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Connecting an Xbox to the TV

Microsoft's Xbox is a video game console that can connect to the Internet so gamers can play together via Xbox Live. The system can also play CDs and DVDs. The Xbox has an audio visual (AV) port, power port and Ethernet port; these are used to connect the system to a television and the Internet.

Things You'll Need

Xbox AV cable
Xbox power supply adapter

Instructions

- 1
  Plug the flat end of the AV cable into the corresponding port located on the back of the Xbox.
- 2
  Connect the red, white and yellow AV cable plugs to the corresponding color ports on the television. The yellow plug is for video, and the white and red plugs are for audio.
- 3
  Connect the power supply adapter to the back of your Xbox. Plug the other end into a wall outlet.
- 4
  Plug your Xbox controller into the first controller port and turn your Xbox on.
- 5
  Select the input on your TV that corresponds with the input you plugged the AV cables into, such as "AUX 1," "AUX 2," "Line In," "Source" or "Input." Once you're on the correct channel, the initial setup screen will appear, and you must select the default language that you want to use.

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