Microsoft KB Archive/937899

= Xbox 360: Description of the HDMI Cable =

Article ID: 937899

Article Last Modified on 8/10/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft XBox 360 Video Game System
 * Microsoft Xbox

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SUMMARY
This article describes the Xbox 360 HDMI Cable.



MORE INFORMATION
The Xbox 360 HDMI Cable connects the Xbox 360 console to a high-definition TV that is equipped with an HDMI port. The HDMI cable can only be used on an Xbox 360 console that is equipped with an HDMI port. Non-Microsoft HDMI cables will work with an HDMI-equipped Xbox 360 console. An HDMI cable is included with the Xbox 360 Elite console.

Basic functions
The HDMI cable carries both video up to 1080p and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio over one cable. The cable may be daisy chained. You can connect the cable to other HDMI compliant devices such as an audio decoder which is then plugged into the HDTV display. You may also plug the cable directly into the display.

When you use HDMI, it should not have to set your Xbox 360 dashboard resolution to your HDTV display’s optimal resolution. The console detects the display’s optimal resolution over the HDMI cable and adjusts to this resolution automatically.

Optional audio-only AV pack
A second cable is Included with the Microsoft HDMI cable, known as the audio only AV pack. This device resembles a small AV pack with only stereo RCA jacks and an S/PDIF optical connection, or &quot;TOSLink&quot; port. The cable can be used together with the HDMI cable. If both cables are plugged in, the Xbox 360 transmits audio over this AV pack and video over the HDMI cable. This gives you flexibility when you want to connect the HDMI port to your HDTV and you want to route audio to a non-HDMI device.

The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, about the performance or reliability of these products.

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