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How to connect my Playstation 3 to a TV?

Connecting Playstation 3 to a TV.

This article describes various methods to connect your Playstation 3 to a TV using different types of cables.





Before you start ensure that you read the TV instruction manual to know which resolution supports it.  Do not switch on the TV and your console

You can connect your Playstation 3 to your TV in three different methods:

  1. Connecting with an AV cable
  2. Connecting with an HDMI cable
  3. Connecting with an Optical Cable


Connecting with an AV Cable:


  1. You are supplied with a Composite AV cable which would typically look like the below image
  2. Connect the AV Multi Out Connector to the socket on the back of your PS3 Console.
  3. Match the colors of the Jacks with the connectors on the TV which says "Video in".


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Connecting with an HDMI Cable:

HDMI cable is not supplied with the PS3.  You need to purchase it seperately.   This cable would enhance the audio-video quality of your TV.

  1. Just connect one end of the connector to the HDMI OUT connector socket on the back of the console
  2. Connect the other end to the socket on the back of your TV which says HDMI IN.


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Connecting with an Optical cable:

You need to purchase an Optical cable if you wish to connect your PS3 console through a digital audio device (Home theater, AV receiver etc.,).  You need to connect Video ouput seperately with a help of Video output cable (HDMI, AV Cable etc.,)

  1. Connect one end of the optical cable to "Audio Out" socket on the console
  2. Connect the other end to the audio receiver.

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Note: You can also connect your console to the Internet to use the Playstation 3 internet capabilities.  Here's how you do it:

The Playstation 3 only supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T type networks.  It needs a High speed internet connection. Do not connect it to a standard telephone connection or cables that are not supported.   It might cause a malfunction or damage to the system.

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