Unit 20: Learning Outcome 4: How to set up a console!

To set up an Xbox 360 you will need an electrical outlet, a TV or computer monitor and the cables the Xbox 360 provides. An Xbox package usually comes with the Xbox itself, an AV and HDMI cable, a power supply, a power cord, a wireless controller, two AA batteries and a headset with microphone. This setup will only be able to connect the console to the Television, to connect to a computer monitor you will need a VGA AV cable which is a special adapter created for a monitor.

Step 1:

Plug the Power supply and cord into both the console and electrical outlet. This will provide the console with the necessary power to function.

Step 2:

Plug the AV/HDMI or VGA cable into the TV or monitor then into the back of the console. The three Jack ports (Red, Yellow and White) operate both Audio and Video on the monitor. The Video jack is operated by the Yellow jack and the Audio is operated by the two remaining jacks.

Step 3:

Once both steps have been completed, the console is ready to be used. To turn the console on, make sure the power supply is switched on and the press the console's green "on" button as shown below:

Step 4:

To switch on the controller, press and hold the "X" button located in the middle of the controller.
Sometimes you will need to connect your controller via an infra-red connection. There is a small button near the on button that will connect the controller to the console. You are now ready to use the console.