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My Tv says Keys locked

I am trying to change the channels from my tv without using the remote and the logo 'keys locked 'keep appearing..
Can i use a universal remote instead too solve my problem as i do not have the original lg remote controller?
Or is there a way too 'unlock' the code?

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  • amran_ali Dec 10, 2008

    when i press the menu button it says the same thing.
    do i press menu on the rmote or the tv?
    up and on what the volume or channel?

  • Anonymous Mar 18, 2014

    Can not change channels using number keys

  • Anonymous Mar 23, 2014

    Trying to set up media on my technika tv and it's telling me to get the full key pad to press the unlock button on my remote. I'm pressing it but it isn't unlocking.

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