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Julie Hayes Posted on May 02, 2012
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How do I hard reset the parental control on a used Vizio p42hdtv10a I just purchased from a TV repair place without a remote?

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You will need the original remote (not a universal) and also help from LG by model number for the pin reset----some sets have 9999 for a way to get in but still will need the correct remote. Never purchase a used set without the original remote is my motto.

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  • Posted on Jun 06, 2007

SOURCE: Parental Control Lock

I'm really guessing here - -but while you're in the parental controls screen I believe you can use 0-0-0-0 as a backdoor key. It's different for every manufacturer, Philips uses 0-7-1-1 example. But the users's manual for that TV says that the "default" is 0-0-0-0.. Don't really understand their use of that terminology so it's merely a guess... But here's something I am really sure of;;; The owner's manual can be downloaded for free at the Vizio web site: http://www.vizio.com/support/downloads/ and their support line is: 1-888-849-4623 or you can email tech support at: [email protected] Hope this helps. Good Luck Bill

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 15, 2008

SOURCE: Reset Parental Control

Press and hold both VOL- on the TV and 0 on the
remote control simulaneously for a few seconds
until the LOCK menu appears on the screen and
then the password should be cleared.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 19, 2008

SOURCE: VIZIO vx37l tv remote control code for cox tv remote

0178 will work but you have to keep the set-up button pressed down for more than a few seconds after you press TV on your cox remote. (You will see the tv button light up 2 or 3 times after pressing it and holding the set-up button down)

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 13, 2009

SOURCE: vizio p42hdtv10a

Bad interface circuit or power supply. Needs servicing..

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 07, 2009

SOURCE: Programming Cox Cable Box Remote to Vizio TV

using a cox cable remote. cant program to work cable and tv functions at the same time. please help?

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Reset parental controls vizio without remote

You can't. The controls on the television are normally basic, unless you can get to the menu.

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make model replacement remote control

They are usually 20 bucks on Amazon, eBay or specialist retailers that only deal in replacement remotes.
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  2. Perform a Clear Memory or Reset to Default on the TV.
A. Using the VIZIO remote, press the Menu button.
B. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System and press OK.
C. Highlight Reset & Admin and press OK.
D. Highlight Reset TV to Factory Defaults and press OK.
E. If you have not manually reset the parental code, please input 0 0 0 0 when it asks for the password.
F. Highlight Reset and press OK.
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1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed.
2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Help icon and press OK. The Help menu is displayed.
3. Highlight Clear Memory (Factory Default) and press OK.
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If the TV has a menu button at its front panel, you can access the parential control window and set the control to OFF. If the TV has no Menu button on its front panel control, you must have its original remote control to access this window. Contact the nearest authorised service center for Vizio at your town, to get an orginal remote control to your Vizio TV.
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Hello
To change password use the number pad and type '0000' or whatever password you have changed it to previously, then press OK.
Actual proceedings are:

[1] Press the MENU button to open the main
On Screen Display (OSD) menu.

[2] Press the [

three times until the Parental Control
menu opens.

[3] Press the [Down] button on the remote control

to highlight Parental Lock Enable. The
"Key-In Access Code" window opens.

[4] Use the number pad to type the default

password (0000) or whatever password

you have changed it to previously, then
press OK.

[5] Press the [Down] button on the remote control
to highlight Access Code Edit.

[6] Press the [=>] button on the remote control

to enter the submenu. You will need to

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what you changed to previously) password
first

[7] Use the number pad to type the new
password.
[8] Confirm the new password by retyping it.
[9] Press EXIT button on the remote control immediately to exit the OSD menu

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Unfortunately if the "0000" password does not work you will have to contact Vizio support and have then step you through the process of resetting the password. Due to security issues they will only assist the registered owner with resetting the password. If you go to the website for your TV at the following URL:

http://www.vizio.com/e420vo.html#support

On the Top Menu you will see SUPPORT as one of the items you can choose. The drop down menu gives you a number of choices. You will probably have to use the chat option. They will probably ask you to verify the date of purchase on the TV from your receipt. They should then be able to walk you through the procedure to reset the password.
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