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Ive just got an Elite (thanks mum and dad) :D and i need to connect it to my monitor, one of those LG's with the built in tuner that i dont use.

Currently im using

hdmi / dv from pc
scart from freeview box
which leaves coax inputs, about 6 of them and one of those ancient vga inputs.

now i understand ideally i need to use hdmi / dvi for the xbox for best picture ?

sound wise i just need an optical lead to connect xbox 360 elite - DAC - hifi and sub amps.

so do i use vga or hdmi or coax inputs, which is best ?

obviously if hdmi im gonna have to keep swapping them over.

the screens native res is 1680x1050...

thanks
 
twoblacklines said:
Ive just got an Elite (thanks mum and dad) :D and i need to connect it to my monitor, one of those LG's with the built in tuner that i dont use.

Currently im using

hdmi / dv from pc
scart from freeview box
which leaves coax inputs, about 6 of them and one of those ancient vga inputs.

now i understand ideally i need to use hdmi / dvi for the xbox for best picture ?

sound wise i just need an optical lead to connect xbox 360 elite - DAC - hifi and sub amps.

so do i use vga or hdmi or coax inputs, which is best ?

obviously if hdmi im gonna have to keep swapping them over.

the screens native res is 1680x1050...

thanks
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Put your PC onto the VGA port of the monitor and use the HDMI for your 360.

I am assuming your monitor's only HDMI slot is in use by a HDMI/DVI adaptor from your PC (which I can't see the point in). The PC on VGA will offer you the same resolutions.


rp2000
 
ah if i do that, the screen doesnt work properly and i get black bars cutting 2 inches of the left side of the screen off...
 
twoblacklines said:
ah if i do that, the screen doesnt work properly and i get black bars cutting 2 inches of the left side of the screen off...
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Ok..... how about a list of your monitors specs? (Are you sure for instance that the 6 composite ports may not be component, which you could plug your 360 into for instance, without moving other stuff around?).


rp2000
 
hi yes they are components, i can plug them in here but been told ill get much worse quality ?

Ive also seen hdmi switches for £7 which could be a solution ?
 
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