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TV Auto set up

I just purchased a second hand Sharp Aquos LED colour TV. When I go into the menu to set it up I am asked for a 4 digit user code. I tried 4 zeros and a few other random numbers but I am not getting past this stage of the installation. I also get asked for a code when I try manual set up. I went back to the person I got it from but they said that they bought the TV 7 years ago and got it installed by the people they bought it from and they have no idea what the code is.

Can anyone please help?

Thanks
Val :)

Comments

  • Hi,

    found this on a search, might help,

    The default pin number is 1234 - you have to enter it before the auto installation scan for the channels will take place.. this is the default PIN and is the same as the Child Lock

    The manual also tells me how to reset the pin:

    Press Menu
    Scroll along to select "Setup"
    Scroll down to Child Lock
    Select Change Pin
    Enter '3001' to cancel out the current pin which should then reset the pin to factory default of 1234.

    Hope this helps..
  • Inner_Zone
    Inner_Zone Posts: 2,856 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 3 December 2016 at 3:14PM
    From a Sharp TV owners manual:

    "Enter “0000” as the default password
    If you forget your password, enter “5351” to override • any existing passwords."
  • Rockman
    Rockman Posts: 620 Forumite
    edited 8 August 2024 at 12:41PM
    Hi,

    found this on a search, might help,

    The default pin number is 1234 - you have to enter it before the auto installation scan for the channels will take place.. this is the default PIN and is the same as the Child Lock

    The manual also tells me how to reset the pin:

    Press Menu
    Scroll along to select "Setup"
    Scroll down to Child Lock
    Select Change Pin
    Enter '3001' to cancel out the current pin which should then reset the pin to factory default of 1234.

    Hope this helps..

    Worked a treat. Thank you
    Val :)
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