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.

Video Capabilities

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.

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 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.

Two additional optional cables—the Xbox 360 S-Video AV Cable and Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable—facilitate alternate setups with S-video-enabled devices and computer monitors.

To connect component video now, see Connect to Audio/Video: Component Video.

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

Audio Capabilities

The component HD AV cable's high-quality analog audio connectors are standard red/white RCA jacks that plug into most televisions and all audio components. This makes it easy to route the sound from your Xbox 360 console to an AV surround receiver or integrated amplifier so that you can listen to your games, DVD movies, and music through your home theater or stereo system.

For ultimate sonic fidelity and the capacity to enjoy discrete, multichannel surround sound from select games and most DVD movies, Xbox 360 users can take advantage of the component HD AV cable's digital audio output using a Toslink optical digital audio cable (not included).

When connected to a compatible AV surround receiver and speaker system, the component HD AV cable can pass 2-channel digital audio (for stereo or Dolby Pro Logic listening) as well as full Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 surround signals to envelop you in rich, dynamic music and sound effects.

To connect audio now, see Connect to Audio/Video: Component Video.

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