3. Select the appropriate video input on your TV that displays the Xbox game. Common names for video input are Input Select, AUX, Line In, Line, In, Input, Source, or EXT, depending on your TV type. For more information, see your TV manual.


To connect the Xbox video game system to your VCR:

1. Connect the Xbox AV connector to the AV port on the Xbox console.

2. Connect the color-coded connectors to the corresponding jack on the VCR: yellow to yellow (video), red to red (right audio), and white to white (left audio).

Note: For monaural VCRs, connect either the right or left audio connector to the audio jack.

3. Do not change the existing connection between the VCR and TV.

4. Select VCR for the TV/VCR setting of the VCR.

5. Select the appropriate video input on your VCR that displays the Xbox game. Common names for video input are Input Select, AUX, Line In, Line, In, Input, Source, or EXT, depending on your VCR type. For more information, see your VCR manual.


Connect the Xbox Controller to the Xbox console:

Simply insert the Xbox Controller connector into any one of the four controller ports on the front of the Xbox console.

You may connect up to four Xbox Controllers to one Xbox console for multiplayer gaming. Note, not all Xbox games will allow multiple players. To determine if the game allows multiple players, see your game manual.

Each Xbox Controller cord has an inline release. This is a safety feature designed to reduce the chance of the Xbox console falling when the cord is pulled. Use the Xbox Controller connector, not the inline release, to routinely connect and disconnect the Xbox Controller. Never tape, glue, or otherwise prevent an inline release from pulling apart.

Turn on the Xbox console:

Plug the power cord into the Xbox console, and then fully insert the plug into the power outlet. Turn on the Xbox console by pressing the power button. The status indicator light will light up. Turn off the Xbox console by pressing the power button.

To eliminate all voltage inside the Xbox console, turn off the Xbox console, and then unplug the power cord from the power outlet.


You're almost there:

The first time you turn on your Xbox video game system, you must set the default language and the clock before playing a game or audio CD. Once these settings are specified, you don't have to set them again if you leave the Xbox console connected to power.

To move the selection focus on the screen, press the directional pad of the Xbox Controller. To select, press A. To cancel, press B.

In addition to the initial language and clock settings, you can specify other settings for the Xbox video game system. To choose settings for your system, turn on the Xbox video game system without a disc in the disc tray.

To choose audio or video settings:

1. Select Settings, and then select Audio or Video.

2. Select appropriate options for your system.

You can configure the Xbox console to automatically turn off if left unattended for six hours.

To choose Auto Off:

1. Select Settings, and then select Auto Off.

2. Select Yes to have the Xbox console turn off automatically, or No (the default).

If you seem to be having some trouble, proceed to Step 3 for common troubleshooter hints.

Refer to the Xbox Video Game System manual for further details on the following: