How to Hook Up Xbox 360 HD Cables

Component

• 1

  Turn the Xbox 360 off. Insert the squared connector of the component cable into the A/V port on the back of the Xbox 360. Move the slider to the "HDTV" position.

• 2

  Insert the color prongs on the opposite side of the component cable into their corresponding inputs on your television (e.g. red into red and green into green). You do not need to insert the yellow prong. On most TVs, the component inputs are located on the back and sometimes on either side of the TV. Notice the split on the component cable between the audio and video prongs (they are separated, making them easy to identify). The audio prongs (the red and white prong) must be inserted into the standard AV ports on your TV.

• 3

  Turn your TV on. Select the "Component" display mode.

• 4

  Turn the Xbox 360 on. From the Xbox 360 dashboard, go to "My Xbox." Select "System Settings."

• 5

  Select "Console Settings." Select "Display." Select "HDTV Settings." Choose the HD output (e.g. 720p or 1080i) that matches the display capabilities of your TV. If you&'re not sure, try them all to determine which one looks best.

HDMI

• 6

  Turn the Xbox 360 off. Unplug any connections that may be in the AV port on the Xbox. Insert one end of the HDMI cable into the "HDMI" port on the back of the Xbox. Insert the other end of the HDMI cable into the "HDMI" port on your TV.

• 7

  Turn your TV on. Select the "HDMI" display mode.

• 8

  Turn the Xbox 360 on. From the Xbox 360 dashboard, go to "My Xbox." Select "System Settings."

• 9

  Select "Console Settings." Select "Display." Select "HDTV Settings." Choose the HD output (e.g. 720p or 1080i) that matches the display capabilities of your TV. If you&'re not sure, try them all to determine which one looks best.