How to Hook Up a PlayStation 3 Without RCA

The PlayStation 3 has three connection options. Composite and component connections are both analog connections that require the red and white RCA connectors for audio, because the analog video ports on a television cannot accept audio input. The third option is to use a high definition multimedia interface cable. HDMI ports are digital; they can carry both audio and video signals. HDMI cables also allow you to watch Blu-ray movies in 1080-pixel resolution.

Things You'll Need

• HDMI cable

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Turn off the television and the PS3 console.

   • 2

     Disconnect the power cable from the back of the PS3.

   • 3

     Plug the HDMI cable into the" HDMI Out" connection on the back of the console.

   • 4

     Plug the other end of the cable into one of the HDMI input ports on the television.

   • 5

     Plug in the PS3 power cable and turn on the console.

   • 6

     Turn on the television and switch the input to the HDMI connector.