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Old 10-01-2008, 21:31   #13
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Re: HDMI & optical

So you do actually have a 5.1 amp then?


The 360 doesn't have an actual optical output... If you are using HDMI, then you need the "optical audio dongle" which comes with the 360 Elite or the official Xbox 360 HDMI cable. [the VGA, component, and RGB SCART leads for the 360 have an optical output on them, however the multi-AV end of the cable obscures the HDMI socket].

btw, £40 for an HDMI cable really isn't necessary.
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