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How to Hook Up a PS3 to a Stereo With an Optical USB and to a TV

The PlayStation 3 (PS3) comes with the standard composite stereo output with the red and white connections and also an optical audio output that will transfer a digital signal. The digital audio signal is capable of carrying a true digital stereo signal and the digital surround sound signal like Dolby Digital and DTS. To take advantage of the optical output, you will connect the video signal to the television and the audio signal to a stereo with an optical input.

Things You'll Need

optical cable
A/V cable (supplied with PS3)

Instructions

- 1
  Locate the optical cable output on the PS3. It will be the output with a red light inside it labelled "Digital Output (Optical)." Insert the end of the optical cable into the output. If the optical cable doesn't fit easily, do not force it. The optical plug is designed to fit only one way; if it doesn't go in easily, turn the plug around and insert it again.
- 2
  Locate the optical input on your stereo. It will be labelled "Digital In" or "Optical In." Insert the other end of the optical cable into the input.
- 3
  Insert the flat end of the A/V cable that comes with the PS3 into the slot marked "AV Multi In" on the back of the PS3.
- 4
  Take the yellow plug on the end of the A/V cable and insert it into the yellow video input on the back of your television. The input will be labelled "Video In" or "Video Input."

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