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How to Play PS2 on HD TV

The composite audio/video cables that shipped with the PlayStation 2 are only capable of transmitting a 480i signal. Many HDTVs have issues with processing 480i signals. Some high-definition sets exhibit blurry pictures or signal processing delays that can detract from your gaming experience. To display high-definition images from your PS2 on your HDTV, you will need to purchase and install component video or HDMI cables.

Things You'll Need

PlayStation 2 HD cables

Instructions

- 1
  Power off your PlayStation 2 console.
- 2
  Turn the PS2 around and locate the "AV MULTI OUT" port on the back. It can be found under the power cable port.
- 3
  Remove the old A/V cable and plug in the component video cable.
- 4
  Locate the component video ports on your HDTV. Most HDTVs have these ports on the back, but some models have additional ports on the side.
- 5
  Unplug the old composite cables.
- 6
  Plug the component video cables into the HDTV's component video input. The cables are color-coded to match the colors on the input jacks, which include red, green and blue ports. Make sure you plug the correct cable into the colored ports.
- 7
  Plug in the audio cables. The cables are stereo and color-coded red and white.

PlayStation 2