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How to Change Audio Setting on PS3 for Home Theater

The Sony PlayStation 3 console and most PS3 video games support 5.1 channel surround sound output. If you have a home theater system with surround sound speakers, connect your PS3 to the audio receiver using an HDMI or optical audio cable. After connecting the PS3 to the home theater system, change the audio settings on your PS3 so the console knows to output a 5.1 channel signal.

Things You'll Need

Home theater with surround sound speakers
HDMI or optical audio cable

Instructions

- 1
  Ensure the PS3 is connected to a home theater audio receiver using an HDMI or optical audio cable. The HDMI port on the back of the PS3 console is labeled HDMI OUT and is located to the left of the Ethernet port. The optical audio port on the back of the PS3 is labeled DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) and is located to the right of the Ethernet port.
- 2
  Turn on the PS3. Use the left and right directional buttons on the PS3 controller to navigate to the "Settings" menu, then use the down directional button to select the "Sound Settings" submenu.
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  Highlight "Audio Output Settings" and press "X" on the PS3 controller.
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  Select the type of cable you are using to connect the PS3 to the home theater system and press "X."
- 5
  Check the boxes next to the audio formats your speakers support; reference your home theater manual if you are not sure about these formats.
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  Press the right directional button on the PS3 controller to advance to the Summary screen.
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  Press "X" to save the changes to the PS3 audio settings.

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