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Home Console · Composite AV · 2006

Nintendo Wii.

Get a Wii hooked up to the TV, sync the remotes, and start playing in about five minutes.

01 / SETUP

Hook it up

  1. Plug in the AV cable

    Connect the colored ends to the TV's matching jacks: yellow = video, white & red = audio. The other end goes into the back of the Wii.

  2. Position the sensor bar

    Place it directly above or below the TV, centered. Plug its cable into the back of the console. The bar tracks where the Wii Remote is pointing.

  3. Connect power

    Plug the AC adapter into the back of the console and into the wall. Press the Power button on the front.

  4. Switch the TV input

    Use the TV remote's Input or Source button to select AV / Composite / Video 1. The Wii Menu should appear.

  5. Sync the Wii Remote

    Open the SD card door on the front of the Wii and press the small red SYNC button. Then quickly open the battery cover on the Wii Remote and press its red SYNC button. Wait for the Player 1 light to stay solid.

02 / ACCESSORIES

What plugs in where

  1. Nunchuk

    Plugs into the bottom of the Wii Remote. Required for many games (Mario Galaxy, Skyward Sword).

  2. Classic Controller / GameCube controllers

    GameCube controllers use the four ports under the flap on top (RVL-001 only — RVL-101 doesn't have these). Classic Controller plugs into the bottom of a Wii Remote.

  3. SD card

    Slot is behind the front flap. Used for save backups, Virtual Console games, and channel storage.

03 / FAST FIXES

Common hiccups

No picture on TV
Double-check the input source on the TV. The yellow video plug must match the yellow port. On modern TVs, the AV port is sometimes a single 3.5mm jack with an adapter included.
Remote won't sync or keeps disconnecting
Re-sync from the Home button → Wii Remote Settings → Reconnect. Fresh AA batteries solve most stability issues.
Cursor jumps around or won't track
The sensor bar uses infrared. Make sure it's directly above or below the TV — not behind glass or angled. Direct sunlight or candles can interfere.
Disc won't read
Wipe the disc with a microfiber cloth from center outward — never in circles. If the issue persists across multiple discs, the lens may need cleaning.