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I have forgotten my 4-digit access code of my Philips TV. How can I reset it?

If you have forgotten your access code or need to use the Parental Lock for the first time. Follow the steps below to change your access code.

  1. Press the 'MENU' button on the remote control to access the main menu.
  2. Press the cursor up/down to select FEATURES and press the cursor right.
  3. Press the cursor up/down to select PARENTAL LOCK and press the cursor right.
  4. When the prompt ACCESS CODE appears on the screen, enter the universal code '0711' twice, ignore the message INCORRECT on the screen after the first attempt.
  5. Then enter an easily remembered new four-digit code and enter the new code a second time for confirmation.
  6. Press the 'EXIT/STATUS' button to exit the menu.

The information on this page applies to the following models: 42PFL5332/45, 32PFL5332/45.

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