Instruction Manual  
# WARNING  Before using this product, carefully read this instruction manual and any manuals for compatible hardware  and follow the warnings and instructions for set up. Retain for  future reference.  ˎ  The VR headset is not for use by children under age 12.  ˎ  Do 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.  ˎ  Wearing 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.  ˎ  Take steps to prevent pets, persons, or other obstacles from  entering an area larger than the Play Area during use.  ˎ  Remain 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.  ˎ  Before beginning play, check that the VR headset cable is  not wrapped around your body or limbs, and check  frequently during play.  ˎ  IMMEDIATELY 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.  ˎ  Some 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.  ˎ  Do not use the PS VR when you are tired or need sleep.  ˎ  Do not use the PS VR in a location that may be subject to  shaking or other unstable conditions.  ˎ  It 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.  ˎ  Generally 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.  # FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM  A moulded plug is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in  the plug supplied need to be replaced.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.  # Energy efficiency  For information based on the EU Ecodesign requirements of the  Regulation (EU) No 801/2013, visit the following URL:   eu.playstation,com/Energy efficiency  # 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  # 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.  # CONTENTSWARNING................................................................................. 2 
Precautions............................................................................. 5 
Using PS VR.............................................................................8 
Part names............................................................................ 10 
Changing the earpieces.........................................................13 
Care and cleaning...................................................................14 
Specifications.........................................................................15 
Copyright and trademarks.....................................................17  # Precautions  # Safety  ˎ  Do not damage the AC power cord and AC adaptor.  # Use and handling  ˎ  Before connecting, check that the connectors are free of  dust and small particles.  ˎ  Do not swing the VR headset or the AC adaptor around by  their cables.  ˎ  Do 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.  ˎ  Do not place objects on the product, throw or drop the  product, or otherwise expose it to strong physical impact.  ˎ  Keep 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.  ˎ  Do not touch the AC power cord, AC adaptor or processor  unit during an electrical storm.  ˎ  Do 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.  ˎ  Do not expose the product to dust, smoke or steam. Dust or  other matter can cause fire or electric shock.  ˎ  Avoid 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   $40^{\circ}\mathsf{C}$   or  more) for an extended period of time.  ˎ  Do 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.  ˎ  The 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.  ˎ  Follow the precautions below to help prevent the product  exterior from deteriorating or d is colouring. ˋ  Do not use solvents or other chemicals on the product. ˋ  Do not allow rubber or vinyl materials to be in prolonged  contact with the product.  ˎ  Permanent 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:  ˋ  Limit the amount of time you use the headset or  headphones at high volume. ˋ  Avoid raising the volume to block out noisy surroundings.  
ˋ  Lower the volume if you can’t hear people speaking near  you.  ˎ  When 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  ˎ  It is important that you place the VR headset on your head  properly during use. ˋ  To see instructions on how to wear the headset, go to the system’s function screen. Do not over tighten the adjustment dial.  ˋ  You 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.  ˎ  Regularly check the product’s fit to ensure it is being worn  properly.  # VR headset Screenˎ  Black (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. ˎ  Keep 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  
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  system.  # High temperature message  ˎ  If the processor unit’s internal temperature becomes  elevated, a message will be displayed. In this case, turn off  the 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.  ˎ  Do 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  ˎ  Use 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.  ˎ  Unplug 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.  ˎ  Do 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.  ˋ  Do not plug the AC power cord for the product into an  electricity supply until you have connected the  HDMI™cables.  ˋ  Do not touch the plug of the AC power cord with wet  hands.  ˋ  Do not use the AC adaptor when it is covered by a cloth.  Heat could be trapped causing fire or malfunction.  ˋ  Unplug 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.  ˋ  Do not connect the AC power cord to a voltage  transformer or inverter.  # Storage conditions  ˎ  Do not expose the product or accessories to high  temperatures, high humidity or direct sunlight.  ˎ  Do not heat the product with kitchen or heating equipment  such as a dryer. It may lead to fire, injury or malfunction.  ˎ  Do not place the product or accessories on surfaces that are  unstable, tilted or subject to vibration.  
# Using PS VR  Used with your system and Camera, 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 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.  Camera   : 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.  If the VR headset is not detected correctly, press and hold the button on the controller, and then select [Adjust 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.  # VR settings  To configure VR settings, go to the system’s function  screen, and then select   (Settings)  $>$  [Devices] >  [VR].  ˎ  These settings are available only when VR is connected to the system.  ˎ  You can also configure some settings from the quick menu that  appears when you press and hold the  button on the  controller.  ˎ  For more information about setting up your VR, refer to the  user’s guide for the system. Select   (Settings) >   (User’s  Guide) from the function screen.  
The 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 system’s function  screen, and then select   (Settings)  $>$   [Parental Controls]  $>$    [Restrict Use of Features]  $>$   [VR]  $>$   [Do Not  Allow].  # Hints  ˎ  The parental control passcode is required to configure settings. ˎ  Restrictions that are set in place apply to all users of the system.  
# VR headset  Front  
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)  
Rear
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  # Processor Unit
Front   A ) 	 Status indicator  White: Powered on  Red: Rest mode  B ) 	 AUX port C ) 	 HDMI output port  Rear   A ) 	 HDMI TV port B ) 	 HDMI PS4 port C ) 	  (USB) port D ) 	 DC IN 12V connector E ) 	 Vent  # Stereo headphones   A ) 	 Earpiece  # 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.   Install the earpieces firmly to help prevent them from accidentally  detaching during use.  
# Care and cleaning  Be sure to follow the instructions below to clean and maintain  your product.  ˎ  For safety reasons, unplug the AC power cord from the  electricity supply and disconnect any other cables before  cleaning. ˎ  Do not use solvents or other chemicals to clean the exterior  surfaces. ˎ  Do 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.  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.  # Light shield  Remove the light shield from the VR headset and wash it with  water. Dry it completely with a soft cloth before re attaching it to  the headset.  Reattach the light shield by matching the nubs on the shield to  the 13 holes on the 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 re attaching them to the headphones. For  details on removing the earpieces, refer to “Changing the  earpieces” (   page 13).  Prolonged contact with water or dust may damage the lenses and  shorten their life.  
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