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How to Hook Up a PS2 to a Large Analog TV Without Losing Picture Quality

When using the stock cables that come with the system, the PlayStation 2 outputs at the standard definition resolution of 480i. When the image is output onto a large screen, this resolution results in a loss of image quality. The PS2 is also compatible with S-video cables and component cables, however, that up the resolution to 480p and allow the PS2 to be connected to a large screen without loss of image quality.

Instructions

S-Video
- 1
  Plug the S-video adapter into the PlayStation 2 system.
- 2
  Plug the S-video image end of the adapter into the S-video port on the back of the TV.
- 3
  Plug the red and yellow audio ends of the adapter into the red and yellow audio inputs on the back of the TV.
- 4
  Turn on the PlayStation 2 system. The image will automatically output at the higher resolution.
Component Cables
- 5
  Plug the component adapter into the back of the PS2 system.
- 6
  Plug the red, green and blue ends of the cable into the red, green and blue component image inputs on the back of the TV.
- 7
  Plug the red and yellow audio ends of the cable into the red and yellow audio inputs on the back of the TV.
- 8
  Turn on the PS2 system. The image will automatically be output at the 480p resolution.

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