How to unlock your PHILIPS TV 32PFS6402
There are many situations that cause your PHILIPS TV 32PFS6402 to be blocked or locked. First, a few come from small simple technical problems.
Secondly, you may have retrieved a television from a hotel or hospital as they get rid of their old TVs.
In this case, it is blocked in “hotel” or “hospital” mode.
The last one is that you bought a used PHILIPS TV 32PFS6402 and a password is still saved on it.
In all these cases, we are here to help you solve your problem.
Here is how to unlock your PHILIPS TV 32PFS6402.
Simple technical problems locking your PHILIPS TV 32PFS6402
First, check that your remote has charged and ready-to-use batteries.
If so, also check the connections behind your television: are the cables all connected properly and are in good condition? Continue by checking that your boxes and decoders are running and functional.
If red or orange lights are on, this is a bad sign! Finally, you may have chosen to switch to the universal remote control. Unfortunately it may encounter difficulties with your PHILIPS TV 32PFS6402.
If this is the case, go to the website of the manufacturer of your remote control, and go in its product sheet.
Then, enter the code indicated by the Support team you have previously contacted.
PHILIPS TV 32PFS6402 locked in “hotel” or “hospital” mode
Hotels and hospitals sometimes change their television equipment and leave your future PHILIPS TV 32PFS6402 to the streets.
What a great deal! Until you realize, by turning on the television, that it is protected and thus locked by a “hotel” or “hospital” mode.
Find all the information about PHILIPS TV 32PFS6402 in our articles.
Do not panic! It is possible to unlock your PHILIPS TV 32PFS6402 locked in “hotel” or “hospital” mode! To do this, press the “Menu” buttons on the TV and the remote control simultaneously, starting with the menu button on the TV.
This for about 7 seconds.
The factory menu will appear.
Press the “Menu” button on the remote control again, then “OK” to select the line: “[Manufacturer name] hotel/hospital mode setup”.
You are in the hotel or hospital mode menu. Select “No” on the first line with the “OK” button on the remote control. Press the “Menu” button on the remote control and turn off your PHILIPS TV 32PFS6402. Finally, turn on the TV.
There you go! You just have to set it up as you wish.
A password not deleted on PHILIPS TV 32PFS6402
You wanted to make a good deal by buying a second-hand PHILIPS TV 32PFS6402, but a nasty surprise awaits you when turning it on or configuring it: the former owner has locked the access with a password and has forgotten to tell you.
And give it to you! The easiest first step to unlock your PHILIPS TV 32PFS6402 password is to call back, or send a message to the former owner.
However, he or she may have forgotten it! In that case, do not get upset.
The default codes are 0000, 1234, 1111, 7777 or 9999.
Your television does not lock like a phone, you can try as many as you want.
If none of these works, you will have to take the user manual, or go to the website of the manufacturer of your PHILIPS TV 32PFS6402. Then, go in its product sheet to download the manual.
In the help section, you will find a password to enter to redefine the password.
Enter it and redefine the password. Finally, in the settings of your television, deactivate your password.
To conclude on unlocking your PHILIPS TV 32PFS6402
We’ve just seen how to unlock your PHILIPS TV 32PFS6402.
However, if you encounter any difficulty, do not hesitate to ask for help from a friend. Or ask for help from a professional who will guide you step by step. We hope we helped you unlocking your PHILIPS TV 32PFS6402!
How do I unlock my Philips TV?
When TV LOCK is turned on in the TV menu, the prompt to enter the pin will appear on the screen each time when you turn on the TV.
Enter your pin code to view the channels.
If you have forgotten your pin code, enter the universal code ‘8888’.
What is the 4 digit code for my Philips TV?
When the prompt [Current Code] appears on the screen, enter the universal code 8888.
Then enter an easily remembered new 4-digit access code and enter the new code a second time for confirmation. Press the [Back] button to exit the menu.
How do I unlock my Philips TV without the remote?
Turn your Philips TV on by plugging it into the power supply.
Now, press the power button to turn the screen on. Press and hold the power button at least for 15 seconds.
Release the button when the TV restarts.
7 ancillary questions
What is the 4-digit code for Philips TV?
Press the cursor [Down] to select [Change code] and press the cursor [Right]. When the prompt [Current Code] appears on the screen, enter the universal code 8888.
Then enter an easily remembered new 4-digit access code and enter the new code a second time for confirmation. Press the [Back] button to exit the menu.
Where is the 4 digit code on a Philips TV?
Press the ‘MENU’ button on the remote control to access the main menu. Select TV MENU and press the cursor right. Press the cursor down to select FEATURES and press the cursor right. Press the cursor down to select SET CODE and press the cursor right.
How do I lock my Philips TV?
– Press Settings (gear icon) on your remote.
– Select Child lock.
– Select Parental rating.
– Enter a 4-digit Child lock code (default code is 8-8-8-8)
– Select the age and press OK.
How do I get my universal remote to work again?
– Lift the back cover up and away from the remote.
– Remove and re-insert the 2 batteries.
– Replace the back cover on the remote, and slide down to click it into place.
– If the remote fails to respond properly after this, replace the existing set of batteries with new ones.
What is the 4-digit remote code for Philips?
When the prompt CURRENT CODE appears on the screen, enter the universal code ‘8888’.
Then enter an easily remembered new 4-digit access code and enter the new code a second time for confirmation.
How do I program my universal remote to my Philips TV?
What is the default PIN code for Philips?
Note: If you have forgotten your personal 4-digit pin code and when the universal code (0711) is used, the system pin code will reset to the default code (1234) after you have switched off the TV and switched it on again.
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