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Getting started, Connection methods, Us if video is not displayed on the screen – Sony 320 GB Playstation 3 CECH-2501B User Manual

Page 13: Connect your system to a tv

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Getting star

ted

Getting started

US

If video is not displayed on the screen

If you change the type of cable used to connect the
system to a TV, video may not appear on the screen. If
video does not appear, turn off the system and then
turn it on again by pressing the power button for at
least five seconds (until the system beeps twice). The
video output setting will be reset and video will be
output at standard definition (SD) resolution.

HDMI OUT

connector

AV MULTI OUT

connector

Connection methods

Caution

Any TV or component connected to the system

must be functioning properly and free of defects. If

a TV or component connected to the system is

faulty or defective, it may cause damage to the TV

or component, or to the system itself. As with all

electrical products, connection to faulty or

defective components, or the failure to connect to a

properly wired outlet, may cause sparking and

pose a fire hazard.

Connect your system to a TV

You can use any of the following methods to connect your system to a TV.

VIDEO

L-

AUDIO
-R

AV MULTI OUT

connector

AV Cable

TV

TV

HDMI OUT

connector

HDMI Cable (sold separately)

Video output in HD (High Definition) resolution - component video

Y

L

R

P

R

/C

R

P

B

/C

B

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Component AV Cable

(sold separately)

AV MULTI OUT

connector

TV

Video output in HD (High Definition) resolution - HDMI™

Video output in SD (Standard Definition) resolution

Hints

 For details about video output cable types and supported video modes, see "Video output on the

PS3™ system" ( page 16) and "Video output cable types" ( page 17).

 You can connect audio devices that support digital audio playback, such as an AV receiver for home

entertainment use. For details, see "Connecting digital audio devices" ( page 20).