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mx6bfast
11-01-07, 11:59 AM
Does anyone know how to clear out the lock code on a receiver?
My wife's parents just got D* and on their H20 the mother created a lock code for nothing above pg-13. She wont provide the code to her husband, 50 years old!! Their son is 17. Barring the riduculousness of this, is there a way to find the code or clear it out?
I had him download software by 0246 but it was during the day and downloaded the same version, and it didn't unlock it. I was thinking about having him do a CE for it but there isn't one this weekend for that receiver.
Any ideas?
I'm sorry, the thread title should have a ? in it. Can a mod please fix?
He needs to call D*, provide them with the access card number, and ask them to clear out the password.
Then he can set one of his own that she doesn't know about...turn the tables on her. :D
The only way this wouldn't work is if the account is under her name and she put a password on the D* account. The CSR would have to verify the password on the D* account before proceeding.
Does anyone know how to clear out the lock code on a receiver?
My wife's parents just got D* and on their H20 the mother created a lock code for nothing above pg-13. She wont provide the code to her husband, 50 years old!! Their son is 17. Barring the riduculousness of this, is there a way to find the code or clear it out?
I had him download software by 0246 but it was during the day and downloaded the same version, and it didn't unlock it. I was thinking about having him do a CE for it but there isn't one this weekend for that receiver.
Any ideas?
I'm sorry, the thread title should have a ? in it. Can a mod please fix?
A remote complete reset would restore the unit back to it's state when you bought it, clearing the hard drive if it's a DVR etc. Try that, it may clear the password. I have never needed a password so I'm not sure if this will work.
veryoldschool
11-01-07, 12:34 PM
A remote complete reset would restore the unit back to it's state when you bought it, clearing the hard drive if it's a DVR etc. Try that, it may clear the password. I have never needed a password so I'm not sure if this will work.
"I think" you need to enter the code before it will let you do a complete reset everything.
I don't use the lock, but need to set my remote back to IR before it will let me reset it and "I'd guess" he password would be the same.
Call D* this isn't the first time this has happened.
"I think" you need to enter the code before it will let you do a complete reset everything.
I don't use the lock, but need to set my remote back to IR before it will let me reset it and "I'd guess" he password would be the same.
Call D* this isn't the first time this has happened.
Well I would be surprised it would block a reset, since the purpose of the lock is to block certain programming. I didn't know it restricted updates etc...
As I mentioned, I have never used it, or tested it.
Stuart Sweet
11-01-07, 01:19 PM
Changed title per OP request.
Stuart Sweet
11-01-07, 01:21 PM
Moderator's note:
I chose to delete an post which, although it didn't have offensive language, was not informational and was insulting. Your replies to this post have also been deleted.
Any questions, please PM me.
RobertE
11-01-07, 01:37 PM
"I think" you need to enter the code before it will let you do a complete reset everything.
I don't use the lock, but need to set my remote back to IR before it will let me reset it and "I'd guess" he password would be the same.
Call D* this isn't the first time this has happened.
You are correct. The box will not let you do a "Reset Everything" without the lock code.
As already stated the OP will need to call D*. Assuming he is an authorized user on the account they can remotely reset the password. If not, then he is pretty much SOL until he can: 1) convice his wife otherwise or 2) try all 10000 lock codes.
Good luck to the OP.
dodge boy
11-02-07, 06:02 AM
There should be a "master" code for these just incase something like this happens. maybe something easy like "0000"
White_Horse
11-02-07, 06:14 AM
We received a replacement H20 with a lock code one time...like someone else said you can't "reset everything" without that lock code. You can reset the receiver and force a software download but the lock code will still be there.
A D* CSR can reset the lock code or remove it. The CSR we had reset it to all 0's so we could get in and then go through the menu to turn the lock code off.
randyk47
11-02-07, 07:17 AM
Even if there were a master override code why in the world post it here? In less than 30 days every kid in the nation would know how to unlock D*. It's not that I'm a prude, quite frankly have no limits on my content, but appreciate that parents have to make this call.
JLucPicard
11-02-07, 10:18 AM
Even if there were a master override code why in the world post it here? In less than 30 days every kid in the nation would know how to unlock D*. It's not that I'm a prude, quite frankly have no limits on my content, but appreciate that parents have to make this call.
Exactly what I was thinking. If it was as easy as using 0000 to clear the lock code or just reset the receiver (without having to use the lock code), then the lock code pretty mush loses it's usefullness. It seems today's kids would certainly be savvy enough to be able to get around it if it was that easy.
dodge boy
11-02-07, 10:33 AM
Exactly what I was thinking. If it was as easy as using 0000 to clear the lock code or just reset the receiver (without having to use the lock code), then the lock code pretty mush loses it's usefullness. It seems today's kids would certainly be savvy enough to be able to get around it if it was that easy.
All I meant was some devices have a "master" code that techs. know and it is sometimes included in the manual.... (my DVD player has one)
RobertE
11-02-07, 04:56 PM
All I meant was some devices have a "master" code that techs. know and it is sometimes included in the manual.... (my DVD player has one)
No such code exists for the very reason the good Captain points out. :D
Does anyone know how to clear out the lock code on a receiver?
My wife's parents just got D* and on their H20 the mother created a lock code for nothing above pg-13. She wont provide the code to her husband, 50 years old!! Their son is 17. Barring the riduculousness of this, is there a way to find the code or clear it out?
I had him download software by 0246 but it was during the day and downloaded the same version, and it didn't unlock it. I was thinking about having him do a CE for it but there isn't one this weekend for that receiver.
Any ideas?
I'm sorry, the thread title should have a ? in it. Can a mod please fix?
The code for this problem is d-i-v-o-r-c-e
TedBarrett
11-05-07, 07:33 AM
Grounds for divorce IMHO
Stuart Sweet
11-05-07, 08:28 AM
I think that's overstating it a little. A call from the husband to DIRECTV should deal with the issue.
JeffBowser
11-05-07, 10:01 AM
No wonder the divorce rate is so high.
It's not DirecTV's fault for the high divorce rate, the rate existed long before satellite. :p
bubbers44
11-05-07, 01:23 PM
It's not DirecTV's fault for the high divorce rate, the rate existed long before satellite. :p
I think Jeff was talking about women that treat their husbands like 17 year olds and not allow them to do what they want.
JeffBowser
11-05-07, 01:31 PM
Sigh. No, that's not what I meant, but you do help make my point.
alevine1986
11-05-07, 01:36 PM
WOW! I think these two are much larger marital issues than lock codes on a satellite. Maybe some counseling will help!
veryoldschool
11-05-07, 02:29 PM
It maybe time to close this thread.
The OP's question has been answered and they haven't returned here.
I don't see this thread going anywhere productive anymore.
mx6bfast
11-05-07, 06:35 PM
It maybe time to close this thread.
The OP's question has been answered and they haven't returned here.
He's been told what to do, but as of earlier today hasn't had the time to call about it. I'll tell my wife to tell him to call so I can report back.
mx6bfast
11-25-07, 01:40 PM
I received confirmation yesterday that he did call D* And got the code removed. He hasn't gotten a new one set and she hasn't figured it out yet.
JLucPicard
11-25-07, 02:38 PM
Thanks for the update. Is he going to set his own now so SHE can't do anything with it? :)
mx6bfast
11-25-07, 02:53 PM
Thanks for the update. Is he going to set his own now so SHE can't do anything with it? :)
He needs to. :grin:
Pink Fairy
11-25-07, 04:44 PM
I agree! That would solve most of the problems!
veryoldschool
11-25-07, 05:09 PM
I agree! That would solve most of the problems!
No it would only start other problems. :lol:
Pink Fairy
11-25-07, 05:18 PM
~giggles~ Well, maybe.
fluffybear
11-26-07, 03:47 AM
Personally, I would go and in and hide the Adult Channels, Block NC-17, X, and TV-MA, and finally set the purchase limit to $0.00.
He can either tell her the new code right away or wait until she asks.
cartrivision
11-26-07, 12:33 PM
Personally, I would go and in and hide the Adult Channels, Block NC-17, X, and TV-MA, and finally set the purchase limit to $0.00.
He can either tell her the new code right away or wait until she asks.
Blocking TV-MA is roughly the equivalent as blocking MPAA R rated content, so if if you don't wan't to block R rated programs, you probably don't want to block TV-MA programs.
Also, as others have suggested, you father-in-law should set a new lock code ASAP to prevent the wife from limiting ratings below what he wants again.
mx6bfast
11-26-07, 01:38 PM
Personally I think he should set it at G just to make her think about it each time she changes the channel.
Love is in the air :lol:
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