Reset V-Chip Someone set the lock combo on my Panasonic TC-23LX60 and locked me out of a bunch of TV shows. How do I reset it? -- Thanks, Jason K. Buster

Try to reset the TV to factory defaults:

1. Get the original Panasonic TV remote control.
2. Press and HOLD the volume-down button on the TV itself (not on the remote)
3. While you're holding the VOL- button on the TV, point the remote to the TV and press OK

This should do a soft-reset (most of your setting will stay).

If this doesn't work, try a full reset: Repeat the above steps; however, press the MENU button on the remote, while holding the VOL- button on the TV.

Note: When you do the full reset, the TV will lose all it's settings and customization that you did. It will go back to its out-of-the-box state.

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. If you can't succeed, you must enter its service mode menu to make an unlock. Visit the site named 'Electro-help'. Click this link. Do a search by entering the brand name to your device by its search box at top right of the display window, because, posts are not arranged in alphabetical order, but by brand name at first.

Hello
If a power interruption occured to your household power supply, V-Chip has to be resetted. To reset the V-Chip do the following.

Channel guard and V-Chip settings are protected by a four-digit lock code. Your TV comes

preset with a lock code of "0000". You may change the code to any four-digit number you wish.
To change the lock code, follow the steps below.
Press the MENU button
To SET LOCK CODE use UP/DOWN buttons.
To operate (lock icon appeares on pressing =>/ Press ZERO to access the lock code
The first digit will be highlighted
Use =>/<= button to
To select the number
Press Up/Down button to
To move to the next digit
Continue to follow these directions for all four numbers
Press the OK button to finish (your lock code is now set)
Press the Menu button when finished
OK. Thanks for using Fixya.

Hello

Just try this method. Most of the Panasonic sets will respond to this procedure.

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.
OK.

Hello
To unlock Samsung TV, do the following procedures. It will unlock the V-Chip settings, and you have to reset it after.

1. Turn the power off.
2. On the remote, press Mute followed by 1, 8, 2, Power in sequence.
3. You should now see the service menu. To exit the Service Menu always select RESET.
OK

how did the tv become locked but if it is locked there must be some factory reset button on the tv somewhere. i will look further into this issue please have some paitence

my TV locked, but the password had not been activated. what can i do

contact panasonic there should be a 1-800 number on the back of your set. OR look up www.panasonic.com this information can be given to you over the phone.

Sharp has several locking and V-chip commands but one of these three possibilities should work.
Newer Combos With "Time Limiter" Feature
If the "Secret Number" is forgotten, simultaneously press the STOP, RESET, and VOL up buttons on the front panel of the set.
This disables both the "Channel Lock" and the "Time Limiter" features.

CTV's Lock Mode---Blue screen and display says,Parental Control Rating Unknown
Try This: Hold Channel up and down on the set while pluging in AC cord.
Or Try This: On the set, press volume up and channel down at the same time.

CTV's V-Chip Release
When screen asks you to "input secret number" press and hold channel up and down on the TV set until message disappears. Press menu 2 times to exit.
Hope this helps!
Bill