Sony PLAYSTATION VR User manual

Instruction Manual
Includes important Health and Safety Information
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WARNING
Before using this product, carefully read this PlayStation®VR
instruction manual and any manuals for compatible hardware
and follow the warnings and instructions for set up. Retain for
future reference.
ˎThe VR headset is not for use by children under age 12.
ˎDo not use PS VR if you are tired, dizzy, light-headed,
nauseous, sick, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or
have an impaired sense of motion or balance. Consult a
doctor before using PS VR if you suffer from a serious
medical condition.
ˎWearing the VR headset will restrict your view of your actual
surroundings. The VR headset does not detect obstacles.
Review surroundings and clear obstacles from an area
larger than the Play Area before use. Please refer to the
“Using PS VR” section ( page 8) for more information on
how to set up the Play Area. Make sure you are not near any
walls, stairs, furniture, or other obstacles that you may
collide with or trip over.
ˎTake steps to prevent pets, persons, or other obstacles from
entering an area larger than the Play Area during use.
ˎRemain in the centre of the Play Area and do not walk
around while wearing the VR headset. Remain seated
whenever possible and avoid extreme or excessive
movements of the head, limbs or body whilst wearing the
VR headset. If an application requires you to stand while
wearing the VR headset, ensure that you follow the
application instructions carefully.
ˎBefore beginning play, check that the VR headset cable is
not wrapped around your body or limbs, and check
frequently during play.
ˎIMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE USE and consult your doctor
before resuming gameplay if you or your child experience
any of the following health problems or symptoms:
Dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of
awareness, disorientation, seizures, or any involuntary
movement or convulsion. RESUME GAMEPLAY ONLY ON
APPROVAL OF YOUR DOCTOR.
ˎSome people may experience motion sickness, nausea,
disorientation, blurred vision or other discomfort. If
experienced, stop using immediately and remove the VR
headset. If you experience any discomfort after use, rest
and do not engage in any activities that require unimpaired
vision, balance or coordination until after symptoms have
completely disappeared.
ˎDo not use the PS VR when you are tired or need sleep.
ˎDo not use the PS VR in a location that may be subject to
shaking or other unstable conditions.
ˎIt may take some time to become accustomed to virtual
reality experiences. During initial use, it is recommended
that you use the PS VR for short periods of time.
ˎGenerally we recommend that you take 15 minute breaks
for every hour of play. However, when viewing virtual reality
content, the length and frequency of necessary breaks may
vary from person to person - please take breaks that are
long enough to allow any feelings of discomfort to subside.

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This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc., 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,
108-0075 Japan.
Imported into Europe and Distributed by Sony Computer
Entertainment Europe Ltd, 10 Great Marlborough Street,
London, W1F 7LP, United Kingdom.
The Authorised Representative for issuing and holding
Declarations of Conformity is Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony
Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium.
Energy efficiency
For information based on the EU Ecodesign requirements of the
Regulation (EU) No 801/2013, visit the following URL:
eu.playstation,com/Energyefficiency
Seizures induced by light stimulation
(PhotosensitiveEpilepsy)
If you have an epileptic condition or have had seizures, consult
your doctor prior to playing. Some individuals may experience
eye soreness, altered vision, migraine, muscle twitching,
convulsion, blackout, loss of awareness or disorientation when
exposed to flashing or flickering lights or other light stimulation
on a television screen or while playing video games. If you
experience any of the above symptoms while playing,
discontinue use immediately and consult your doctor.
Stop playing immediately when you experience the
following symptoms
In addition to the above symptoms, whilst playing if you have a
headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, similar symptoms to
motion sickness, or if you feel a discomfort or pain in any body
part such as eyes, ears, hands, arms, feet, discontinue use
immediately. If the condition persists, seek medical attention.
Device software
The device software of the PS VR is licensed to you under the
terms of a separate end user license agreement. For details,
visit http://doc.dl.playstation.net/doc/psvr-eula/.
The commercial use or rental of this product is prohibited.

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Contents
WARNING................................................................................ 2
Precautions............................................................................. 5
Using PS VR ............................................................................8
Part names ........................................................................... 10
Changing the earpieces ........................................................13
Care and cleaning..................................................................14
Specifications ........................................................................15
Copyright and trademarks....................................................17
The information contained in this manual is subject to change
without notice.

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Precautions
Safety
ˎDo not damage the AC power cord and AC adaptor.
ˎContact the appropriate PlayStation®customer service
helpline which can be found within the guarantee section.
Use and handling
ˎBefore connecting, check that the connectors are free of
dust and small particles.
ˎDo not swing the VR headset or the AC adaptor around by
their cables.
ˎDo not remove the VR headset or unplug the VR headset
connection cable until the tracking lights on the headset are
turned off. Removing or unplugging while the lights are on
may cause a malfunction.
ˎDo not place objects on the product, throw or drop the
product, or otherwise expose it to strong physical impact.
ˎKeep this product out of the reach of small children. Small
children may swallow small parts, may pull on cables and
cause the processor unit or VR headset to fall, or may wrap
the cables around themselves, which may inflict injury or
cause an accident or a malfunction.
ˎDo not touch the AC power cord, AC adaptor or processor
unit during an electrical storm.
ˎDo not allow liquid or small particles to get into the product
(ports, vents, etc.). If this happens, stop use and disconnect
it from the electricity supply immediately.
ˎDo not expose the product to dust, smoke or steam. Dust or
other matter can cause fire or electric shock.
ˎAvoid prolonged bodily contact with the processor unit, AC
adaptor, or air from the vents when the product is turned
on. Extended contact may cause low-temperature burns*.
* Low-temperature burns are burns that occur when the skin is in
contact with objects of relatively low temperatures (40°C or
more) for an extended period of time.
ˎDo not use the VR headset, stereo headphones, or stereo
headset (sold separately) if they cause discomfort to your
skin. If the VR headset, stereo headphones, or stereo
headset cause discomfort to your skin, discontinue use
immediately. If symptoms do not subside even after
discontinuing use, seek medical attention.
ˎThe product and its parts are made from metal and plastic
materials. When disposing of the product, follow local
regulations for the proper disposal of such materials.
ˎFollow the precautions below to help prevent the product
exterior from deteriorating or discolouring.
ˋDo not use solvents or other chemicals on the product.
ˋDo not allow rubber or vinyl materials to be in prolonged
contact with the product.
ˎPermanent hearing loss may occur if the headset or
headphones are used at high volume. Set the volume to a
safe level. Over time, increasingly loud audio may start to
sound normal but can actually be damaging your hearing. If
you experience ringing or any discomfort in your ears or
muffled speech, stop listening and have your hearing
checked. The louder the volume, the sooner your hearing
could be affected. To protect your hearing:
ˋLimit the amount of time you use the headset or
headphones at high volume.
ˋAvoid raising the volume to block out noisy surroundings.

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ˋLower the volume if you can’t hear people speaking near
you.
ˎWhen using the headset or headphones in particularly dry
air conditions, you may sometimes experience a small and
quick (static) shock on your ears. This is a result of static
electricity accumulated in the body, and is not a
malfunction of your headset or headphones.
Use by children
The VR headset is not for use by children under age 12.
Wearing the VR headset
ˎIt is important that you place the VR headset on your head
properly during use.
ˋTo see instructions on how to wear the headset, go to the
PS4™ system’s function screen, and then select
(Settings) > [Devices] > [PlayStationVR].
ˋDo not overtighten the adjustment dial.
ˋYou can continue to wear your glasses while using the PS
VR by adjusting the scope position. Do not push in or pull
out the scope excessively.
ˎRegularly check the product’s fit to ensure it is being worn
properly.
VR headset screen
ˎBlack (dark) pixels and continuously lit pixels may appear in
certain locations on the screen. The appearance of such
spots is a normal occurrence associated with screens and is
not a sign of a system malfunction. Screens are made using
highly precise technology. However, a very small number of
dark pixels or continuously lit pixels may exist and colour
irregularities or brightness irregularities may be visible on
each screen.
ˎKeep the VR headset’s attachment sensor ( page 11) free
from any obstacles. If the attachment sensor is blocked, the
screen will not turn off automatically even if you remove the
headset. If an image appears on the screen for an extended
period of time, it might cause a screen burn and a faint
image might remain permanently on the screen.
Never disassemble or modify this product or
accessories
Use this product and accessories according to the instructions
in this manual. No authorization for the analysis or modification
of this product, or the analysis and use of its circuit
configurations, is provided. Disassembling will void the product
warranty. Additionally, there is a risk of fire, electrical shock or
malfunction.
Moisture condensation
If the PS VR is brought directly from a cold location to a warm
one, moisture may condense inside the product. Should this
occur, the product may not operate properly. In this case, turn
off the product and unplug the AC power cord from the
electricity supply. Do not use the product until the moisture
evaporates (this may take several hours). If the product still

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does not operate properly, contact the appropriate PlayStation®
customer service helpline which can be found within the
guarantee section.
Unusual or unresponsive behaviour
Press the (power) button ( page 11) on the VR headset’s
inline remote for at least 7 seconds to force a shutdown, and
then turn on the headset again. If the problem persists, restart
the PS4™ system.
High temperature message
ˎIf the processor unit’s internal temperature becomes
elevated, a message will be displayed. In this case, turn off
the PS4™ system and leave it unused for a while. After the
processor unit cools down, move it to a location with good
ventilation, and then resume use.
ˎDo not block the processor unit’s vents, and do not use the
product in a closed cabinet or other locations where heat
may build up.
AC adaptor and AC power cord use
ˎUse an electricity supply that is easily accessible, so the AC
power cord can be unplugged quickly if the need arises.
Stop use, unplug the AC power cord from the electricity
supply and disconnect any other cables immediately if the
product functions in an abnormal manner, produces
unusual sounds or smells or becomes too hot to touch.
ˎUnplug the AC power cord from the electricity supply when
the status indicator on the processor unit is red. Unplugging
the cord while the indicator is white or flashing red may
cause a malfunction.
ˎDo not use an AC adaptor or AC power cord other than
those supplied with the product. The supplied AC adaptor
and AC power cord are designed exclusively for use with
this product. They cannot be used with other products. In
addition, other AC adaptors or AC power cords cannot be
used with this product. Failure to follow these precautions
may cause the product to overheat and may lead to fire or
electric shock.
ˋDo not plug the AC power cord for the product into an
electricity supply until you have connected the
HDMI™cables.
ˋDo not touch the plug of the AC power cord with wet
hands.
ˋDo not use the AC adaptor when it is covered by a cloth.
Heat could be trapped causing fire or malfunction.
ˋUnplug the AC power cord from the electricity supply
before cleaning or when you do not intend to use the
product for an extended period of time.
ˋDo not connect the AC power cord to a voltage
transformer or inverter.
Storage conditions
ˎDo not expose the product or accessories to high
temperatures, high humidity or direct sunlight.
ˎDo not heat the product with kitchen or heating equipment
such as a dryer. It may lead to fire, injury or malfunction.
ˎDo not place the product or accessories on surfaces that are
unstable, tilted or subject to vibration.

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Using PS VR
Used with your PS4™ system and PlayStation®Camera, PS VR
brings you the excitement of virtual reality. You can interact with
games more directly because the camera captures the position,
angle, and movement of the VR headset.
Be sure to always update your PS4™ system software to the
most recent version.
Play Area
Limit your use of PS VR to within the Play Area. The height of
the Play Area depends on the range captured by the camera.
The width and depth of the Play Area are as follows.
Approx.
3.0 m
PlayStation
®
Camera
Approx.
1.9 m
Approx.
0.6 m
0 m
Approx.
0.7 m
Play Area
: Range captured by the camera
Review surroundings and clear obstacles from an area larger
than the Play Area before use.
Follow the instructions on the PS VR setup screen to adjust the
camera position and angle, so that you are in the best position
(in the centre of the Play Area) to play in VR mode. If you go
outside of the Play Area while using VR mode, a warning will
appear on the VR headset screen.
Hint
If the VR headset is not detected correctly, press and hold the (PS)
button on the controller, and then select [Adjust PlayStationVR] >
[Confirm Your Position] from the quick menu that appears. Adjust the
camera position and angle.
Your position while using the VR headset
Remain seated wherever possible. For applications with a
standing mode, follow the application instructions carefully.
PS VR settings
To configure PS VR settings, go to the PS4™ system’s function
screen, and then select (Settings) > [Devices] >
[PlayStationVR].
Hints
ˎThese settings are available only when PS VR is connected to the
PS4™ system.
ˎYou can also configure some settings from the quick menu that
appears when you press and hold the (PS) button on the
controller.
ˎFor more information about setting up your PS VR, refer to the
user’s guide for the PS4™ system. Select (Settings) > (User’s
Guide) from the function screen.

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Parental controls
The PS4™ system contains settings that parents or guardians
can configure as necessary to restrict use of this product by
children. To restrict use, go to the PS4™ system’s function
screen, and then select (Settings) > [Parental Controls] >
[Restrict Use of PS4 Features] > [PlayStationVR] > [Do Not
Allow].
Hints
ˎThe parental control passcode is required to configure settings.
ˎRestrictions that are set in place apply to all users of the PS4™
system.

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Part names
VR headset
Front
ABC
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
A ) Tracking lights (front)
Rear lights Blue: Powered on
All lights Blue: VR mode
Turned Off: Powered off
B ) Front head support
C ) Rear head support
D ) AUX connector
E ) HDMI connector
F ) Scope
G ) Cable hook
H ) Microphone
I ) Light shield
J ) Scope adjustment button
K ) Tracking lights (front)

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A ) Headband
B ) Attachment sensor
C ) Lenses
D ) Adjustment dial
E ) Headband release button
F ) Tracking lights (rear)
G ) Inline remote
H ) Stereo headphone jack
I ) (power) button
J ) (microphone mute) button
K ) Volume + button
L ) Volume - button
Rear
ABCDE
F
G
H
I
J
K
L

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Processor unit
Front Rear
AB
CAB CD
E
A ) Status indicator
White: Powered on
Red: Rest mode
B ) AUX port
C ) HDMI output port
A ) HDMI TV port
B ) HDMI PS4 port
C ) (USB) port
D ) DC IN 12V connector
E ) Vent

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Stereo headphones
A ) Earpiece
A
Changing the earpieces
The stereo headphones are supplied with M size earpieces
attached. Replace the earpieces with the S or L size earpieces
for a better fit. To remove, twist then pull the earpiece off the
headphones.
Hint
Install the earpieces firmly to help prevent them from accidentally
detaching during use.

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Care and cleaning
Be sure to follow the instructions below to clean and maintain
your product.
ˎFor safety reasons, unplug the AC power cord from the
electricity supply and disconnect any other cables before
cleaning.
ˎDo not use solvents or other chemicals to clean the exterior
surfaces.
ˎDo not use a chemically-treated cleaning cloth to wipe the
product.
Processor unit exterior, VR headset exterior, head
supports, connectors
If they are dirty, wipe them with a soft, dry cloth.
Hint
If the connectors on the processor unit, AC power cord, or other parts
are dirty, signals may not be sent or received properly. You may also
experience noise or interruptions in the sound if the connectors on the
headphones or headset are dirty.
Lenses
Wipe only with a soft, dry cloth made specifically for cleaning
lenses. Do not use paper products such as paper towels, or
tissues not specifically intended for lenses.
Hint
Prolonged contact with water or dust may damage the lenses and
shorten their life.
Light shield
Remove the light shield from the VR headset and wash it with
water. Dry it completely with a soft cloth before reattaching it to
the headset.
Reattach the light shield by matching the nubs on the shield to
the 13 holes on the VR headset.
Light shield
VR headset
Vents
Remove dust build-up from the vents using a vacuum cleaner
or similar product.
Earpieces
Remove the earpieces from the stereo headphones and wash
them by hand with a mild detergent. Dry them completely with
a soft cloth before reattaching them to the headphones. For
details on removing the earpieces, refer to “Changing the
earpieces” ( page 13).

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Specifications
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Functional descriptions and illustrations in this document may
vary from your PS4™ system software and/or PS VR device
software, depending on the version in use.
VR headset
Screen 1920 × RGB × 1080
(960 × RGB × 1080 per eye)
Sensor
6-axis motion sensing system
(3-axis gyroscope, 3-axis
accelerometer)
Port Stereo headphone jack
External dimensions
Approx. 187 × 185 × 277 mm
(width x height x depth /
excluding projecting parts / at
shortest headband length)
Mass Approx. 610 g
(excluding cables)
Operating temperature 5 °C - 35 °C
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resources and improve standards of environmental protection
in treatment and disposal of electrical waste.

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Supported video input signals
For information about supported video input signals, visit
http://rd.playstation.com/psvr/.
You can also access this information by using the QR code.
Processor unit
Input/output
HDMI TV port
HDMI PS4 port
(USB) port
HDMI output port
AUX port
Maximum rated power Approx. 20 W
Power DC 12 V
External dimensions
Approx. 143 × 36 × 143 mm
(width × height × depth)
(excluding projecting parts)
Mass Approx. 365 g
Operating temperature 5 °C - 35 °C
AC adaptor
Input AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Output DC 12 V 3 A
External dimensions
Approx. 108 × 46 × 30 mm
(width x height x depth)
(excluding projecting parts)
Mass Approx. 146 g

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Copyright and trademarks
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of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
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registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and
other countries.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.

Step-by-step setup video
Visit http://www.sie.com/psvr/ to view a step-by-
step setup video. You can also access the video using
the QR code.
Support
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latest questions and answers about your product.
eu.playstation.com/help/ps4/
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