Sony CUH-1001A Quick Start Guide

Getting started

Welcome to the World of PlayStation

Connect the PlayStation®4 system to a TV.

Connect the HDMI cable and the AC power cord in order, from to .

Rear view

AC IN connector HDMI OUT port HDMI input port

AC power cord

HDMI® cable

To an electric outlet

For a wired connection to the Internet, connect a LAN

cable (sold separately).

Rear view

LAN port

Connection example:

Router Internet connectivity

LAN cable

(sold separately)

• When connecting to a network wirelessly (using Wi-Fi), do not connect an active LAN
cable to the PS4™ system. A LAN cable connection is prioritized by the system.

• To fully enjoy PS4™ system features, an Internet connection is recommended.

device such as a modem

To the Internet line

Turn on the TV, and then set the TV input to HDMI.

Touch the (power) button of the PS4™ system to turn

the system on.

The power indicator blinks in blue, and then lights up in white.

Front view

If video is not displayed on the screen or video is not correctly displayed when the
system is turned on (the power indicator lights up in
button for at least 7 seconds (until the system beeps a second time) to turn off the
power, and then turn on the power again.

Power indicator

Power button

white), touch the (power)

Connect the DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller to the

system using the USB cable, and then press the

(PS) button.

The controller is registered (paired) when you connect it with the USB cable,
and turns on when you press the

Front view

USB port USB port

• Initial registration of the controller is necessary in some situations, such as when
using the controller for the first time, or using the controller on another PS4™
system.

• After registration of the controller is complete, you can disconnect the USB cable
and use the controller wirelessly.

(PS) button.

USB cable

PS button

Perform initial setup.

Set up an Internet connection, set the date and time, and adjust other
settings. Follow the screens to adjust settings, and then select [Start Now]
from the setup completion screen.
When you set up an Internet connection and there is a later version of the
system software, an update file will automatically download.

Items that you set during the initial setup, as well as items for which you selected [Set
Up Later] or [Skip], can be changed and set from
function screen.

(Settings) or [Profile] in the

Quick Start Guide

English

CUH-1001A

4-477-410-11(1)

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Printed in China

Playing gamesUsing the screen Creating an SEN account

Using the controller

Turning off the power

Further information

Up button/
Down button

Up button/
Down button

Function screen

A row of function items is displayed.
You can do things such as check for
new notifications and send
messages to your Friends.
To access some features, you must
have an Internet connection and be
signed in to PSN

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Home screen

Content area

The content that you have started is
listed in most recent order from left
to right.

Content info screen

The latest information about the
selected content is displayed. To
display the latest information, you
must be signed in to PSN

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Insert a disc.

The game appears in the content area of the home screen.

Front view

Select the game.

The game starts.

Quitting a game

Press and hold the (PS) button, and
then select [Close Application] on the
screen that is displayed.

Returning to the home screen
from a game

To return to the home screen without
quitting a game, press the

button.
To resume playing the game, select it
from the content area.

(PS)

Removing a disc

Touch the (eject) button.

Front view

Eject button

Downloading games from (PlayStation®Store)

PlayStation®Store has a wide variety of content you can't get anywhere else,
including games, free trial versions of the latest releases, and game add-ons that
make the games you have even more fun to play.
To use PlayStation®Store, you must be signed in to PSN
You can also start playing large-sized content without waiting for it to finish
downloading.

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Sharing your gaming experience

By using online services, you can upload screenshots and video clips of gameplay
from a game, and broadcast (stream) your gameplay.
To use these features, you must be signed in to PSN
Network (SEN) master account.

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Using a mono headset

To use the mono headset, connect it to the controller. With the default setting, only
chat audio is output from the headset.

Mono headset

Microphone

MIC switch

Stereo headset jack

Clip

You can use PSNSM and SEN services such as PlayStation®Store and Music Unlimited
by creating an account.

• An account can be created for free.

• You must have an Internet connection to use services. You must also update the
system software to the latest version.

• A maximum of 16 accounts can be registered on the PS4™ system.

• To create an account for users under a certain age (a sub account), you must first
create an account for a parent or guardian (a master account).

• Accounts created on a PlayStation®3 system, PlayStation®Vita system, or a
computer can be used on the PS4™ system.

If you do not have an account

Select (Settings) > [PSNSM] > [Sign In to PSN] > [I don't have an account] from the
function screen, and then create an account.

If you already have an account

Select (Settings) > [PSNSM] > [Sign In to PSN] from the function screen, enter your
sign-in ID and password, and then select [Sign In].

Charging

To use the controller wirelessly, the controller's battery must be charged. You can
check the charge level of the battery on the screen that is displayed when you
press and hold the

(PS) button.

Turn on the PS4™ system (the power indicator lights up

in

white) or set it to standby mode (the power indicator

lights up in

orange).

Connect the controller to the PS4™ system using the USB

cable.

Light bar

USB port

To the PS4™ system

USB cable

To charge while in standby mode, you must set a checkmark in (Settings)
> [Power Save Settings] > [Set Functions Available in Standby Mode] >
[Supply Power from USB Ports].

Using multiple controllers

You can use up to 4 controllers at the same time.
When you press the
completed, a color is assigned and the light bar lights up. The color that is assigned
depends on the order in which users press the
first user is blue, the second is red, the third is green, and the fourth is pink.

(PS) button on a controller for which registration has been

(PS) button on the controller. The

Caution

Only disconnect the plug of the AC power cord from the electric outlet when the
power indicator is turned off. If you disconnect it while the power indicator is lit or
blinking, data might be lost or corrupted, or the system might be damaged.

Entering standby mode

You can charge the controller from a USB port and remain signed in to PSNSM while
in standby mode.

(Power) from the function screen, and then select [Enter Standby Mode].

Select
The screen turns off, the power indicator blinks in
indicator lights up in
To exit standby mode, press the

orange.

(PS) button on the controller.

white, and then the power

Turning off the power completely

Select (Power) from the function screen, and then select [Turn Off PS4]. The
screen turns off, the power indicator blinks in
indicator turns off.

white, and then the power

Understanding the power indicator

Lit up in white

Lit up in

Turned off Powered off

orange

Powered on

Standby mode

User's Guide

Select (Settings) > (User's Guide) from the function screen. This document
contains explanations of how to use each function, how to perform settings, how
long to allow for charging the controller, and other operations. You can also view
the User's Guide from a computer or other device.

manuals.playstation.net/document/

Safety Guide

This document contains information about how to safely use the PS4™ system, and
information about specifications. It also contains product warranty terms. Be sure
to read it before using the system.

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