Question posted by Kennysinstallations on March 15th, 2017

Need To Reset Parental Password.

I don't know the password to the TV for the parental password and I need help resetting it? So that I can get channels.

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Answer #1: Posted by MurugesanMuthuraman on June 24th, 2017 7:36 AM
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Answer #2: Posted by andreilauresen on August 22nd, 2017 10:14 AM
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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. You also can ask them to reset over live chat, but you will need your account information as well.

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.

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 Passcode: 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 0711 again. 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 Sequence: 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 Playstation 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 Recipe: 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.

Answer #3: Posted by Simeon1080 on March 29th, 2023 3:42 AM
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To reset the parental password on your TV, you will need to refer to the TV's user manual or contact the manufacturer's customer support. The exact steps for resetting the password will vary depending on the make and model of your TV. In most cases, you will need to enter a default code or perform a factory reset to remove the parental lock. It is important to note that resetting the parental password will also erase any other custom settings on your TV, so be sure to take note of your current settings before proceeding. If you are still having trouble resetting the password, contacting the manufacturer's customer support team should be able to provide further assistance.

Answer #4: Posted by businessmaser on March 30th, 2023 11:17 PM
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To reset the parental password on your TV and gain access to channels, you can try the following steps:
  1. Check your TV's user manual to see if there is a default parental password or a way to reset the password. If you don't have the manual, you may be able to find it online on the manufacturer's website.
  2. Try entering some common default passwords, such as "0000", "1234", or "1111". If none of these work, move on to the next step.
  3. Look for a reset button or option on your TV. This may be a physical button on the TV or a menu option. If you find a reset button, press and hold it for a few seconds until you hear a beep or see a message on the screen indicating that the TV has been reset. If you find a reset option in the menu, follow the on-screen instructions to reset the TV.
  4. After resetting the TV, set it up again by following the prompts on the screen. When you get to the parental password option, create a new password that you will remember.
  5. Once you have set up the TV with the new parental password, you should be able to access the channels you want.

If these steps don't work or you are still having trouble resetting the parental password, you may want to contact the manufacturer's customer support for further assistance.

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