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Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable

The Xbox 360™ VGA HD AV Cable (sold separately) lets you connect your Xbox 360 console to a VGA-type (15-pin D-Sub) input on a CRT, LCD, or HDTV monitor or television and an audio/video surround receiver or integrated amplifier. It is for use exclusively with the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system.

Audio Capabilities

The VGA 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 VGA 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.

Connect Your VGA Cable

Your monitor may not have a VGA input. If not, you may need to purchase the Xbox 360 Component HD AV Cable to view high-definition output from the Xbox 360 console.

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

1. Turn off your console.
2. Connect the AV connector on the VGA Cable to the AV port on the console.
3. Connect the VGA connector on the VGA cable to the VGA input on your monitor or HDTV.
   
   
4. Connect the solid color left and right (white and red) audio connectors on the HD AV cable to the audio inputs on your monitor, TV, or audio receiver.
   
   
   
   To take advantage of the AV cable's digital audio output, see Connect to Digital Audio.
5. Turn on your console.
   
   From the System area, you can change your display and HDTV settings. Select the appropriate video setting for your monitor or high-definition TV.

   Important

   Stationary images in video games can "burn" into some TV screens, creating a permanent shadow. Consult your television's owner's manual or manufacturer before playing games.

For More Info

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

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