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The AV Multi Out plug that is included with the Wii will allow you to connect the console to most televisions or video cassette recorders (VCR). First, look at the back of your television AND your VCR and see if you have colored holes label "Input". Though most TVs have them, almost all VCRs do as well.

Audio/Video (AV) inputs are located on the front or back of the TV or VCR. They are smooth silver posts with the inside showing a color, usually red, white and yellow. Look for inputs marked Audio and Video IN. The image on the left features stereo audio inputs. Some televisions have only one audio input. Click here for help setting up a mono audio connection. Do NOT connect your system to anything marked OUT.

Where do you have these inputs?

• Television (recommended connection)
• VCRs, DVD-Rs, etc.

Additional Options:

• Component Video (and Progressive Scan)
• Connecting to a Stereo (and surround sound)
• Connecting to a computer monitor

 

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Connecting to a Television

 

1. Insert the AV Multi Out plug on the Wii AV Cable into the AV Multi Out connector on the back of the console.

   

2. Insert the RCA plugs on the Wii AV Cable into the input connectors on the TV. Plug the colored connectors into the following inputs:
   
   Yellow = Video Input
   White = Audio Input Left (or Mono)
   Red = Audio Input Right

Interested in playing your games in Dolby Pro Logic II (simulated surround sound)? Click here setup information.

3. Once the cables are inserted and the Wii is powered on, you must find the Input Select for your TV to view the game (it is likely not going to be seen on Channel 3 or 4). Typically this is found by pressing the TV/Video button on the Television's front panel or remote control. If you have 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 other common input selects to look for on the TV or remote are: Input, Input Select, EXT, AUX, or a channel such as 00 or 99.

Still can't find it? We have compiled a list of known input selects for many popular brands. Click here to see our list.



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Connecting to a VCR, DVD-R, Cable Box, etc.

In order to connect a video game system through a device such as a VCR, DVR, cable or satelite box, it must have Video and Audio "inputs." While most VCRs and VCR/DVD combos have these inputs, other devices typically have "Outputs" which will not work for playing your Wii console. Please verify the device you are attempting to use has these holes.

While many cable/satelite boxes and DVRs may have "inputs," accessing them can be difficult. Please consult the instruction manual for the device you are connecting to, for more information.

1. Insert the AV Multi Out plug on the Wii AV Cable into the AV Multi Out connector on the back of the console.

   

2. Insert the RCA plugs on the Wii AV Cable into the input connectors on the VCR. Make sure you are plugging the connectors into the holes labeled"Input" or "In". Holes labeled"Output" or "Out" will not work. Plug the colored connectors into the following inputs:
   
   Yellow = Video Input
   White = Audio Input Left (or Mono)
   Red = Audio Input Right

Interested in playing your games in Dolby Pro Logic II (simulated surround sound)? Click here setup information.

3. Once the cables are inserted and the Wii is powered on, put your TV on the channel you use to watch movies (usually channel 3 or 4). Put in a video tape and play the movie. When you see the movie playing, press stop (do not power off the VCR!) and proceed to the next step.

4. You will now need to find the Input Select for your VCR. This is usually a button on the original remote control that is labeled Input Select, AUX, Input, EXT, Line In, or a high or low channel. For more information on locating your input select, click here.
   
   

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