Sony 40GB Playstation 3 3-285-687-11 Quick Reference page 6

Getting started
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Setting up the PS3™ system
Procedure fl ow 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
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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.
Video mode * 1
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Aspect ratio
* 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)".
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Screens showing the difference in resolution
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HD screen
HD
(High Defi nition)
1080p 1080i
16:9 16:9
SD screen
SD
(Standard Defi nition)
720p 480p
16:9
16:9
4:3
480i * 2
16:9
4:3