Tv is locked - Dell W2306C 23 in. HD-Ready LCD Television

Possibly, you will need an original remote to disable or turn off this feature. And some child lock can be accessible through neither MENU of your tv or remote. Check CHILD LOCK option to remove it. If it is a screen lock type of CHILD LOCK feature of tv (a Blue Background display a LOCK icon) and your original remote is lost, try a universal remote for you to possibly unlock it. Thanks for using Fixya.

When an Insignia TV is locked, it keeps you from watching all of your channels by only displaying a black screen. Insignia TVs are locked from a single button command on the remote control, so it is easy for you to lock the TV by accident. Since Insignia TVs can be locked so easily, it's important to know how to undo this command and unlock the TV yourself. So, unlock your Insignia TV with the push of a button and once again enjoy watching your favorite programs.
• Find the lock button on the Insignia remote control. The lock button is located on the third column from the left on the second row from the top of the remote.

•Stand within operating range of the Insignia TV, then aim the remote at the TV's receiver and press the "Lock" button on the remote control.

• Aim the remote at the TV and press the channel buttons to make sure the TV is unlocked. When the TV is locked, it shows a black screen and does not allow you to view anything else. If the screen remains black, press the "Lock" button again. If this doesn't work, change the batteries in the remote and start over at step .

Hello

Press the LOCK button to lock or unlock the TV.

When the TV is locked, the screen will turn to blue background, and nothing can be viewed unless you press
LOCK again to unlock it.
OK
[Sometimes you may need to press the LOCK button more than 5 seconds contnously to unlock the TV]
OK.

These are the instructions on locking and unlocking the control panel for your TV: Front Panel Lock This feature allows you to lock the buttons on the front of the TV. Even when the front panel lock feature is on, the TV operates with the remote control. To lock the buttons on the front of the TV: 1. Make sure the TV is on. 2. Press and hold the POWER button on the remote for approximately 5 seconds. To turn off the front panel lock: 1. Make sure the TV is off. 2. Press and hold the POWER button on the remote for approximately 5 seconds

The power button on the TV doesn't work because of the child lock?
I went over the copy of your manual for your TV. It must be the child lock timer problem.
I would try leaving the TV unplugged for 30 mins and see if that reset the TV and releases the lock.
If it doesn't work, the remote needs to be replaced. A universal remotes aren't really universal when you need to use special buttons. The remote made for the TV is the best.
If your TV is the model 47PFL7403D, here's the cheapest place to buy a replacement.
http://www.philips.newremotecontrol.com/catalog_item.php?catnum=313922852812

Try resetting the TV to factory settings thusly:

Turn on the TV. While holding down the RESET button on the remote
control, press the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then
back on again.) Release the RESET button.

Owner's manual available here:
http://www.docs.sony.com/reflib/docget.asp?manualid=9635&template_id=1&region_id=1&DL=

LauriJo...

From the back of my Mitsubishi Owners Manual, Appendix A

"Bypassing the V-Chip Lock
After you set the lock, you need your passcode to view a V-Chip locked program, view the locked TV, cancel the lock, or enter the V-Chip Lock menus.

If you forget your passcode, you can view the locked TV without entering your passcode. This is done by pressing the number 9 and QV buttons on the TV remote control at the same time when your passcode is requested. This process temporarily unlocks the TV.

When entering the V-Chip lock menu, this process deletes your old passcode and prompts you to enter a new passcode. Pressing HOME at this time will cancel the entire passcode."

I hope that helps you.

Usually, once child lock is on, the set will not respond to the front panel buttons and you need the power button on the remote control to turn the TV on. Then go into the menu and turn child lock off.

Hi,

Any other developments (or lack thereof) after our Live Chat?

Regards.

i did child lock in my tv n my remote also not working plz tell me how to open tv now i