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How to Hook Up a PlayStation 3 to an Older TV That Doesn't Have an HDMI Cable

High-definition television sets use High-Definition Multimedia Interface connections to hook up to video equipment and games consoles, such as the Sony PlayStation 3. Older TV sets don't come with HDMI sockets, but you can still connect your PlayStation 3 by using an alternative video connection. Check the rear panel on your TV set to find available video connectors and buy a compatible video cable. Most TV sets offer composite video, component video or AV Multi/SCART video connections and the PlayStation 3 can connect to all of these as an alternative to HDMI.

Instructions

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  Switch off the TV set and the Sony PlayStation 3 games console.
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  Plug one end of the video connection cable into the correct socket on the back of the TV set and the other end of the cable into the correct socket on the PlayStation 3.
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  Switch on the TV and the PlayStation 3. Press the "Ext" or "AV" button on the TV's remote control to find the correct channel for the PlayStation 3.
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  Click the "Settings" briefcase icon on the PlayStation 3 home screen. Select the "Display Settings" option labeled with the TV screen icon.
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  Click on "Video Settings." Scroll to and select the correct video connection type from the drop-down menu. Click the "Change" button. Click the check box beside your your preferred screen resolution from the drop-down list. For most non high-definition TV sets, select the "480i" or "480p" setting. Select and highlight the TV screen size. Choose "16:9" for widescreen TV sets and "4:3" for standard screens.
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  Click "Save" to save and store your preferences.

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