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Xbox 360: How to troubleshoot the Xbox 360 Bonus Media Remote

Article ID:907594
Last Review:April 1, 2008
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This article describes how to troubleshoot the Xbox 360 Bonus Media Remote.

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When you use the Xbox 360 Bonus Media Remote, you may experience one or more of the following issues:
The DVD features do not work.
The video quality is poor or does not work.
The buttons do not work.
You experience poor performance when you use the remote control with the Xbox 360 console.
If you experience any one of these issues, see the corresponding section in this article.

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The DVD features do not work

Some DVDs may not support all the Xbox 360 DVD playback features. Some of the features that are typically affected include the following:
Subtitles
Multilingual audio tracks
Multiple viewing angles
Slow-motion play
For more information about the features that are supported, see the production documentation for the affected DVD. In rare instances, certain DVDs may not operate correctly. Typically, this behavior occurs because of variations in the manufacturing process or because of software encoding of the DVD video software.

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The buttons do not work

Check for interference. Remove any objects that may be blocking the infrared port on the remote or on the console. This includes metallic or metallic-painted faceplates on the console.
If the infrared port on the faceplate is damaged, replace the faceplate.
Put new batteries in the remote control to determine whether the behavior is caused by weak batteries. Remove the batteries from the remote control, press each button two times, and then replace the batteries.

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You experience poor performance when you use the remote control with the Xbox 360 console

Make sure that you have new batteries in the remote control.
Point the remote directly at the infrared port next to memory unit slot A.
Verify that the infrared port is not blocked or covered.
Make sure that you use the remote control no more than 10 feet from the console.
Close drapes and blinds during daylight hours to minimize any ambient infrared light.
Important Do not take your Xbox 360 console or its accessories to your retailer for repair or service unless an Xbox Customer Support representative instructs you to do this.

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Microsoft XBox 360 Video Game System
Microsoft Xbox 360 Media Remote
Microsoft Xbox

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