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 coloured sockets labelled "Input". Though most TVs have them, almost all VCRs do as well.

Typical AV Inputs

• Audio/Video (AV) inputs are located on the front or back of the TV or VCR.
• They are round metal sockets with the inside showing a colour, usually red, white and yellow.
• Look for inputs marked Audio and Video IN.
• Some televisions have only one audio input. 
• Do NOT connect your system to anything marked OUT.

Where do you have these inputs?

• Television (recommended connection)
• VCR, DVD recorder, etc.

Additional Options

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

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 plugs on the Wii AV Cable into the input connectors on the TV. Plug the coloured connectors into the following inputs:
   
   Yellow = Video Input
   White = Audio Input Left (or Mono)
   Red = Audio Input Right
   
3. Once the cables are inserted and the Wii console is powered on, you must find the Input Select for your TV to view the game. 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 console.

In order to connect a video game system through a device such as a VCR, DVD recorder, satellite receiver or set-top 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 inputs.

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 plugs on the Wii AV Cable into the input connectors on the VCR. Make sure you are plugging the connectors into the sockets labeled "Input" or "In". Sockets labeled "Output" or "Out" will not work. Plug the coloured connectors into the following inputs:
   Yellow = Video Input
   White = Audio Input Left (or Mono)
   Red = Audio Input Right
   
3. Once the cables are inserted and the Wii console is powered on, switch your TV to the channel you use to watch movies. 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.

Please note that the Wii console supports Dolby Pro Logic II for simulated surround sound. If you have a surround sound stereo and wish to use this feature, you will need to adjust the Sound setting in the Wii console's system menu. Please click here for information on adjusting this setting.

Installation steps:

1. Gently pull the yellow cable of the Stereo AV cable apart from the two Audio cables (red & white). Plug the yellow cable into the Video Input on the TV or VCR.
2. Locate an open set of Audio inputs (left & right) on your home stereo. Do NOT use inputs marked "Phono."
3. Plug the white cable into the Audio Left input on your home stereo. Plug the red cable into the Audio Right input on your home stereo.
4. Set the input select on the stereo system to match the label on the set of audio inputs. (For example, if you plugged the Audio cables into the AUX port, switch the stereo to AUX or "auxiliary.")
5. Plug the AC Adapter into the back of the system. Plug the other end into a wall outlet.
6. Turn the power on.
7. Turn on the TV or VCR and locate the input select. It's often called Input Select, AUX (auxilary), Line, Line In, Input, Source, Select, In, or EXT (external). Switch the input select to show the Nintendo game.
   
   Note: If you are using a VCR, you will need to set the VCR's TV/VCR button to VCR. You can do this by putting a movie in the VCR, pressing play, then pressing stop.
   
   
8. The game image should now be displayed on the screen and the sound should be coming out of the home stereo's speakers. For more information on working with your home stereo, please consult the manual for the stereo.

Nintendo home consoles are designed for use through home televisions and VCRs, using standard A/V, or RF connectors. Computer monitors typically do not have these connections. There are however two ways a hookup to a computer monitor could be accomplished:

With a PC TV Card:

A TV card inserted into your PC may allow you to connect your system if the card has the proper connections (such as RF, A/V, or Coaxial). However, we have found that the image quality is not as clear as it is on a TV, in most cases.

With a Direct Connection (RGB or DVI Cables):

Nintendo does not manufacture any cables to make an RGB or DVI connection. While other companies may manufacture wires that can make this possible, we are not able to recommend them, as they are not licensed by Nintendo.