For recorder models with touch/membrane buttons: 

 

1.  →  

2. ESC  

3.  ↑  

4.  ↓  

5.  ↑  

6. ESC 

7.  → 

 

This will reset the password back to the default "1111". 

 

For recorder models with regular buttons on front panel: 

 

REW – Forward – Backward – FF – FF – Backward – Forward