Xbox 360 audio or video problems

Try the solutions in Console image on TV or monitor is blank.

(Original Xbox 360 console only)

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Try the solutions in Xbox 360 images on your TV are unclear.

This problem can happen if you’re using a VGA cable. Try changing the display settings to improve the picture.

Follow the initial steps in this article, and then try one or both of the following:

• Change the console screen format to Normal.
• Change the screen resolution.

Try the following:

• Update your console software.

Reconnect your console and TV:

1. Remove any devices placed between the console and the TV.
2. Connect the HDMI cable from the back of your console directly into the HDMI port on your HDTV or monitor.
3. If you’re using an audio-only A/V cable, unplug this cable, and then connect the HDMI cable from the back of the console directly into the HDMI port on your HDTV or monitor.

   Learn more about connecting your console to a TV.

Note If your HDTV has an image-enhancement feature or any kind of digital noise-reduction feature, turn this feature off. See your HDTV user manual for instructions.

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The High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) protocol is required to play a DVD, an HD-DVD, or a downloaded movie in high definition. Not all high-definition TVs, monitors, or adapters support this protocol.

• Make sure that your HDTV supports HDCP. Refer to your HDTV user manual for more information.
• You cannot use a DVI port and adapter to connect an HDMI cable to your console. DVI ports do not support the HDCP protocol. Try another cable, such as an Xbox 360 Component HD A/V Cable or a VGA cable. Learn how to connect your console to a TV.

Try the following:

• Make sure that your TV is on.
• Remove any devices, such as a receiver, placed between the console and the TV.
• If your TV has an eco/energy saving mode, turn off the video options.

• Make sure the console audio settings are correct for your combination of TV and cables.
• Update your console software.

Try reconnecting your console and TV:

1. Remove any devices placed between the console and the TV.
2. Connect the HDMI cable from the back of your console directly into the HDMI port on your HDTV or monitor.
3. If you’re using an audio-only A/V cable, unplug this cable, and then connect the HDMI cable from the back of the console directly into the HDMI port of your HDTV or monitor.