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How to Hook Up My Playstation 3 in High Definition

The Playstation 3 is an HD (High Definition)-compatible gaming console designed by Sony Corporation. With two built-in connection methods that support HD signal transmission, every PS3 owner has more than one option when it comes to connecting it to their HDTV. For a stereo audio and 1080i video signal, hook up your PS3 using the component AV connection. To get a fully HD signal with Dolby Digital surround sound audio and 1080p video, hook up your PS3 using the HDMI connection.

Things You'll Need

PS3 component AV cable or HDMI cable
HDTV with component or HDMI input

Instructions

- 1
  Insert the "AV multi" end of your component AV cable into the "AV MULTI OUT" port on the back of your PS3 to transmit an HD 1080i video signal and a stereo audio signal. Connect the other ends of the cable into the proper ports in the "Component in" and "L/R Audio in" connections on your HDTV. Each connection on the end of the cable is color coded and labeled and will match the color and label on the appropriate input ports on your HDTV.
- 2
  Insert either end of your HDMI cable into the "HDMI OUT" port on the back of your PS3 to transmit an HD 1080p video signal and a Dolby Digital surround sound audio signal. Connect the other end of the cable into the "HDMI in" port on your HDTV.
- 3
  Turn on your HDTV and PS3, and then switch to the appropriate input mode on your HDTV ("Component" or "HDMI"). Your Playstation 3 is now hooked up to your HDTV in high definition.

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