How to Get Color on My TV With the PS3

HDMI Cable

• 1

  Plug the power cable into the rear of your PS3. Attach the plug to the nearest electrical outlet.

• 2

  Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the rectangle HDMI slot on the rear of your PS3.

• 3

  Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI slot on your television. You will usually find this on the bottom or side of any flat screen HDTVs.

• 4

  Select the "Source" button on your remote and choose the "HDMI" channel.

• 5

  Turn on your PS3 and select "Yes" when asked if you wish to switch to optimal settings. The PS3 will automatically switch to HDMI.

Component Cable

• 6

  Connect the power cable to the rear of your PS3 and plug the other end of the cable into the nearest electrical outlet.

• 7

  Plug the flat rectangular end of the component cable into the "AV Multi Out" slot at the rear of your PS3.

• 8

  Connect the red, yellow and white cables from the component cable into the corresponding connections on the rear of your TV.

• 9

  Turn on your PS3. Hold down the power button for five seconds until you hear a beep twice. This will set the image to the standard display. The image will now be displayed in color on your TV.