How to Make My PlayStation 3 Go From an HD TV to a Normal TV
Connecting your PS3 to an HDTV allows you to take advantage of the high-resolution options offered by the console, including Blu-ray support and high-definition video games. However, you may need to connect the PS3 to a standard-definition TV at some point, which is a connection that is incompatible with the PS3 high-resolution display settings. As a result, a PS3 that has been connected to an HDTV will display a blank screen when connected to a standard-definition TV, negating your ability to adjust the display options from the PS3 menu. However, you can also reset the display settings without accessing the menu.
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Instructions
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Connect the PS3 composite AV cable to the port on the back of the PS3. Note that the PS3 end of the composite AV cable is a single black plug.
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Connect the red, yellow and white end of the composite AV cable to the corresponding input ports on the back of your TV.
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Turn on your TV.
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Use your remote control to change the "Source" or "Input" to the channel to which you just connected the composite AV cable.
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Press the "Power" button on your PS3, and hold the button down until you hear a series of beeps. This resets the PS3 to its default video settings, allowing you to view the PS3 display on your standard-definition TV.
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Tips & Warnings
You can also switch to standard-definition resolution while the PS3 is still connected to the HDTV. Scroll to the "Settings" option of the PS3 menu, then scroll to "Display Settings." Choose "Video Output Settings," then select the "Composite" option. Press "X" to change the resolution.
