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Xbox 360 Component HD AV Cable

The Xbox 360™ Component HD AV Cable—included with the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and sold separately for the Xbox 360 Core system—provides a convenient way to connect your Xbox 360 console to a TV or an audio/video surround receiver.

Connect to a High-Definition TV

The Xbox 360 console and component HD AV cable work with just about any television, from standard-definition sets with only a single composite video input (yellow RCA connector) to big-screen projection TVs and the latest high-definition plasma, DLP, and LCD TVs.

To connect your Xbox 360 console to your high-definition TV (HDTV):

1. Turn off your console.
2. Connect the AV connector on the HD AV cable to the AV port on the console.
3. Set the switch on the AV port connector to HDTV. The switch should be set to HDTV (as shown) if the TV supports high definition resolutions such as 480p, 720p, or 1080i.
   
   
4. Connect the red, green, and blue color-banded connectors on the HD AV cable to the corresponding color inputs (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr) on your TV. Leave the yellow color-banded composite connector unconnected.
   
   
   
   For ultimate sonic fidelity and the capacity to enjoy discrete, multichannel surround sound from select games and most DVD movies, you can take advantage of the cable's digital audio output using a Toslink optical digital audio cable (not included).
   
   
5. Connect the solid color left and right (white and red) audio connectors on the HD AV cable to the audio inputs on your TV.
6. Turn on your console. From the System area, you can change your display and HDTV settings. Select the appropriate high-definition video setting for your TV.

   Note

   Stationary images in video games can "burn" into some TV screens, creating a permanent shadow. To determine if your TV is at risk, consult your TV owner's manual or manufacturer before playing games.

If you encounter problems with setup, see Troubleshoot Audio/Video Connections.

Connect to a Standard TV

To connect your console to your standard TV:

1. Turn off your console.
2. Connect the AV connector on the HD AV cable to the AV port on your console.
3. Set the switch on the AV port connector to TV (as shown).
4. Connect the yellow color-banded composite signal connector on the HD AV cable to the yellow input on your TV. Leave the red, green, and blue color-banded connectors unconnected.
   
   
5. Connect the solid color left and right (white and red) audio connectors on the HD AV cable to the audio inputs on your TV.
   
   If you have an older TV with only a threaded RF antenna jack, you'll need an RF adapter (sold separately) to convert the output of the Xbox 360 console to a signal that's compatible with your TV.

   Note

   For monaural (mono) TVs, which have only one audio input jack, connect either the right or left audio connector to the audio input.

For More Info

To take advantage of the AV cable's digital audio output, see Connect to Digital Audio.

If you encounter problems with setup, see Troubleshoot Audio/Video Connections.

To download a product manual, see our Index of Xbox 360 Instruction Manuals.