Post by: go-to on January 06, 2004, 08:43:00 PM
| QUOTE (lindsey @ Nov 5 2003, 06:10 AM) |
| What is the advantage of ether one of these modifications, adding a digital output to your Xbox (v0.1) or Guide to Modding your XBOX for advanced A/V (v0.1) besides price, when for 20.00 bucks you can simply install a Xbox advanced AV pack part # X08-47698-01. I am not trying to be a wise guy I am just trying to answer an audio problem I am having. |
The zip file that is available for download is actually my tutorial. I made that up when I first bought my XBOX. I couldn't justify spending the money on DTS when I could accomplish it for free on my work-bench.
The advantage is actually having the capability of multi-channel surround sound without spending money on an A/V pack.
And as far as I know...you can only enable the surround mode in the OE XBOX dashboard. Would be nice to access that through EvoX though.
Post by: Stusy on January 15, 2004, 03:11:00 AM
Done the coaxial out and it works a treat
Post by: mark876543 on January 19, 2004, 02:10:00 PM
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Post by: fezzman on January 21, 2004, 07:07:00 AM
| QUOTE |
| Is there an xbox application or method that allows using the dongle & remote for dvd-playing? Just wondering. The player using the controller is ok, but lookign to get some use out of my remote. Have an unlockable maxtor drive so can't run with chip off. |
Your hdd doesn't need to be locked to use the remote. Just launch the M$ dash from whatever dash you are currently using.
Post by: esdubu on January 21, 2004, 07:26:00 AM
Post by: SpankMan on March 07, 2004, 11:30:00 AM
Post by: gskairo on March 15, 2004, 02:38:00 AM
1. Do I need an ADvanced AV cabel to get surround? Issent it possible to get it usung the original xbox cable. I have connected all 3 jacks on the original cable to my surround reciver and send ti to my TV using the recivers S-Vhs out. Does this not result in Surround??
2. is a RCA socket all i need to install to get surround if the above (1) is incorrect?
3. Does the Xbox support DTS, if i install a toslink cable will i be able to get DTS from the DVD player on the Xbox (my revicer supports DTS)
hope you can help me
Cheers
Gskairo
Post by: gskairo on March 15, 2004, 09:26:00 AM
Post by: Degeczi on March 16, 2004, 11:51:00 PM
| QUOTE (gskairo @ Mar 15 2004, 12:38 PM) |
| 1. Do I need an ADvanced AV cabel to get surround? Issent it possible to get it usung the original xbox cable. I have connected all 3 jacks on the original cable to my surround reciver and send ti to my TV using the recivers S-Vhs out. Does this not result in Surround?? 3. Does the Xbox support DTS, if i install a toslink cable will i be able to get DTS from the DVD player on the Xbox (my revicer supports DTS) |
1. Yes - if the amp can decode Dolby Prologic from the analogue, stereo input (you have to set the amp to DPL mode). But I don' really get how can you use "S-Vhs" (BTW, that is "S-Video" correctly) connection with the original Xbox cable: that only has one composite video connector...
3. Yes, but for that you need something better than the original cable. Not necessary the MS, for example this is much less and already has RGB-on-scart, S-Video connections and an optical cable is also included
Post by: Ohm on March 22, 2004, 03:26:00 PM
Question 1
I am going to fit an VGA output (15 pin d-sub) on the back of my Xbox. In that way I don't need a specially prepared VGA cable, just any standard monitor cable will do. The problem is that the non-standard cable is used to switch the output type into VGA mode by means of bridging 4 pins together (correct me if I am wrong).
Do you people have a better idea than to put a switch on the box that can bridge these pins when VGA mode should be used?
Question 2
Why not use 2 bufferts (one ic 74HC14) to protect the outputs of the h- and v-syncs from the Nvidia chip and then use this as syncs, instead of extracting those from the green signal? Nobody here writes of this method, only sync-splitting.
Look here for diagram:
http://xbox-linux.sourceforge.net/docs/howtovga.html
They even think this solution is better than sync-splitting. Neater, simpler and better then why not?
Thanks for any help
Post by: DarkLegion on March 24, 2004, 05:06:00 PM
I was planning to do it through the straight to the chip method but then my v1.1 box died and now I'm stuck with a focus chip v1.4,which has no vga firmware yet.
EDIT: Just noticed in that aritcle that there is no mention of the need for vga firmware does the cromwell bios,support vga and has its own firmware or did they just leave out the need for firmware by accident?
This post has been edited by DarkLegion: Mar 25 2004, 01:11 AM
Post by: Ohm on March 24, 2004, 05:16:00 PM
Me and a buddy will try to fit VGA output by means of internal syncs to our 1.0:s in a few days. I don't think that Cromwell's bios supports VGA, but I really don't know. At least I will try pixel8:s bios first.
We will put an aluminum plate on the back of the Xbox where this should be fitted:
VGA D-sub
Switch for vga or normal video mode
Switches or controller (?) for TSOP blocks; 2*256 + 1*512
Switch for write enable
Switch for chip select (still have old EEPROM chip mod inside - as rescue)
2 USB ports
Phono and RCA stereo outlets
If I don't get the syncs right I will try to get one of those Elantec strippers although they are probably expensive. The National ones costs more than ten times the amount of 74HC14:s but I want the best picture quality.
/Ohm
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1 Unmodded Crystal (they are common in Sweden
)1 1.0 Segate 120GB, Evo D6 EEPROM and TSOP modded
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Post by: A confused Guy on April 03, 2004, 08:03:00 AM
Post by: -Zou- on April 19, 2004, 03:11:00 AM
Simply because some games/apps dont work with the tatx or Pixel8 bios and with this methode, there isn't the problem of the sync on green or other problem like that. And it's not so hard to make it. Just have a good soldering experience.
Post by: vedderaxl on April 23, 2004, 03:50:00 AM
Post by: stevie_mac on May 12, 2004, 10:24:00 PM
| QUOTE (vedderaxl @ Apr 23 2004, 12:14 PM) |
| Hi, I just got a used HDTV pack coz I want an optical audio out. I thought it had a normal video output port. It turned out it only had component video out. Is there a way to hack it to also output normal video for a regular TV. I really just want normal video and optical audio out. |
Maybe - perhaps this will help ?
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=213487
Looks as though internally on the MS HDTV unit (according to diagram) that pins 11+12 and 13+14 will be linked and 9+10 open circuit.
If you reverse this (11+12 and 13+14 open and 9+10 short), you should get Standard AV! (hope i'm reading this right!)
Good luck
Post by: DarkLegion on June 09, 2004, 08:11:00 AM
| QUOTE (-Zou- @ Apr 19 2004, 11:35 AM) |
Simply because some games/apps dont work with the tatx or Pixel8 bios |
Are you implying that the vga bios is not required when using this method,or did I read what you said wrong?
That would be damn useful,particularly when I get a decent monitor.I'll rig up the dreamcast along with this as it has fantastic vga output and is easy to hack.
Post by: Drunkn_Munky on June 23, 2004, 09:57:00 AM
Thanks
lewis
Post by: psxpirate1 on September 15, 2004, 02:13:00 PM
Post by: brian on September 18, 2004, 11:59:00 AM
Post by: EvilWays on October 05, 2004, 03:54:00 PM
| QUOTE (DarkLegion @ Jun 9 2004, 03:38 PM) |
| Are you implying that the vga bios is not required when using this method,or did I read what you said wrong? |
I've been hearing the following questions:
"If I make a VGA Cable, do I need a VGA BIOS?"
"If I tap the internal H/V-sync signals, do I still need a VGA BIOS?"
This has been asked over and over again (I count at least three times between the Xbox A/V Technical Forum and the Xbox BIOS Forum. The answer is "Yes, you need/still need the VGA BIOS. Someone more qualified should give a brief explanation about why it's still needed. My explanation for it is basically "the cable won't help jack without the BIOS" just doesn't explain it very well.
Also, thanks to junkmonkey, there's hope for all Xboxes with the Conexant chip (1.0-1.3) for having VGA support. If you didn't catch the post over in the Xbox BIOS forum, he hacked a version of iND-BiOS to include this feature. Despite the fact that it's still "beta" and an unofficial hack, the size of the BIOS is 256KB since it isn't based off of a debug BIOS.
Furthermore, Yoshi from Gueux'NeT has a similar hack for 1.4 Xboxes. This is also "beta" but more or less official. The bad news is the BIOS is 1,024KB in size, though I'm not sure if the specific version of the BIOS is based off of a debug BIOS or not.
Post by: james blind 009 on October 29, 2004, 05:01:00 PM
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Post by: jessedude on November 12, 2004, 04:30:00 PM
Post by: almirf on December 09, 2004, 10:59:00 AM
im dont have a capoture card!!
im have a xbox 1.6 and in this version i can capture images of my xbox ?
how i can capture videos and screenshots running of softwares/games of my xbox ?
Post by: WBAGAM on January 04, 2005, 10:38:00 AM
thanx for da help
Post by: Major_Woody on March 20, 2005, 12:01:00 AM
Post by: Kandyii on March 21, 2005, 08:22:00 AM
Has anyone had any problems with sound when MP3's and a slideshow of pics are played together? The slideshow plays on OK but the song gets all scrabbled up for some reason.
I have the Xecuter 2 lite and X2 4083.06 bios installed. And I have the EVO-X 3935 dashboard installed. The app is XBMC.
Could this be a problem with the XBMC? Hardware? Is there another application out there I could try to dignose this problem.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Kandy.
Post by: Kandyii on March 22, 2005, 10:33:00 AM
May be I had a duff copy of the XBMC.
B)
Post by: john eats on April 05, 2005, 12:38:00 AM
Post by: martinemt on October 06, 2005, 08:07:00 AM
Cheers everyone!Has anyone ever had an Audio/Sound problem where everything has a "Static" Sound? How do you fix this? Any help would be very much appreciated. I was kind of thinking it was a bent or broken pin where the A/V cable plugs in the Xbox, but I do not see anything and do not know where to start. Please help.
Post by: hoobatech on December 08, 2005, 08:50:00 PM
anyone have a url
Post by: PrIsM on March 29, 2006, 01:05:00 PM
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Post by: xboxnoob222 on August 30, 2006, 10:24:00 AM
Post by: mariust5 on September 13, 2006, 08:35:00 AM
Got an xbox today , secod hand , swaped it with my old one but is showing in black and white ! Are there any settings to change this or anything else that i can do to show normal picture . It came with one of them YPrSt whatever cable but there's nowhere to plug it in my system .
My stuff goes through an old sat box and from there to my tv with a normal aerial cable . Thanks
Ok , found and burned Enigmah on a cd-rw , but it's not recognised by the drive , by the way the xbox it's not modded . I tryed it on modded one and it works .
The games are all PAL so i'm beggining to think that the box is NTSC .
Is there anything else i can do apart from installing a modchip ?
Plugged it straight in to scart socket , same result with 3 different cables , 1 with s-video going in to a scart adaptor and 2 of the ones yelow= video , red=audio , white =audio .
Don't know what u mean by '' fubared '' ( busted ? )
Is there a scart adaptor for the cable it came with ?
Thanks all .
Post by: akahector on November 27, 2006, 04:36:00 PM
Post by: keebord on February 07, 2007, 02:20:00 PM
Post by: el_xero on May 08, 2007, 08:57:00 PM
every one is going higher def but i want to go the old way... I need some help
my RF switch on my box was wack so i opened it up in hopes of rewireing it sadly i goofed and cant remember where the wires were supposed to go.. does anyone know where i can get a diagram to show how to wire the xobx cable for RF switch?
pweeeeese!???
Post by: joemamahunt on May 14, 2007, 04:35:00 PM
Does the (all) xbox already output HD-quality in the stock component video cable?
Or would I need to buy the HDTV xbox cable, AND a converter?
And another thing that I think belongs in the FAQ as I do not knwo the answer myself,
"Is there anything that needs to be done IN the xbox, for the whole VGA convertion to work and show properly?"
My box is softmodded, so if yes, that may be a problem? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
I'm very confused now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
Post by: Master-D on March 06, 2008, 11:57:00 AM
Someone can help me ?
Post by: Red_Breast on February 17, 2009, 01:28:00 PM
QUOTE(joemamahunt @ May 14 2007, 10:35 PM) 
I'm confused now.
Does the (all) xbox already output HD-quality in the stock component video cable?
Or would I need to buy the HDTV xbox cable, AND a converter?
And another thing that I think belongs in the FAQ as I do not knwo the answer myself,
"Is there anything that needs to be done IN the xbox, for the whole VGA convertion to work and show properly?"
My box is softmodded, so if yes, that may be a problem?
I'm very confused now.
If the Xbox is NTSC then all it needs is a component cable.
If it's PAL then it's possible to switch to NTSC with an app. called Enigmah.
Post by: Red_Breast on February 17, 2009, 01:51:00 PM
QUOTE(Master-D @ Mar 6 2008, 07:33 PM)
Can i make on my Xbox 3.5 audio out for headphones ?
Someone can help me ?
Do you mean you want a 3.5mm jack socket for audio on the back (or anywhere else) of your Xbox.
For that you should have some experience of electrics.
I think a simple adaptor (2 phono sockets for the Xbox AV lead to 1 3.5 jack socket for the headphones) would be easier. I have one myself but if you can't get that exact adaptor you may need to get a gender-bender to go with it.
Post by: azerule fiasco on April 17, 2009, 01:58:00 PM
What up guys ? I'm new at posting on a forum put I have been searchin now for about a week and can't get anywhere with my question. Actually three questions...#1. I can't figure out how to hook up a headphone jack to my xbox it's already installed I just can't think of where to wire/solder it any help would be nice. P.S. I would like it to work normally unless I hook up the headphones.
#2. I also have a microphone jack installed how do I get this to work?
#3. I have a 40 in. HDTV and an extra Xbox 360 HDTV/TV AV Cable I would like to convert it into a cable I can use for my regular Xbox to receive HiDef quality wiring this up has stumped me.
Any info/links would be greatly appreciated.
Post by: nancy111 on July 28, 2009, 02:36:00 AM
Post by: Heimdall on July 28, 2009, 03:28:00 AM
Post by: Heimdall on July 28, 2009, 04:42:00 AM
QUOTE(dpbmt @ Jul 28 2009, 11:12 AM)
That's an excellent link, but with three mistakes!
1. The method of disabling virtual eeprom works for Krayzie and Kingroach NDURE 3.0, but not for Kingroach NDURE 3.1. For NDURE 3.1 eeprom_off.bin has to go in E:\NKP11\
2. It re-enables virtual eeprom before changing the HD video resolutions!
3. It ignores the need to resync the virtual eeprom copy with the real eeprom if you are using Krayzie 1.1.1.
Also, it still talks about using MS Dash, which the OP doesn't have. I'm sure that's not needed - I'll try to find the thread that talks about using XBMC directly.
I've just registered over at xbmc.org so I can edit that page to reflect the changes above, but it won't let me make any changes......
Post by: 1hotjob on February 09, 2011, 05:08:00 PM
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Christ, I hope no one buys the overpriced VGA to DVI adapter linked in the OP. Monoprice!!!
Seeing as that price was quoted SEVEN years ago, I am sure prices have dropped. Please check the age of the thread you are posting in as to the relevance of your reply. Leave dead posts alone.
Post by: brahm2 on October 20, 2003, 08:29:00 PM
Here are a bunch of "starter" links.
Adding coaxial digital AND Toslink (fiber optic) outputs to Xbox
Zip File Download
Adding a digital output to your Xbox
http://www.xbox-scen...ital-output.php
Xbox VGA-cable tutorial - play Xbox on a computer monitor.
http://www.xbox-scen...s/vga-cable.php
Guide to Modding your XBOX for advanced A/V
http://www.xbox-scen...advanced-av.php
Adding SPDIF Audio Output to the Xbox
http://wrongcrowd.com/xboxspdif/
Comlete Guide to Cables (thanks sparkac)
http://forums.xbox-s...t...60&t=116389
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Q: Can I make a DVI cable for my xbox?
A: No. The xbox's video encoder chip does not give the correct outputs needed for the DVI standard. However you can make a VGA cable and buy a VGA to DVI adaptor. There are NO benefits of this whatsoever, apart from being able to plug into a DVI port. All the adaptor does is pass through analog VGA signals to a DVI connector. The DVI standard is designed to be used with digital signals. (Adaptor can be found here)
Q: How do I know if my monitor supports sync on green (SOG)?
A: Check the manual, contact the manufacturer, but firstly check if your monitor is listed here
Q: My monitor supports sync on green, what do I do next?
A: Build the VGA cable as described in my guide, without the sync seperator circuit.
Q: I do not have a sync on green monitor, what can I do?
A: There are a few options. Either build your VGA cable with a sync-seperator circuit which will seperate the H & V sync signals required from green (see my guide) or you can buy an aftermarket VGA adapter such as the X2VGA by Neoya.
Q: Is the redant/other cheap VGA adapter any good? / What is the difference between X2VGA and these cheap VGA adapters?
A: The redant and other cheap VGA adapters use composite or s-video input. They are nasty line-doublers, will leave a blurry, washed out, poor quality image on your monitor and you will feel ripped off. The X2VGA converts TRUE HDTV signals into TRUE VGA output, thus giving the best possible picture. The X2VGA also supports high-resolution output (480p, 720p, 1080i) Cheap adapters DO NOT!
Q: Can i display my xbox on 2 different TV's using S-video and RGB Scart?
A: No. You can display using both modes, but not simultaneously. Either use composite scart connections (see my guide for scart pinouts), put 2 composite/svideo connections on your A/V cable, or switch between the 2 modes.
Q: What A/V output types are available, and can i put them all in one cable / breakout box?
A: You can put EVERY type of output in one cable / breakout box, however you will need to switch between the modes (see my guide for more info). The output types are as follows:
Video outputs:
RGB Scart
HDTV
S-Video
Composite (& Composite scart)
VGA
RF
Audio outputs:
SPDIF (Toslink / Coaxial digital)
Phono audio
RF (mono audio)
Scart (can use digital or phono audio)
Q: Do I HAVE to have a HDTV / Advanced AV pack to make a VGA cable?
A: No. All you need is the AVIP connector from ANY Xbox AV cable. The main reason I would choose an Advanced A/V or HDTV pack is because it has a small box a few inches from the AVIP connector end which can be used to house new connections such as a female VGA connector easily.
Q: I've built a VGA cable and I get a picture on my monitor but everything is green! What is wrong?
A: You need to use the TATX_DEBUG_VGA or PiXEL8_DEBUG_VGA bios to correct the colours. If you are already using one of these, try launching applications / games from Xbox Media Center or Player.
Q: What Versions of Xbox will work with a VGA cable?
A: So far, there are only BIOS's for v1.0 and v1.1 xbox'es. If you have a 1.2+ you can try the TATX bios at your own risk, or buy a VGA adapter such as the X2VGA.
Q: Is it not easier to capture the H/V sync signals between the GPU and the Video encoder?
A: Not reallly. The LM1881 Circuit works fine, and is very easy to make. However it IS possible to capture H/V sync signals here, but it is beyond the scope of this FAQ.
L33's tutorial: http://www.freedomfo.....0AV Cable.htm
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Thank you L33 for letting me copy a HUGE post of yours onto this FAQ
This thread will eventually turn into a nice big FAQ, please post all Q&A type questions here, and I will add them to the main post. Also, post any links to good tutorials that I might of missed!
Thanks
Post by: Lukenatme on October 28, 2003, 05:08:00 PM
I am a lamer post...please send me to the garbage bin.
Post by: lindsey on November 04, 2003, 08:46:00 PM
What is the advantage of ether one of these modifications, adding a digital output to your Xbox (v0.1) or Guide to Modding your XBOX for advanced A/V (v0.1) besides price, when for 20.00 bucks you can simply install a Xbox advanced AV pack part # X08-47698-01. I am not trying to be a wise guy I am just trying to answer an audio problem I am having.
Post by: tosi on November 07, 2003, 02:37:00 PM
when setting up the the video on the ms dashboard, and setting the option for high definition, does it keep the option and lower the quality when the game doesn't need it and revert back when it does? or do you have to turn it on everytime
Post by: bigballsou on November 17, 2003, 06:56:00 AM