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PlayStation 1's are pretty darn old and rare and if you can get hold of one that still works, then you need to know how to set it up.
Steps
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Get your PlayStation out of the box. -
Place it next to the TV you would like to use.Advertisement -
Get hold of the three-way wire (red,white,yellow) and place the black side into the console. [1] X Research source -
Colour coordinate the colours so that the red wire goes in the red slot in the back or side of the TV (do the same with the white and the yellow). [2] X Research source -
Get the plug and put it into the wall. [3] X Research source -
Get the controller and plug that into the player 1 slot. [4] X Research source -
Then get the Memory Card and put that into the slot atop of the player 1 slot. -
Turn on the TV and switch it to AV. [5] X Research source -
Place a disc onto the spindle. -
Shut the case and turn the game on.
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QuestionWhat should I do when I can hear the sounds but the pictures aren't displaying?Community AnswerMake sure all the cables (white, red, and yellow) are not damaged, and are plugged in correctly.
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QuestionHow do I hook up my PlayStation 1 with an RF adapter on an older TV?Community AnswerConnect the coaxial cable (the cable that is most difficult to plug in) to the "TO TV" input on your RF modulator. Then connect the other end to the TV. Connect the PS1 AV cables to the RF modulator's AV jacks, then plug in both, setup the PS1, and make sure you are on channel 3 or 4, depending on the RF modulator setting.
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QuestionHow can I play a game?Community AnswerFirst, press the eject button. Then, just insert a PS1 game disc, close the tray, and press the power button.
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Tips
- If your game isn't working, press the reset button for 10 seconds.Thanks
- You can use the audio video cord from a PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3.Thanks
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Warnings
- If you push the disc in too hard, one of the ball bearings can pop out and you can say goodbye to your PlayStation because all ball bearings are needed because they keep the disc spinning straight.Thanks
- Don't touch the laser.Thanks
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