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How to Set Up HDMI on a 360

In order to receive the best sound and picture quality on your Xbox 360, you must connect the console to an HDTV using an HDMI cable. Do not, however, expect the video settings to configure automatically after hooking everything up. You must access the Xbox 360's "Display" settings to set the proper resolution in order to take full advantage of your setup.

Things You'll Need

HDTV

Instructions

- 1
  Hook the Xbox 360's HDMI cable into the back of the console. The correct output is labeled "HDMI."
- 2
  Hook the other end into an HDMI input on the TV.
- 3
  Power on the Xbox without a game in the disc drive.
- 4
  Change your TV's input to HDMI. Your Xbox 360's dashboard displays on the TV.
- 5
  Go the the "System Settings" section of the dashboard, located in "My Xbox."
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  Select "Console Settings."
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  Go to "Display."
- 8
  Go to "Screen Resolution."
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  Select the highest screen resolution possible for your TV from the list of settings. If you choose the wrong resolution, the screen turns black and the Xbox 360 reverts back to a resolution that worked.

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