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How to Put the PS3 BD Remote Control in Pairing Mode

Your PlayStation 3 has an integrated optical drive that allows you to watch high-definition videos in Blu-ray format as well as standard definition videos from standard DVD media. The Sony Corporation offers PlayStation 3 owners the option to purchase a separate Bluetooth-enabled remote control from various authorized retail stores around the world. The proprietary Sony PlayStation 3 remote control allows for greater control when watching DVDs/BD movies and navigating through the video menu screens.

Instructions

- 1
  Turn on your PlayStation 3 game console and wait for the XMB menu to appear on your television screen.
- 2
  Navigate to the drop-down ̶0;Settings̶1; menu, scroll down to ̶0;Accessory Settings̶1; and press the ̶0;X̶1; button on your PlayStation 3 game controller.
- 3
  Scroll down to the ̶0;Register BD Remote Control̶1; and press the ̶0;X̶1; button on your game controller.
- 4
  Press the ̶0;Start̶1; and ̶0;Enter̶1; buttons on your remote control at the same time for at least five seconds. Your PlayStation 3 remote control is successfully paired to your gaming console when the confirmation prompt appears on your television screen.

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