Xbox 360: How to configure Xbox 360 audio settings (906660)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Xbox 360
  • Microsoft Xbox 360 Component HD AV Cable
  • Microsoft Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable
  • Xbox Video Game System

SUMMARY

This article describes how to set or configure the audio settings on the Xbox 360 console. The steps may differ depending on the type of audio visual (AV) cable that you use on your console and the audio receiver or the output device that you use.

MORE INFORMATION

To configure your audio settings, follow these steps:
  1. Start the Xbox 360 console without a disc in the disc tray.
  2. In the System section of the Xbox Dashboard, select Console Settings.
  3. In the Console Settings area, select Audio.
  4. In the Audio Settings area, configure settings for analog output or digital output:
    • Analog output settings:
      • Mono: Select this setting for systems that do not support stereo output.
      • Dolby Pro Logic II: Select this setting for stereo systems or Dolby Pro Logic II compatible systems.
    • Digital output settings:
      • Digital Stereo: Select this setting to use digital stereo output.
      • Dolby Digital 5.1: Select this setting to use Dolby Digital output.
      • Enable WMA Pro: Select this setting to use enable WMA Pro pass-through if your receiver supports the WMA Pro format.
Note You must use one of the following cables to support digital output:
  • Xbox 360 Component HD AV Cable
  • VGA HD AV Cable
  • S-Video AV Cable
  • Advanced SCART AV Cable
  • Japanese HDAV D-Connector AV Cable

Audio formats that Xbox 360 can play

The following audio formats can encode on Xbox 360:
  • Stereo PCM, 16-bit, 48 kilohertz (kHz)
  • Dolby Digital ® 5.1 channel digital audio, 48kHz
The following sound formats can pass-through Xbox 360:
  • Dolby Digital ® 5.1 channel digital audio, 48kHz
  • THX 5.1 channel digital audio, 48kHz
  • WMA Pro
Note Xbox 360 does not support digital theater systems (DTS).
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/9/2006
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