Video output cable types
The resolution displayed on the TV varies depending on the input connectors on the TV and the type of cable in use. Select a cable to match the TV
in use.
Cable type
HDMI Cable*²
(sold separately)
Component AV Cable *
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(sold separately)
S VIDEO Cable
(sold separately)
AV Cable
(supplied)
*
Depending on the type of TV or content to be played, some video modes may not be supported.
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If a device that is not compatible with the HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) standard is connected to the system using an HDMI cable, video and/or
audio cannot be output from the system.
Copyright-protected Blu-ray video discs can only be output at 1080p using an HDMI cable connected to a device that is compatible with the HDCP (Highband-width
Digital Content Protection) standard.
*
Connect the system to the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). An HDMI cable can output both video and audio and enables you to enjoy digital-quality
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video and audio.
*
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The video output setting on the system will display as [Standard (NTSC)].
*
The video output setting on the system will display as [Standard (PAL)].
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*
When the PS3™ system is connected to a TV using a component AV cable, analogue high-definition output is restricted to comply with the copyright protection
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technology used by Blu-ray™ (AACS). BD video software (BD-ROM) and BDs recorded with copyright-protected video content are output at interlaced standard
definition (SD) resolution.
Input connector on the TV
HDMI IN connector
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
Component VIDEO IN
Y
P
/C
B
connector
S VIDEO
S VIDEO IN connector
VIDEO IN connector
VIDEO
(composite)
Supported video modes*¹
1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p / 576p
AUDIO IN
1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p /
P
/C
L
R
B
R
R
576p, 480i *
L-AUDIO-R
L-AUDIO-R
EN
/ 576i *
3
4
480i *
/ 576i *
3
4
480i *
/ 576i *
3
4
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