Health and Safety

 

 

Before using the product, carefully read this manual and any manuals for compatible hardware. Retain instructions for future use. Parents or guardians of children should read this manual for safe use.

 

This product has been designed with the highest concern for safety. However, any electrical device, if used improperly, has the potential for causing fire, electrical shock or personal injury. Observe all warnings, precautions and instructions.

Stop use and disconnect cables immediately if the product functions in an abnormal manner, produces unusual sounds or smells or becomes too hot to touch.

 

 WARNING

RADIO WAVES

Radio waves may affect electronic equipment or medical devices (for example, pacemakers), which may cause malfunctions and possible injuries.

• If you use a pacemaker or other medical device, consultyour doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device before using the wireless networking feature (Bluetooth® and wireless LAN).
• Donot use the wireless networking feature in the following locations:

– Areas where wireless network use is prohibited, such as in hospitals. Abide by medical institution regulations when using the console on their premises.

 

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– Areas near fire alarms, automatic doors and other types of automated equipment.

 

MAGNETS AND MEDICAL DEVICES

This product has magnets which may interfere with pacemakers, defibrillators and programmable shunt valves or other medical devices. Do not place this product close to such medical devices or persons who use such medical devices. Consult your doctor before using this product if you use such medical devices.

 

VOLUME LEVEL

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:

• Limit the amount of time you use the headset orheadphones at high
• Avoid raising the volume to block out noisy
• Lower the volume if you can’t hear people speakingnear

 

 

 

LITHIUM-ION BATTERY

The controller contains a lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium-ion batteries. If

 Precautions

Taking breaks

Health and Safety

 

the built-in battery fluid leaks, stop using the product immediately and contact the appropriate PlayStation customer service helpline which can be found within the accompanying documentation. If the material gets into the eyes, do not rub. Immediately flush the eyes with clean water and seek medical attention. If the material comes into contact with the skin or clothes, immediately rinse the affected area with clean water and consult your doctor. Do not allow the battery to come into contact with fire or subject it to extreme temperatures such as in direct sunlight, in a vehicle exposed to the sun or near a heat source. Never attempt to open, crush, heat or set fire to the controller or the battery. Do not leave the battery charging for a prolonged period of time when the controller is not in use.

YOUNG CHILDREN INJURIES

CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Keep the product out of the reach of young children. Young children may swallow small parts, may wrap the cables around themselves, which may inflict injury or cause an accident or a malfunction.

 

NEVER DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY THE PRODUCT OR ACCESSORIES UNLESS AUTHORIZED IN THIS MANUAL

There is a risk of fire, electric shock or injury.

• Avoid prolongedcontinuous use of this product. Generally we recommend that you take 15 minute breaks for every hour of
• Avoidplaying when you are tired or need
• Stopusing the product immediately if you begin to feel tired or if you experience discomfort or pain in your hands or arms while operating the controller. If the condition persists, consult a
• Ifyou experience any of the following health problems, discontinue use of the product immediately. If symptoms persist, consult a
  • Dizziness, nausea, fatigue or symptoms similar tomotion sickness
  • Discomfortor pain in a part of the body, such as eyes, ears, hands or arms

 

Vibration function

• Ifthe controller is sitting on a flat surface, the vibration of the controller during gameplay may cause it to fall, leading to injury or

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Health and Safety

 

 

• Do not use the vibration or trigger effect function if youhave any ailment or injury to the bones, joints or muscles of your hands or arms. If you have an ailment or an injury, do not play titles with these features using the controller unless you have set those functions to “Off”. To enable or disable the features, select Settings  > Accessories from the home screen of the PlayStation®5

 

Static shock

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. This effect could be reduced by wearing clothes made from materials that do not easily generate static shock.

 

Motion sensor

When using the motion sensor function of the controller be cautious of the following points. If the controller hits a person or object, it may cause accidental injury or damage.

• Beforeusing the motion sensor function, make sure you have enough space to move
• Firmlygrip the controller to prevent it from slipping out of your grasp and causing damage or
• If using a controller that is connected to the PS5 consolewith a USB cable, make sure there is enough space for the cable so that the cable will not hit a person or

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Light bar

Do not stare at the light bar on the controller when it is blinking. Stop using the controller immediately if you experience any discomfort or pain.

 

Liquid, dust, smoke, steam and heat

• Alwaysensure the product and its connectors are free of liquid, excess dust and small
• Do not leave the product in the following areas duringuse, storage or
  • Areasexposed to smoke or steam
  • Areaswith high humidity, dust or cigarette smoke
  • Areas near heating appliances, areas exposed todirect sunlight or areas that retain heat

 

Set up and handling

• Donot use the cables if they are damaged or
• Do not place heavy items on the product or cables,throw or drop the product, or otherwise expose it to strong physical
• Donot place the product on surfaces that are unstable, tilted or subject to
• Donot leave the product on the
• Donot walk on the cables or pinch them, particularly near to the
• Donot pull or bend the cables with excessive

 

 

Contents

Health and Safety 2

DualSense Edge Wireless Controller features 6

Product contents 8

Part names 9

Pair the controller 12

Customize the controller 12

Use the controller with a wired connection 17

Charge the controller 17

Use and handling 18

Compliance information 19

Specifications 20

Limited warranty 21

Further information 22

 

DualSense Edge Wireless Controller features

Front

 

 

Connector housing

Lock the connector housing to your controller to stop the USB cable from detaching ( page 17).

 

 

Stick cap

Use the standard caps or switch them out for one of the two other cap types included ( page 12).

 

 

Fn button

While holding down the Fn button, use your assigned buttons to switch between profiles ( page 16), access settings and adjust volume and audio balance.

 

 

 

 

 

Front cover

Stick module

Replace the stick modules if needed ( page 14). Additional modules sold separately.

 

 

 

 

DualSense Edge Wireless Controller features

 

Rear

 

L2/R2 stop sliders

Adjust the stroke of the L2/R2 buttons (   page 16).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back button

Choose from the two back button types included to best suit your playstyle. Attach the back buttons ( page 13) and customize their functions.

 

Product contents

Controller USB braided cable Carrying case Connector housing

 

 

Stick cap

Standard caps (attached to controller)

 

Low dome caps

High dome caps

 

 

 

 

Instruction manual (this manual)

 

 

 

 

Back button

Half dome back buttons Lever back buttons

 

Part names

 

 

Front

 

 

A  B C D E C F G

 

 

 

 

 

H

• Rightstick/R3 button*
• Fnbutton

Use in combination with other buttons.

• Fnbutton + action buttons: switch between profiles
• Fnbutton +     (options) button: customize a profile
• Fn button + up/down button: adjust volume ofheadphones
• Fnbutton + left/right button: adjust audio balance

 

• Speaker

K      (PS) button L   Headset jack M Microphone

 

• Directionalbuttons
• (create)button
• Lightbar
• Touchpad/touch pad button
• Playerindicator
•     (options) button
• Action buttons

button button button button

N  (mute) button

O Left stick/L3 button*

* The stick caps are changeable ( page 12).

 

Part names

 

Top Rear

 

A B

A  B C D E

 

A R1 button	A	R2 stop slider
B R2 button	B	L2 stop slider
C USB port	C	Left back button slot*1
D L1 button	D	Reset button*2
E L2 button	E	RELEASE latch
	F	Right back button slot*1
	*1	The back buttons are changeable ( page 13).

*2     If your controller is responding unexpectedly, try resetting your controller. Use a pin or similar tool (not included) to press the reset button. This will not reconfigure the controller or affect pairing and profile settings.

 

Part names

 

Carrying case

 

You can store an additional stick module (sold separately) here.

 

Pair the controller

The first time you use the controller, you’ll need to pair it with your PS5™ console.

 

1 Turn on your console.

2 Connect the controller to your console using the included USB cable.

 

3 Press the (PS) button.

The controller powers on. After the light bar blinks, the player indicator lights up.

 

When your controller has enough battery life, you can disconnect the USB cable and use your controller wirelessly.

Customize the controller

Change the stick cap

Switch out the stick caps with one of the different types included and find which best suits your playstyle.

 

Remove the caps

Pull the cap directly away from the controller.

 

 

 

Attach the caps

Press the cap down onto the stick until you hear a “click”.

 

 

 

 

Customize the controller

 

 

Attach or remove the back button

The back buttons are changeable. Choose from the different back button types included to best suit your playstyle.

 

 

 

 

Attach the half dome back button

Insert the half dome back button into a back button slot. The half dome back button is interchangeable.

Attach the lever back button

Insert the lever back button into the corresponding back button slot. The right and left lever back buttons are not interchangeable. Check which button is right (RB) and left (LB) before attaching them.

 

 

 

Remove the back button

Pull the back button inwards and towards the top of the controller. Then, in that position, lift it up from the slot.

 

 

 

Customize the controller

 

Replace the stick module

If a stick doesn’t work properly or stops working, you can replace it with a new stick module for DualSense Edge Wireless Controller (sold separately). Left and right stick modules are interchangeable and can be attached to either side.

 

1 Make sure the player indicator on the controller is off.

If the player indicator is on, press and hold the  (PS) button until it turns off.

 

2 Disconnect the USB cable from the controller.

3 Remove the front cover.

Slide the RELEASE latch on the back of your controller to remove the cover.

 

 

RELEASE latch

 

 

4 Raise the release lever.

6 Lower the release lever.

Customize the controller

 

 

 

 

5 Remove the stick module, and attach a new stick module.

Make sure that the stick module is positioned correctly, and then slide the module along the grooves of the controller.

To remove To attach

7 Attach the front cover.

Align the raised parts of the cover with the notches on the controller, and then carefully push the cover into place.

Raised parts

 

 

 

Customize the controller

 

 

Change the stroke of the L2/R2 buttons

You can adjust the stroke (trigger length/stop) of the L2/ R2 buttons, which is how far you can push down the buttons.

To adjust this, move the L2/R2 stop sliders on the back of your controller.

Set up a profile

You can save stick sensitivity, vibration strength, button assignments, and other controller settings as a profile.

• Assign your favorite profiles to a shortcut to quicklyswitch between them during a  Use the Fn button to switch profiles.
• Assigned profiles are saved to your controller. Take yourcontroller with you and play with your profile on any PS5

To set up a profile, go to your PS5 home screen and select Settings  > Accessories > DualSense Edge wireless controller.

 

 

 

Use the controller with a wired connection

To use the controller with a wired connection, you first need to set the connection method. From the PS5 home screen, select Settings  > Accessories > Controller(General) > Communication Method, and then select Use USB Cable.

 

Lock the USB cable to controller

You can lock the USB cable to the controller to stop the cable from detaching. Open the connector housing and place the USB cable inside so that the connector protrudes from the outside. Then, close the connector housing.

 

Once you connect the USB cable to the controller, use the connector housing’s slider to lock and unlock the USB cable to your controller.

Charge the controller

While your PS5 console is on or in rest mode, connect the controller to your console using the included USB braided cable. When charging the controller in rest mode, the light bar on the controller slowly blinks orange. When charging is complete, the light bar turns off.

 

 

Charging the controller in the carrying case

You can charge the controller while it is stored in the carrying case. Open the flap on the back of the case and connect the USB cable to the controller.

 

Use and handling

Never disassemble or modify the product or accessories unless authorized in this manual

Use the product and accessories according to the instructions in this manual. No authorization for the analysis or modification of the product, or the analysis and use of its circuit configurations, is provided.

 

Handling the controller

• Charge in an environment where the temperature rangeis between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Charging may not be as effective when performed in other
• Thebattery has a limited  Battery duration will gradually decrease with repeated usage and age. Battery life also varies depending on the storage method, usage state, environment, and other factors.
• Whenthe controller is not used for an extended period of time, it is recommended that you fully charge it at least once a year in order to maintain battery
• The product and its parts are made from metal andplastic  When disposing of the product, follow local regulations for the proper disposal of such materials.

 

Care and cleaning

Follow the precautions below to help prevent the product exterior from deteriorating or discoloring.

• Donot apply volatile substances such as
• Donot allow rubber or vinyl materials to be in prolonged contact with the
• Do not use thinner, benzine, or alcohol. Avoid usingwipes, chemical cloths, and other products that contain such

 

End of life product recycling

The product is made of many materials that may be recycled. The controller contains a lithium ion battery. Follow local regulations when disposing of the product. Sony products can be recycled for free in the United States and Canada by dropping the product off at a number of nationwide locations. Visit

www.sony.com/ecotrade for details.

 

Compliance information

FCC Notice

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 10 mm or more away from person’s body excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

 

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

 

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 

 

• Reorientor relocate the receiving
• Increasethe separation between the equipment and
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuitdifferent from that to which the receiver is
• Consultthe dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For assistance with this product, visit playstation.com/help. The phone number in the supplier’s declaration of conformity is only for FCC electrical interference inquiries.

 

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name : SONY Model No. : CFI-ZCP1

Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.

Address : 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No. : 858-942-2230 (Only for FCC electrical interference inquiries)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• thisdevice may not cause harmful interference, and
• thisdevice must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

 

Specifications

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. The operating instructions may vary depending on which software version you use, whether the system software of your PS5 console, or the device software of the controller. The actual product may vary from the illustrations in this manual.

Controller

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stick Module

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Included USB cable

Company: SONY / Part No.: 1-016-822-**

* represents a number between 0 and 9.

 

System and device software

• Thedevice software of the controller are licensed to you under the terms of a separate end user license  For details, visit doc.dl.playstation.net/doc/ps5-eula/.
• Always updatethe system software of your PS5 console and the device software of the controller to the latest

 

Copyright and trademarks

“ ”, “PlayStation”, “PS5”, “DualSense Edge” and “PlayStation Shapes Logo” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. “SONY” and “” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Group Corporation.

 

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are

those of their respective owners.

 

Information about open source software is available at doc.dl.playstation.net/doc/ps5-oss/.

 

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

 

Limited warranty

 

 

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (“SIE LLC”) warrants to the original purchaser that this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one

(1) year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any consumables (such as batteries). For defects in material or workmanship within the warranty period, upon showing a proof of purchase, SIE LLC agrees for a period of one (1) year to either repair or replace this product with a new or factory recertified product at SIE LLC’s option. For the purpose of this Limited Warranty, “factory recertified” means a product that has been returned to its original specifications. Visit playstation. com/help or call 1-800-345-7669 to receive a return authorization and shipping instructions. As the original purchaser, you will be responsible for inbound shipping costs and any packaging materials required. SIE LLC will then return the repaired or replaced product at no cost to you including return shipping. This warranty shall not be applicable and shallbe void if the defect in the SIE LLC product has arisen through abuse, unreasonable use, mistreatment, neglect, or means other than from a defect in materials or workmanship.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR CLAIMS OF ANY NATURE SHALL BE BINDING ON OR OBLIGATE SIE LLC. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT,

INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD DESCRIBED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL SIE LLC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM POSSESSION, USE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE SIE LLC PRODUCT. SOME STATES OR PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may

also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada.

 

Further information

About controller

Find tips and information on how to use the controller by visiting playstation.com/controller-help/.

User’s guide

Find out about everything your PS5 console can do. You can also find detailed information about your controller’s functions and how to configure settings.

From your PS5 console’s home screen, go to Settings  > User’s Guide, Health & Safety, and Other Information > User’s Guide.

Customer support website

Find online support information such as step-by-step troubleshooting and frequently asked questions by visiting playstation.com/help.

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