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Sony uses a camera and LED tracking system for the PSVR headset and its accessories. Once your camera is in position and calibrated, you can fine-tune the tracking on the devices with the “Adjust Tracking Lights” utility. The tracking utility will prompt you to hold the headset up to the camera at a variety of angles. You must show the top, bottom, both sides, and rear of the headset to the camera.

The PSVR headset doesn’t have an interpupillary distance (IPD) adjustment dial like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive do. Sony opted for a software IPD calibration method instead of a mechanical one. To adjust the IPD settings, open the “Measure Eye-to-Eye Distance” tool and follow the onscreen prompts. You must move close to the PlayStation Camera and peer into the two lenses. The software will determine the optimal IPD setting for you.

Now that the PSVR software is configured, you can put on the HMD. With one hand, grab the PSVR by the forehead rest and pick it up. With your other hand, grab the back strap where the release button is located. With both hands, extend the headband far enough that you can slip it onto your head. Don’t pull too hard, though, as you could damage the elastic bands that give it tension. Once you let go of the head strap, you should feel a gentle squeeze.

Now that you have the PSVR HMD on your head, adjust it for maximum comfort and visibility. You’ll notice a black button on the bottom right side of the HMD. Press that button to release the screen depth lock. While holding the button down, slide the display pod towards or away from your face to find the best clarity. You should also experiment with adjusting the vertical position of the headset. Just make sure you don’t grab the display pod when moving it up and down. The mount is made of plastic and somewhat flimsy.

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Kevin Carbotte is a contributing writer for Tom's Hardware who primarily covers VR and AR hardware. He has been writing for us for more than four years.

4 Comments Comment from the forums

shrapnel_indie

Will be simpler when they integrate the VR module with the main console unit. What we got here is akin to the old Sega 32X setup in some way (but more complex.)
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jfkeenan

If you have a PS4 Pro you lose HDR when the VR is connected because they used older HDMI in the processor box.
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pjc6281

Too many wires..... took back PSVR for the ugly setup
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Dyseman

All cables hidden within my gaming cabinet. 1 wire going to Headset. Zero Lag. And everyone you go up against are using same exact setups. So You win or lose by skill, not by being outdone by a superior rig.

Loving mine.
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Setting Up Your PSVR: A Step-By-Step Guide

Power On The Console

Software Update

Calibrate The Camera

Calibrate PSVR HMD Tracking

Calibrate Your Controllers

Measure Your Interpupillary Distance (IPD)

Carefully Put The HMD On

Adjust The HMD's Fitment

Plug In Some Headphones