Xbox restarting when I change AV Input on TV

House · 3 Feb 2011 at 13:17

Ok since i changed my TV (nice new Panasonic 50VT20) i now have my Xbox, PS3 and Sky all on HDMI.

The sound output from the 360 is done with a hacked up cable so I have the Optical out for my amp.

Now sometimes (about 1 in 3) when i switch from the Xbox and back (say when im check TV for something or PS3, it can restart the 360. like its been power cycled.

This is really freaking annoying when it happens while you have a game paused and you lose progress.

Any Ideas?

Kreeeee · 3 Feb 2011 at 13:30

Cut the looped black cable on the optical box.

House · 3 Feb 2011 at 13:45

sorry dont understand what do you mean? inside the old cable plug?

Kreeeee · 3 Feb 2011 at 15:20

House · 3 Feb 2011 at 17:15

any chance of a link to an image? thanls for the help

Kreeeee · 3 Feb 2011 at 17:32

Not really, I'm working away from home.

It's really obvious though. The cables between the 360 connector and the optical PCB all go from the connector to the PCB, except for one which loops from the connector, back to the connector. It is small and black. Cut that one.

Post a picture highlighting the one you think is correct and I'll confirm if you want.

Simon · 3 Feb 2011 at 19:42

My Pioneer does this.

Ive hacked all the wires off the plug though, HDMI to TV and optical to AV receiver.

Is the loop inside the connector plastic box?

simo182 · 3 Feb 2011 at 20:00

I used to have the same problem because I was using a hacked cable as well. I'll try and find the method Kreeeee is talking about. I ended up just buying the official lead in a sale.

Edit - http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=924291&page=4 There is a big thread all about it. Page 2 has the pics you need.

Mr Men · 3 Feb 2011 at 20:36

Cutting the black looped cable worked for me

Badgerpoo · 3 Feb 2011 at 22:45

Man I've had this problem for ages and always meant to ask about it, thanks for saving me the trouble!

Kreeeee · 3 Feb 2011 at 23:38

Yes Simon.

MOOGLEYS · 3 Feb 2011 at 23:48

Simon · 3 Feb 2011 at 23:54

Nice one thanks

House · 4 Feb 2011 at 10:30

great stuff, once im back home I will crack the box open and give it a try.

I chopped my finger off cutting the plastic of the thing in the first place when it slipped and the knife endded up in my hand so at least the metal is easy enough to open up.

Ocuk forums come through again when you need them and this time there was no insulting or trolling before the answer as well!

SonicUK · 6 Feb 2011 at 11:04

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