How do you connect a PS3 to a television?

Answer 1

The PlayStation 3 has two video output ports, labeled HDMI and AV MULTI OUT. The AV MULTI OUT port is capable of outputting to AV, Component AV, and S-Video, with appropriate adapter cables. All PlayStation 3 systems come packaged with an AV cable, while the Component AV and S-Video adapters, and the HDMI cable are sold separately.

AV Input can be identified by having three separate, colored plugs of the same design: Video (Yellow), Left Audio (White) and Right Audio (Red).

S-Video can be identified by having three separate, colored plugs, with the video being larger, with multiple pins. The coloring system is the same as AV.

Component AV can be identified by having five separate, colored plugs of the same design: Y (Green), Pb/Cb (Blue), Pr/Cr (Red), Left Audio (White) and Right Audio (Red).

To connect the PlayStation 3 to your television that has an HDMI port, simply plug one end an HDMI cable into the PlayStation 3's HDMI port, and the other end into your television's HDMI port. Keep in mind that your television may have more than one HDMI port.

To connect the PlayStation 3 to your television that has AV inputs, simply plug the AV MULTI OUT end of the cable into the AV MULTI OUT port on the back of your PlayStation 3, and plug the AV end of the cable into the appropriate inputs on the back of your television.

To connect the PlayStation 3 to your television that has Component AV, or S-Video inputs, you will need to purchase a separate cable adapter. This cable has a plug for the PlayStation 3's AV MULTI OUT port on one end, and the appropriate connectors for your television on the other.

In all cases, ensure your television is set to the proper Input or Channel, based upon the port you have connected the PlayStation3 to.