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Extreme Angle
07-17-2007, 07:09 AM
Ok, Got my HDTV just went to set it up, plugged everything in and stuff.
Very dodgy picture...
I've read both the 360 manual and the TV manual but its a load of codswallop
Here's how it's plugged in.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g108/extremeangle/DSC00525.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g108/extremeangle/DSC00526.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g108/extremeangle/DSC00528.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g108/extremeangle/DSC00529.jpg
and here's the cables which I have but don't know what to do with them.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g108/extremeangle/DSC00531.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g108/extremeangle/DSC00532.jpg
Just John
07-17-2007, 07:50 AM
http://hdtv.digitalinsurrection.com/hdtvsetup.php
That may help.
I honestly don't know much about setting up TVs, but if the picture is a bit dodgy, then it may be down to tuning rather than the setup. But I honestly dont know, any wires loose? Tried unplugging each one and watching the effect to see where the problem is?
Extreme Angle
07-17-2007, 08:01 AM
I'll try it now, cheers
Tornado
07-17-2007, 10:04 AM
Theres a switch on the TV plug near it's input on the 360, have you got that set to HD? Also, make sure all the component cables are in the right sockets, they're colour coded.
In addition to the switch doesn't the 360 also have a menu for modifying HD settings? Not 100% sure...
Also, is it hooked up to cable? If so, how's that picture?
Kane Knight
07-17-2007, 11:38 AM
In addition to the switch doesn't the 360 also have a menu for modifying HD settings? Not 100% sure...
Also, is it hooked up to cable? If so, how's that picture?
The 360 has HD settings, which do little to change it, besides witching resolution. The picture shouldn't be dodgy, even at the lowest setting. It won't be GREAT, either, but still.
I've got a cheap HD TV, but the picture is great when you have an HD signal. Not so great on regular cable.
Kane Knight
07-17-2007, 11:39 AM
I meant to include with that that my signal was great out of the box, simply flipping the switch and with "plug and play" sort of things...
Extreme Angle
07-18-2007, 06:20 AM
It's HD Ready does that make a difference?
the holes are red white and yellow, I've put the normal ones on and it looks much better, but still not HD. Amazing quality though.
Yes i did turn the switch to HD and it make it dodgy, and yes when I tried to change the settings in the display it said I couldn't because The switch was set to TV. I can't see shit when it's to HD so...
It's working now anyway and It's 100% better than my old tele so thats the main thing :D.
Kane Knight
07-18-2007, 10:09 AM
It's HD Ready does that make a difference?
the holes are red white and yellow, I've put the normal ones on and it looks much better, but still not HD. Amazing quality though.
Yes i did turn the switch to HD and it make it dodgy, and yes when I tried to change the settings in the display it said I couldn't because The switch was set to TV. I can't see shit when it's to HD so...
It's working now anyway and It's 100% better than my old tele so thats the main thing :D.
If you're hooking up component video, you're not hooking up into the right ones.
Red White and Yellow are stereo audio (R&W) and video (yellow). You want 5 spots, Red Blue and Green for video, and red and white for audio.
Extreme Angle
07-18-2007, 04:57 PM
I only got 3 on tele though, its hd ready...
at first i thought u had spiderman sheets, but i swear i saw a ninja turtle/lizard in there.
Looks like Green Goblin...
Tornado
07-18-2007, 06:16 PM
I only got 3 on tele though, its hd ready...
Hmmm, maybe you havn't got a component input on the TV. What brand is the TV?
Kane Knight
07-18-2007, 08:29 PM
Hmmm, maybe you havn't got a component input on the TV. What brand is the TV?
LOL.
I just looked up. He's hooked 'em up through regular video, alright. You can even see the S-Video jack.
I see a DVI jack, but no HDMI or component video.
Extreme Angle
07-19-2007, 06:30 AM
My bed sheets aren't in the picture lol.
Yeah It's got dvi for plugging to HD computers.
It's phillips so...
Kane Knight
07-19-2007, 09:27 AM
Give us a model.
Extreme Angle
07-25-2007, 12:03 PM
http://www.qed-uk.com/q?i=081c288aa36f27e38f4dcde981cb2009&vp=5&bg=131&bp=23pf4321s&bi=0
thats the tv
Kane Knight
07-25-2007, 12:58 PM
Yeah, you do not have component video, so you can't use compenet video. You can use regular video.
Extreme Angle
07-25-2007, 01:02 PM
Ok, I don't get it? Can I have my 360 in HD or no?
#BROKEN Hasney
07-25-2007, 01:06 PM
You're gonna need one of these.
http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=component+to+DVI
God that TV sucks. Does anything really use DVI as the MAIN input? No HDMI, VGA, Component.
Kane Knight
07-25-2007, 01:22 PM
You're gonna need one of these.
http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=component+to+DVI
God that TV sucks. Does anything really use DVI as the MAIN input? No HDMI, VGA, Component.
Really. I mean, mine has two component and an HDMI. And it's a cheapie.
Extreme Angle
07-25-2007, 02:02 PM
I kinda rushed into it thinking that any one would work,
Cheers KK you've been a big help :D
and thanks HH for the link :D
Does it matter that its from the US and I live in UK?
Silent
07-25-2007, 02:16 PM
You could also get the MS VGA Adapter and put a VGA->DVI adapter on that, that could work as well. But I'd recommend getting the component converter so you can use other things besides your 360 in HD.
Well, it has scart, which isn't in the US. And it's from a .uk site.
#BROKEN Hasney
07-25-2007, 09:47 PM
Well, it has scart, which isn't in the US. And it's from a .uk site.
Yeah, but that doesn't do HD.
Hell, I bought the cheapest 42" on the market at the time and I get 2 SCART, 1 Component, 1 S-Video, 1 DVI-I, 1 VGA, 2 HDMI and 1 RF.
#BROKEN Hasney
07-25-2007, 09:48 PM
Oh yeah, and component doesn't have issue with regions so yeah, it's cool to get a US one.
Yeah, but that doesn't do HD.
I never said it did. :?:
Extreme Angle
08-04-2007, 06:32 AM
Ok the thing has come, I just plugged it in (not sure if I got it in right), Saw those little buttons on it and looked at the instructions, then I changedt the switches so only 480i, 480p and 720p were on, I plugged everything in set the switch on 360 to HD, No picture...
Kane Knight
08-04-2007, 10:12 AM
Ok the thing has come, I just plugged it in (not sure if I got it in right), Saw those little buttons on it and looked at the instructions, then I changedt the switches so only 480i, 480p and 720p were on, I plugged everything in set the switch on 360 to HD, No picture...
Can you post pictures of your current setup?
Also, not to be an ass, but tech support for HDTVs often includes setup. Can you call them, and see if they know a little bit more?
Extreme Angle
08-04-2007, 10:21 AM
What do you mean by current setup?
The back of my tele or the settings on the tele?
Kane Knight
08-04-2007, 12:19 PM
How it's hooked up currently.
And have you tried tech support?
Extreme Angle
08-04-2007, 01:03 PM
No your my tech support because you know your way around the supermarket ;)
Team Sheep
08-04-2007, 01:16 PM
How come the plug is European?
Extreme Angle
08-04-2007, 04:55 PM
Its exactly the same as the other pics but its got the thing in DVI port and all the hd cables and the 2 standard ones in.
Its random
Extreme Angle
08-11-2007, 02:47 PM
Ok, the normal setup for the tv is av and the screen and sound comes up for it...
Now with the DVI in, the Picture comes up on the HD channel but the sound is sticking to AV...
help from kk needed :)
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#BROKEN Hasney
08-11-2007, 04:51 PM
DVI is only a video connection, no audio goes through there. Looking at the pics above, fuck knows where your audio cables are supposed to go....
#BROKEN Hasney
08-11-2007, 04:57 PM
Actually, I think I just found it. See that 3.5mm audio jack below the s-video? (The one that looks like a headphone socket...), that will probably be the DVI-I channels audio. You'll need this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-5-mm-Stereo-Plug-to-2-x-RCA-Socket-Gold-Audio-Adaptor_W0QQitemZ230158471997QQihZ013QQcategoryZ31492QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Obviously DOUBLE CHECK FIRST as I can't even see what it says or what the logo above that port is.
Extreme Angle
08-11-2007, 06:12 PM
it says dvi-something :)
Hollywood Hasney you are awesome
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