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During remote play, you can operate the PS4™ system's features using the buttons on your system and the toolbar displayed on the screen.
To display the toolbar, press the PS button on your system.

A )
(Settings)
Select this option to adjust whether feedback is shown on the screen when you touch the screen or the rear touch pad.

Use a USB cable to connect your controller to your Mac or PC. Launch PS Remote Play app on your PC or Mac, and then select Sign In to PSN. Sign in with the same account that you use for your console. When you select Settings, you can configure video quality settings for Remote Play such as resolution and frame rate. Select PS5 or PS4. PS Vita Remote Play vs PC Remote Play I was thinking of buying a PS Vita to do remote play with my PS4 Pro, but I am slightly concerned about the latency, so I was thinking if I use remote play on my PC, which is about the same distance from my PS4 as my Vita would be, and its not on Ethernet, would that give me an idea of how it would play on. With Remote Play, you can control your PlayStation® console remotely wherever you have a high-speed internet connection. Using the PS Remote Play app, you can control your PlayStation®5 console or PlayStation®4 console from a device in a different location. For example, you can use a computer in another room or a smartphone. when you’re out to enjoy PS5™ and PS4™ games.

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B )
(Button Guide)
Select this option to change button assignments. The assignments vary by game.
C )
(PS4™ System)
Select this option to replicate the action of pushing the PS button on the PS4™ system's wireless controller. You can also replicate the action of pressing and holding that PS button for 1 second or more.
D )
(LiveArea™ Screen)
Select this option to return to the LiveArea™ screen.

If the remote play connection is about to be cut off, (Connection unstable) is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen.

Closing the remote play connection

Closing the remote play connection by turning off the PS4™ system

1.
Press the PS button.
The toolbar is displayed.
2.
Touch and hold (PS4™ System).
3.
Select [Enter Rest Mode] or [Turn Off PS4]. The PS4™ system is turned off, and the remote play connection is closed.

Closing the remote play connection without turning off the PS4™ system

Select (LiveArea™ Screen) from the toolbar. When you return to the LiveArea™ screen, the remote play connection is automatically closed.

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Top > Content Manager > Computer (Windows/Mac) > Transferring data to and from a computer using Wi-Fi

Transfer data using Wi-Fi on your system.
Connect a computer (Windows/Mac) to an access point, and then connect your system with the computer through the same access point. Your system and the computer must be connected to the same network.

Before performing this procedure, you need to do the following:

  • For a PCH-1000 series system, insert a memory card for the PS Vita system.
  • Link a Sony Entertainment Network account with your system.
  • Set up your system so that it can connect to the access point that the computer is connected to.
  • Connect your computer to the Internet.
  • Download and install Content Manager Assistant for PlayStation® on your computer.
    Download Content Manager Assistant from the following website:
    http://cma.dl.playstation.net/cma/

Preparing for first-time use

You must register your system with the computer.

Registering your system with the computer

Perform this procedure with your system near the access point.

1.
In the Content Manager Assistant, enable the Network Connection Settings.
Windows:
Right click the Content Manager Assistant icon in the notification area of the taskbar, and then select the [Settings] > [Network Connection Settings] > [Connect to PS Vita System or PS TV System Using Network] checkbox to set a checkmark.
Mac:
Click the Content Manager Assistant icon in the menu bar, and then select the [Preferences] > [Network Connection Settings] > [Connect to PS Vita System or PS TV System Using Network] checkbox to set a checkmark.
2.
On your system, select (Content Manager) > [Copy Content].
3.
Select (PC) > (Wi-Fi).
4.
Select [Add Device].
Follow the screens to complete the operation. A list of computers that can be connected will be displayed.
5.
Select the computer you want to connect to your system.
On the computer screen, a number necessary to register the computer will be displayed.
6.
Enter the number displayed on the computer screen into your system and then select [Register].
After the computer is registered, select [Next] to transfer data between your system and the computer.
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Up to eight devices can be registered to each computer and system. Unnecessary devices can be deleted in the following ways:

  • To delete a device from a computer, select the device you want to delete on the screen that lists registered devices under [Settings] > [Network Connection Settings] in Content Manager Assistant, and then click [Delete Selected Device].
  • To delete a device from your system, select (PC) > (Wi-Fi) and then select (Options) > [Delete] on the screen that lists registered devices.

Transferring data

You can transfer data when a computer and your system are within the range of an access point. Perform this procedure with your system near the access point.

1.
On your system, select (Content Manager) > [Copy Content].
2.
Select (PC) > (Wi-Fi).
A list of registered computers will be displayed.
If the list is not displayed, follow the on-screen instructions to register computers.
3.
Select the name of the computer you want to connect to your system.
When the computer connects successfully, the following screen appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.

When you have trouble connecting

A firewall or other security measures installed on your computer might prevent a connection between your system and the Content Manager Assistant. Communication between your system and the Content Manager Assistant might be also prevented when ports necessary for the Content Manager Assistant to operate are unavailable because of other applications installed on your computer. If such cases occur, the following reference information might help you make a connection.

Content Manager Assistant connects to your system when the Network Connection Settings is enabled. The port numbers used by the Content Manager Assistant are:

  • TCP: 9309
  • UDP: 9309

If you need to set your firewall or other security software to make an exception for the Content Manager Assistant, here are the default locations where the program is installed:

  • Windows (32bit): C:Program FilesSonyContent Manager AssistantCMA.exe
  • Windows (64bit): C:Program Files (x86)SonyContent Manager AssistantCMA.exe
  • Mac: /Applications/CMA.app

In addition to the information provided here, consult the manuals for your network devices and the documentation provided with software.

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