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Video Output Settings
You find the basic settings you need to work through by going to the "Settings" section of the XMB menu and selecting "Display Settings," then "Video Output Settings." The first selection you make is for the connection type based on the port you're using on the back of your PS3 and the connection to your Samsung TV. Select "HDMI" if you're using an HDMI cord. Select "Component / D-Terminal" if you use component, which connects to three ports on your TV that are colored green, blue and red; they're often labeled "Y," "Pb" and "Pr" on TVs. Select "Composite / S Video" if you use composite (or "RCA") or an S-video connection. Next, you have to select your TV's aspect ratio: 16:9 for widescreen and 4:3 for a more traditional TV display size. Lastly, you must select the highest resolution option your TV is compatible with. The best option is 1080 pixels, but your Samsung television may not support it. Check your TV's documentation if you're unsure of its capabilities.
HDMI Settings
You have some further fine-tuning options for the PS3 if you're using an HDMI cord; some of the better Samsung TVs can display improved colors if you turn these options on. You don't have to adjust these settings, but they can improve the look of HD media, especially newer games and Blu-ray movies. In the "Display Settings" section of the XMB menu's "Settings" option, you have the "RGB Full Range," "Y Pb / Cb Pr / Cr Super-White (HDMI)" and "Deep Color/Color Output (HDMI)" settings. The "RGB Full Range" setting especially helps the TV's dark colors, making the TV's blacks deeper. If you view content that is compatible with x.v.Color, then you can turn the "Y Pb / Cb Pr / Cr Super-White (HDMI)" setting on so your TV can display more colors in its images. If you change the "deep color" setting to automatic, compatible TVs will be able to produce more colors than they could with a normal setup. If you feel that the picture looks odd or the colors aren't accurate after turning on one of these settings, you should probably just disable that option. If you don't know which options your TV is compatible with, you could check its documentation or just give the settings a try and see if you like how they look.
Audio Setup
You can output audio to your TV using HDMI, Toslink or stereo RCA. HDMI cords can transfer high-quality audio that supports up to 7.1 surround sound, so that's the ideal option. Toslink supports up to 5.1 surround sound, so it's a good second choice. This setup is unique since you have to use the dedicated "Digital Out" port for it. RCA stereo uses two RCA connections, which are sometimes called "composite" connections. This is a common setup option, but it only supports two-channel audio. The PS3 outputs this signal in the "AV Multi Out" connector along with the video output.
Video Reset
Sometimes, when you're trying to set up your PS3 with a TV, you won't be able to view anything at all on the screen. This is usually because the PS3 is outputting a video signal that the TV or the TV ports are incompatible with. You can always reset the video settings to get the setup working and then step through the display options. Resetting the video options causes your PS3 to output a standard, low-resolution image that all TVs accept. Turn off your PS3 first, and then press and hold the power button. You'll hear a beep right away, and then in a few seconds you'll hear a second beep, and you should let go of the button then. The second beep means the PS3's video output has been reset.