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VOLUME 1: SETUP VOLYM 1: INSTALLATION

1 UDGAVE: INSTALLATION BIND 1: INSTALLASJON
OSA 1: ASENNUS
Printed in China
0805 Part Number X11-42620-01
Xbox 360 English
2 Your Xbox 360 Video Game
WARNING
and Entertainment System
Failure to properly set up, use, and care for
the Xbox 360 video game system can 3 Select a Location for the
increase the risk of serious injury or death, Xbox 360 Console
1 English or damage to the Xbox 360 video game
system. Read this manual and the manuals 4 Set Up Your Xbox 360 Video
of any peripherals for important safety and Game System
health information. Keep all manuals for
future reference. For replacement
26 Dansk manuals, go to www.xbox.com/support or
6 Connect the Console to Power
call the Xbox Customer Support number
8 The Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
provided on the back cover.

51 Svenska Before allowing children to use the Xbox

360 video game system:
8 Prepare the Wireless
Controller for Use

1 Determine how each child can use the 10 Family Settings

76 Norsk Xbox 360 console (playing games,

connecting to Xbox Live, replacing 11 Using the Disc Drive
batteries, making electrical, AV cable,
and network connections) and whether 12 Important Health Warnings

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they should be supervised during these About Playing Video Games
101 Suomi activities.
2 If you allow children to use the Xbox 13 Play Games
360 console without supervision, be
sure to explain all relevant safety and 13 Connect to Xbox Live
health information and instructions.
18 Watch Movies

This symbol identifies safety and 18 Using the Media Remote

health messages in this manual and
Xbox 360 peripherals manuals. 18 Play CDs

19 Share Media

21 Storage

22 Add Wireless Controllers

23 Connect Additional Peripherals

24 Troubleshooting

129 Customer Support

Part Number X11-42620-01

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 YOUR XBOX 360 VIDEO GAME AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM SELECT A LOCATION FOR THE XBOX 360 CONSOLE

Prevent the Console from Falling

If the Xbox 360 console falls and hits If the surface or console feet become dirty
someone, especially a small child, it could or dusty, clean them with a dry cloth. If
cause serious injury. To reduce the risk of the console is vertical, put it on a surface
Headset such injuries and damage to the Xbox 360 where it is not likely to fall if it tips over.
console, set up the Xbox 360 console
Media according to these instructions. Arrange all cables and cords so that
Remote Instruction people and pets are not likely to trip over
Manual (2)
Place the console on a surface that: or accidentally pull on them as they move
• Is flat and level. around or walk through the area. When
the console is not in use, you may need to
• Is stable and not likely to tip over. disconnect all cables and cords from the
• Allows all four feet of the console to front and rear of the console to keep them
AA batteries SCART Adaptor
Xbox 360 Console be in contact with the surface. out of the reach of children and pets. Do
and Wireless Controller
not allow children to play with cables
• Is not likely to allow the console to slip
or slide off. and cords.

• Is clean and free of dust and debris.

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Prevent the Console from Overheating Avoid Smoke and Dust
Component Ethernet Cable Sweden/Norway/Finland Denmark Power Supply Do not block any ventilation openings on the Do not use the console in smoky or dusty
HD AV Cable Power Cord Power Cord
console or power supply. Do not place the locations. Smoke and dust can damage the
console or power supply on a bed, sofa, or console, particularly the DVD drive.
other soft surface that may block ventilation
Thanks for purchasing your Xbox 360™ video • Stream pictures, music, and more to your
openings. Do not place the console or power
game system from Microsoft. You’re now at Xbox 360 console by connecting to
supply in a confined space, such as a
the center of a customizable experience that your Microsoft® Windows®-based PC or
bookcase, rack, or stereo cabinet, unless the
brings your games, your friends, and your other devices such as digital cameras and
space is well ventilated.
digital entertainment together in one portable music players.
powerful package. Do not place the console or power supply
• Enjoy music and other content pre-installed
near any heat sources, such as radiators,
• The Xbox 360 video game system lets you with your Xbox 360 Hard Drive. For more
heat registers, stoves, or amplifiers.
play Xbox 360 games, DVD movies, and information about the Xbox 360 Hard Drive,
audio CDs. go to www.xbox.com.
• With high-speed Internet service, connect
to millions of gamers on Xbox Live®.
Instantly become part of a community
where you can play together, talk to your
friends, and download new content.

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 SET UP YOUR XBOX 360 VIDEO GAME SYSTEM
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IMPORTANT NOTE
Stationary images in video games can “burn” For monaural TVs, which have only one To connect your Xbox 360 console to a TV 4 Connect the colour-coded connectors in
into some TV screens, creating a permanent audio jack, connect either the right or left with component input: the audio group to the corresponding jacks
shadow. Consult your TV owner’s manual or audio connector to the audio jack. 1 Connect the Xbox 360 Component HD AV
on the TV: red to red (right audio) and white
manufacturer before playing games. Cable connector to the AV port on the Xbox to white (left audio).
If your TV has a SCART port, connect the
color-coded connectors to the 360 console. 5 Select the appropriate video input on your
Connect the High-Definition AV Cable TV (see “No Picture” under
corresponding jacks on the SCART adapter 2 Slide the switch on the AV port connector
To connect your Xbox 360 console to a TV and connect the SCART adapter to the TV. to regular TV or HDTV. The HDTV position “Troubleshooting”).
with standard, composite input: should be selected if the TV supports HD
4 Select the appropriate video input on your Other AV Input
1 Connect the Xbox 360 Component HD AV TV (see “No Picture” under resolutions such as 480p, 720p, or 1080i.
You can also connect to additional TV input
Cable connector to the AV port on the Xbox “Troubleshooting”). 3 Connect the colour-coded connectors in types by using the Xbox 360 S-Video AV Cable
360 console. the video group to the corresponding jacks or the Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable (both sold
2 Slide the switch on the AV port connector on the TV: red to red (red video), green to separately). For more information, go to
for regular TV. green (green video), and blue to blue www.xbox.com/hardware.
(blue video).
3 Connect the colour-coded connectors to
the corresponding jacks on the TV: yellow
to yellow (video), red to red (right audio),
and white to white (left audio).

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 Connect to a Digital Audio Optical AV System (Optional)
If your system (typically, a receiver or NOTE
amplifier) supports digital audio input, you can After you’ve set up your Xbox 360 console,
connect to digital audio rather than to the you can configure additional console audio Norway/Sweden/Finland
standard left and right audio. Digital audio settings and test your connection from the
should produce higher-quality sound. System area of the Xbox Dashboard. Before
To connect to digital audio: doing so, go through the steps on the
following pages for connecting to power,
1 Connect your video input as described
connecting your controller and other initial
before. settings.
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.
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CONNECT THE CONSOLE TO POWER

To avoid damaging the power cords and power supply:
Electrical Safety • Do not use non-standard power • Do not wrap power cords around the If a power cord or power supply becomes
sources, such as generators or power supply. damaged in any way, stop using it
As with many other electrical devices,
inverters, even if the voltage and • Protect the power cords from being immediately and contact Xbox Customer
failure to take the following precautions
frequency appear acceptable. Only walked on. Support for a replacement.
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can result in serious injury or death from
electric shock or fire or damage to the use AC power provided by a standard • Protect cords from being pinched or Unplug your Xbox 360 video game and
Xbox 360 video game system. wall outlet. sharply bent, particularly where they entertainment system during lightning
• Do not overload your wall outlet, connect to the power outlet, the power storms or when unused for long periods
Select an appropriate power source for extension cord, power strip, or other of time.
supply unit, and the console.
your Xbox 360 console: electrical receptacle. Confirm that they • Do not jerk, knot, sharply bend, or Always connect the power cords according
are rated to handle the total current otherwise abuse the power cords. to the following instructions:
• Only use the power supply unit and
(in amps [A]) drawn by the Xbox 360 1 Fully insert the power supply cord into
AC power cord that came with your • Do not expose the power cords to
console (indicated on the power supply the Xbox 360 console until it clicks.
console or that you received from an sources of heat.
unit) and any other devices that are on
authorised repair centre. If you are not 2 Select one of the two AC power cords
the same circuit. • Keep children and pets away from the
sure if you have the correct power (included with your console) that matches
supply unit, compare the model number • Use a properly grounded electrical power cords. Do not allow them to bite
or chew on them. your AC power outlet. Plug the AC power
on the power supply unit with the outlet that accommodates the three- cord into the power supply until it stops.
model number specified on your prong grounding plug. Do not remove • When disconnecting the power cords,
the grounding prong. If the plug does pull on the plug—do not pull on the 3 Plug the other end of the AC power cord
console. If you need a replacement
power supply unit or AC power cord, not fit into your outlet, have an cord. into the wall outlet.
contact Xbox Customer Support. electrician replace the obsolete outlet.
• Do not let the power supply hang from
• Confirm that your electrical outlet either power cord.
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
qualified electrician.

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 THE XBOX 360 WIRELESS CONTROLLER
The Xbox Guide Button quadrants. When a controller is connected to To insert batteries into the wireless controller
your console, it is assigned a quadrant, which AA battery pack:
All controllers and remotes for your Xbox 360
video game and entertainment system are glows green to indicate the controller’s 1 Press the tab on the top of the AA battery
equipped with an Xbox Guide button. Press position. As more controllers are added, each pack and pull down to detach it from the
the Xbox Guide button to show the Xbox Guide quadrant of the console glows green to reflect controller.
at any time. the added controller’s number. The Ring of 2 Insert two new AA (LR6) batteries with
Light on the console will also flash their positive (+) and negative (-) ends as
Ring of Light combinations of red if there are system shown on the underside of the battery
The controller Xbox Guide button and the problems. See “Troubleshooting” for more pack. For best performance, AA
console Power button are both surrounded by details. rechargeable batteries are not
the Ring of Light, which is divided into four recommended.
3 Slide the AA battery pack back into place
PREPARE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER FOR USE on the controller and snap it in to close.

Insert Batteries into the Wireless

Controller
The wireless controller uses disposable
Select Language and Other Settings
AA batteries or the Xbox 360 Rechargeable
Remove Controller Batteries The first time you turn on your Xbox 360
Battery Pack (sold separately). If you plan to
use disposable batteries, you should
Aboard Aircraft console, you will be prompted to enter a
Before boarding any aircraft or packing the language. Follow the prompts to select a
familiarize yourself with the “Disposable
wireless controller in luggage that will be language for your Xbox 360 video game and
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Battery Safety” section below.
checked in, remove any batteries from the entertainment system.
wireless controller. The wireless controller You can change language and other console
can transmit radio frequency (RF) energy, settings of the System area of the Xbox
much like a cellular telephone, whenever Dashboard. You can select other settings from
Disposable Battery Safety batteries are installed. the System area also, including time, audio,
Improper use of batteries may result in wireless controller, do not leave display, and whether you want the Xbox 360
battery fluid leakage, overheating, or batteries in the AA battery holder when To turn on the console and wireless console to turn off automatically after six
explosion. Risk of fire if batteries are it is not installed in the controller. controller: hours of non-use.
replaced by an incorrect type. Released • If a battery leaks, remove all batteries, 1 Press the Xbox Guide button or the Start
battery fluid is corrosive and may be toxic. taking care to prevent the leaked fluid button on the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
It can cause skin and eye burns, and is from touching your skin or clothes. If to turn on the Xbox 360 Wireless
harmful if swallowed. To reduce the risk of fluid from the battery comes in contact Controller.
injury: with skin or clothes, immediately wash 2 Press the Xbox Guide button on the
the skin with water. Before inserting controller or the Power button on the Xbox
• Keep batteries out of reach of children.
new batteries, thoroughly clean the 360 console to turn on the console.
• Do not heat, open, puncture, mutilate battery compartment with a damp
or dispose of batteries in fire. paper towel, or follow the battery
• Use only alkaline batteries, type AA manufacturer’s cleaning
(LR6). recommendations.
• Do not mix new and old batteries or • Dispose of batteries in accordance with
batteries. local and national disposal regulations,
including those governing the recovery
• Remove the batteries if they are worn
and recycling of waste electrical and
out or before putting away your
electronic equipment (WEEE).
controller or remote control for an
extended period of time. For the

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 FAMILY SETTINGS USING THE DISC DRIVE
The new Family Settings Xbox Live Settings
feature on the Xbox 360 You can make sure that your family has a
console gives parents and positive experience on Xbox Live by setting
caregivers the ability to limits for each child account. You can manage
provide age-appropriate up to eight settings for each account and set
entertainment through different limits for each account. Your child’s
customized settings. Console settings can Xbox Live settings are pre-selected when their
limit the games and movies that can be Xbox Live account is created. You may make
played on your console. Xbox Live settings changes at any time by selecting System,
can customise the Xbox Live experience for Family Settings, Xbox Live Controls, and
each child account, even when playing away picking the child’s account.
from home.
Family Settings for Xbox Live includes these
Apply Family Settings features:

To apply family settings for games and your • Parental approval for adding individuals
console: to your child’s friends list.
• Limiting voice, video, and text chat to To insert a CD or DVD: NOTE
1 In the Xbox Dashboard, select System
and then select Family Settings. individuals on your child’s friends list. 1 Press the Eject button to open the disc tray. When the console is vertical, make sure the
disc is held in place by the tabs on the disc
2 Choose the settings you want to apply to • Blocking or limiting the display of your 2 Place the Xbox 360 game disc, audio CD, or
tray so that it doesn’t fall.
your console and your Xbox Live accounts. child’s profile information and online DVD on the disc tray with the label up or to
presence. the right if the console is vertical. IMPORTANT
Family Settings for the console restrict the
• Blocking or limiting your child’s ability to
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games and movies that can be played by To eject a disc: To avoid jamming the DVD drive and damaging
anyone on your Xbox 360 console, based on view content created by other gamers. discs or the Xbox 360 console:
1 Press the Eject button to open the disc tray.
the rating systems used in your locale. Xbox • Blocking access to Xbox Live multiplayer • Remove discs before moving the console
2 Remove the disc.
360 supports the rating systems used in most games. or tilting it between the horizontal and
regions and countries. 3 Press the Eject button to close the vertical positions.
• Preventing your child from purchasing
disc tray.
items on Xbox Live Marketplace. • Never use cracked discs. They can shatter
inside the console and jam or break
internal parts.
• When the console is vertical, do not use
discs that are smaller than standard DVDs
and CDs.
If the DVD drive jams or is damaged, contact
Xbox Customer Support to have your console
repaired.

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 IMPORTANT HEALTH WARNINGS ABOUT PLAYING VIDEO GAMES PLAY GAMES
Photosensitive Seizures However, if you experience symptoms The Xbox 360 video game and entertainment To start a game:
A very small percentage of people may such as persistent or recurring discomfort, system can only play game discs licensed by 1 Press the Eject button to open the disc tray.
experience a seizure when exposed to pain, throbbing, aching, tingling, Microsoft for the Xbox 360 video game and
numbness, burning sensation, or stiffness, entertainment system. Licensed games bear 2 Place the Xbox 360 game disc on the disc
certain visual images, including flashing
lights or patterns that may appear in video DO NOT IGNORE THESE WARNING SIGNS. this logo: tray with the label facing out.
games. Even people who have no history PROMPTLY SEE A QUALIFIED HEALTH 3 Press the Eject button to close the disc
of seizures or epilepsy may have an PROFESSIONAL, even if symptoms occur tray. The game will start.
undiagnosed condition that can cause when you are not playing a video game.
these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” Symptoms such as these can be
while watching video games. associated with painful and sometimes
permanently disabling injuries or disorders
These seizures may have a variety of of the nerves, muscles, tendons, blood For the latest information about Xbox 360
symptoms, including light-headedness, vessels, and other parts of the body. games, go to www.xbox.com.
altered vision, eye or face twitching, These musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
jerking or shaking of arms or legs, include carpal tunnel syndrome,
disorientation, confusion, or momentary tendonitis, tenosynovitis, vibration
loss of awareness. Seizures may also syndromes, and other conditions.
cause loss of consciousness or CONNECT TO XBOX LIVE
convulsions that can lead to injury from While researchers are not yet able to
falling down or striking nearby objects. answer many questions about MSDs, You can instantly become an Xbox Live Silver Set Up Your Connection
there is general agreement that many member by simply connecting an Ethernet Set up your Xbox Live connection using a
Stop playing immediately and consult a factors may be linked to their occurrence, cable into the Ethernet port in the back of the direct connection, a router connection, or
doctor if you experience any of these including medical and physical conditions, console. You can create gamertags, access Microsoft Windows Internet Connection
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symptoms. Parents should watch for or stress and how one copes with it, overall the Xbox Live Marketplace, view gamer cards, Sharing (ICS). You can also set up a wireless
ask their children about the above health, and how a person positions and participate in chats, get voice messages, make home network connection using the Xbox 360
symptoms—children and teenagers are uses their body during work and other friends, and use Xbox Live Family Settings. Wireless Networking Adapter (sold
more likely than adults to experience activities (including playing a video game). Xbox Live Silver members get limited-time separately). For more information about
these seizures. The risk of photosensitive Some studies suggest that the amount of gameplay through special events like free setting up your connection and further home
epileptic seizures may be reduced by time a person performs an activity may Xbox Live Gold weekend play, Xbox Live Game networking options, go to www.xbox.com/live.
taking the following precautions: also be a factor. with Fame and Xbox Live Prime Time.
NOTE
If you’re ready for the full Xbox Live
• Sit farther from the TV screen. Some guidelines that may help you work You must have a high-speed (cable or DSL)
experience, sign up for an Xbox Live Gold
• Use a smaller TV screen. and play more comfortably and possibly Internet connection to play on Xbox Live. You
membership. Xbox Live Gold gives you all the
reduce your risk of experiencing an MSD must also have a hard drive (sold separately
• Play in a well-lit room. features of Xbox Live Silver, and online
can be found in the Healthy Gaming Guide if your console did not come with one) or
multiplayer gaming, enhanced matchmaking
• Do not play when you are drowsy or (available at www.xbox.com). These memory unit (sold separately) to store your
and feedback tools, privileges and rewards on
tired. guidelines address topics such as: Xbox Live account information.
Xbox Live Marketplace, and media features
If you or any of your relatives have a such as music and photo sharing.
• Positioning yourself to use
history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a
comfortable, not awkward, postures.
doctor before playing.
• Keeping your hands, fingers, and other
body parts relaxed.
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Use of game controllers, keyboards, mice, • Taking breaks.
or other electronic input devices may be • Developing a healthy lifestyle.
linked to serious injuries or disorders.
If you have questions about how your own
When playing video games, as with many lifestyle, activities, or medical or physical
activities, you may experience occasional condition may be related to MSDs, see a
discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, qualified health professional.
neck, or other parts of your body.

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 Cable/DSL Modem

Router

PC
Cable/DSL Modem

Router Connection NOTE

Choose a router connection if you want to Some modems and devices may require a
share your Internet connection with your PC network hub instead of a router.
(or other device), your high-speed modem
Direct Connection To set up a direct connection: 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. You
supports an Ethernet connection, and you
Choose a direct connection if you want the may need to enter information provided by
1 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to want to be able to play on Xbox Live whether
easiest way to set up and play, and you don’t your ISP in the System area of the Xbox
the Ethernet port on your high-speed your PC is on or off.
want to share your Internet connection with Dashboard.
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modem and the other end to the Ethernet To set up a router connection:
your PC (or other device). port on the back of your Xbox 360 console.
1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet
2 Follow the instructions on the screen. You
port on your high-speed modem and the
may need to enter information provided by other end to the WAN or Uplink port on
your ISP in the System area of the Xbox your router.
Dashboard.
2 Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet
LAN port on your router and the other end
to the Ethernet port on your PC (or other
device).
3 Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet
LAN port on your router and the other end
to the Ethernet port on the back of your
Xbox 360 console.

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 Cable/DSL modem
(USB)

Mute

Volume
Expansion port

Connect Your Headset to Your Use Your Headset

PC
Controller To temporarily turn off voice transmission,
1 Turn down the volume by rotating the press the Mute button on the headset cable
volume control all the way to the left. connector. To adjust the listening volume of
Insert the 2.5 mm headset connector into the headset, rotate the volume control knob.
Windows ICS Connection Troubleshoot Your Connection
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the controller expansion port at the back of For more information about using your Xbox
Choose a Windows ICS connection if you want If your Xbox 360 console cannot connect your game controller. 360 Headset with a particular game, see your
to share your high-speed Internet connection automatically, you may need to manually game manual.
with your PC (or other device), your high- configure your network settings in the Xbox 2 Put on your headset and adjust the
speed modem uses a USB (not Ethernet) Dashboard. Some Internet service providers microphone. Prevent damage to your headset by not sitting
connection or is an internal PCI modem, and (ISP’s) require specific settings, including host or stepping on the headset, its cable, or the
NOTE cable connector.
you don’t mind turning on your PC before name, MAC address, and ISP user name and
playing games on Xbox Live. password (for PPPoE authentication). If you Correctly placing the headset and
are unsure about whether you need this microphone is essential in order for you to
1 Connect one end of a USB cable to a USB
information, check with your ISP. For more use it successfully. Make sure the headset Hearing Loss
port on your PC and the other end to a USB goes over the top of your head, not around
port on your high-speed modem. information, see “Troubleshooting” or Extended exposure to high volumes when
www.xbox.com/setup. the back of your head. You can rotate the using a headset may result in temporary
2 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to microphone and earpiece to your right or to or permanent hearing loss. Some
the Ethernet port on your PC and the other Sign Up for Xbox Live your left. Position the microphone about unapproved third-party headsets may
end to the Ethernet port on the back of To create your account, select the option for one inch (2.54 cm) from your mouth and off produce higher sound levels than
your console. Xbox Live from the Xbox Dashboard and to one side. This will ensure that it doesn’t approved Xbox 360 Headsets.
3 Enable Internet Connection Sharing on follow the instructions on the screen. transmit your breathing into a chat session.
your PC. As you adjust the microphone, make sure
Communicate on Xbox Live the microphone opening is pointed towards
4 Follow the on-screen instructions. You may your mouth and not rotated on its axis.
Use your Xbox 360 Headset to chat and
need to enter information provided by your
communicate with your friends while on 3 Now the headset is ready for a game or
ISP in the System area of the Xbox
Xbox Live. chat session. Start your game or
Dashboard.
chat and turn the volume up to a
comfortable level.

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 WATCH MOVIES SHARE MEDIA
Your Xbox 360 console plays DVD movies. To 4 Press any controller button other than the
enhance your DVD movie playback experience, Xbox Guide button to bring up the DVD on-
consider using the Xbox 360 Universal Media screen controls and then use your
Remote (sold separately). controller to control movie playback. Ethernet
To play DVD movies: The Xbox 360 console can only play region 2
DVDs that have this logo:
1 Press the Eject button to open the
disc tray.
2 Place the DVD movie on the disc tray with
the label facing up.
3 Press the Eject button to close the disc
tray. The DVD movie will begin playing.

USING THE MEDIA REMOTE

To insert batteries into the remote control:
Disposable Battery Safety 1 Remove the media remote battery cover.
The Xbox 360 Media Remote uses 2 Insert two new AA (LR6) batteries as
disposable batteries. See “Disposable shown on the underside of the media
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Battery Safety” on page 8. remote battery cover. For best
performance, AA rechargeable batteries USB
are not recommended.
3 Replace the media remote battery cover.

You can use your Xbox 360 console to play 3 In the Xbox Dashboard, select Media,
music, view pictures, and access other media Music, Connected Devices.
PLAY CDS files from other devices. You can connect USB 4 Select the music or playlist you want to
The Xbox 360 video game and entertainment To play audio CDs: devices such as music players and digital listen to.
system can play audio CDs that bear this logo: cameras to the Xbox 360 console USB ports.
1 Press the Eject button to open the disc tray.
You can also connect your Xbox 360 console See Your Pictures
2 Place the audio CD on the disc tray with to a Microsoft Windows PC through an You can create slideshows and view pictures
the label facing up. Ethernet cable or other home network stored on your digital camera.
3 Press the Eject button to close the disc configuration.
tray. The CD will begin playing. To connect your digital camera:
For a list of third-party devices supported by
your Xbox 360 video game and entertainment 1 Set up your digital camera for viewing
system go to www.xbox.com/media. pictures. See your camera instructions for
details on how to view pictures.
Stream Music to Your Console 2 With your Xbox 360 console turned on,
To stream music from a personal audio player connect your camera to a USB port on the
to your Xbox 360 console: Xbox 360 console with a USB cable.
1 Connect a USB cable (not provided) 3 The Xbox 360 console will detect your
between the device and your Xbox 360 digital camera. Follow the instructions on
console. the screen to access pictures.
2 Configure the device to play through the
USB port.

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Share Media from Your PC Windows Media Center
You can access media files including video, Windows Media Center technology in your With the Xbox 360 Hard Drive (included) or an
audio, and pictures from a Windows-based PC. Xbox 360 console delivers Microsoft Windows Xbox 360 Memory Unit (sold separately) you
To connect to a PC, you need a simple Media Center experiences—including can save games and other media, and enable
Ethernet connection from the Ethernet port in watching or recording TV shows, viewing your Xbox Live sign-in.
the back of your Xbox 360 console to your PC. digital photos, and listening to your digital
If your PC or home network is also connected music library—from your Windows Media Removable Hard Drive
to high-speed Internet, you can use this Center-based PC to any TV in your home. Your Xbox 360 comes with a hard drive
connection to connect to Xbox Live. For more When you connect your Xbox 360 console to attached but should you ever need to remove
information about these home networking the same network as your Windows Media it, use the following procedures for removing
options, see “Connect to Xbox Live” or Center-based PC, Media Center for Xbox 360 and reattaching it.
www.xbox.com/setup. technology delivers the Media Center
experiences to your Xbox 360 video game To remove your hard drive:
Windows Media Connect lets you connect
your Xbox 360 console to a PC with Windows and entertainment system. 1 Turn off your console.
XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), while Windows To learn more about Windows Media Center 2 Press the tab on the front of the hard drive
Media Center lets you connect your Xbox 360 for Xbox 360, go to and lift the unit from the console.
console to a Windows Media Center-based PC. www.microsoft.com/extender.
Along with normal DVD remote control To set up Windows Media Center:
functions, the Xbox 360 Universal Remote To attach your hard drive:
1 Go to www.xbox.com/pcsetup and
(sold separately) has a Windows Media Center 1 Turn off your console.
download the latest Windows Media
button that lets you access a connected 2 Position the hard drive over the hard drive
Center software update to your Windows
Windows Media Center-based PC. bay with the thin end (the front) pointed
Media Center-based PC.
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toward the front of the console, and the
Windows Media Connect 2 Connect your Xbox 360 console to your
thick end (the back) pointed toward the
Windows Media Connect enables your Xbox Windows Media Center-based PC using one
back of the console.
360 console to stream music and pictures of the networks described earlier in this
stored on your Windows XP–based computer manual in “Connect to Xbox Live” 3 Place the back of the hard drive against the
anywhere in your home. View slide shows on back of the hard drive bay. Make sure the
3 On your Xbox 360 console, go to Media,
your TV, and create playlists to play all your ridge along the back of the hard drive is
and select Media Center. Follow the
music through the same sound system under the lip on the back of the hard drive
instructions on the screen to finish the
connected to your Xbox 360 console through bay.
Windows Media Center set-up.
a digital audio receiver. To learn more about 4 Push the front end of the hard drive down
Windows Media Connect, go to until the tab clicks.
www.xbox.com/media.
To set up Windows Media Connect:
1 Go to www.xbox.com/pcsetup and Memory Units
download the Windows Media Connect You can also connect up to two portable
software to your PC that is running an up- memory units (sold separately) to the memory
to-date version of Windows XP SP2. unit ports on the front of the Xbox 360
console for additional storage. Memory units
2 Connect your Xbox 360 console to your PC
are smaller than your hard drive, but are
using one of the networks described earlier
designed to be portable so you can take your
in this manual in “Connect to Xbox Live.”
Xbox Live profile or saved games to other
3 On your Xbox 360 console, go to Media, Xbox 360 consoles. You can also take your
and select pictures or music from a memory unit to participating retailers and
Windows PC. Follow the instructions on the download content from their Xbox 360 Demo
screen to complete the Windows Media Kiosks.
Connect set-up.

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 ADD WIRELESS CONTROLLERS
Up to four controllers, wired and wireless, can quadrant must be free (not lit). To disconnect When you turn off your console, your The Xbox 360 Wireless Controller only works
be actively connected to a console at one a controller, remove the battery pack from a controller will still be connected the next within 33 feet (10 meters) of the console.
time. Each connected controller gets a connected wireless controller or disconnect a time you turn it on. Objects between the controller and the
quadrant on the Ring of Light. Before you can wired controller cable connector. Your controller is only connected to one console can reduce this range.
connect a wireless controller, at least one console at a time. You can connect to a
new console at any time, but your
connection to the previously connected
To connect your wireless controller to your console:
console will be lost.

1 Press the Xbox Guide button to turn on the

controller.

CONNECT ADDITIONAL PERIPHERALS

The Xbox 360 system is designed to work with Look for the Xbox Authentic Product logo for
a variety of external devices, including: peripherals from Microsoft for use with your
• Up to four wireless controllers and other Xbox 360 system:
2 Press the Power button to turn on the
console. gameplay peripherals, including the Xbox
360 Controller (sold separately).
• AV connectors such as component video
cables and digital audio cables, including
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the Xbox 360 SCART AV Cable and Xbox
360 VGA HD AV Cable (sold separately). For devices from other manufacturers, look
for one of the following logos, which means
• Ethernet and wireless home networking the device has been tested to meet stringent
3 Press the Connect button on the console. devices such as the Xbox 360 Wireless compatibility requirements to work with Xbox
Networking Adapter (sold separately). 360 or Xbox Live. For more information about
• Storage devices such as your Xbox 360 compatible devices, go to www.xbox.com.
Hard Drive (included, though others are
sold separately), Xbox 360 Memory Units
(sold separately), and USB-based storage
devices.
• USB-based media devices such as music
4 Press the Connect button on the controller. players and digital cameras.
• Custom Xbox 360 Faceplates.

5 After the Ring of Light on the controller

and console spin and flash once, the
controller is connected. The quadrant that
stays on indicates the controller’s position.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
Ring of Light Flashes • Metallic decorations or stickers on the
Follow these steps to troubleshoot difficulties No Sound
The lights in the console Ring of Light should console or controller can interfere with
with the Xbox 360 video game and Check the AV connection. If you’re using
glow solid while the Xbox 360 video game and wireless controller performance. Remove
entertainment system. If the steps in this digital audio, make sure the receiver is turned
entertainment system is on and flash when decorations and try connecting again.
troubleshooting section do not solve your on and the output in your Xbox 360 console’s
you press the Eject button. If the Ring of Light • Cordless phones (2.4 GHz), wireless LANs,
problem, contact Xbox Customer Support. Go audio settings is set correctly.
flashes differently during operation, the Xbox wireless video transmitters, and microwave
to www.xbox.com/support or call the Xbox
Poor Quality Sound 360 video game and entertainment system ovens can interfere with the operation of
Customer Support number provided on the
has an internal problem: the controller. Turn these off and try
back cover. Do not take your Xbox 360 Clean the disc as shown in “Care and
console or its peripherals to your retailer for Cleaning” in the Xbox 360 Warranty manual • Four lights on console flash red: Check connecting again.
repair or service unless instructed to do so by (Volume 2). Check the AV connection. Play your AV cable. • If nothing else works, turn off your console,
an Xbox Customer Support representative. Dolby® Digital audio only on audio systems • Two left lights on console flash red: The remove and reinsert the AA batteries or
that support Dolby Digital. Select the audio Xbox 360 console is too hot and will not Xbox 360 rechargeable battery pack into
output that is supported by your system or play games until cooled down. Place the the controller, and the repeat the steps
Do Not Attempt Repairs TV: stereo or Dolby Surround for stereo Xbox 360 console in a well-ventilated area listed in “Connect Your Controller.”
Do not attempt to take apart, open, service, speakers, mono for monaural speakers. If away from other heat sources. Once the
or modify the Xbox 360 console, power sound is coming from only one speaker, check console cools, the flashing will stop and Remote Does Not Work
supply or peripherals. Doing so could that all audio cables are connected correctly. the Xbox 360 video game and Replace batteries in your remote (see “Insert
present the risk of electric shock, fire or entertainment system can be played. For Batteries.”) Make sure the signal from the
damage to your Xbox 360 console. Any Disc Tray Does Not Open more information, see “Select a Location remote to infrared receiver on the Xbox 360
evidence of any attempt to open and/or Make sure the removable faceplate on the for the Xbox 360 Console.” console is not blocked by solid objects such
modify the Xbox 360 console, including any front of the console is fully connected and as furniture, doors, and so on.
properly aligned. Check the connection to • Four lights on controller periodically flash
peeling, puncturing, or removal of any of
power (see “Connect the Console to Power”). green: No Ring of Light quadrant Peripheral Does Not Work
the labels, will void the Limited Warranty
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Turn on the Xbox 360 console by pressing the assignment. The controller is not
and render the Xbox 360 console ineligible Use Xbox 360-compatible peripherals that
Power button. connected or all four quadrants are full.
for authorized repair. have this logo:
• All other patterns: Internal problem
Game, Movie or Music Does Not Start requires service. Contact Xbox Customer
No Power Only play supported discs (Xbox 360 games, Support.
Confirm that you have an appropriate power audio CDs, DVD movies). Insert the disc with
Wireless Controller Does Not Work If a peripheral is not supported by a specific
source and check all connections between the label up and close the disc tray. Clean the
game, the game may not play.
wall outlet and power supply, and power disc as shown in “Care and Cleaning” in the Replace batteries in your wireless controller
supply and console (see “Connect the Console Xbox 360 Warranty manual (Volume 2). (see “Insert Batteries.”) Turn on the wireless Cannot Save Game
to Power”). The power supply light should controller by pressing the Xbox Guide button.
The Xbox 360 Hard Drive or Memory Unit
glow green when it is working properly. Connect the wireless controller to your
must have enough free space to save the
console (see “Add Wireless Controllers”).
game. Delete unwanted items from storage
No Picture If the batteries are fresh or fully charged and or attach an additional memory unit (sold
Connect the appropriate AV cable. Turn on the the controller is turned on and within separately) for more space.
TV. Select the video input on the TV (or VCR, if operating range connect the controller as
connected to a VCR) that displays the Xbox described in “Add Wireless Controllers.”
360 game. Common names for video input
If lights spin longer than 15 seconds when
include Input Select, AUX, Line In, Line, In,
connecting:
Input, Source, and EXT, depending on your TV
or VCR type. For more information, see your • Keep the console and controller at least
TV or VCR manual. three feet away from large metal objects,
such as file cabinets and refrigerators.
• Make sure the front of the console is
positioned in the direction of the controller © 2005 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
and away from nearby walls.
Microsoft, Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live,
the Xbox logos, and the Xbox Live logo are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.

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Customer Support
Go to www.xbox.com/support or call Xbox Customer Support:
• United Kingdom: 0800-587-1102 (TTY users: 0800-587-1103)
• Ireland: 1-800-509-186 (TTY users: 1-800-509-197)

Kundesupport
Gå til www.xbox.com/support, eller ring til Xbox kundesupport:
• Danmark: 80-88-40-97 (TTY-brugere: 80-88-40-98)

Kundsupport
Gå till www.xbox.com/support eller ring kundsupporten för Xbox:
• Sverige: 020-79 11 33 (texttelefon: 020-79-1134)

Kundestøtte
Gå til www.xbox.com/support eller ring Xbox kundestøtte på følgende numre:
• Norge: 800-14174 (TTY-brukere: 800-14175)

Asiakastuki
Saat lisätietoja osoitteesta www.xbox.com/support tai soittamalla Xbox
-asiakastuen numeroon:
• Suomi: 0800-1-19424 (TTY-käyttäjät: 0800-1-19425)

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