I have a Samsung HL-S5687W, using a Denon 2307 receiver, and the component cables that came with the Xbox (switched on to HDTV). When I go to the Display menu in the Dashboard I can switch it to 720p and 1080i - but when I try to put it on 1080p it won't do it.

Anyone know what the problem might be? I was under the impression that I would only need to get the VGA cables if I wanted to upconvert DVDs.. that the components would work fine with my receiver and TV to show the picture in 1080p.

Thanks in advance.

you need vga for 1080p

Because of the TV or everyone needs VGA to display 1080p? Sorry, I'm new to all of this stuff.. thanks

I think some TVs won't allow a 1080P signal through component connections...you'll need HDMI or VGA. Since the 360 doesn't have an HDMI port, you'll need to use VGA to get 1080P.

OK thanks, with my luck I will buy a VGA cable and Microsoft will come out with a HDMI attachment next week, haha.

That Samsung will do 1080p on component. I don't know if the Denon will take 1080p on anything but HDMI, so if you're running video through it that's your problem.

I have a Samsung 1080p Tv and it will do it through component like it has been said hook it up directly to the Tv and you will be fine

I have a Samsung HL-S5687W, using a Denon 2307 receiver, and the component cables that came with the Xbox (switched on to HDTV). When I go to the Display menu in the Dashboard I can switch it to 720p and 1080i - but when I try to put it on 1080p it won't do it.

Anyone know what the problem might be? I was under the impression that I would only need to get the VGA cables if I wanted to upconvert DVDs.. that the components would work fine with my receiver and TV to show the picture in 1080p.

Thanks in advance.

Sounds to me you need a firmware update. I'd call Samsung to see what they can do about that. But just to be sure check the official Samsung HL-SXX87W thread to see if it can infact output 1080p via component.

OK - I will try hooking it up straight through the tv and see what happens. Thanks for the tip.

It sounds like you might need an update, but not from Samsung. Is your 360 current from the update in December?

If he is using his receiver it won't accept 1080p via component. But if I'm reading the OP, it states that he tried to select 1080p and it would allow him to select it as an output option from the 360. Doesn't make sense since it wouldn't even be there to select as an option or it would be.

OK - I will try hooking it up straight through the tv and see what happens. Thanks for the tip.


I have this set (well the 88 model) and you will be fine hooking it up straight to component on the set. The Denon is causing the problem.

I will again confirm that the 87w will accept 1080p just fine over component directly, mine has worked without a hitch since Microsoft released the update. But you will only see HD-DVD's at 1080i which is the same as 1080p with 24hz material, so no worries :)

I have the HL-S5687 and through component you will get 1080p for games and 1080i for movies. I brought the VGA cable and now everything is 1080p. Every time I log on it updates so I believe I have the latest update. Only thing there are black bars, about 1/2" around the entire pic

you need vga for 1080p

No you don't !

You need to let us know which Samsung tv you have. Some of their first few 1080P LCDs did not take 1080P inputs.

you need vga for 1080pNo you don't !
You do for HD-DVD. You don't just to play games.

I think it depends on the tv. I have the Samsung 4095D and it accepts 1080p over component for gaming. However, I think you need a VGA cable for this TV in order to display HD-DVD at 1080p or upscale regular DVDs...

You need to let us know which Samsung tv you have. Some of their first few 1080P LCDs did not take 1080P inputs.


He already let us know which Samsung he has. His tv does accept 1080P signals through the component input. So is either his receiver or he hasn't updated his xbox.

I wish he would come back and tell us that he connected it straight to the set. Its def. the receiver. No question.

And I can't believe people still think you need VGA for 1080p. VGA will give you 1080p for everything while 1080p over component only applies to games.

Yep guys, it was the Denon receiver.

To some of the people wondering, I already had the update downloaded onto the 360 that allowed 1080p. The option to select 1080p was on the screen previously, just when I selected it the screen would go black for 6-7 seconds and then pop back onto the Settings screen with my resolution still on 720p.

I hooked the components straight into the Samsung and it immediately let me set the resolution to 1080p with no problem.

Thanks for all the help - it's greatly appreciated.

I'm glad you found the solution before this thread got out of hand.