How do I turn the parental control off when I do not have the passcode? It was accidentally turned on while programing TV for a new cable box.

To cancel the passcode on a Surf Onn tablet through the parental control settings, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Open the tablet's Settings app.
2. Scroll down and tap on the "Parental Controls" option.
3. Enter the passcode for the parental controls.
4. Tap on the "Set Passcode" option.
5. Enter the current passcode and then leave the "New Passcode" and "Confirm New Passcode" fields blank.
6. Tap on the "Done" button to remove the passcode.

Keep in mind that the steps for canceling the passcode on a Surf Onn tablet may vary depending on the specific model of the tablet and the version of the operating system that it is running. If you are unable to follow the steps above or if you are having trouble accessing the parental control settings, you may need to refer to the tablet's user manual or contact the manufacturer for assistance.

Try a reset
To restore the TV to its factory default settings:
1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is
displayed.
2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System
and press OK. The SYSTEM menu is displayed.
3. Highlight Reset & Admin and press OK. The RESET & ADMIN
menu is displayed.
4. Highlight Reset TV to Factory Defaults and press OK.
5. If you have changed the default parental control PIN, enter it
now.
The TV displays, "Select Reset to restore all TV settings to
factory defaults."
6. Highlight Reset and press OK.
7. Wait for the TV to turn off. The TV will turn back on shortly.

If you have not set a PIN, enter the
default, 0000

That is why there is a a passcode it prevents tampering. When you set a passcode it is your responsibility to either remember it or have it retreavable. Contact the manufacturer.

It sounds that your TV is locked by someway. Just unlock it. Proceed the following.
Many Jensen TVs have a parental lock that can be set to stop children from watching certain television shows or channels. In order to activate or deactivate the controls, you have to know the four-digit code or parental lock passcode. If you forget the passcode or if the lock gets set accidentally, you can still unlock the TV.

• Turn on the TV using the remote control. In most cases, you will need the original Jensen remote to unlock the TV if you aren't sure of the unlock code. You can purchase an original replacement online if necessary.

• Look at the screen. If you see a red key on the bottom of the screen, press "Function" and "Mute" on the remote at the same time. This will unlock the channel. Do this if you want to bypass the lock to watch a certain show or channel while leaving the TV locked. All other channels will remain locked and the TV will lock again when it is turned off.

• Unlock all of the channels on the TV by entering 0711 or 3308. These are the Jensen factory reset codes that will reset the TV to the original factory settings. By doing this, you will loose any information that you have stored in the TV, such as channel labels and schedules. You will have to program the TV again by going through the entire initial set up.

•Call the technical support service number in your owner's manual if neither of those codes work. A technician can help you troubleshoot the television as the problem may not be the parental lock feature. Have the model number and serial number of the TV available when you call.
• Take your television to a TV repair shop if neither of the codes work and the TV locked by itself while it was turned on. In this case, the TV may need to be rewired.

Many Jensen TVs have a parental lock that can be set to stop children from watching certain television shows or channels. In order to activate or deactivate the controls, you have to know the four-digit code or parental lock passcode. If you forget the passcode or if the lock gets set accidentally, you can still unlock the TV.

Turn on the TV using the remote control. In most cases, you will need the original Jensen remote to unlock the TV if you aren't sure of the unlock code. You can purchase an original replacement online if necessary.

• Look at the screen. If you see a red key on the bottom of the screen, press "Function" and "Mute" on the remote at the same time. This will unlock the channel. Do this if you want to bypass the lock to watch a certain show or channel while leaving the TV locked. All other channels will remain locked and the TV will lock again when it is turned off.

• Unlock all of the channels on the TV by entering 0711 or 3308. These are the Jensen factory reset codes that will reset the TV to the original factory settings. By doing this, you will loose any information that you have stored in the TV, such as channel labels and schedules. You will have to program the TV again by going through the entire initial set up.

•Call the technical support service number in your owner's manual if neither of those codes work. A technician can help you troubleshoot the television as the problem may not be the parental lock feature. Have the model number and serial number of the TV available when you call.
• Take your television to a TV repair shop if neither of the codes work and the TV locked by itself while it was turned on. In this case, the TV may need to be rewired

Activated by a PIN number, you can set Parental Controls on your TV and/or cable set-top box to control the programs that can be viewed on your TV. There are three ways to block programs:

• By Channel
• By Rating
• By Time Period (Not available in all areas.)

The V-Chip understands television program ratings and blocks programs based upon the rating level selected. All TV sets that are 13 inches or larger are required to incorporate the V-Chip technology. Parents set rating levels so that certain TV shows need a password to be viewed. For more information on the V-Chip and program ratings visit the FCC V-Chip site.
Several cable and satellite companies offer parental control options. They allow specific channels to be blocked so that they cannot be viewed.These companies also offer the ability to block shows based on language, violence, nudity, and rating levels. This offers more flexibility than the V-Chip.

Hope it helps ;-)

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. When your password is requested, press the number 9 and QV buttons on the remote TV control at the same time. 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

hope this helps


John.

The parental control or V chip settings are turn ON. I would suggest to find it in the menu and turn it OFF.
What is the model number of your TV?

When it asks you your code press 9 and QV at the same time . This only works with the mitsubishi remote.

You can use theV-Chip Parent Lock to
Block or Allow programs based on the
ratings sent by the broadcast stations.
The default setting is to allow all programs.
You can block programs by the
type of program and by the categories
you want blocked. Or you can block all
programs during a specific time period.
To use the V-Chip Parent lock, you will:
• Enter a passcode
• Select theV-chip ratings and categories to block
• Select theV-chip hours to lock and unlock for television programs
• Select lock by time
Enter a Passcode
MENU
I. Press _ to display the Main Menu.
2. PressAorV to select V-Chip Parent Lock.
PressE_ R,
3. Using the number keys, enter four numbers. To
delete a character and move back one space, press
CANCEL ENTER
. Press _ to set the passcode and go to
theV-chip ratings menu.
MENU
4. To exit without entering a passcode, press _ to
HOME
go to the previous menu or _ to return to
television viewing.
IMPORTANT
If you forget your four-digit passcode, please
see Appendix 3 : Procedure for Bypassing the


After you set the lock, you will need the secret code in order to:
• view a locked program,
• view the locked TV, or
• cancel the lock.
If you forget the code, you can view the locked TV without entering the code. To do this, simply
press the buttons on your remote labeled "QV" and "9" at the same time whenever your secret
code is requested. Unlocking theTV this way is temporary.
To change or permanently cancel the lock:
I. Turn on your TV. If the TV requests your secret code, press
and_ at the same time.
MENU
2. Press _ to view the main menu.
3. Use the • o rV to select ..V..-Ch p Parent Lock and press ENTER .
4. The on-screen display will ask for your current passcode. Press
and _ at the same time.
5. The on-screen display will now ask you to enter a new code:
MENU HOME
• To cancel the passcode permanently, press _ or _ .
• To change to a new passcode, use the number buttons to enter a
new code, then press E_R,
IMPORTANT
You must use the remote control included with this
TV. You cannot use a remote control from another
Mitsubishi component and you cannot use "Univer_
sar' remotes from other manufacturers.
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