Microsoft Xbox 360 Instruction manual
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Warning
Failure to properly set up, use, and care
for the Xbox 360 video game and
entertainment system can increase the
risk of serious injury or death, or damage
to the Xbox 360 video game and
entertainment system. Read this manual
and the manuals of any accessories for
important safety and health information.
Keep all manuals for future reference.
For replacement manuals, go to www.
xbox.com/support or call the Xbox
Customer Support number provided on
the back cover.
Before allowing children to use the
Xbox 360 video game and
entertainment system:
1 Determine how each child can use the
Xbox 360 console (playing games,
connecting to Xbox LIVE, replacing
batteries, making electrical, AV cable,
and network connections) and
whether they should be supervised
during these activities.
2 If you allow children to use the Xbox
360 console without supervision, be
sure to explain all relevant safety and
health information and instructions.
The Xbox 360 console will not play
copied or “pirated” games or other
unauthorised media. Attempting to defeat
the Xbox 360 anti-piracy protection
system may cause your Xbox 360 console
to stop working permanently. It will also
void your Limited Warranty, and may
make your Xbox 360 console ineligible
for authorised repair, even for a fee.
You must accept the terms and
conditions of the Limited Warranty and
this manual to use your Xbox 360
console. If you do not accept these terms
and conditions, do not set up or use your
Xbox 360 console and return it to
Microsoft for a refund.
This symbol identies safety and health
messages in this manual and Xbox 360
accessories manuals.
For your warranty and other important
information, see the Xbox 360
Warranty manual.
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2 Your Xbox 360 Video Game and
Entertainment System
3 Select a Location for Your Console
4 Connect to Your TV and
Audio System
8 Connect the Console to Power
10 The Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
10 Set Up
12 Xbox 360 Family Settings
13 Using the Disc Drive
14 Important Health Warnings About
15 Play Games
15 Connect to Xbox LIVE
21 Watch Movies
21 Play CDs
22 Share Media from an Audio Player
23 Share Media from Your PC
24 Storage
25 Add Wireless Controllers
26 Connect Additional Accessories
27 Troubleshooting
233 Customer Support
Your Wireless Controller
Playing Video Games
or Camera
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Batteries
Headset
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Xbox 360 Console
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SCART-adapter
YOUR XBOX 360 VIDEO GAME AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
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Thanks for purchasing your Xbox 360™
video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft. You’re now at the centre of a
customisable experience that brings your
games, your friends, and your digital
entertainment together in one
powerful package.
• The Xbox 360 video game and
entertainment system lets you play Xbox
360 games, DVD movies, and audio CDs.
• With high-speed Internet service, connect
to millions of gamers on Xbox LIVE
Instantly be a part of a community where
you can play together, talk to your friends,
and download new content.
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• Stream pictures, music, and more to your
Xbox 360 console by connecting to your
Microsoft
® Windows®-based PC or other
devices such as digital cameras and
portable music players.
• Enjoy music and other content pre-installed
with your Xbox 360 Hard Drive. For more
information about the Xbox 360 Hard Drive,
go to www.xbox.com.
®.
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SELECT A LOCATION FOR YOUR CONSOLE
Prevent the Console from Falling
If the Xbox 360 console falls and hits
someone, especially a small child, it could
cause serious injury. To reduce the risk of
such injuries and damage to the Xbox 360
console, set up the Xbox 360 console
according to these instructions. Place the
console on a surface that:
• Is at and level.
• Is stable and not likely to tip over.
• Allows all four feet of the console to
be in contact with the surface.
• Is not likely to allow the console to slip
or slide off.
• Is clean and free of dust and debris.
If the surface or console feet become dirty
or dusty, clean them with a dry cloth. If
the console is positioned vertically, put it
on a surface where it is not likely to fall if
it tips over.
Arrange all cables and cords so that
people and pets are not likely to trip over
or accidentally pull on them as they move
around or walk through the area. When
the console is not in use, you may need to
disconnect all cables and cords from the
front and rear of the console to keep them
out of the reach of children and pets. Do
not allow children to play with cables and
cords.
Prevent the Console from Overheating
Do not block any ventilation openings on the
console or power supply. Do not place the
console or power supply on a bed, sofa, or
other soft surface that may block ventilation
openings. Do not place the console or power
supply in a conned space, such as a
bookcase, rack, or stereo cabinet, unless the
space is well ventilated.
Do not place the console or power supply
near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or ampliers.
Avoid Smoke and Dust
Do not use the console in smoky or dusty
locations. Smoke and dust can damage the
console, particularly the DVD drive.
CONNECT TO YOUR TV AND AUDIO SYSTEM
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Stationary images in video games can “burn”
into some TV screens, creating a permanent
shadow. Consult your TV owner’s manual or
manufacturer before playing games.
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Connect the Component HD AV Cable
Use your component HD AV cable to connect
your console to your TV.
To connect to your standard TV:
1 Connect the HD AV cable connector to the
AV port on the console.
2 Set the switch on the AV port connector
to TV.
3 Connect the yellow colour-banded
composite signal video connector on the
HD AV cable to the yellow input on your TV.
Leave the red, green, and blue colourbanded video connectors unconnected.
4 Connect the solid colour left and right
(white and red) audio connectors on the HD
AV cable to the audio inputs on your TV or
stereo receiver.
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For monaural (mono) TVs, which have only
one audio input, connect either the right or
left audio connector to the audio input.
If your TV has a SCART port, connect the
colour-coded connectors to the
corresponding jacks on the SCART adapter
and connect the SCART adapter to the TV.
5 Select the appropriate video input on your
TV (see No Picture under “Troubleshooting”
for further information).
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Your Xbox 360 Component HD AV Cable has
two distinct sets of connectors on the TV end
grouped by audio and video. Do not confuse
the red connector from the audio group with
the red connector from the video group.
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To connect to your high denition TV:
1 Connect the HD AV cable connector to the
AV port on the console.
2 Set the switch on the AV port connector to
TV or HDTV. The HDTV position should be
selected if the TV supports high denition
resolutions such as 480p, 720p, 1080i, or
1080p.
3 Connect the red, green, and blue colour-
banded video connectors on the HD AV
cable to the corresponding colour inputs (Y,
Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr) on your TV. Leave the yellow
colour-banded composite video connector
unconnected.
4 Connect the solid colour left and right
(white and red) audio connectors on the HD
AV cable to the audio inputs on your TV or
stereo receiver.
5 Select the appropriate video input on your
TV (see No Picture under “Troubleshooting”
for more information).
After you’ve set up your console, you can
congure additional console audio settings
and test your connection from the System
area of the Xbox Dashboard. But before doing
so, proceed through the steps in the following
pages for connecting to power, connecting
your controller, and other initial settings.
Connect to a Digital Audio System with
the Component Cable
If your system (typically, a receiver or
amplier) supports digital audio input, you can
connect to digital audio rather than to the
standard left and right audio. Digital audio
should produce higher-quality sound.
To connect to digital audio:
1 Connect your video input as described in
the preceding sections.
2 Connect your digital audio cable (not
included) to the digital audio output on
your AV cable and to the digital audio input
on your receiver.
Connect the HDMI AV Cable
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To connect to your high denition TV:
1 Turn off your console.
2 If another AV cable (such as the component
HD AV cable) is already connected to the
AV port of your console, disconnect it
before continuing.
3 Connect the HDMI AV cable connector to
the HDMI AV port (not the standard AV
port) on the console.
4 Connect the other end of the HDMI AV
cable to the HDMI input on your TV.
5 Turn on your console. From the System
area, select the appropriate high denition
video setting for your TV.
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Connect to a Stereo Audio System with
the HDMI Cable
HDMI supports audio through your TV.
However, you might prefer to connect Xbox
360 audio to a different audio system, such as
a stereo receiver or amplier. To do so,
connect the HDMI AV cable for video and the
included audio adapter cable for audio.
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To connect to stereo audio:
1 Connect the HDMI AV cable as described in
“Connect the HDMI AV Cable.”
2 Connect the audio adapter cable connector
to the AV port (not the HDMI AV port) on
your console. Leave the HDMI AV cable
connected to your TV for video.
3 Connect a standard stereo audio extension
cable (sold separately) to the solid colour
left and right (white and red) audio
connectors on the audio adapter cable.
Connect the other end of the extension
cable to the audio inputs on your stereo
audio system.
For monaural (mono) systems, which have
only one audio jack, connect either the
right or left audio connector to the
audio jack.
Connect to a Digital Audio System with
the HDMI Cable
If your system (typically, a receiver or
amplier) has digital audio input, you can
connect to digital audio rather than to the
standard left and right audio inputs. Digital
audio input should produce higher-quality
sound than standard left and right stereo
audio.
Other AV Input
You can also connect to additional TV input
types by using the Xbox 360 SCART Cable or
the Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable (both sold
separately). For more information, go to
www.xbox.com/setup.
To connect to digital audio:
1 Connect the HDMI AV cable as described in
“Connect the HDMI AV Cable.”
2 Connect the audio adapter cable connector
to the AV port (not the HDMI AV port) on
your console. Leave the HDMI AV cable
connected to your TV for video.
3 Connect your digital audio cable (not
included) to the digital audio output on the
audio adapter cable. Connect the other end
of your digital audio cable to the digital
audio input on your receiver.
4 Turn on your console. From the System
area, you can change your audio and digital
output settings. Select the appropriate
digital audio setting for your system.
CONNECT THE CONSOLE TO POWER
Electrical Safety
As with many other electrical devices,
failure to take the following precautions
can result in serious injury or death from
electric shock or re or damage to the
Xbox 360 video game and entertainment
system.
Select an appropriate power source for
your Xbox 360 console:
• Use only the power supply unit and AC
power cord that came with your
console or that you received from an
authorised repair centre. If you are not
sure if you have the correct power
supply unit, compare the model
number on the power supply unit with
the model number specied on your
console. If you need a replacement
power supply unit or AC power cord,
contact Xbox Customer Support.
• Conrm that your electrical outlet
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provides the type of power indicated
on the power supply unit (in terms of
voltage [V] and frequency [Hz]). If you
are not sure of the type of power
supplied to your home, consult a
qualied electrician.
• Do not use non-standard power
sources, such as generators or
inverters, even if the voltage and
frequency appear acceptable. Only
use AC power provided by a standard
wall outlet.
• Do not overload your wall outlet,
extension cord, power strip, or other
electrical receptacle. Conrm that
they are rated to handle the total
current (in amps [A]) drawn by the
Xbox 360 console (indicated on the
power
supply unit) and any other
devices that are on the same circuit.
• Do not connect any other devices
between the Xbox 360 power supply
unit and the Xbox 360 console or
between the power cord and the Xbox
360 power supply unit.
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To avoid damaging the power cords and power supply:
• Protect the power cords from being
walked on.
• Protect cords from being pinched or
sharply bent, particularly where they
connect to the power outlet, the power
supply unit, and the console.
• Do not jerk, knot, sharply bend, or
otherwise abuse the power cords.
• Do not expose the power cords to
sources of heat.
• Do not wrap power cords around the
power supply unit.
• Keep children and pets away from the
power cords. Do not allow them to bite
or chew on them.
• When disconnecting the power cords,
pull on the plug—do not pull on
the cord.
• Do not let the power supply hang from
either power cord.
If a power cord or power supply becomes
damaged in any way, stop using it
immediately and contact Xbox Customer
Support for a replacement.
Unplug your Xbox 360 console during
lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
Always connect the power cords according
to the following instructions:
1 Fully insert the power supply cord into
the Xbox 360 console.
2 Plug the AC power cord into the power
supply until it stops.
3 Plug the other end of the AC power cord
into the wall outlet.
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