AndyW
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ok ive got a new HD tv but am i right in thinking you need to buy another cable with a HDmi adapter to run the xbox it HD?
because im using the rca type plugs but it wont allow me to select hd it says its the wrong connection?
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you can use a number of connectors. The standard cable you get with the core pack will not carry an HD signal. You can use the following cables/connections:
HDMI
VGA
Component
What connections does your TV have?
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AndyW
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This is the spec listed...
High Definition Ready.
26in (66.04cm) TV with 62cm visible screen size.
Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels.
Brightness 550cm/m2.
Contrast ratio 900:1.
Connectivity
HDMI socket.
2 SCART sockets.
Headphone socket.
Side AV socket.
Back DC socket.
Sound Quality
Nicam sound.
2 x 8w RMS power output.
Additional Features
Teletext.
Fastext.
UHF and VHF tuner.
Auto setup.
Auto search tuner.
Auto search sorting.
Auto search labelling.
Sleep timer.
Child lock.
NTSC compatible.
Remote control requires 2 x AAA batteries (supplied).
230v AC mains operation.
Complete with tabletop stand.
Size of TV (H)45, (W)81, (D)10cm.
Size with stand (H)48, (W)81, (D)21.1cm.
Weight of TV 10.4kg.
Weight of stand 1.4kg.
Suitable for wall mounting (brackets supplied).
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--Dave--
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on second thoughts, I don't think there is an HDMI cable available for the 360. I think they may be releasing one though.
Are you sure that's all the connections there are? Can you check?
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AndyW
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il go take a pic of what is avalibale
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--Dave--
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 I'm searching google for HDMI cables 
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--Dave--
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Right, from what I can gather, MS are realeasing an HDMI cable to go with their new HD DVD player.
http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-entertainment/microsoft-hdmi-cable-announced-sorta-173678.php
For now, to get HD out of your 360 you'll need to hook it up via a component cable or VGA.
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AndyW
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i have a pic on my phone but cant upload it onto ere 
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Jamie Walby
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WTF so I cant play games in HD.
I dont want one anymore.
Nah im just playing y'all
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--Dave--
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not sure if there's some sort of adapter you can get....
Can you explain the connections Andy?
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AndyW
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yea ya know the RCA type leads you get with the consol? i can plug all of them in. so ive got the green/blue/red connectors + the sounds rca's ill try find a google image
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AndyW
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i am using these connectors
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--Dave--
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that's component mate and you can get HD using that. That's what I use
Just make sure you don't confuse the red sound with the red video
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AndyW
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ok im using them but! wen u go to screen options on the actual xbox it says its unable to produce an HD connection using this connection and goes back to normal..
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there's also a little switch on the cable. You need to make sure this is switched to 'HD'
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what so the xbox doesnt actually have a HDMI socket 
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--Dave--
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when you switch it the console should restart. You found it?
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quote:
Originally posted by AuroraSport
what so the xbox doesnt actually have a HDMI socket
no. The TV will have the HDMI connection as an input.
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Right, i just thought it would be easier to have a normal HDMI lead. My Tv arrived yesterday PIP is sooooo ace.
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AndyW
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i didnt know there was a switch! just changed it and its working now 
thanks mate
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HDMI to HDMI you mean?
Then what about people with older TVs?
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--Dave--
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no probs Andy, plenty of people overlook the switch
If you go into the video options now you should be able to change the HD resolution. 480/720/1080 etc...
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quote:
Originally posted by --Dave--
HDMI to HDMI you mean?
Then what about people with older TVs?
yeh i kinda figured that would be a problem
fcuk em
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Jamie Walby
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So what you are saying Is Dave, I also need to buy a lead like this on SUnday so I can play in HD?
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