Getting started

02 Setting up the PS3™ system

Procedure flow for setting up the system

Step 1: Connect to a TV.

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Step 2: Connect digital audio
devices.

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Step 3: Connect an Ethernet
cable.
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Step 4: Connect the AC power
cord.

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Step 5: Perform initial setup of the system software.

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Step 1: Connect to a TV

Video output on the PS3™ system

The PS3™ system can output two types of resolution: HD and SD. Refer to the instruction manual for the TV in use to check which video mode is supported.

 

 

HD (High Definition)

 

SD (Standard Definition)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video mode *1

1080p

1080i

 

720p

480p

480i *2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aspect ratio

16:9

16:9

 

16:9

16:9

16:9

 

4:3

4:3

 

 

 

 

 

*1 This number indicates the number of scan lines. Note that "i" stands for "interlace" and "p" stands for "progressive". Using progressive results in high-quality video with minimal fl ickering.

*2 The video output setting on the system will display as "Standard (NTSC)".

Screens showing the difference in resolution

HD screen
SD screen

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