Instruction manual

60 Hz (480i) Mode

Many people don’t know what the difference between 50 Hz and 60 Hz is, but since most

modern TV models support 60 Hz it’s definitely worth finding out if your TV is compatible.

In basic terms, Hz (hertz) is related to the number of frames per second (fps) appearing on

your screen.

50 Hz produces 25 fps and 60 Hz produces close to 30 fps, which may not sound like a big

difference, but the increase in quality from 25 to around 30 fps is quite noticeable on-

screen. With 60 Hz you get a smoother game screen with less flicker and the game running at optimal

speed, all of which produces a great gaming experience.

The default setting of the Wii console is 50 Hz (576i) Mode. To change this, activate 60 Hz (480i) Mode

by selecting this TV TYPE in the Wii Settings. However, certain (mainly older) TV sets are unable to

display games in 60 Hz (480i) Mode, and therefore a small number of players could experience

difficulties using this display mode on their TVs. To find out if your TV set features 60 Hz (480i) Mode,

consult your TV instruction manual or contact the manufacturer.

If, after changing the setting to 60 Hz (480i) Mode, the screen appears blank or distorted, it will likely be

the case that your TV does not support 60 Hz (480i) Mode. To revert to the default setting, press RESET

on the Wii console while holding the down direction on the : Control Pad, and the Wii system will

restart in 50 Hz (576i) Mode. For additional information on how to set the TV TYPE, please refer to the

Wii Operations Manual – Channels & Settings.

Also, when you connect the Wii RGB cable (RVL-013) (sold separately) to a TV which has an RGB

terminal and PAL60 compatibility, or you connect the Wii Component AV cable (RVL-011) (sold

separately) to a TV which has component video inputs, you can enjoy an intensely sharp picture on-

screen.

EDTV / HDTV (480p) Mode – Progressive Scan

EDTV / HDTV (480p) is a progressive display mode that allows players to view and enjoy

their game in the best possible quality. This means an intensely sharp picture, the game

running at optimal speed with minimised flicker, all of which produces a great gaming

experience.

However, it may be the case that this mode cannot be displayed, depending on the

combination of TV and cable that you use. To find out if your TV supports the Progressive

Scan display needed for the EDTV / HDTV (480p) Mode, consult your TV instruction manual or contact

the respective manu facturer for details. Please make sure to use the Wii Component AV cable (RVL-011)

(sold separately) and to enable Progressive Scan on your display device when selecting this mode.

The default setting of the Wii is 50 Hz (576i) Mode. To activate EDTV / HDTV (480p) Mode, please

select this TV TYPE in the Wii Settings. For additional information on how to set the TV TYPE, please

refer to the Wii Operations Manual – Channels & Settings.

Modes

Supported