How to Connect a PS3 to a Surround Sound System

Set Up Using HDMI

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  Plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI port located on the back of your PlayStation 3. Plug the other end of the cable into the HDMI port on your surround sound system.

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  Plug the second HDMI cable into the available HDMI port on your surround sound system. Plug the other end of the cable into the HDMI port on your television.

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  Push the “Power” button located on the front of your PlayStation 3. Turn the television's channel to the appropriate input channel for the PS3.

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  Highlight the Settings icon. Push the right arrow button on your controller to open the sub-menu. Select “Sound Settings,” and push the right arrow button. Highlight “Audio Output Settings,” and press the “X” button.

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  Select “HDMI” as the audio output setting. Choose “Automatic,” and press “X” to confirm and save the changes.

Connect Using Optical Cable

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  Plug the optical cable into the audio ports on the back of the PS3. Plug the other end of your audio cables into your surround speaker system.

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  Push the “Power” button on your PlayStation 3. Turn on the television to the proper input channel.

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  Scroll to the Settings icon. Push the right arrow button on your controller to open the sub-menu. Highlight “Sound Settings,” and push the right arrow button. Highlight “Audio Output Settings,” and press the “X” button.

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  Highlight “Digital Out” as the audio output setting. Choose “Automatic,” and press “X” to confirm and save the changes.