Sony CUH-1216A PlayStation 4 User manual

Quick Start Guide
English
Welcome to the World of PlayStation
Get your PS4 up and running with this handy Quick Start Guide.
CUH-1216A / CUH-1216B 7026984

Rear view
Connect to your TV.
Follow the steps to below to connect your PlayStation®4
system to your TV.
Getting started
Using a PlayStation®Camera? Find out how to set it up in its instruction manual.
AC IN connector HDMI OUT port HDMI input port
HDMI cable
AC power cord
To an electricity supply
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Connect to a LAN cable (sold separately).
No Wi-Fi connection? You can use a LAN cable to connect your
PS4™ system to the Internet instead.
To connect your PS4™ system to the Internet via Wi-Fi, do not
connect a LAN cable.
We recommend connecting your PS4™ system to the Internet to get the most
out of it.
Rear view
LAN port
LAN cable
(sold separately)
Type of connection:
Router Internet connected device
such as a modem
To the Internet
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Front view
Power indicator
Power button
Turn on your TV, and then change the TV
channel to HDMI™.
Turn on your PS4™ system by pressing the
(power) button.
The power indicator will blink blue, before turning white.
If you can't get a picture when the PS4™ system is turned on (the power
indicator will turn white), simply press the (power) button for at least 7
seconds (until the system beeps twice) to turn off the power, and then turn on
the power again.
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Connect your DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller
to your PS4™ system using the USB cable, and
then press the (PS) button.
The controller will be registered (paired), and turn on.
• You'll need to register the controller in some situations, such as when you
use the controller for the first time, or when you use the controller on another
PS4™ system.
• Once you've registered the controller, you can disconnect the USB cable and
use the controller wirelessly.
Front view
USB port USB port
USB cable
PS button
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Select your settings.
Set up an Internet connection, set the date and time, and adjust
other settings. Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust various
settings, and then select [Start Now] from the set-up completion
screen.
Once you have set up an Internet connection, a system software
update will be downloaded automatically - as will future system
software updates.
Will a child be using your PS4™ system? If so, be sure to read
“Setting the parental control” section.
You can change any settings that you previously skipped via (Settings) in the
function screen.
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Some PS4™ content may not be suitable for your child. Most PS4™
content is rated by an independent ratings body.
To ensure your child only has access to suitably rated content, just
set the correct parental control before you first let your child play.
You can set the parental controls in (Settings) in the function
screen > [Parental Controls] > [Restrict Use of PS4 Features] >
[Application]. Use the tables below for guidance on how the
Parental Control Setting relates to different age groups.
You can restrict access to Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD video content,
and to the Internet Browser, from (Settings) in the function
screen > [Parental Controls] > [Restrict Use of PS4 Features].
Restricting access to the Internet Browser will not prevent launch
of some applications that use the Internet.
Regardless of the Parental Control Settings, you should monitor
your child’s activity on the PS4™ system. You can override the
Parental Control Settings at any time to allow an older child or adult
to play.
Europe, Africa and India
Player’s Age Under
33-6 7-11 12-15 16-17 18 and over
PS4™ Parental
Control Setting 1 2 3 5 7 9
Highest game age
rating
Setting the parental control
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Germany
Player’s Age Under 6 6-11 12-15 16-17 18 and
over
PS4™ Parental
Control Setting 1 3 5 7 9
Highest game age
rating
Portugal
Player’s Age Under
44-5 6-11 12-15 16-17 18 and over
PS4™ Parental
Control Setting 1 2 3 5 7 9
Highest game age
rating
For more information on parental controls and age ratings please visit
eu.playstation.com/parents or go to the Settings section of the User's Guide.
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Using the screen
Function screen
Access several features here
including your current Trophy
details, new notifications, Friends
and Settings.
Home screen
Content area
Access your games and
other content. All content is
listed from left to right in
order of the most recently
accessed.
Content info screen
Access the latest information
about the currently selected
content.
Up button
Up button
Down button
Down button
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Insert a disc.
The game will appear in the content area of the home screen.
Select the game to start playing.
Playing games
Front view
Returning to the home
screen from a game
To return to the home screen
without quitting a game, press the
(PS) button.
To resume playing the game, select
it from the content area.
Quitting a game
Press and hold the (PS) button,
and then select [Close Application].
Removing a disc
Press the (eject) button.
Eject button
Front view
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Go to (PlayStation®Store)
Now that you've got a PS4™ system, it's time to head over to see
what's available at PlayStation®Store.
PlayStation®Store has a wide variety of downloadable content,
some of which you can’t get anywhere else. You’ll find games to
suit every taste, as well as game add-ons that make your games
even more fun to play, plus free demos and much, much more.
And you can even begin playing your games before they've
finished downloading.
Sharing your gaming experience
When using some of the PS4™ system's online services, you can
upload screenshots and video clips of gameplay from a game, and
broadcast (stream) your gameplay. Press the SHARE button, and
then follow the screens to use this feature.
SHARE button
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Expand your enjoyment of your PS4™ system with
PlayStation™Network. When you sign in to PlayStation™Network,
you can use a wide variety of features and services.
To sign in to PlayStation™Network, you must have a Sony
Entertainment Network account and an Internet connection.
Creating an account is free. You can also use an account on the
PS4™ system that was created using another device, such as a
PlayStation®3 system or a PlayStation®Vita system.
PlayStation®Store and PlayStation™Network subject to terms and
country and language restrictions, see eu.playstation.com/legal for
details.
Users are responsible for Internet service fees. Users must be 7
years or older and users under 18 require parental consent.
Additional age restrictions may apply. Charges apply for some
content and/or services. Service availability is not guaranteed.
If you do not have an SEN account
Select (Settings) > [PlayStation™Network/Account
Management] > [Sign In to PlayStation™Network] from the function
screen, and then follow the screens to create an account.
If you already have an SEN account
Select (Settings) > [PlayStation™Network/Account
Management] > [Sign In to PlayStation™Network] from the function
screen, enter your sign-in ID and password, and then select [Sign
In].
Sign in to PlayStation™Network
To create a sub account for users under a certain age, you must first
create a master account for a parent or guardian.
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Charging
To use your controller wirelessly, you must first charge its battery.
Press and hold the (PS) button and the controller's battery
charge level will be shown on-screen.
Turn on your PS4™ system (the power indicator
will light up white), or set it to rest mode (the
power indicator will light up orange).
Connect your controller to your PS4™ system
with the USB cable.
Using the controller
To charge your controller when in rest mode, you must first checkmark
the [Supply Power to USB Ports] option in (Settings) > [Power Saving
Settings] > [Set Functions Available in Rest Mode].
Light bar
To your PS4™ system
USB port
USB cable
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Using the mono headset
Connect the mono headset to your controller for in-game voice
chat.
Using multiple controllers
You can use up to 4 controllers at the same time.
When you press the (PS) button on a controller for which
registration has been completed, a colour will be assigned to that
user and the light bar will light up in their own colour, depending
on the order in which they join in. The first user is blue, the second
is red, the third is green and the fourth is pink.
Microphone
MIC switch
Mono headset
Stereo headset jack Clip
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Caution
If you disconnect the AC power cord while the power indicator is lit or
blinking, data might be lost or corrupted, or the system might become
damaged. You must disconnect the AC power cord only once the power is
turned off completely. Be sure to read the "Turning off the power
completely" section below.
Entering rest mode
You can charge the controller from a USB port and remain signed
in to PlayStation™Network while in rest mode.
Select (Power) from the function screen, and then select [Power
Options] > [Enter Rest Mode]. The picture will disappear, and the
power indicator will blink white, before turning orange.
To exit rest mode, press the (PS) button.
Turning off the power completely
Select (Power) from the function screen, and then select [Turn
Off PS4]. The picture will disappear, and the power indicator will
blink white, before turning off.
Power indicator status
White The power is on
Orange Rest mode
Unlit The power is off
Turning off the power
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Further information
User's Guide
The User's Guide contains more information about what your PS4™
system can do – including how to adjust settings, how long to
charge the controller for and how to use each function. Select
(Settings) > (User's Guide) from the function screen.
You can also view the User's Guide by visiting:
eu.playstation.com/help/ps4/manuals/
You must have an Internet connection to view the User’s Guide.
Safety Guide
The Safety Guide contains information about how to safely use
your PS4™ system, and information about specifications. Be sure
to read it before using the system.
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trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
"SONY" and " " are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Sony Entertainment Network" is a
trademark of the same company.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
"Blu-ray Disc™" and "Blu-ray™" are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Information about system functionality and images published in this document may vary from
those for your system, depending on the system software version in use. Also, the illustrations and
screen images used in this guide may vary from the actual product.
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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