by settings Hotel option to 1 using service
menu. Once you enable this feature, the Setup or Channel
Search option will get disabled in your TV Settings. Thus no other person
will be able to scan channels or fine tune channels. That's why this option is
called Hotel Mode.
Service Menu Code For Philips TV:
There
are many codes available for accessing service menu in various Philips TV
models. You can try following codes one by one until you get access to service
menu:
0
+ 6 + 2 + 5 + 9 + 6 + Menu/Info/Status
0 + 6 + 2 + 5 + 9 + 7 + Menu/Info/Status
0 + 6 + 1 + 5 + 9 + 6 + Menu
0 + 6 + 1 + 5 + 9 + 7 + Menu
1 + 6 + 2 + 5 + 9 + 6 + Menu/Status
1 + 2 + 3 + 6 + 5 + 4
0 + 6 + 2 + 5 + 9 + 7 + Menu/Info/Status
0 + 6 + 1 + 5 + 9 + 6 + Menu
0 + 6 + 1 + 5 + 9 + 7 + Menu
1 + 6 + 2 + 5 + 9 + 6 + Menu/Status
1 + 2 + 3 + 6 + 5 + 4
Manually Updating LG TV Firmware Offline:
If
you want to update your LG TV firmware/software, you can follow following
simple steps:
1. First
of all you'll need to download the required firmware files from official LG TV
website. Just go to LG TV website and search for your TV model. You'll find the
firmware files (*.epk) on your TV model page. Download it and save on your
computer.
2. Now
attach a USB drive in your computer and create a new folder LG_DTV in
USB drive.
3. Copy
the .epk file in LG_DTV folder.
4. Now
insert the USB drive in your LG TV and do as following:
Press Home/Menu button
on your TV remote, it'll open the Settings screen. Move the cursor
to OPTION but don't press OK button. Now press 7 number
button 7 times on the remote and it'll open the firmware update
screen.
If
pressing 7 number button 7 times doesn't work for you.
Press Fav button 7 times.
To
restore default firmware, follow the same instructions but
press 9 number button 7 times.
Manually Updating Sony TV Firmware Offline:
If
you want to update your Sony TV firmware/software, following steps will help
you:
1. First
of all download the latest firmware files for your Sony TV model from Sony
website. Just go to Sony TV website and search for your TV model. You'll find
the firmware files on your TV model page. Download it and save on your
computer.
2. Now
extract the downloaded ZIP file using any file archive utility and you'll
get the folder containing the update .BIN file.
3. Attach
a USB drive to your computer and copy the update folder to USB drive.
4. Now
insert the USB drive in your Sony TV USB port and it'll automatically detect
the firmware files and will start updating the firmware. It'll take approx. 5
minutes in upgrading the firmware.
If
your Sony TV provides Wi-Fi, Ethernet or USB Modem options for Internet
connectivity, you can directly upgrade your TV firmware using Settings menu.
If you have a different
brand TV set such as Panasonic, Toshiba, Videocon, Onida, Sansui, Sharp, Akai,
etc, feel free to ask us for the secret code to access its service menu
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