For those who want HDMI and Optical at the same time

[kILLDR3n]

This was asked in some of the youtube comments on the setup videos, even though this may not apply to all.


http://www.chadledford.com/?p=50

This is what I do until Microsoft makes a cable cheaper than $50 to do this.

[demo]

I've seen that b4 and tried it. U get a lil interferance from the open case though. I don't know why bc it's just a plastic cover over the dock cable.

[FLeUry]

Has anoyone tried a cheap one off ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Genuine-NEW-XBOX-360-AUDIO-ADAPTER-OPTICAL-CABLE-HDMI_W0QQitemZ290353136654QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVideo _Games_Accessories?hash=item439a65440e

I was going to but dont want to waste my time/money if it will suck or break in a day.

[ASTRO Warblade]

Hrm... Would this work?

Xbox ---> HDMI ---> HDTV

The TV has an optical out, which currently goes to a 5.1 surround system. Now if I got a optical splitter, then split the signal to both the 5.1 speakers, and the mixamp.

Or does it only decode straight from the Xbox?

[FLeUry]

My TV also has an optical out but it just doesnt sound as good/accurate when I use it. It sounds 10 times better if I go straight to the 360.

[Switchyyy]

That's a good idea. But I personally use VGA so I don't really need to do that. Microsoft is always making ways for people to spend more money.

[demo]

that what i have bc it came with my elite.


Has anoyone tried a cheap one off ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Genuine-NEW-XBOX-360-AUDIO-ADAPTER-OPTICAL-CABLE-HDMI_W0QQitemZ290353136654QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVideo _Games_Accessories?hash=item439a65440e

I was going to but dont want to waste my time/money if it will suck or break in a day.

[toastyuterus]

if you have interference, you f-d up along the line. i have a wicked hd and audio experience

[Call Me Smoothy]

I got my A40 system lasted night. I did this mod today and im very happy with it...i have always used an hdmi cable to connect my xbox to my TV and i didnt like the look of the picture then i used the RCA cable that origanlly came with my xbox. So this morning after a very strong cup of coffee i tried this mod and it works great!

[kILLDR3n]

I got my A40 system lasted night. I did this mod today and im very happy with it...i have always used an hdmi cable to connect my xbox to my TV and i didnt like the look of the picture then i used the RCA cable that origanlly came with my xbox. So this morning after a very strong cup of coffee i tried this mod and it works great!

your welcome :)

[Undisputed]

Although this thread was posted under the wrong forum...


I actually have this currently done. I did it about 2 months ago to be able to use my turtle beaches while still on HDMI quality.

[joshuag413]

i have the hook up that cam with elite and everything is hooked up right but i still get static, i cant hear it but people i play with can, any ideas?

[Ruffowup]

So since I've never used component cables before (green, blue, red), would I go about plugging them in normally as well as my HDMI cable, then after connecting my optical cable to the 360, use the HDMI channel to play on?

Sorry if this confuses anyone, not to sure on how I would go about this, help is appreciated, Thanks in advance!

[PreFLecT]

this guide does not work with the optical cable as the sound can only input out of one thing so if u want to listen to the sound out of ur tv and headset u will have to buy the microsoft hdmi adapter

[mwb9122]

I'm confused. I have an Elite and want to use my hmdi and optical, what do I need?

[Neomop]

A couple years ago when the Elite came out it was bundled with the official HDMI cable I believe (which also came with the audio dongle). This is now not the case as Pro, Elites and Special Editions just come with the component cable.

Because of the sizing of the component cable, if you try to plug it into the AV slot, you can not fit the HDMI cable in there as well, and vice versa. There is a mod where you take apart the shell of the plug, in order to make it fit, but do this at your own discretion.

The official audio dongle is basically a slimmed down component plug; without the video plugs or anything, just the 2 for the analog audio (red and white input) and a slot for optical. This slimmed down plug allowed the fit of an HDMI cable alongside the AV slot. It comes with the official microsoft HDMI cable that is now sold separately.

[mobrown]

it works great i got the mod and my hdmi setup on a dynex 32 inch tv:D