I have a Matsui VP9407A VHS video recorder which is security coded. Unfortunately when I moved house recently and reconnected it, I was asked for a password but I can't remember what it is. The manufacturer wants a small fortune to unlock it for me but I resent paying this. Is there a way to unlock it?

Paul Cooper, January 2005

Many thanks for your help in resetting my video. When my new cable box was connected I didnt bother connecting by VHS for a while and then couldnt.

Switching it off for 20 mins and pressing the REC and channel up button together worked and I was able to put in my PIN no. All is working fine now.

Extremely pleased. Many thanks Mohammed

LindaJay, July 2007

On the front of the video hold channel up button and press QTR for about five seconds, this should unlock the machine - works on the VX1106 so worth a try

Rob Smith, May 2007

ffs, whats up with you people? Do you feel you need to answer to make yourself feel intelligent?
The dude is asking how to bypass the pin, NOT how to reset to allow 3 more attempts to be put in. Jesus, the internet is jammed with time wasters

Mike, January 2005

to Reset MATSUI Video VP9407A which is showing 'PROTECED' Unplug mains for 20 minutes, then plug in agian, power on, then PRESS CH UP & RECORD BUTTONS TOGETHER.. unless you power off for 20 minutes, the buttons won't reset the video.

Mohammed Maqbul, January 2005