vij Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I recently updated my modded Xbox 360 console thru LIVE for the first time. But I still have the "Screen format" setting greyed out. After the FALL update Its supposedly got to display something called reference level once we get inside "Screen format". I am using the Component display thats included. Reference Level or Black Level: If you're using the Xbox 360 Component HD AV Cable, the Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable, or the Xbox 360 HDMI Cable, then screen format options include Reference Level. The default setting, Standard, delivers the normal range of white and black levels that your TV or monitor supports. Select Intermediate to increase the level of white and black in the video output. Select Expanded to maximize black level. Reference level is sometimes used to make a picture sharper, and you can experiment with what format suits your viewing pleasure. http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/systemus...le/settings.htm But my "Screen Format" is greyed out...The only time I can access Screen format is when I set the display to 480p, and even then I dont get the "Reference Level" setting inside "Screen Format". This becomes important if I am to get "non-washed-out" 1080i with DVD movies when I switch over to VGA. Someone please help. Whats happening here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vij Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 I am pretty sure LIVE did the updates. Is there any other way of knowing if I actually got the update? Anyway of getting LIVE to make the updates necessary once again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 This is strange and I have no idea why you are facing this. Let me check my console tonight and revert on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vij Posted February 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Anyplace I can download the update and install manually ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Nope. Not possible on X360. Only PS3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 I recently updated my modded Xbox 360 console thru LIVE for the first time. But I still have the "Screen format" setting greyed out. After the FALL update Its supposedly got to display something called reference level once we get inside "Screen format". I am using the Component display thats included. Even I'm using component cables and the "Screen Format" settng is greyed out for me too. But I havent faced any issues with washed out HD content. I have the HD-DVD addon drive and several HD-DVD flicks in addition to many HD rips. All look terrific running on both my LCD TVs at 720p and 1080i. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vij Posted February 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Hmm ok.. Maybe its fixed internally. But most people have that seting enabled. We missed out. But I am unable to play xvids...Are you able to play them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Hmm ok..Maybe its fixed internally. But most people have that seting enabled. We missed out. I believe that setting is available only on HDMI enabled X360s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vij Posted February 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 once u pop in an DivX/Xvid movie, it should automatically ask you to download an update for xvid support (separate from the firmware update)....once u download that, the movies should work...so make sure ur connected to XBL the first time u play a DivX/Xvid movie peace Thanks. Will try that Hmm ok..Maybe its fixed internally. But most people have that seting enabled. We missed out. I believe that setting is available only on HDMI enabled X360s. Thats not true mate. I have seen quite a few Xbox 360 Pro consoles with that setting enabled. We have a few Xbox 360 at work and they have that setting enabled. Apart from reference level, they also have a Black Level setting inside Screen format(specific to US consoles). Would help if everyone who have updated their consoles thru LIVE confirmed if their Screen format setting is enabled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vij Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Signing into LIVE with the DVD containing xvid didnt seem to do anything. Guys, is this what I am looking for. Says I can burn to DVD and install manually. Xbox.com | How To - How To Get O.S. System Updates For Your Xbox 360 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vij Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 once u pop in an DivX/Xvid movie, it should automatically ask you to download an update for xvid support (separate from the firmware update)....once u download that, the movies should work...so make sure ur connected to XBL the first time u play a DivX/Xvid movie peace You were right there mate. I am now able to play xvids. But the Screen Format setting is disabled. Maybe its nt available for component. But strange that the Xbox 360 guys said it should be available with HD-AV component too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabl020 Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 once u pop in an DivX/Xvid movie, it should automatically ask you to download an update for xvid support (separate from the firmware update)....once u download that, the movies should work...so make sure ur connected to XBL the first time u play a DivX/Xvid moviepeace Hey Sam, Another question - Do you need to connect to XBL just for the first time to watch Divx/xvid movies? So, in the future, I don't need to be connected to XBL to watch movies? -diabl020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhas Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Change it to some PAL-50 or PAL-60 Try this. I donno if it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Hey Sam,Another question - Do you need to connect to XBL just for the first time to watch Divx/xvid movies? So, in the future, I don't need to be connected to XBL to watch movies? -diabl020 according to me i have to always connect to XBL first before watching divx movies and once the flick starts you can log out of it but without logging in it does not work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulovski Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I get the reference levels in my x360 - i use a dragon vga cable. it's a core x360 so definitely not console type dependent. are you using a monitor or a TV? and what type? Also, what are the resolution options that you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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