How to Connect the Wii to a TV Using Component Video Cables

Applies to:  Wii, Wii mini


In this article, you'll learn how to connect the Wii to the television using Component Video Cables.

Note
  • Component Video Cables are sold separately.
  • The Wii mini is only compatible with Wii AV Cables. Ensure you are using the Wii AV Cables that came packaged with the system.
  • If the cables you are using to connect the Wii to your television have only three connectors, they are most likely the Wii AV cables.

Complete these steps

  1. Locate the audio/video input jacks AND the component input jacks on the TV.
    • Inputs are typically located on the back of the TV, but occasionally are on the sides, top, or bottom. They may also be located behind a hidden panel or door in the television.
    • Look for inputs marked "Audio and Video in".
    • Do not connect the system to anything marked "out".
  2. Connect the rectangular plug of the Component Video Cable into the Digital AV Out port on the back of the Wii console.
  3. Connect the Component Video Cable to the television as follows. (Note that the Red and White audio cables are bound together with a black band labeled "audio.")
    • Red: Pr/Cr (Red)
    • Blue: Pb/Cb (Blue)
    • Green: Y (Green)
    • White: Audio input left (or Mono)
    • Red: Audio input right
    Wii Component Video Cable inserted into TV's component input ports
  4. If the TV is capable of displaying Progressive Scan, Progressive Scan mode will need to be enabled after the connection is complete in order for the console to output a Progressive Scan signal.
  5. Once the cables are inserted and the Wii is powered on, find the Input Select for the TV to view the game. This is typically found by pressing the TV/Video button on the television's front panel or remote control. If there is more than one input channel, keep pressing TV/Video until you see the display from the Wii.
    • If you do not have a TV/Video button, then the input could be labeled something different. Some common input selects to look for on the TV or remote are: Input, Input Select, EXT, AUX, AV, or a channel such as 00 or 99.

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