Connecting a PS3 to a Sanyo TV or Home Theater System: Complete Guide

PS3 → Sanyo TV (Video + Audio)

HDMI (Best: 1080p, 5.1/7.1 Audio, Single Cable)

1. HDMI cable: PS3 "HDMI OUT" → TV "HDMI IN" (note input number: HDMI 1, 2, 3...).
2. TV remote: Press "Input" / "Source" → Select that HDMI.
3. PS3: Settings → Display Settings → HDMI → Automatic → Yes.
4. Audio: Settings → Sound Settings → Audio Output → HDMI → Auto / Linear PCM 5.1/7.1.

Component (YPbPr) – HD Without HDMI (1080i/720p)

1. Component cable (5 RCA: Red/Green/Blue video + Red/White audio).
2. PS3 "AV MULTI OUT" → Cable → TV "Component In" (match colors: Y=Green, Pb=Blue, Pr=Red).
3. Audio: Red/White → TV "Audio In" (same input group).
4. PS3: Display Settings → Component / D-Terminal → 1080i / 720p → Audio Output → AV Multi → Optical/PCM.

Composite (SD Only, 480i) – Last Resort

1. Composite cable (Yellow video + Red/White audio).
2. PS3 "AV MULTI OUT" → Cable → TV "Video In" (Yellow) + "Audio In" (Red/White).
3. PS3: Display Settings → Composite → 480i.

PS3 → Sanyo Home Theater / AV Receiver

Option A: HDMI to Receiver (Best for Surround)

1. PS3 → HDMI → Receiver "HDMI In" (Game/BD/DVD).
2. Receiver "HDMI Out" → TV "HDMI In" (ARC preferred).
3. Receiver Input → Select PS3 HDMI In.
4. PS3 Audio → HDMI → Bitstream (Dolby/DTS) or LPCM 5.1/7.1.

Option B: Optical (TOSLINK) for Digital Audio + Component/Composite Video

1. Video: Component or Composite to TV (as above).
2. Audio: PS3 "DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)" → TOSLINK cable → Receiver "OPTICAL IN".
3. PS3 Audio Settings → Digital Out (Optical) → Dolby Digital 5.1 / DTS / LPCM 2.0.

Option C: Analog RCA (Stereo Only)

1. PS3 "AV MULTI OUT" → Red/White RCA → Receiver "AUX" / "CD" / "TV" analog in.
2. No surround. Use only if no digital option.

Critical Tips

• Power OFF both devices before connecting. Hot-plugging HDMI can fry ports.
• Cable quality: Certified HDMI (Premium High Speed for 4K/60). Optical: no sharp bends.
• TV Speaker setting: Set TV audio to "External Speaker" / "Audio System" / "Receiver" to disable internal speakers.
• PS3 BD/DVD playback: Requires HDMI for 1080p/24Hz. Component limited to 1080i.

HDMI → Receiver → TV (ARC) is the modern gold standard. Optical fallback works well for 5.1. Composite only if TV is pre-2005.