How to Get Your PS3 From HDMI Cords to the Normal Ones

The PlayStation 3 (PS3) allows you to manually change which video connection you want to use in the Settings menu. HDMI is an uncompressed high-definition format that is ideal for HDTVs. The normal cord that comes with the PS3, the AV cable, is a standard-definition cable that is intended for standard-definition TVs. The normal composite AV video connection will result in an image that is noticeably worse than the one resulting from an HDMI connection.

Instructions

1. • 1

     Turn the PS3 off. Plug the rectangular side of the AV cable into the "AV Multi Out" port on the back of the PS3 to the side of the HDMI port.

   • 2

     Plug the red, white and yellow prongs on the other side of the AV cable into the TV's red, white and yellow AV ports. Turn the PS3 on.

   • 3

     Go to the "Settings" icon on the PS3 main menu (XMB). Select "Display Settings." Select "Video Output Settings." Select "Composite/S-Video."