Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your OVHD decoder remote control is not functioning properly? Maybe the batteries are dead and there are no replacements at hand. Or you simply cannot find the remote. Whatever the case may be, this article will show you how to reset OVHD decoder without remote control.
If you have lost the remote control for your OVHD decoder, or it’s not working, you can reset the decoder using the front panel buttons. Follow these simple steps to reset your OVHD decoder without a remote:
- Switch off the power supply of your decoder from the wall socket.
- Press and hold the ON/OFF button on the front panel of the decoder while simultaneously plugging the power supply back in.
- Keep pressing the ON/OFF button until you see the three lights on the front panel flashing - this indicates that the decoder is resetting.
- Once the three lights stop flashing, release the ON/OFF button and wait for the decoder to restart.
Note: The reset process can take up to five minutes to complete. Do not unplug the power supply until the process is complete.
Resetting OVHD Decoder to Factory Settings
If you want to reset your OVHD decoder to factory settings, follow these additional steps:
- Once the decoder has restarted, press the MENU button on the front panel of the decoder.
- Use the volume +/- buttons to navigate to "Installation" and press the OK button.
- Select "Factory Reset" and press OK.
- Enter the default PIN 0000 and press OK.
- The decoder will reset to factory settings.
Resetting OVHD Decoder using a Universal Remote Control
If you have a universal remote control, you can use it to reset your OVHD decoder. Follow these simple steps:
- Press and hold the "OK" button and the "0" button on your universal remote control.
- Press the power button on the decoder while holding these two buttons until the front panel displays “INITIAL”.
- Release the two buttons on the universal remote control and wait for the decoder to reset.
Resetting the OVHD Decoder to Factory Settings using a Universal Remote Control
To reset your OVHD decoder to factory settings using a universal remote control, follow these additional steps:
- Using your universal remote, press “Menu” and navigate to "Installation."
- Select "Factory Default" and press OK.
- Enter the default PIN 0000 and press OK.
- The decoder will reset to factory settings.
Conclusion
There you have it - two simple methods on how to reset OVHD decoder without remote control. If you find these methods useful, share them with your friends and family who may be experiencing the same issues.