Xbox 360 help please

Davey_Pitch · 25-06-2007, 18:54

My TV is no longer displaying a picture for the Xbox 360

It started going funny during a GH2 game and though switching the TV on and off again fixed it, it's now got to the point where it's completely blank, bar a "not supported" message in the top corner of the TV. I've plugged my Scart lead back in but I've still got the same problem, though I'm wondering whether it's still trying to output 1080i through the Scart (I don't think it does mind). Can someone tell me the keypresses needed from the Xbox menu to get to the console settings and change the resolution to the lowest available? If I can do that then it may go some way to telling me if the problem is with the Xbox or not. If it fails I'll move the Xbox to another TV and try there (yes I know I could do that first, but it's wired in nicely so I'd rather not if I can help it).

leowyatt · 25-06-2007, 18:55

you on msn?

Haly · 25-06-2007, 18:57

3 to the right , A, A, A, and then it was 7 up for me then A to change to 640x480.

leowyatt · 25-06-2007, 20:30

Doesn't seem to like it, we even tried resetting the xbox to default views. I think he's going to try it on the SDTV in the lounge but it's no looking good

Haly · 25-06-2007, 21:15

Not good

NokkonWud · 25-06-2007, 21:44

Try a different cable, it's very possible it's that that has gone.

Daz · 25-06-2007, 21:51

3 elements: TV -> Cable -> 360

Trying another TV will eliminate that, trying another cable will do the other (note here - if you're going back to SDTV, be sure to switch the selector on top, else it will fail, 'cus there'll be no output down the composite cable. We'll deal with the third one when we come to it :/

Davey_Pitch · 25-06-2007, 23:19

Tried on another TV, and via scart and composite, and no joy whatsoever

It's definitely dead. I was kinda expecting it at some point considering most people here have had their Xbox less time than me but have already had one die on them, but it's the first time in my life I've had a console fail on me, so I'm not too happy.

At least I found a company who will fix it for £55 inc shipping if I can't swing a free repair/replacement from either Gameplay or MS. Gameplay had better be ready for me, I'll be ringing them fully armed with my Sale of Goods Act info by my side

All I need now is to figure out what else to play :/

Haly · 25-06-2007, 23:57

Go go Sale of Goods Act

You must be feeling so lost without it though! I know I would

Davey_Pitch · 26-06-2007, 00:06

Aye, just as I was getting back into Guitar Hero as well, and I could feel improvements in my playing so I was planning a proper attack on the song that has me stumped. Oh well, hopefully this time next week it'll all be sorted.

25-06-2007, 18:54	#1
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	Xbox 360 help please My TV is no longer displaying a picture for the Xbox 360 It started going funny during a GH2 game and though switching the TV on and off again fixed it, it's now got to the point where it's completely blank, bar a "not supported" message in the top corner of the TV. I've plugged my Scart lead back in but I've still got the same problem, though I'm wondering whether it's still trying to output 1080i through the Scart (I don't think it does mind). Can someone tell me the keypresses needed from the Xbox menu to get to the console settings and change the resolution to the lowest available? If I can do that then it may go some way to telling me if the problem is with the Xbox or not. If it fails I'll move the Xbox to another TV and try there (yes I know I could do that first, but it's wired in nicely so I'd rather not if I can help it). __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

25-06-2007, 18:55	#2
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	you on msn? __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

25-06-2007, 18:57	#3
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	3 to the right , A, A, A, and then it was 7 up for me then A to change to 640x480. __________________ Halycopter

25-06-2007, 20:30	#4
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Doesn't seem to like it, we even tried resetting the xbox to default views. I think he's going to try it on the SDTV in the lounge but it's no looking good __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

25-06-2007, 21:15	#5
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Not good __________________ Halycopter

25-06-2007, 21:44	#6
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	Try a different cable, it's very possible it's that that has gone. __________________

25-06-2007, 21:51	#7
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	3 elements: TV -> Cable -> 360 Trying another TV will eliminate that, trying another cable will do the other (note here - if you're going back to SDTV, be sure to switch the selector on top, else it will fail, 'cus there'll be no output down the composite cable. We'll deal with the third one when we come to it :/ __________________ apt-get moo

25-06-2007, 23:19	#8
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	Tried on another TV, and via scart and composite, and no joy whatsoever It's definitely dead. I was kinda expecting it at some point considering most people here have had their Xbox less time than me but have already had one die on them, but it's the first time in my life I've had a console fail on me, so I'm not too happy. At least I found a company who will fix it for £55 inc shipping if I can't swing a free repair/replacement from either Gameplay or MS. Gameplay had better be ready for me, I'll be ringing them fully armed with my Sale of Goods Act info by my side All I need now is to figure out what else to play :/ __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

25-06-2007, 23:57	#9
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Go go Sale of Goods Act You must be feeling so lost without it though! I know I would __________________ Halycopter

26-06-2007, 00:06	#10
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	Aye, just as I was getting back into Guitar Hero as well, and I could feel improvements in my playing so I was planning a proper attack on the song that has me stumped. Oh well, hopefully this time next week it'll all be sorted. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.