How to Set Language, Clock, Audio, Video, and Parental Control Settings

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).

You can limit the type of content played on the Xbox video game system based on the ESRB rating level. By default, the Xbox video game system is set to play all content. You can select separate parental control levels for games and DVD movies. To play DVD movies on the Xbox video game system, you need the Xbox DVD Movie Playback Kit (sold separately).

To change the level of content that can be played:

1. Turn on the Xbox console with no disc in the disc tray.
2. Select Settings, then select Parental Control, and then select Games.
3. Select the new level: All, M (mature), T (teen), E (everyone), K-A (kids to adults), EC (early childhood), or None.

The Xbox will play games and DVD movies that are rated at or below the selected level. For example, if the selected level is T, games rated T, E, K-A, and EC can play. If you choose any level other than ALL, you must select a pass code.