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Directions to Connect a PSP to a TV

Later models of the PlayStation Portable (PSP), such as the PSP-2001 and PSP-3000, can be connected to a TV using a separate AV cable. Once the two are connected, you can play games and watch videos from the PSP on your TV. If you're using a standard definition TV, the composite AV cable is ideal. If you're using an HDTV, the component cable is best, as it is designed for use with high resolution sets.

Things You'll Need

Composite or component AV cable

Instructions

- 1
  Turn off the PSP. Connect the square end of the AV cable to the "Multi Use connector / Video Out" port on the bottom of the PSP.
- 2
  Insert the colored prongs on the other end of the cable into their corresponding ports on the TV. If you're using composite, connect the red, white and yellow prongs to the red, white and yellow composite inputs on the TV. If you're using component, connect the green, blue and red prongs to the green, blue and red component inputs on the TV.
- 3
  Set your TV to the appropriate video mode. If you're using composite, set the video mode to "AV/Input/Video." If you're using component, set the video mode to "Component."
- 4
  Turn on the PSP. Hold the "Display" button for five seconds. The PSP image will appear on your TV.

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