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How to Configure the TV Connection Type

Wii U

In this article, you'll learn how to configure the TV connection type.

What to do

  1. What type of cable are you using to connect your Wii U to your television?
    1. From the Wii U Menu, select "System Settings."
    2. Using the Left Stick, scroll to the "TV" icon and press the A Button.

      3. T V Settings being displayed on the Wii U System Settings Screen

    3. Tap "TV Connection Type."
    4. Select "HDMI."

      5. H D M I Option being selected in the Wii U T V Connection Settings Menu

    5. Choose the appropriate resolution for your TV, or press the X Button to detect the resolution automatically.
      • You can find information about your TV's max resolution in its user guide.
    6. Tap "OK" to confirm or "Back" to change to a different resolution.
    7. Tap "OK" to confirm the resolution setting.
    1. From the Wii U Menu, select "System Settings."
    2. Using the Left Stick, scroll to the "TV" icon and press the A Button.

      3. T V Settings being displayed on the Wii U System Settings Screen

    3. Tap "TV Connection Type."
    4. Select "Non-HDMI." The correct resolution will automatically be applied.
    5. Tap "OK" to confirm or "Back" to change to a different resolution.
    6. Tap "OK" to confirm the resolution setting.
    7. Select the aspect ratio of your TV.
      • You can find information about your TV's aspect ratio settings in its user guide.
      • If you select 4:3 aspect ratio, some parts of the display may be cut off.

      8. Aspect Ratio Option being selected in the Wii U T V Settings Menu

    8. Tap "OK" to confirm the aspect ratio setting.
    1. From the Wii U Menu, select "System Settings."
    2. Using the Left Stick, scroll to the "TV" icon and press the A Button.
    3. Tap "TV Connection Type."

      4. T V Settings being displayed on the Wii U System Settings Screen

    4. Select "Non-HDMI."
    5. Choose the appropriate resolution for your TV.
      • You can find information about your TV's max resolution in its user guide.
      • If you choose 480i or 480p you will need to choose your aspect ratio setting. If you select the 4:3 aspect ratio, some parts of the display may be cut off.
    6. Tap "OK" to confirm or "Back" to change to a different resolution.
    7. Tap "OK" to confirm the resolution setting.

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