Xbox problems with HD-ready TV

c3pod4qp · 12-10-2006, 19:36

I have just bought a Goodmans GTVL27W23HD TV from Tesco. Unfortunately, I can't get it to work properly with my Xbox (original). The sound is fine but the picture is terrible - black and white with a sort of rainbow effect that bears no relation to what is on the screen.

I rang the Xbox helpline and they told me I needed an Xbox HD AV pack. I can't find this anywhere (apart from US websites).

Is the TV faulty or is the original Xbox incompatible with HD ready LCD TVs without new cabling? Incidentally, my PS2 works fine with the TV as do all other components.

TheBigM · 12-10-2006, 19:50

sounds likea frequency 50/60Hz problem or a NTSC/PAL problem. The HD AV pack is for Xbox 360 I believe not Xbox1. Xbox was enabled for HD (480p) in the USA models only. It should still work via a normal scart/composite/s-video connection. Are you sure you are not trying to plug the composite connection into the component sockets or transmitting in rgb?

charmed1987 · 13-10-2006, 16:54

hi there you can get a hd av pack for the original xbox but the picture will only be displayed in 480p try ebay for the pack but i doubt it will cure you're problem

12-10-2006, 19:36	#1
c3pod4qp Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 609	Xbox problems with HD-ready TV I have just bought a Goodmans GTVL27W23HD TV from Tesco. Unfortunately, I can't get it to work properly with my Xbox (original). The sound is fine but the picture is terrible - black and white with a sort of rainbow effect that bears no relation to what is on the screen. I rang the Xbox helpline and they told me I needed an Xbox HD AV pack. I can't find this anywhere (apart from US websites). Is the TV faulty or is the original Xbox incompatible with HD ready LCD TVs without new cabling? Incidentally, my PS2 works fine with the TV as do all other components.

12-10-2006, 19:50	#2
TheBigM Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: moon Posts: 12,983	sounds likea frequency 50/60Hz problem or a NTSC/PAL problem. The HD AV pack is for Xbox 360 I believe not Xbox1. Xbox was enabled for HD (480p) in the USA models only. It should still work via a normal scart/composite/s-video connection. Are you sure you are not trying to plug the composite connection into the component sockets or transmitting in rgb?

13-10-2006, 16:54	#3
charmed1987 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,346	hi there you can get a hd av pack for the original xbox but the picture will only be displayed in 480p try ebay for the pack but i doubt it will cure you're problem

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