I have bought this TV and how do I get HD on my Xbox 360

[Sideshow Bob]

As stated above I bought this TV in good faith that I will be able to play my premium Xbox 360 on HD tv.


I tried to find the part of the TV where I insert the cables but there is a different plug called "HDMI" which looks totally different and I am unable to insert my three wires in. Any highly inteligent people on who know how to defeat the burden?


Hes a link for the TV yes I know its cheap (like some of my past girlfriends)


http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/5292150.htm

[TheBlueRaja]

It doesn't say that TV has an HDMI port on that avert??? It also doesn't say its HD ready either.... So i *think* you've been ad son.

However the 3 "cables" you have there from your Xbox make up a Component cable, guess what, you don't have a component input either. (not looking too good this is it?)

However all is not lost, you should also have got what looks like a scart socket with 3 connectors on the back with your Xbox 360, simply plug the component cable into the back of this (into the same coloured plug) then play your Xbox via Scart (of which your TV has 2 off according to that link).

Although - not in HD im afraid.

[Sideshow Bob]

Appoligies its this one:-


http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/5291443.htm

[TheBlueRaja]

Originally Posted by Sideshow Bob

Appoligies its this one:-


http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/5291443.htm

Well in that case take your 3 cables (or from now on your "component" cable) and plug it into the 3 plugs on the back of your tv that has the same colour as the end of your cables.

It should look something like this:-

[Sideshow Bob]

Originally Posted by TheBlueRaja

Well in that case take your 3 cables (or from now on your "component" cable) and plug it into the 3 plugs on the back of your tv that has the same colour as the end of your cables.

It should look something like this:-

Thanks, but there is a connection for HDMI, does that not matter then?

[Stuart]

HDMI will not work with the Xbox 360.

[TheBlueRaja]

Originally Posted by Sideshow Bob

Thanks, but there is a connection for HDMI, does that not matter then?

Nope, the HDMI slot is not used with the 360, HD content is provided via the Component cable at anything upto 1080i.

[keithwalton]

As the others have said, component is the only way forward for you as the current xbox doesnt support hdmi (its coming with the elite version)
The standard xbox cable however does have the connections you require and you just need to change the switch xbox end of the cable from sd to hd.

In total you will have 5 wires, 3 for video as shown by TheBlueRaja, and two for audio.

Is the 3 your refering to, yellow (video), red and white (audio) as thats composite which is standard def only.

[Bulky]

Originally Posted by Sideshow Bob

Thanks, but there is a connection for HDMI, does that not matter then?

sorry , can't see where it says it has hdmi socket ?? , looks like you would be stuck with component anyway , good price if it has

[Sideshow Bob]

The stupid "young" man has appeared back. Myself and modern technology dont go.

I had a look through the instructions last night you dont add the yellow wire. Simple eh?


Took me 30 minutes to get there but ive done it all myself.


To set it up before (without HD just normally) I had to phone my Mother and it took her 10 seconds to show me how to get my av cable to insert into the back of the TV and play my xbox. I felt embarressed as it took me an hour before seeing that.


BTW my Mother is 59

[SOSAGES]

i think you need to spend more time playing around with tv's

[awibble]

Originally Posted by Sideshow Bob

The stupid "young" man has appeared back. Myself and modern technology dont go.

I had a look through the instructions last night you dont add the yellow wire. Simple eh?


Took me 30 minutes to get there but ive done it all myself.


To set it up before (without HD just normally) I had to phone my Mother and it took her 10 seconds to show me how to get my av cable to insert into the back of the TV and play my xbox. I felt embarressed as it took me an hour before seeing that.


BTW my Mother is 59

Definately... Think connecting the 360 is complex... should of been here when i moved in... The other half said i could have the LCD tv wall mounted but only if she didnt have cables running round the house, so we had to lift the floor bords etc, and oviously dont want to do it ever again, So we ran 2 Scart Cables, a HDMI cable, Component cable, VGA, 4 lots of Audio cables, Composite cables, sVideo.... A total Mess... and somehow ive used nearly all the cables already :s

Best thing to do, is wander own to curries or somewhere like that and have a look at the TV's and cables you'll soon get the idea.