HDMI cable: This cable looks the same on both sides. If your TV or monitor has a port that fits the plug (it will usually be labeled “HDMI”), you can use a standard HDMI cable to connect the unit. Component HD A/V cable: This cable has HDMI plug on one end (which goes into the Xbox), and 6 colored A/V plugs on the other. Check the back of your TV or monitor to see if it has component ports that match the colors on the A/V plugs. If it’s a standard (non-HD) TV, you’ll use only the red, white, and yellow connectors. VGA HD A/V cable: If your TV or monitor has a VGA port, you can use an HDMI-to-VGA cable to connect your Xbox 360. This cable doesn’t come with Xboxes too often but can be purchased separately. Composite A/V cable: If your TV or monitor has composite ports (usually red, white, and/or yellow), you can use an HDMI-to-Composite cable. This cable doesn’t support HDMI, but it does come with a lot of Xbox 360s.
If your TV or monitor supports HD and you want to use the Xbox in 480p, 720p, or 1080i resolution, slide the switch on your A/V cable to “HDTV. " If the TV or monitor doesn’t support HD, slide the switch on the cable to “TV. "
Many TVs have more than one HDMI port, so you may have to choose from options like “HDMI1,” “HDMI2,” etc.
Insert batteries into the controller if it’s battery-powered. If it’s rechargeable, make sure it’s charged. Press and hold the “Guide” button on the controller until it turns on. Press and release the small “connect” button on the front of the Xbox. Some lights will illuminate around the power button. Press and release the small “connect” button on the back of the controller. The lights near the power button will stop flashing when the controller is connected.
