Which connection for UK X-BOX ?

dUnKle · 07-02-2002, 1:59 PM

Just about to order my X-BOX but need to know about the connection options.

I would like to be able to connect the console to my amp using and s-video cable and also have 5.1 sound, what do I need to do this ?

Do I need to order anything else besides console and games or will I get what I need in the box ?

07-02-2002, 5:44 PM

Good choice of console

For DD5.1 sound you will need to buy a seperate AV Pack for the Xbox.

Microsoft make an Avanced Scart Pack that has optical outputs for 5.1 sound, but as you want to use S-Video the only lead that might fit the bill is the Saitek S-Video Cable but I am not sure it this has DD5.1 output.

Anne

dUnKle · 07-02-2002, 6:08 PM

In one of this months XBOX mags ( the one with free video ) is a small thing on these AV Packs.

Theres not much info on them but the one looks like a small black box which plugs into back of the XBOX.

On the box are some connectors, one looks like it fits and S_video cable and there also seems to be one for an optical cable as well as normal audio cables.

Do you think this is what I need ? Any ideas were I could find out ? Also if it is what I need do you think I then use standard S-Video and optical cables ?

museumsteve · 07-02-2002, 7:44 PM

The official UK site only shows
Advanced Scart - which is RGB scart and has optical output
Standard AV scart - composite to scart with no optcial output

US have
Standard composite - comes with machine no optcial..
Advanced AV - SVHS and stereo audio and optical
Hi Def - Component and stereo audio and optical..

All will work with all systems..so just get a US kit if the UK ones don't suffice..

CARLOS · 07-02-2002, 9:20 PM

Hi Duncan

I`ve seen the box (called Advance AV Pack) in the mag aswell, It would be the one you need if it gets released.

I`m waiting to hear from my local EB store if its going to become available, I`ll let you know if i hear anything.

Carlos

museumsteve · 08-02-2002, 12:08 AM

the official site only show AV (composite to scart) and Advanced Scart (RGB) with optical..
I'll check with distributor in the morning and let you know..

dUnKle · 11-02-2002, 4:44 PM

Well I have got the S-Video box coming from the states so I hope very much it works

CARLOS · 11-02-2002, 7:00 PM

I`ve also ordered one from DVDBoxoffice, Fingers crossed

Cheers Carl

CARLOS · 25-02-2002, 10:28 PM

Hi Duncan

Just wondering where you ordered your lead from and if it arrived ?

Cheers Carlos

tee · 26-02-2002, 9:57 AM

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Originally posted by CARLOS
Hi Duncan

Just wondering where you ordered your lead from and if it arrived ?

Cheers Carlos

I would also like to connect via my amp and this US lead definitely seems like the one to do the trick. Count me in for 'where you ordered from' and 'when it arrives' information

Cheers

26-02-2002, 5:36 PM

Get an RGB to S-Video converter. These work an absolute treat.

You'll need the advanced scart pack though.

Regards

CARLOS · 26-02-2002, 7:24 PM

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Originally posted by Stewart C
Get an RGB to S-Video converter. These work an absolute treat.

You'll need the advanced scart pack though.

Regards

Good idea if a little expensive compared to the Advanced AV pack

10-03-2002, 8:54 AM

And also not as good quality as a direct S-Video connection, I've had one of those convertors and although it's convenient I wouldn't recommend it if you want the best image you can get...

Cheers
Andy

CARLOS · 10-03-2002, 8:03 PM

My Advanced AV pack arrived yesterday from DVDBoxOffice and only took 4 weeks

tee · 11-03-2002, 4:28 PM

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Originally posted by CARLOS
My Advanced AV pack arrived yesterday from DVDBoxOffice and only took 4 weeks

I ordered at the end of Feb and there's no sign of it being shipped yet

Anyone know where else to get one in time for Thursday?? Is there any sign of a UK version being released on launch day?

Cheers

29-11-2002, 5:44 PM

what was in the advanced av pack?

i have bought an xbox and have a Tosh 32ZP18Q TV this has 3 scarts the first being RGB, component inputs and 2 optical inputs

So what do i need to make it DD5.1?

Is it the advanced scart pack with RGB scart and optical lead. It seems a bit steep at 19.99 as I have a spare optical lead but nowhere on the xbox to plug it in.

Or the mentioned advanced AV Pack what exactly is in this pack?

Is the RGB scart really worth it i was going to use a non RGB scart as i am already using the RGB scart input for sky so using it means also buying one of those RGB scart splitter things

I must admit i was shocked the manual didn't even mention how to connect it to DD5.1

CARLOS · 29-11-2002, 11:07 PM

You need one of the sets of leads to get the optical out which is attached to a break out box !

I think Dixons do a lead pack for about £15 which has optical + RGB scart + S-Video output so you are covered with all connection options

30-11-2002, 12:03 AM

Is S-Video better than RGB Scart?

What does this sound like from amazon

Xbox Digital AV Cable
JOYTECH

Was: £12.99
Our Price: £9.49
You Save: £3.50 (26%)

Features

AV Scart connector provides and RGB signal and stereo output to your TV

Seperate stereo RCA audio outputs provide connection to your Hi Fi

S-Video output for use with compatible TV's

Optical out to provide crystal clear digital sounds to your digital receiver.

This sounds like what i need

JSW · 02-12-2002, 2:51 AM

http://www.xbreporter.com/xbox_cables_adapters.php

chic · 03-12-2002, 11:08 AM

i got hi def kit from game on saturday its a bit steep at £25 but for that you get component conectors , svideo connectors and an optical out and optical cable for 5.1 i have connected the component cables to my ptae and the image is stunning although its not progressive

Laura · 04-12-2002, 10:23 AM

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Originally posted by bobbles
What does this sound like from amazon

Xbox Digital AV Cable
JOYTECH

Was: £12.99
Our Price: £9.49
You Save: £3.50 (26%)

Thats the one that i've just bought for my soon to arrive XBox.

I did a quick deja search and most people thought it was good, though there were supposedly problems with having the S-video and RGB connected simultaneously.

I would say that if you want to buy that one don't get it from Amazon , I originally ordered it from them (Monday) and it has a delivery time of 1-2 weeks. In the end I cancelled the order and bought it from Gameplay instead, costs a little bit more, (13.98 including delivery) but I got it this morning (Thursday)

laura.

08-12-2002, 7:36 PM

If anyone is still looking for the Advanced AV Pack or the high definition pack, both are available from MX2, albeit they'd be imports as Microsoft in it's infinite wisdom doesn't consider us worthy to release these over here. Go figure.

MX2 Website

**bxd** · 09-12-2002, 11:11 AM

Hi,

There isn't a problem with s-video and rgb... the instructions on the Joytech cable tells you you can't use them both at the same time.

Scart was originally wired for rgb before s-video came along. A scart connector wired for s-video uses some of the pins that were originally intended for rgb, so you can't use s-video and rgb together without interference.

The High Def AV kit has component outputs which aren't too common in the UK. If you have a tv with component inputs then you can use them instead of rgb.

Brian

V5-APS · 14-12-2002, 1:39 PM

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kevenh · 07-01-2003, 3:09 PM

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Originally posted by Laura

I would say that if you want to buy that one {Joytech Digital AV Cable} don't get it from Amazon , I originally ordered it from them (Monday) and it has a delivery time of 1-2 weeks.

I ordered one from amazon yesterday. Like Laura ses they quote 1-2 weeks, but my delivery estimate was 07/01/03 after 30mins.

It's worth waiting 1/2 an hour to get the actual delivery date rather than the 'safe' guess.

P&P is £1.99 extra...

Oh! I'll also try to remember to post a success/fail delivery post!

NeilMcRae · 07-01-2003, 7:47 PM

Just remember that with PAL consoles are +not+ supposed to support component video out. Its a bug that is being plugged in new Xboxes and with the Xbox Live upgrade!

Neil.

Laura · 08-01-2003, 12:04 AM

kevenh, looks like they've got more in since Christmas.

I put my order in first thing in the morning, and at the 5pm, it was still showing 1-2 wks, and I didn't want it holding up the XBox itself just for an AV lead.

laura.

08-01-2003, 12:21 AM

Just pop down to Game and get their hi-def pack, £24.99, has s-vid, component vid, photo stereo and optical out. Works a treat with my H50 and home cinema amp

porker · 09-01-2003, 10:50 PM

Ordered my Joytech cable from gameplay 3 o' clock yesterday afternoon and had it hooked up to my system by 9 o'clock this morning!!
Thats what I call service!

£12.99 including standard delivery (2nd class), 99p extra for first class.

kevenh · 10-01-2003, 3:36 PM

Amazon sent my cable on time!

Does what it says on the box!
I'm sure the quality of the cabling, etc. will be similar to other high street bundles.
That game one seems over priced - but that opinion isn't based on trials.

I'd like some one like www.lektropaks.co.uk to make us a cable!

07-02-2002, 5:44 PM	#2
annefromuk Guest Posts: n/a	Good choice of console For DD5.1 sound you will need to buy a seperate AV Pack for the Xbox. Microsoft make an Avanced Scart Pack that has optical outputs for 5.1 sound, but as you want to use S-Video the only lead that might fit the bill is the Saitek S-Video Cable but I am not sure it this has DD5.1 output. Anne
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26-02-2002, 5:36 PM	#11
Stewart C Guest Posts: n/a	Get an RGB to S-Video converter. These work an absolute treat. You'll need the advanced scart pack though. Regards
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10-03-2002, 8:54 AM	#13
Guest Posts: n/a	And also not as good quality as a direct S-Video connection, I've had one of those convertors and although it's convenient I wouldn't recommend it if you want the best image you can get... Cheers Andy
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29-11-2002, 5:44 PM	#16
bobbles Guest Posts: n/a	what was in the advanced av pack? i have bought an xbox and have a Tosh 32ZP18Q TV this has 3 scarts the first being RGB, component inputs and 2 optical inputs So what do i need to make it DD5.1? Is it the advanced scart pack with RGB scart and optical lead. It seems a bit steep at 19.99 as I have a spare optical lead but nowhere on the xbox to plug it in. Or the mentioned advanced AV Pack what exactly is in this pack? Is the RGB scart really worth it i was going to use a non RGB scart as i am already using the RGB scart input for sky so using it means also buying one of those RGB scart splitter things I must admit i was shocked the manual didn't even mention how to connect it to DD5.1
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30-11-2002, 12:03 AM	#18
bobbles Guest Posts: n/a	Is S-Video better than RGB Scart? What does this sound like from amazon Xbox Digital AV Cable JOYTECH Was: £12.99 Our Price: £9.49 You Save: £3.50 (26%) Features AV Scart connector provides and RGB signal and stereo output to your TV Seperate stereo RCA audio outputs provide connection to your Hi Fi S-Video output for use with compatible TV's Optical out to provide crystal clear digital sounds to your digital receiver. This sounds like what i need
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08-12-2002, 7:36 PM	#22
Edward Greatrex Guest Posts: n/a	If anyone is still looking for the Advanced AV Pack or the high definition pack, both are available from MX2, albeit they'd be imports as Microsoft in it's infinite wisdom doesn't consider us worthy to release these over here. Go figure. MX2 Website
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08-01-2003, 12:21 AM	#28
cbcox Guest Posts: n/a	Just pop down to Game and get their hi-def pack, £24.99, has s-vid, component vid, photo stereo and optical out. Works a treat with my H50 and home cinema amp
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