Sony 40gb playstation 3 3-275-579-51 User Manual
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Getting started
Setting up the PS3™ system
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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.
for the TV in use to check which video mode is supported.
*
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)".
HD
(High Defi nition)
SD
(Standard Defi nition)
Video mode *
1
1080p
1080i
720p
480p
480i *
2
Aspect ratio
16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
4:3
4:3
16:9
4:3
4:3
Screens showing the difference in resolution
HD screen
SD screen
Procedure fl ow for setting up the
system
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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 2: Connect digital audio
devices.
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Step 5: Perform initial setup of
the system software.
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Step 1: Connect to a TV.
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