In the last few days you bought a new Telefunken TV, set the PIN lock for some contents and, now that you’ve thought twice about it, you realize that you don’t know how to proceed to remove the code you set? Don’t worry, if you give me a little bit of your attention, I can personally explain how to unlock Telefunken TV and reactivate not only free viewing of channels, but also unlock parental control settings and remote control by changing the PIN code , if desired.
As it can be understood, you must be aware of the code you have set, otherwise it will not be possible to proceed with its removal (unless you contact assistance or completely reset the device, if possible). But now let’s go in order and see how to unlock channels and other TV settings in your possession. I assure you that it is much simpler than you might think.
Come on, make yourself comfortable, take a few minutes just for yourself and start focusing on the reading ahead. I am sure that, in the end, following my suggestions to the letter, you will be able to say that you are very happy and satisfied with the results obtained. Let him bet?
Before getting to the heart of the tutorial, and therefore before explaining in detail how to unlock Telefunken TVs, there is some preliminary information in this regard that I must provide you.
First of all, know that the instructions contained in this guide are valid for all models of the well-known German company, however the menu items indicated in the following lines may not match 100% with what you see on the screen. That said, it’s all about the details and you’ll still be able to follow this entire tutorial to the end.
Another thing I would like to clarify is that the procedures described below should only be implemented in case of a real emergency and not to unlock devices that do not belong to you or on which you do not have explicit authorization to act (for example, e.g. televisions installed in hotels or public places). I am not responsible for how you will use the information below. Clear? Well then, let’s get to the action.
How to unlock Telefunken TV channels
To begin with, let’s find out how to unlock the Telefunken TV in case of channel blocking , an operation that, in fact, prevents the viewing of certain stations, unless the security password of the TV is entered.
To succeed in your attempt, first turn on the TV (if you haven’t already done so), take the remote control and press the Menu key (the one that usually represents a house) present on it, to access the TV menu.
Then use the directional arrows to select the TV menu, then highlight the Channels submenu and press the OK button that is always found on the remote control to access it.
At this point, scroll through the proposed list of channels, locate the channel that seems to be locked (you can easily recognize it as it is marked with a padlock symbol), select the Edit option at the top, choose the Lock/Unlock option from the menu appears and enter the PIN set for the TV. As confirmation of the success of the operation, the padlock symbol next to the channel in the list will be removed. Repeat these steps for each channel you want to unlock.
If necessary, you can reset the lock by repeating the same operations I just described for the channels you are interested in.
How to unlock Telefunken TV Parental Control
Other locks set on your Telefunken TV, such as access to some menu sections and specific apps on Smart TVs, can be bypassed by disabling the Parental Control options that you may have activated, which allows you to prevent children and teenagers who possibly use the television set can access content that is not appropriate for them.
To do this, turn on the TV (if you haven’t already done so), take the remote control and press the Menu button (the one that usually represents a house) on it to access the TV’s menu.
On the screen you see now, select the Settings menu using the directional arrows found on the remote control, then the System submenu, select the Parental control item, enter the PIN defined for your TV and set the Menu lock and/or options to Off or Child Lock.
If you think about it, you can turn the locks back on by going to the TV settings section above and toggling the aforementioned options to On. When menu lock and child lock are active, you can also adjust the lock level through the Lock level menu, setting it by age group.
Telefunken TV unlock code
Do you want to change the unlock code you set for your Telefunken TV, but you don’t know how to do it? No problem, I’ll explain right away.
To do this, turn on the TV (if you haven’t already), pick up the remote , select the Menu key (the one that usually represents a house ) and use the arrow keys to select the Settings menu .
After completing the above steps, select the System submenu and the Parental control item and, when prompted, enter the currently set PIN. Then select the Set PIN option and enter the new PIN you want to use in the New PIN and Confirm fields.
And if your problem is that you can’t change your TV settings because you can’t remember the PIN that prevents changes, try resetting it by going to the TV Settings section above and trying to enter the default code. which usually corresponds to 0000 or 1234 . Please note, however, that operation is not feasible on all Telefunken TVs.
How to unlock the Telefunken tv remote
Your problem is not that you don’t know how to unlock your Telefunken TV, but the remote associated with it? If that’s the case, I can give you some “tips” to try to understand the nature of the thing and eventually resolve it.
To begin with, I advise you to check that the remote control transmits the signal correctly, through the infrared port. So, take your smartphone or tablet, launch the camera app on it and focus on the infrared port on the remote control (located at the top).
At this point, press any of the buttons on the remote and observe the display of the device you are framing it with: if the “little light” turns on, you can be sure that the remote is working properly.
If the remote transmits the signal correctly, you can try to solve the problem by completely resetting the TV. To do this, disconnect the latter for at least five minutes, then connect it again and wait for the operating system to boot completely. When this happens, check that the remote is working properly again.
If, on the other hand, the remote control does not transmit the signal correctly, then the problem is closely related to it. In that case, I suggest you change the batteries, as they may be dead. To do this, release the appropriate clip (located on the back of the remote control), remove the used batteries and, respecting the insertion direction printed on the plastic, insert the new ones.
If, despite changing the battery, the remote still doesn’t work properly, I’m sorry to say, but unless you have technical skills in electronics, all you need to do is take the remote to a repair center.
Alternatively, if you have a smartphone or tablet equipped with an infrared port, you can consider downloading an application for remote controls , like the ones I indicated in my guide on the subject, and configure it to work with the television in your possession.
You can also choose to purchase a new universal remote control, compatible with Telefunken branded televisions, such as those shown below. They can be purchased both online and in physical stores specializing in the sale of electronics and televisions and are priced between $10 and $30.
In case of doubts or any problems
Did you follow my instructions on how to unlock Telefunken TV but unfortunately you still didn’t succeed? Did you come across some problems during construction and would like to understand how to solve them? If that’s the case, I can’t help but suggest that you contact the official support of the German company.
More precisely, if you want to contact Telefunken assistance by telephone, call 038 2020020 . The service operates from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and the call is subject to a charge. At this juncture, I advise you to have the TV model you have at hand, as you may have to indicate it to the operator who will assist you.
You can also get in touch with Telefunken’s support by e-mail, accessing this page of the company’s website and filling in the text fields of the Write to us form with all the requested data (first name, last name, e-mail address and telephone number ). Then select the TV item from the Product drop-down menu, describe your problem in the box below, check the box to accept the privacy policy and click the Submit button. An operator should respond to you, again via email, within a few days.
If you are interested in finding out where the nearest service center in your area is, you can always do so by connecting to the company’s website page that I indicated in the previous lines, locating the Search Assistance section, typing its address in the field of appropriate text , selecting the relevant suggestion, then the TV assistance option from the drop-down menu in the top left corner and clicking on the placeholders visible on the map to find out the name and contact details of the center you are interested in .
I also emphasize that if you need to find your TV’s user manual, just go to this other page of the Telefunken website, locate your device in the proposed list (if you can’t find it, we can help you identify it with the Filters menu on the left) , press the relevant Details button and the User Guide button that you find by scrolling down the next page.