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I don't have a remote. was trying to set the tv. locked the tv and can't get back to the menu settings. how can I reset it to get back to the menu.. when I press the menu button it says tv buttons locked. I just want to unlock it

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I believe there is a reset button on the back to set for factory defaults. Is there not buttons on side though? Look around at those first.

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try pressing your volume up button, and your channel up button at the same time,hold them for 20 seconds

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When the OSD is locked, pressing the menu button again and it will take user to OSD LOCK menu. Press (+) to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings.

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MY KIDS WERE PLAYING WITH THE BUTTONS ON THE TV NOW WHEN I TRY TOO CHANGF THE CHANNELS OUR VOLUME TV BUTTON LOCK ORTV BUTTONED POPS UP.I DONT HAVE MY REMOTE SO WHAT IS ANOTHER METHOD?

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  • Posted on Jan 30, 2009

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without a remote and disabled keypad keys, the only other option, is to open the unit up a physically RESET the TV. remove the cables from the power board. i believe it has a phillips head screw. careful when you separate the rear cover from the front cover. there is a board screwed in the lower right corner, there is a connecter and a ground cable screwed to the rear cover. take your time prying on the rear cover. once you separated the two pieces, look for the light yellow board with your AC power source. Unplug it for 30 minutes and repeat the process. while your at it, also look down to the lower left side of the monitor. u should be able to see the keypad. press each button, while pressing, look to see if the button is pressing against the circuit board. it may be loose, try this test, u just may be able to fix your keyboard as well. hope this works out.

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