How to switch to video to play xbox without the remote control

If its the the reggular xbox u cant play dvds without buying the xbox dvd remote that comes with a sensor that plugs into one of the controller ports

Without a remote control, you can't play it.

You can't select its input without its remote control.

Just get a cheap universal remote, and program it to the TV. Some TVs don't have the dedicated buttons to switch inputs, without the remote.

Hey,

You can use your Xbox controller as a remote control to watch media.
Here are the actions for each button:

To... Press... Play or pause Note If the DVD is bookmarked, it will start playing automatically where it was stopped the last time you viewed it. START Skip back one chapter LB
or
A, then select skip back Skip forward one chapter RB
or
A, then select skip forward Fast forward RT Rewind LT Page up through a list of items. RT Page down through a list of items. LT Open the on-screen display for more advanced playback controls. X, Y

Source: http://support.xbox.com/en-us/pages/xbox-360/how-to/watch-dvds-movies.aspx

The best thing to do of course is to get a remote. If you are in video mode and I take it that is where you are playing video xbox, check the front of the set for a VIDEO button or a MODE button. You may not be able to do much without the remote.

Hi,

Are you talking about the controller? Or the media center remote control (similar to a tv remote)?

If you are talking about the controller you need to buy this:

Xbox 360 Wireless Reciever for Windows

and here is a guide:

MS Guide

Thanks

Try getting a universal remote and look for the "Code Search" instructions inside of the manual.  It will basically make you cycle through all of the possible codes until you get the right one.  Be patient and it will pay off.  Don't think you can use a controller to play DVD's but I may be wrong. Let me know how it goes.

I asume your game systems and dvd player are hooked up via the rca inputs.So all you would need to do is purchase a universal remote,program it for your tvand press ch00 which should be the video input.make sure your dvd or game system is on so you know if you are on the right channel

TRY THE SAMSUNG CODES for any universal remote