How to Set Up PSVR: Step-by-Step Instructions

Enter the world of PSVR.

Getting Set Up

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  1. First things first, get the PlayStation Camera connected to the back of your PS4 via a USB cable.
  2. Next, remove your HDMI cable that’s connecting your PS4 to your TV from the back of your system, and connect it into the PSVR Processor Unit.
  3. Next, take the PSVR HDMI cable and connect this to the other port on the back of the processor unit. You should now have two HDMI cables coming from the back of the processing unit- one to your TV and the other to the PS4.
  4. Plug the processor unit into your PS4 via the USB cable included in the box.
  5. Grab the PSVR AC Adapter and attach it to the Power Cord included in the box. Then, plug the other end of the AC Adapter into the back of processor unit.
  6. Next, you’ll need to connect your PSVR Headset into the processor unit. To do this, slide the right side of the processor unit back to reveal two ports which will fit the VR headset connection cable that came in the box. Plug this cable in here. There are little symbols above the ports and on each side of the cable to ensure you plug them in the right way. Triangle and Circle go on the left, and X and Square go on the right. Once they’re firmly in place, slide the right side of the processor back into its normal position.
  7. Grab your PSVR headset and plug the cord attached to the unit into the VR headset connection cable. Again, there are symbols here to ensure it all matches up correctly.
  8. Take your stereo headphones and plug them into the jack on the in-line remote of your PSVR headset’s cord. This will allow you to increase and decrease volume easily while you’re immersed in your experience.
  9. Turn on your TV and PS4 and then turn on your PSVR last. This is to ensure that the PSVR doesn’t get too ahead of itself and cause any errors when booting up your systems. If everything is connected and ready to roll, the two tracking lights on the back of the headset should start glowing blue.

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