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How to Fix the Screen Margins on the PS3

The Sony PlayStation 3 is capable of connecting to a wide variety of televisions using the console̵7;s native HDMI cables. Depending on the exact television you use, the margins might not fit the screen properly. The PS3̵7;s interface allows you to adjust settings for optimal display, provided you access the right menus. With the proper settings in place, your PS3 can automatically detect your screen resolution and adjust the display accordingly.

Instructions

- 1
  Turn on your television and PS3 console.
- 2
  Press the joystick on the PS3 controller to the right to move across the category menus on the main PS3 display. Move the stick until you highlight ̶0;Settings.̶1; This is the first icon to the right of the ̶0;Home̶1; category.
- 3
  Press down on the joystick to scroll through the settings. Highlight ̶0;Video Settings,̶1; and then press ̶0;X̶1; to access this menu.
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  Navigate to the ̶0;BD/DVD Video Output Format (HDMI)̶1; heading, and then press ̶0;X.̶1;
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  Highlight ̶0;Automatic̶1; using your joystick, and then press ̶0;X̶1; to select this option. Your PS3 is now configured to automatically detect the best resolution for the current TV, and your margins should fix themselves. These settings apply to both Blu-ray and DVD discs, including games using these disc formats.

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