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How to Reset Your PS3 From an HDMI to an AV

When you first hook up a PlayStation 3 to your television, the console automatically detects audio and video settings. If you need to switch televisions or cables, you'll need to reset these settings. Because changing cables can cause a blank screen, it may be impossible to manually change your video settings. Sony incorporated an intuitive feature that troubleshoots this common problem. If you need to switch to a standard audio/video cable from HDMI, use this simple fix to make the process quick and easy.

Things You'll Need

PlayStation 3 component A/V cable

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the HDMI cable from the back of the PlayStation 3 console.
- 2
  Insert the rectangular end of the PS3 component cable into the "A/V MULTI OUT" port on the back of the console.
- 3
  Insert the audio and video cables into the back of your television. Match the cables to the correct ports by color, placing the red, yellow and white ports into the corresponding jack.
- 4
  Switch your television to the correct input channel. Look above the audio/video jacks on the back of your television to determine which channel you need.
- 5
  Turn off your console.
- 6
  Hold down the power button for five seconds until you hear a double-beep. Your console will now reset itself and detect the current audio/video hookups. Confirm the settings on the screen.

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