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How to Reset Parental Controls on a PS2

The PlayStation 2, a system otherwise known as the “PS2,” comes with a parental control password lock. This lock prevents individuals from viewing certain movies or playing certain video games on the PS2. Resetting the parental controls on the PS2 allows you to change the system&'s password and level to one of your choice. Once you do so, you will be able to insert and play any disc on the PS2 without the system locking you out.

Things You'll Need

Rated R movie or Rated M PS2 game
PS2 controller

Instructions

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  Insert a Rated R movie or Rated M video game into the PS2.
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  Turn on the PS2. The DVD automatically tries to play on the PS2. The parental controls screen appears.
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  Press “Select” on the PS2 controller. A new password screen appears. Press “X.” The PS2 “Setup” screen opens.
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  Highlight “Custom Setup.” Press “X.” Select “Parental Control” on the screen. Press “X” again. Wait for the “Parental Control” screen to open.
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  Press “Select.” A PS2 password screen opens.
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  Enter the code “7444” using the PS2 controller. A new PS2 password screen appears.
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  Type a new four-digit PS2 code you&'ll remember. Enter the code a second time when prompted to do so. The PS2 parental controls are reset. A new parental controls screen appears.
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  Select a new level for the PS2 parental controls. Level 1, the lowest level, requires a password for all games and DVDs. Level 8 is the least strict level. Press “X” once you&'ve highlighted the new level.
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  Remove the disc from the PS2 when you&'re done. You may then insert another game or movie, or turn the PS2 off.

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