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How to Use PS3 on HDTV

Sony capitalized on the growing market of high-definition TVs by ensuring that the PlayStation 3 supported HD. You will not receive an HD picture unless you connect an HDMI cable from your PlayStation 3 console to your TV. An HDMI cable does not come with the PlayStation 3, but you can pick one up from various electronic retailers. After connecting the cable, you'll need to set your PlayStation 3 video setting to HDMI.

Instructions

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  Turn off both your TV and PlayStation 3. Connect one end of the HDMI cable into the port labeled "HDMI Out" on the back of the PlayStation 3 console. Both HDMI connectors are the same, so it doesn't matter which side you connect. The connector will only fit one way.
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  Plug the other HDMI connector into the port labeled "HDMI In" on your TV. If your TV is hanging on the wall, you may have to remove it to see the port. Many HDTVs have multiple HDMI In ports.
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  Turn on your PS3 console and the TV. You will need to select the correct external output on your TV to view the PlayStation 3 screen. You can either scroll through the list of external outputs or look in your TV's manual for the output that's paired with the HDMI In port.
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  Click the "Setting" button on the main PlayStation 3 screen. The button looks like a toolbox. Click "Display Settings." Move down to "Video Settings" and press "X" on the PS3 controller. Select "HDMI" and then choose the highest resolution supported by your TV, such as "1080p." You can find the maximum resolution on either the front or side of your TV or inside your TV's manual. After selecting the resolution, click "Save Settings."

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