How to reset to factory settings

If both your front panel and remote control are disabled, the best option would be to perform a factory reset to restore the TV to its original settings.
To reset the Sharp LC-40LE830U to factory settings:

1. Unplug the TV from the power outlet and wait for at least 60 seconds.
2. Press and hold the power button on the TV for 5 seconds while the TV is still unplugged.
3. Plug the TV back in and turn it on using the power button on the TV itself.
4. Once the TV is turned on, press and hold the "input" and "volume down" buttons on the TV simultaneously for 5 seconds.
5. The TV will then enter the service mode menu.
6. Press the "menu" button on the remote control to navigate through the menu and select "option."
7. Select "factory reset" from the options menu and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset.

Note: The factory reset will erase all custom settings, including parental controls, picture, and audio settings.

To reset your AIm 32TV without a remote, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Locate the "Menu" button on the TV: The button is usually located on the side or at the bottom of the TV.
2. Press and hold the "Menu" button: Press and hold the button for about 10 seconds or until the TV turns off.
3. Turn the TV back on: Press the "Menu" button again to turn the TV back on.
4. Look for the "Factory Reset" option: Once the TV turns on, navigate to the "Settings" or "System" menu and look for the "Factory Reset" option.
5. Perform the factory reset: Select the "Factory Reset" option and follow the prompts to reset the TV to its original settings.

Note that these steps may vary depending on the specific model of your AIm 32TV. It's also important to check the user manual for the correct steps.
If you are unable to find the factory reset option, or if the TV is locked, it may be best to consult the manufacturer or an authorized TV repair center for further assistance.

Hi
You can try.
Part 1: Manual Factory Data Reset with TV buttons

Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down (-) buttons on the TV (not the remote), and while holding the buttons, plug the power cord back in. Continue to hold the buttons down until a green LED light appears near the Sony logo on the TV front.
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1. Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] - [Device Preferences] - [Reset] - [Factory data reset].
2. Select [Erase everything]. If you have set a PIN code on your TV, you will be prompted to input it when you select [Erase everything].

To reset this set to its factory settings:
Press when in a Menu, to reset the settings to the factory defaults. Also user to clear Labels, Channels or Favourite Channels.

To reset the TV fully to its Factory Defaults:

Turn ON the TV while Holding Down the "RESET" button on the remote control, Press the POWER button on the TV. The TV will turn itself OFF, then back ON again. Release the RESET button.

Press the HOME button on the remote control.
Select Settings.
Select System Settings.
Select Customer Support.
Select Factory Settings.
Select OK.

You can reset and eliminate the lock on some televisions without the remote.. Hold the power button for five seconds. The television will automatically restart. If the lock is still on, unplug the television and remove the battery from the back panel of the television. Wait several hours before reconnecting the plug and reattaching the battery.

You say you have a Universal remote. If you have not done so yet use the procedures that came with your remote to install it on your Toshiba. After using the install procedures you should at least be able to power on and off the TV.

power the TV on and then do the following:

TOSHIBA specific advertisements or "Retail Lock" at anytime when operating, perform the following procedure:

1. Using the remote control, press 1, 2, 3, 4 in this order. This will release the "Retail Lock" mode.
2. Perform a factory reset of the TV
3. Resetting Factory Defaults:

To reset all settings and channels to their factory default values:
1 Press the MENU button and open the Installation menu.
2 Highlight Reset TV, and then press the ENTER button.
3 Enter your PIN code (If a PIN code has been set).
4 A con?rmation screen appears. Select Yes, and press the ENTER button. The TV will turn off automatically.
Then do the following:

1. Power on the TV. You will be prompted to perform the first time setup.
2. Be sure to set the Location option to Home.
3. Continue with the first time setup.

The "Retail Lock" should be disabled and you can now use all the functions of the TV.


hope that helps

Without its remote control, you can't make a reset to this set. In fact; a hard reset procedure do not want a remote control, but,. if you wish to make a system reset [Factory Reset]; there is no other way without a remote control.
There are two types of reset to TVs. The first is simple to do; a Hard Reset. The other is somewhat skilled; is a Factory Reset (System Reset). To make it a hard reset, just unplug the TV from AC mains wall socket, and re-plug it back after 15 minutes or so. If you do this by overnight; will be better. This procedure will make it a hard reset. If you want to make it a system reset [Factory Reset]; you have to enter its service mode option, and select the factory reset option. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Pull up older posts. Surf the site with patience. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/
Service mode entry, adjust and exit procedure to many popular brand TVs are given. Never forget to exit the service mode, after all adjustments have been done.
To get more details about remote controls. visit these sites.
Remote Control Codes
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Have you checked the TV without other devices connected to the TV.
Eg. disconnect any home theatre or speakers from the TV.

Verify with audio menu if the settngs of TV speakers is on or off ?
To adjust the audio settings:
1. Press the menu button on the remote. The on-screen menu
is displayed.
2. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight audio and press ok. The AUDIO menu is displayed.
3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the setting you wish to adjust, then press left/right arrow buttons to change the setting:
• TV speakers - Turns the built-in speakers on or off.

Lastly have you tried restoring the TV to factory default settings.
To restore the TV to its factory default settings:
1. Press the menu button on the remote. The on-screen menu is
displayed.
2. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight system
and press ok. The SYSTEM menu is displayed.
3. Highlight reset & admin and press ok. The RESET & ADMIN
menu is displayed.
4. Highlight reset TV to factory defaults and press ok.
5. If you have changed the default parental control passcode,
enter it now.
The TV displays, "Select Reset to restore all TV settings to
factory defaults and clear all account information."
6. Highlight reset and press ok.
7. Wait for the TV to turn off. The TV will turn back on shortly
afterward and the Setup App will begin

To reset it to its factory settings, you must have its original remote control. A universal remote won't go.

The manual can be found near the bottom of the Product page for this TV.

From the manual, pg 11 -

If you misplaced your Remote Control you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen when you press both CH UP (8) and DOWN (9) on the TV set. • Some features of your TV Set will not be accessible without the Remote Control. If you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Authorized Servicer by calling 1-800-BE-SHARP for a replacement.

Let us know if this fixes it for you.