How to Make My PlayStation 3 Go From an HD TV to a Normal TV

Connecting your PS3 to an HDTV allows you to take advantage of the high-resolution options offered by the console, including Blu-ray support and high-definition video games. However, you may need to connect the PS3 to a standard-definition TV at some point, which is a connection that is incompatible with the PS3 high-resolution display settings. As a result, a PS3 that has been connected to an HDTV will display a blank screen when connected to a standard-definition TV, negating your ability to adjust the display options from the PS3 menu. However, you can also reset the display settings without accessing the menu.

Instructions

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     Connect the PS3 composite AV cable to the port on the back of the PS3. Note that the PS3 end of the composite AV cable is a single black plug.

   • 2

     Connect the red, yellow and white end of the composite AV cable to the corresponding input ports on the back of your TV.

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     Turn on your TV.

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     Use your remote control to change the "Source" or "Input" to the channel to which you just connected the composite AV cable.

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     Press the "Power" button on your PS3, and hold the button down until you hear a series of beeps. This resets the PS3 to its default video settings, allowing you to view the PS3 display on your standard-definition TV.