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How to Get the Best PS3 Graphics on a 720P LCD HDTV

To get the most out of your 720P LCD HDTV, using an HDMI or component connection with the PS3 will produce the best results visually. If you already have an HDMI cable or still need to make a decision, HDMI is the superior of the two. HDMI sends an uncompressed video/audio signal through a single cord and is the easiest to setup. You can use any standard HDMI cable with the PS3 and the price differential between an HDMI or component cable is negligible. If you prefer a component connection, it is still significantly better than a standard composite (AV) connection.

Things You'll Need

HDMI cable
Component cable

Instructions

HDMI Connection
- 1
  Turn off the PS3. Connect one end of the HDMI cable into the "HDMI Out" input on the back of the PS3. Connect the opposite end of the HDMI cable into the "HDMI" port on your LCD HDTV.
- 2
  Set the LCD HDTV to its "HDMI" display mode.
- 3
  Turn on the PS3. The PlayStation logo will appear. When asked, "Do you want to output video and audio using HDMI?," select "Yes." When asked, "Do you want to automatically switch to the optimal setting?," select "Yes." The PS3 will show the maximum resolution supported by the LCD HDTV and adjust the PS3 settings accordingly. When asked, "Do you want to accept these settings?," select "Yes." The settings will be saved and applied whenever you use HDMI.
Component Connection
- 4
  Turn the PS3 off. Connect the square end of the component cable into the "AV MULTI OUT" port on the back of the PS3.
- 5
  Insert the large green, blue and red component cables on the opposite side of the component cable into the "green," "blue" and "red" component ports on the LCD HDTV.
- 6
  Insert the smaller red and white component audio cables into the "red" and "white" composite AV ports on the LCD HDTV. Set the LCD HDTV to its "Component" display mode.
- 7
  Turn on the PS3. The PlayStation logo will appear. Scroll to the "Settings" icon the PS3 main menu. Select "Display Settings," then select "Video Output Settings" and finally select "Component/D-Terminal."

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