Kensington K83300WW Universal 3-in-1 Pro Audio Headset Switch Installation Guide
- June 3, 2024
- Kensington
Table of Contents
K83300WW Universal 3-in-1 Pro Audio Headset Switch
Installation Guide
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PART1: Connecting and Powering the Audio Switch
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To get connected, take the USB-C to USB-A cable and connect the USB-C end to the rear USB-C port on the Audio Switch.
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Next, connect the USB-A end of the cable to your computer.
• Note that the USB-A (female) to USB-C (male) adapter can be used if you’d prefer to connect the Audio Switch to your computer via USB-C. -
This connection to your computer provides power to the Audio Switch, while also acting as the wired audio line for conference calls, music and more.
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Now that the Audio Switch has power and is connected to the wired channel (indicated by a Green LED), within the computer’s audio channels, we need to set the Kensington Audio Switch as both the Input and Output source.
PART2: Connecting a Headset (Wired or Bluetooth)
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With that done, we can now connect a headset to the
Audio Switch
• By default, the Audio Switch is set to connect to a wired headset, indicated by the Green LED shown on the headset button.
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If connecting a wired headset, simply connect it to either the front 3.5mm Audio Jack or connect it to the USB-C port on the front of the Audio Switch.
• Note that if you did not use the USB-A (female) to USB-C (male) adapter yet, that adapter can be used to connect a wired USB-A headset to the Audio Switch. -
If connecting a Bluetooth headset, that can be done by pressing the headset button once.
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Doing this sets the headset line into Bluetooth mode, indicated by a Blue LED
• Note before pairing a Bluetooth headset, make sure it is not connected via Bluetooth to another device. This may require you to disable Bluetooth on another device (ex: a phone) first. -
To pair a Bluetooth headset, press and hold the headset button for (2) seconds
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This will place the Audio Switch in Headset pairing mode, indicated by a flashing Blue LED
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Now, on your Bluetooth headset, place it into pairing mode
• Note, you might need to read the instructions on your headset to determine how to place it in pairing mode, as this varies by the headset -
With the Audio Switch’s headset line and your headset in pairing mode, they will connect within a few seconds; indicated by a solid Blue LED
• If you run into any issues on this step, see our FAQ section
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Now that your headset is connected, it’s time to pair your additional audio devices to the Audio Switch
• These additional devices can be other computers, a tablet or a phone
PART3: Pairing Bluetooth Devices (Tablets, Phones, Laptops)
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To pair a device, press the first Bluetooth button on the top of the Audio Switch
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This will set the Audio Switch to that Bluetooth channel, indicated by a Blue LED
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Next, press and hold the Bluetooth button for (2) seconds
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This will place that Bluetooth channel into pairing mode, indicated by a flashing Blue LED
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Now, on your Bluetooth-enabled device, set it to pairing mode
• Note, you might need to read the instructions for your device to determine how to place it in pairing mode, as this varies by device type -
With the Audio Switch’s first Bluetooth channel and your device in pairing mode, they will connect within a few seconds; indicated by a solid Blue LED
• If you run into any issues on this step, see our FAQ section -
Now that your first Bluetooth device is connected, you can connect a second Bluetooth device (if desired) by following the same steps
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To do this, click the second Bluetooth button on the top of the Audio Switch
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This will set the Audio Switch to that Bluetooth channel, indicated by a Blue LED
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Next, press and hold the Bluetooth button for (2) seconds
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This will place that Bluetooth channel into pairing mode, indicated by a flashing Blue LED
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Now, on your Bluetooth-enabled device, set it to pairing mode
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With the Audio Switch’s second Bluetooth channel and your device in pairing mode, they will connect within a few seconds; indicated by a solid Blue LED
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At this point, you have connected your headset (wired or Bluetooth), as well as three devices to the Audio Switch
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You are now ready to use the Audio Switch for calls, music, and more
• Note that some applications (ex: Teams) will require you to set the Kensington Audio Switch as the Input and Output source when using it for the first time.
PART4: Switching Channels, Buttons and Controls
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To switch between audio channels, simply press one of the top three buttons on the Audio Switch
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Whichever channel has the glowing LED indicates the channel you are on
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To mute your headset’s microphone, press the large mute button in the center of the Audio Switch
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This will cause the LED to turn to red, indicating that all microphone channels are muted
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To unmute, simply press the mute button one more time and the LED will turn off
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To turn your volume up or down, simply press the plus or minus keys.
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To turn the volume up or down multiple levels, multiple presses in either direction will be required
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And that’s it, you are now up and running with your 3-in-1 Audio Switch
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Should you have any questions, or encounter any issues with your Audio Switch, know we are here for you with detailed FAQs and dedicated support paths
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We hope you enjoy your new device, thanks!
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