Removing parental lock on RCA and GE TV sets


techman
By Guru techman
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posted on Aug 22, 2007
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Most RCA and GE TV sets use a four digit code to control the v-chip. The code reset procedure is different depending on the model. Try each method until you find one that works:

Hold down MENU on the remote and VOLUME DOWN on the TV it?s self at the same time for at least 4 seconds. The set won't say so, but the lock will be unlocked

Hold down the 0 on the remote and the VOLUME DOWN buttons on the TV its self at the same time for at least 4 seconds. The set won't say so, but the lock will be unlocked

Hold down the MENU button on the front of the TV and the TV button on the remote at the same time for at least 4 seconds.
Hold down GO BACK on the remote and MENU on the front of the TV at the same time for at least 4 seconds.

Hold down EJECT on the front of the TV and the MENU button on the remote at the same time for at least 4 seconds.

Depending on the model, one of the methods should unlock the V-chip. Now, if desired, you can change the settings on the V-chip by going to the MENU and going to PARENTAL CONTROLS, or on some sets, going to MENU and then going to TV SETUP, then to V-CHIP SET.

Comment by techman, posted on Feb 11, 2008

You need the original remote or an original replacement to use this procedure.

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Comment #1

posted on Oct 14, 2008

Zero13
By Apprentice Zero13
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-almost gave up-only had combo-cotroller from cable company. then i tried an old universal combination controller(mfg'd by GE); it worked like a charm 1st time i tried holding the menu button on the controller and the volume down button on the tv. thanks

Comment #2

posted on Jul 27, 2008

johnbray
By Apprentice johnbray
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You state,
"You need the original remote or an original replacement to use this procedure."

Is there no hope without the remote? I can get to a 0000 00000000 000 type prompt on the screen with a menu button, power button combo followed by a menu volume down combo, and then can enter number up to 255 in far right 3 digits.

Will a universal remote work?

What constitutes an "original replacement"?

Any tips on best place to purchase needed "original" or universal remote?

Thanks for any help.

jray

Comment #3

posted on May 18, 2008

cbrf4i
By Apprentice cbrf4i
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thank you for the help holding the menu and vol did it i will tell my friends about site

Comment #4

posted on Feb 08, 2008

valerie_3364
By Apprentice valerie_3364
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my front panel is blocked how can i reset the code any time i push a button on my tv it says it is blocked so how can i reset the parental code now

Comment #5

posted on Feb 03, 2008

wjashkar
By Apprentice wjashkar
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What if I lost the remote? How do I unlock it without the remote?

Also, how do I switch the input for the DVD to work without the remote?

Comment #6

posted on Dec 05, 2007

flakooo
By Apprentice flakooo
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Rating: 85%, 2 votes

The procedures posted for the v-chip unlck doesn't work for me, rca 27f520t. any thing else? and how do get into the service menu also. Flakoo

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