My HD Cables From My XBox 360 Won't Work

The Microsoft Xbox 360 is one of the first consoles to have the option for High Definition (HD) gaming. With the Xbox 360 Component HD A/V Cable, any Xbox 360 game can be viewed in HD, with supported resolutions up to 1080p. Microsoft requires all game developers to produce their games with the ability to be displayed in HD, setting the HD standard on the console. Problems with your HD cables can be caused by various things, but locating and fixing the problem can be done quickly and easily.

Instructions

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     Turn off your Xbox 360 and disconnect all cables.

   • 2

     Reconnect all cables, ensuring that the individual male plugs on the TV end of the Xbox 360 Component HD A/V Cable are all plugged into their corresponding colors on the TV.

   • 3

     Ensure that the switch on your Xbox 360 Component HD A/V Cable is set to ̶0;HDTV.̶1; The switch can be found at the base of the cable where it connects to the Xbox 360.

   • 4

     Switch your HD compatible TV to the proper input. See your TV's manual for instructions on this process.