PlayStation 4 Pro (CUH-7215B) Quick Start Guide

Getting Started

Connect to your TV

Ensure all connections are made before plugging the AC power cord into an electrical outlet. Use the supplied HDMI cable for the connection.

Connections:

• Rear View: Shows the AC IN connector, HDMI OUT port, and the HDMI input port on your TV.
• Front View: Shows USB ports.

Connect the AC power cord to an electrical outlet and the HDMI cable to your TV.

Connect to the Internet

For a more stable network connection, a LAN cable (sold separately) is recommended. If you prefer a wireless connection (Wi-Fi), do not connect a LAN cable.

Connections:

• Rear View: Shows the LAN port.

Connect to the Internet to play games online and connect with Friends.*1

Turn on your PS4™ system

Turn on your TV and set the input to HDMI. Turn on your PS4™ system by pressing the [power button]. The power indicator blinks blue, and then turns white.

Troubleshooting: If your TV does not display a picture when the power indicator turns white, restart your system. Press and hold the [power button] for at least 7 seconds to turn off your system, and then turn it on again.

Connect your DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller

Connect your DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller to your system using the USB cable, and then press the [PS button]. Your controller pairs with your system and turns on.

Pairing Notes:

• You'll need to pair a controller when you use it for the first time, or when you use it on another PS4™ system.
• If you want to use two or more controllers, you must pair each controller.
• After pairing, you can disconnect the USB cable and use your controller wirelessly.
• It's possible to use up to four controllers at the same time. The light bar glows in your assigned color: blue for the first controller, then red, green, and pink for subsequent controllers.

Make it your own

Initial Setup

Follow the on-screen instructions to set up an Internet connection, set the date and time, and configure other settings. Then, select "[Start Now]" from the setup screen.

After setting up your Internet connection, a system software update may automatically download. Future updates will improve performance and add new features.

Parental Controls

If children will be using the PS4™ system, parents or guardians can restrict access to certain content or features and set limits for when and how long children can play. For details on what can be restricted and how to set restrictions, refer to the User's Guide.

You can restrict the use of games that have age limitations by setting the parental control level according to the following table:

Take a look around

System Interface

• Home Screen: Access your games and other content.
• Function Screen: Access PS4™ system features, including notifications, your Friends, and settings.
• Content Area: Access your games and other content.
• Content Info Screen: The latest information about the selected content is displayed.

Let's Play

Start a game

Insert a disc. Select the game from the content area to start playing. No game disc? Check out PlayStation™Store for downloadable games. See "Sign in to PlayStation™Network".

Navigate System Screens

• Return to the home screen from a game: Press the [PS button]. To resume playing, select the game from the content area.
• End the game: Press and hold the [PS button], and then select "[Close Application]" from the quick menu that appears.
• Eject the disc: Press the [eject button].

Connect the mono headset

For in-game voice chat, plug the mono headset into your controller's stereo headset jack.

Components: Mono headset, Microphone MIC switch, Stereo headset jack, Clip.

Charge your controller

With your PS4™ system either on or in rest mode, connect your controller using a USB cable. For details on rest mode, read the "Shutting down" section.

To charge your controller while your system is in rest mode, select an option other than "[Off]" in (Settings) > [Power Save Settings] > [Set Features Available in Rest Mode] > [Supply Power to USB Ports].

Connect with Friends and Share Your Gameplay

Sign in to PlayStation™Network

PlayStation™Network is an online service that lets you expand your enjoyment of your PS4™ system. Sign in to download games from PlayStation™Store, share your gameplay, and use a variety of other features and services.

To sign in to PlayStation™Network, you must have a Sony Entertainment Network account. For details on signing in, refer to the User's Guide.

https://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/settings/nw_signin.html

Share your gameplay online

Press the [SHARE button] and choose one of these options for sharing your gameplay online.

• Upload a screenshot: Capture a screenshot of your gameplay and upload it to your social networks, or use (Messages) to send it to Friends.
• Upload a video clip: Your PS4™ system continuously records the last 15 minutes of gameplay. You can upload a video clip of the recorded gameplay to your social networks.
• Broadcast your gameplay live: Broadcast your gameplay to a live streaming service so others can watch your adventures.

View shared gameplay

Use "(Live from PlayStation)" to view broadcasts, video clips, or screenshots shared by other players.

Play a game together

Use "(Share Play)" to share the game screen with another player and play the same game together.*2 For details on the share feature, refer to the User's Guide.

Shutting Down

Put your system in rest mode

You can keep your PS4™ system in rest mode when you're not using it. When your system is in rest mode, it keeps operating, but at a lower power consumption. You can configure your system to download files and charge a controller while it's in rest mode.

Select (Power) from the function screen, and then select "[Enter Rest Mode]". The power indicator blinks white, and then turns orange.

To exit rest mode, press the [PS button].

Turn off your system completely

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

Power indicator status

• White: System is on.
• Orange: System is in rest mode.
• Off: System is off.

Caution

Disconnect the AC power cord from the electrical outlet only when the power indicator is off. If you disconnect it while the power indicator is lit or blinking, data might be lost or become corrupted, and you might damage your system. Be sure to read the "Turn off your system completely" section.

Further Information

User's Guide

Find out about everything your PS4™ system can do. Learn how to configure settings and how to use each function. Select (Settings) > (User's Guide/Helpful Info) > (User's Guide) from the function screen.

You can also view the User's Guide by visiting: https://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/

Safety Guide

Learn how to use your PS4™ system safely. This manual also contains product warranty terms and information about specifications. Be sure to read it before using your system.

For details on PlayStation®Plus, refer to the User's Guide. https://manuals.playstation.net/en/05.html