The Official Mid-A A/V Thread
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Originally Posted by gfacter,Sep 22 2008, 12:10 PM
I dont think the xbox has an actual HDMI out port.
As it is my Xbox HDDVD will not up convert std DVDs with component output only VGA and or HDMI will allow that.
So all I really need to do is purchase a new Xbox...sigh
As it is my Xbox HDDVD will not up convert std DVDs with component output only VGA and or HDMI will allow that.
So all I really need to do is purchase a new Xbox...sigh
I researched this when I purchased my TV but didn't pull the trigger because that is too much money for the wee bit of resolution I would gain with it. Plus I have plenty of RCA ins and outs on the back of my TV.
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From: High Knob Mountain
Originally Posted by WhrDLMI,Sep 22 2008, 04:17 PM
You can also look at the grid on this page. It pretty clearly states that the standard Xbox 360 will have an HDMI output with "Cable Sold Separately."
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Originally Posted by WhrDLMI,Sep 22 2008, 04:17 PM
You can also look at the grid on this page. It pretty clearly states that the standard Xbox 360 will have an HDMI output with "Cable Sold Separately."
"I have a non-HDMI XBOX 360 core system mfg. 7/2007, the picture doesn't show it well, but all this package contains is a Standard HDMI cable and a adapter that connects to the large A/V port on the back of the 360 and goes out to SOUND ONLY.
This WILL NOT Adapt your Standard 360 A/V port to HDMI.
This product only works if your XBOX 360 Already has a HDMI port in the back and it just gives you ports for audio so you can attach your 360 to HDMI and your surround sound receiver. where as with just HDMI cable, the sound is just coming from your TV's speakers."
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I guess I should just pick one of those cables up on my way home and test it. I'll be the guinea pig of the group. .
What pisses me off is my receiver was advertised to do upconversion on analog sources -- but I've discovered that it is only on 480p sources. So for regular movies, I could bump the Xbox res. down to 480p and let the receiver scale them. However, for games, I want them displayed in their native resolution not downscaled and then rescaled.
Also, the receiver does not support 1080p ANALOG output over HDMI. I would need to run a set of Component cables to the TV and change the TV source... As it stands now, I have the Xbox set to 720p Component input to HDMI output. I know that they're just numbers and my viewing distance / screen size doesn't even warrant this much stress.
What pisses me off is my receiver was advertised to do upconversion on analog sources -- but I've discovered that it is only on 480p sources. So for regular movies, I could bump the Xbox res. down to 480p and let the receiver scale them. However, for games, I want them displayed in their native resolution not downscaled and then rescaled.
Also, the receiver does not support 1080p ANALOG output over HDMI. I would need to run a set of Component cables to the TV and change the TV source... As it stands now, I have the Xbox set to 720p Component input to HDMI output. I know that they're just numbers and my viewing distance / screen size doesn't even warrant this much stress.
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Originally Posted by gfacter,Sep 22 2008, 05:52 PM
Some research info
"I have a non-HDMI XBOX 360 core system mfg. 7/2007, the picture doesn't show it well, but all this package contains is a Standard HDMI cable and a adapter that connects to the large A/V port on the back of the 360 and goes out to SOUND ONLY.
This WILL NOT Adapt your Standard 360 A/V port to HDMI.
This product only works if your XBOX 360 Already has a HDMI port in the back and it just gives you ports for audio so you can attach your 360 to HDMI and your surround sound receiver. where as with just HDMI cable, the sound is just coming from your TV's speakers."
"I have a non-HDMI XBOX 360 core system mfg. 7/2007, the picture doesn't show it well, but all this package contains is a Standard HDMI cable and a adapter that connects to the large A/V port on the back of the 360 and goes out to SOUND ONLY.
This WILL NOT Adapt your Standard 360 A/V port to HDMI.
This product only works if your XBOX 360 Already has a HDMI port in the back and it just gives you ports for audio so you can attach your 360 to HDMI and your surround sound receiver. where as with just HDMI cable, the sound is just coming from your TV's speakers."
LAFF.
I'm this close ][ to pitching this piece of shit out of the window and going PS3.
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Originally Posted by gfacter,Sep 22 2008, 06:55 PM
Best place to buy cables and flat panel mounts
monoprice.com
I found the same mount I bought a Wally Mart for $88.00 for $ 24.00 Shipping was $18.00 cross county
monoprice.com
I found the same mount I bought a Wally Mart for $88.00 for $ 24.00 Shipping was $18.00 cross county