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Games & gear: 20" LCD monitor strictly used for XBOX 360
20" LCD monitor strictly used for XBOX 360
by baran220 - 6/4/09 8:55 AMHELP!
My Son uses his X-BOX 360 on line via a 27" SONY CRT, (no computer involved). The CRT went bad and now he would like a LCD for same.
1) My Son has a computer with a good LCD monitor, (with no VGA inputs) separate speakers, only USB inputs to CPU available.
Q. Is there a "cable" to allow him to hook up X-BOX to computer where he can have video and Audio?
IF NOT:
2) Is there a 20" or so LCD for his X-BOX 360 stand alone only?
As I understand, the NEW Monitor must have built in speakers with 15 pin for video and two RCA audio inputs.
X-BOX makes a cable (VGA w/audio jacks) that connects to an LCD Monitor that has a 15 pin and two RCA for audio.
I cannot seem to confirm a specific monitor that will have the appropriate VGA inputs?
Also, I am now finding out that some lesser grade LCD's have ghosting/refresh rate problems that may be a concern.
I am looking for a cost effective LCD approx 20" that will meet specifications.
Help,
Thanks,
Peter
Well
by alakzam - 6/4/09 11:42 AM In reply to: 20" LCD monitor strictly used for XBOX 360 by baran220EVERY LCD monitor is going to have AT LEAST a VGA hookup. Sometimes, on cheap monitors, the cable is permanently attached, so you might need a gender changer from Radio Shack or Monoprice. Other than that, since VGA doesn't carry audio, you'll need to figure out something for that. Usually isn't too difficult to find a couple of speakers that can accept RCA composite audio inputs. Or again, if you go to some place like Radio Shack, you can get a cable that has female stereo RCA audio jacks that end in a female 3.5mm stereo headphone jack that would let you use any set of computer speakers you wanted.
It might take a couple of unusual components from Radio Shack or Monoprice (Monoprice is cheaper, but it might be worth the added cost at Radio Shack in this case, since in my experience, their staff is VERY well trained and will be able to make sure you get the right stuff), but you should be able to cobble something together that works.
Games & gear Forum VGA, HD, AV cable for monitor.
by baran220 - 6/5/09 9:53 AM In reply to: Well by alakzamWell,
Thank you, here is what RS recommended and this below is the description right from the X-BOX VGA, HD, AV cable spec. sheet.
Description: Showcase stunning Xbox 360 high-definition graphics on your PC monitor or HDTV using the VGA input. Play high-quality audio with the included stereo connection or use the optical audio port for digital sound.
·DV-15S Standard VGA Connector· Experience High Definition movies and games at up to 1080p resolution, Also supports 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound output, 8-foot long shielded cable Part Number B4S-00001
All I see on this VGA, HD, AV cable is the X-Box connection on one end and the 15 pin monitor connection and 2 - red/white component connections on the other end. Though it says "included stereo connection" there is no other connections on the cable. Am I to assume the RCA jacks are the audio connection?
FYI I will be purchasing a new monitor with built in speakers.
Thank you again.
Yes
by alakzam - 6/5/09 1:01 PM In reply to: Games & gear Forum VGA, HD, AV cable for monitor. by baran220Yes, the two cables with the red and white ends will be composite audio plugs. You also should have the option of using a toslink cable if you want to hook it to a surround sound system and get the full Dolby 5.1 experience.
And for what it's worth, I'd just get a set of desktop speakers. They will outclass anything you can get built into a monitor. But if you're going to get a new monitor with built in speakers, I'd suggest just going the HDMI route assuming you have an HDMI capable 360. Make sure the monitor supports HDMI, and then just buy a cheap male/male HDMI cable off of some place like Monoprice. That way you only have the one cable to worry about for audio and video.
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