Xbox 360 - How do I enable HD output in the settings menu?

SkScotchegg · 7 Aug 2009 at 21:57

Hi there, please can you help me by telling me where I can enable HD output for HDMI in the xbox 360 settings on the dashboard.

I worked out how to do it on the PS3 but not on the xbox 360, theres nothing that says "output to HDMI" or anything that says "HD" on it.

Thanks in advance :confused:

Streeteh · 7 Aug 2009 at 21:59

In the 'My Xbox' section go alllll the way to the right, system settings is hidden away there. Within that there's a section to set screen resolution.

roboffer · 7 Aug 2009 at 22:07

Does the cable still have a switch on it too these days?

SkScotchegg · 7 Aug 2009 at 22:16

Which resolutions are HD?

I dont think my xbox has an HDMI port, can I buy an adapter or something or do I have to sell my xbox and buy an elite?

Thanks in advance.

RobertN · 7 Aug 2009 at 22:36

no component red green blue cable can do hd resolutions the switch is on the cable

vga is sharper but you need a new cable

biron_w · 8 Aug 2009 at 01:30

When you plug the HDMI lead in your xbox it'll output automatically in HD through the HDMI.

V4NT0M · 8 Aug 2009 at 02:53

Unplug any other AV connectors from the xbox, plug in the HDMI, witch on console, job done.

If you wish to further tweak your scaling go to console settings and change the resolution there.

Nismo · 8 Aug 2009 at 10:05

^ He says his 360 doesn't have HDMI

titchard · 8 Aug 2009 at 11:30

Nismo said:
^ He says his 360 doesn't have HDMI

But the first post says he does! Confusing!

Resolutions for HiDef OP are ones ending in 1080 and 720, probably advisable to stick to 720.

Rich

V4NT0M · 8 Aug 2009 at 12:10

Nismo said:
^ He says his 360 doesn't have HDMI

He says he thinks he doesn't

biron_w · 8 Aug 2009 at 12:40

Providing the 360 has a HDMI socket then it should output automatically.Although I think it doesn't work on some TV's.I had a cheapo HD tv when I first got my 360 and I couldn't use HDMI with it.Might have something to do with HDCP.
If it doesn't have HDMI then you can buy the official MS HDMI lead.Costs loads though!

SkScotchegg · 8 Aug 2009 at 18:42

To clarify my xbox 360 doesnt have an HDMI port, so does that mean I have to buy this special lead from microsoft? any chance of name for this special lead or a link if a link is aloud?

Thanks in advance :confused:

Substance · 8 Aug 2009 at 18:49

SkScotchegg said:
To clarify my xbox 360 doesnt have an HDMI port, so does that mean I have to buy this special lead from microsoft? any chance of name for this special lead or a link if a link is aloud?

Thanks in advance

The official microsoft HDMI cable doesn't work on older consoles, you need a HDMI port, The only thing that the official cable has that the £5 cables don't is an adapter for getting the sound through surround sound etc

Streeteh · 8 Aug 2009 at 18:52

SkScotchegg said:
To clarify my xbox 360 doesnt have an HDMI port, so does that mean I have to buy this special lead from microsoft? any chance of name for this special lead or a link if a link is aloud?

Thanks in advance

Give up on HDMI, your 360 doesn't support it at all.

What are you connecting it with? Component (the 5 phono cables) or VGA? Either is fine and will allow for HD output. If you are using composite (3 phono cables) that is a SD cable and will never allow for HD so you need to switch to the 5 cables.

I'll assume you're using component (5 Phono cables into the back of your tele) and that your television is 720p in order to explain how to set it up in HD:

1. Make sure the switch on the 360 end (the chunky end) of your coomponent cable is switched to 'HD'

2. Boot your xbox, go into the 'My Xbox' tab and scroll all the way to the right.

3. Select System Settings

4. Select Console Settings

5. Select Display

6. Select HDTV Settings

7. Select 720p (or 1080p if your television supports it)

Done!