How to Switch Your PS3 From HDMI to Composite

The PlayStation 3 composite connection is the gaming console's most basic connection method. Where HDMI produces high-definition video, a composite connection outputs video in standard definition, or SD. The composite connection uses your TV's yellow video port and also its red (right) and white (left) audio ports. Disconnect the HDMI connection on your PS3 to switch the system to a composite output.

Things You'll Need

• PS3 composite AV cable

Instructions

1. Disconnect the HDMI connection between your PS3 and your TV.

2. Insert the yellow video plug of the composite cable into the yellow video port on your TV.

3. Insert the red audio plug of the composite cable into the red audio port on your TV.

4. Insert the white audio plug of the composite cable into the white audio port of the TV.

5. Connect the other end of the composite cable into the port labeled "AV Multi Out" on the back panel of the PS3.

6. Turn on your PS3. Turn on your TV to the correct input channel displaying the PS3 feed to confirm the connection.

References

• PlayStation: Sony PlayStation 3 Instruction Manual