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Setting a Key for the Microphone on PS3

Hooking up a Bluetooth microphone to a Sony PlayStation 3 allows you to participate in in-gaming chatting during online play. While connecting the microphone to the PS3, you will be prompted to enter a pass key for the device. The pass key is the numerical code associated with your Bluetooth device. The code helps facilitate a secure connection between the PS3 and the Bluetooth mic. The PS3 practically walks you through the connection procedure with a series of onscreen prompts.

Instructions

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  Turn on the PS3.
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  Consult your Bluetooth microphone̵7;s user guide to obtain the pass key for the device. The default pass key for many PS3-compatible Bluetooth microphones is often ̶0;0000.̶1; The device̵7;s default pass key generally cannot be changed.
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  Place the Bluetooth microphone in pairing mode. Refer to the device̵7;s user guide if you are unsure how to do this. The process varies depending upon the brand and model of the Bluetooth microphone you are using.
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  Navigate to ̶0;Settings,̶1; ̶0;Accessory Settings,̶1; then ̶0;Manage Bluetooth Devices̶1; in the PS3 XrossMediaBar.
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  Select ̶0;Yes̶1; when prompted to register a Bluetooth device with the PS3. Select ̶0;Start Scanning.̶1; The PS3 will conduct a scan for all active Bluetooth devices within range.
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  Select your Bluetooth microphone from the list when prompted to select the device you want to register. You will be asked to enter the device̵7;s pass key.
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  Press the "X" button on your controller to bring up the onscreen keypad. Enter the device̵7;s pass key. Select ̶0;OK.̶1; The microphone is now paired with the PS3.
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  Navigate to ̶0;Settings,̶1; Accessory Settings,̶1; then ̶0;Audio Device Settings̶1; in the PS3̵7;s XrossMediaBar. Set the ̶0;Input Device̶1; to your Bluetooth microphone. You can now use your microphone with the PS3.

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