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How do i get the fpa lock off without the original remote?

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It is very difficult to unlock the FPA lock of RCA, without it original remote control. Just try to get it from anyone amoung your friends or relatives; just to open the FPA lock. You can use it after that, with the help of any other univrsal remote control. To open the FPA lock, do one amoung the following till you get the correct process for your TV.

Most RCA TV sets use a four digit code to control the v-chip. The code reset is different depending on the model. Try each number until you find the one that works for you.

  1. Hold down the MENU button on the remote and VOLUME DOWN button on the TV it's self at the same time for at least 4 seconds. The set won't say so, but the lock will be unlocked
  2. Hold down the 0 (zero) button on the remote and the VOLUME DOWN button on the TV itself at the same time for at least 4 seconds. The set won't say so, but the lock will be unlocked
  3. Hold down the MENU button on the front of the TV and the TV button on the remote at the same time for at least 4 seconds. 4- Hold down GO BACK button on the remote and MENU button on the front of the TV at the same time for at least 4 seconds.
  4. Hold down EJECT button on the front of the TV set and the MENU button on the remote at the same time for at least 4 seconds. Depending on the model, one of the methods should unlock the V-chip. Now, if desired, you can change the settings on the V-chip by going to the MENU and going to PARENTAL CONTROLS, or on some sets, going to MENU and then going to TV SETUP, then to V-CHIP SET.
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  • Posted on Aug 06, 2008

SOURCE: FPA LOCK

I had the same problem on my rca tv. FPA was locked out. i lost the remote and could not turn the tv on.
i have the answer for you. yay me.
THE FPA CAN BE MANUALLY RESET BY DOING THE FOLLOWING.
YOU MUST QUICK CYCLE THE POWER.
DO THIS BY RAPIDLY PLUGING AND UNPLUGING THE POWER CORD FROM THE WALL OUTLET.
DO NOT UN PLUG IT COMPLETELY OUT OF THE WALL SOCKET. JUST FAR ENOUGH TO SEVER THE FLOW OF ELECTRICITY. YOU MUST GO IN AND OUT VERY FAST. AND WALLAH, PROBLEM FIXED. YOU CAN THANK ME IF YOU WISH. HAVE A GREAT DAY.

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  • Posted on Nov 03, 2006

SOURCE: FPA Lock

After doing a little research, it looke like the front panel lock , can only be removed from the parental control menu using your remote. If your universal remote does not get you into the menu, see if you can borrow a friends rca remote long enough to get you into your menu & remove the fpa.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 06, 2007

SOURCE: RCA 27V412T FPA LOCK ON & REMOTE LOCK

If the front panel lock is on, you will need a working original remote (or a universal remote properly programmed for RCA) to turn the set on. The IR receiver is next to the buttons on the fromt but the RCA IR receivers are very reliable, and I have yet to see a bad one in a modern RCA TV. Once you turn the set on by remote, you can enter the menu and turn the FPA off.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 07, 2009

SOURCE: FPA lock on; have no remote control

FPA Lock On and have no remote for the TV on a RCA TV

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 20, 2010

SOURCE: i accidently locked the fpa how do i unlock it

Unfortunately, there is really no other way to unlock fpa other than using a remote control.

You can buy any universal remote control and this can be use to unlock fpa.

Good luck.

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First of all, you must ahve its original remote control to unlock FPA lock. If you have it, go through the folloing steps.
* Hold down Menu button on the remote control, and the Volume Down button on the at the same time for at least 4 seconds. "The set won't say so, but the lock will be released".
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I have a TruFlat RCA model # 27F520T have lost original remote and FPA lock is on how do I unlock without original remote? Dish universal remote not working to unlock tv, it will pull up menu but cannot...

Try this -
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  2. Press CH + or CH - to highlight preferences.
  3. Press "OK" to enter preferences submenu.
  4. Press CH + or CH - to high light "FPA"
  5. Press VOL + or VOL - to turn the FPA on or off.
  6. Press MENU repeatedly to exit.
  7. Back to normal
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