SteelSeries Arctis 9 Dual Wireless Gaming Headset
WELCOME TO ARCTIS
Your new headset is the result of our unyielding pursuit of perfection for over 15 years. We poured our hearts into creating the best possible gaming headset by pushing the boundaries of sound quality, mic clarity, comfort, and style. Arctis is our glory; now go chase yours.
STEELSERIES ENGINE
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
- Arctis 9
- Wireless Transmitter
- USB Charging Cable
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS // COMPATIBILITY
- PC
- Playstation
- Switch
STEELSERIES ENGINE SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Platforms
- Windows 7+
- Mac OS X 10.8+
Some software features are available only on Windows 10.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- Ski Goggle Headband
- Airweave Ear Cushions
- ClearCast Microphone
- ChatMix Dial
- Volume Wheel
- Microphone Mute Button
- Bluetooth Button
- Power Button
- Micro-USB Jack for charging and firmware updates
- Headphone Share Jack
- USB Charging Cable
- USB Plug
- PC / PlayStation Mode Switch
- Pairing Button
- Game In Jack
- Line Out Jack
- LED
SETUP – PC
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Connect the Wireless Transmitter’s USB Plug 12 to the PC.
Optional: Connect a 3.5 mm audio cable (not included) from the Wireless Transmitter’s Line Out Jack 16 to a pair of speakers for automatic switching when the headset power is toggled.
WIRELESS TRANSMITTER SETTINGS
Toggle the PC / PlayStation Mode Switch 13 on the bottom of the wireless transmitter to PC. The Wireless Transmitter LED 17 will turn white.
WINDOWS SOUND SETTINGS
- Under “Playback”, highlight Arctis 9 Game Audio and select “Set Default”.
- Select Arctis 9 Chat Audio and select “Set Default Communications Device”.
- Under “Recording”, highlight Arctis 9 Chat Audio and select “Set Default”.
SETUP – PLAYSTATION / SWITCH (TV MODE)
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Connect the Wireless Transmitter’s USB Plug 12 to the USB port on the PlayStation / Switch dock.
The ChatMix feature is only available on PC.
WIRELESS TRANSMITTER SETTINGS
For use with the PlayStation / Switch in docked mode, toggle PC / PlayStation Mode Switch 13 on the bottom of the wireless transmitter to PlayStation. The Wireless Transmitter LED 17 will turn blue.
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS NEEDED FOR PS4 AUDIO
PS4 SETTING > Devices > Audio Devices
Output to Headphones, All Audio
SKI GOGGLE HEADBAND
Install
Direction of headband installation.
Velcro
Tighten or loosen the Velcro straps on the side of the headband to achieve the desired fit.
POWER ON / OFF
To power on the headset, press and hold the Power Button 8 for at least 3 seconds. You will hear a tone, and the Headset LED will illuminate.
To power off the headset, press and hold the Power Button 8 for at least 3 seconds.
2.4 GHZ PAIRING
Note: The headset is already paired to the transmitter when it arrives.
- Press and hold the Wireless Transmitter’s Pairing Button 14 for 5 seconds until the LED 17 begins blinking rapidly.
- With the headset off, press and hold the Power Button 8 for 6 seconds.
BLUETOOTH
PAIRING
- With the headset powered on, press and hold the Bluetooth Button 7 for 6 seconds. The headset LED will rapidly blink blue.
- In your device’s Bluetooth settings, scan for available devices and select “Arctis 9”.
CONTROL
- Answer/end voice call single · Press Bluetooth button 7
- Play/pause music single · Press the Bluetooth button 7
- Next track double · · press Bluetooth button 7
- Previous track triple · · · press Bluetooth button 7
CHARGING
To charge the headset, connect the USB Charging Cable 11 to the Micro-USB Jack 9 on the headset, and plug the other end into any USB power source.
The color of the Headset LED indicates the battery level.
- Green 100–50 %
- Yellow 49–20 %
- Red 19–10 %
- Red (fast blink) 9–1 %
MICROPHONE
RETRACTABLE MICROPHONE
POSITIONING
Position the ClearCast Microphone 3 close to the corner of your mouth with the flat surface facing you.
REGULATORY
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, SteelSeries ApS. declares that the equipment which is compliant with Directive RoHS 2.0 (2015/863/EU), R.E.D (2014/53/EU), EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), and LVD (2014/35/EU), which are issued by the Commission of the European Community.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://steelseries.com/ Operating Temperature: 0 to + 40 °C
SteelSeries ApS. Hereby confirms, to date, based on the feedback from our suppliers indicates that our products shipping to the EU territory comply with REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals – (EC) 1907/2006) compliance program. We are fully committed to offering REACH compliance on the products and posting accurate REACH compliance status for the all of products.
Frequency bands and Powers (Headset and Transceiver)
Frequency band(s) in which the radio equipment operates:
- BT and WIFI: 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz
Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted in the frequency band(s) in which the radio equipment operates:
- EIRP: л/4-DQPSK: 3.18 dBm (Headset-WIFI)
- EIRP: 8DPSK: 2.46 dBm (Headset-Bluetooth)
- EIRP: GFSK: 4.87 dBm (Headset-Bluetooth)
- EIRP: л/4-DQPSK: 3.13 dBm (Transceiver-WIFI)
Firmware Version: 0.9.5.0
WEEE
This product must not be disposed of with your other household waste or treat them in compliance with the local regulations or contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Safety Guideline for Lithium Battery
This battery must not be disposed of with your other household waste or treated in compliance with the local regulations. Contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.
“CAUTION!” Risk of explosion if battery pack is not replace by same type as specified by the manufacturer. Please keep follow all listed important warnings and cautions below while using this battery pack to avoid any damage or hazard.
- The battery polarity (+) and (-) shall not be connected and charged reversely. The risk of an explosion if the battery polarity is reversed (+) and (-).
- Please keep this battery pack away from fire and high heat sources, as to explosion might happen. Do not place your battery pack close to any heater or hot location.
- This battery pack shall not be hit or impacted. This battery pack shall not be dealt with any sharp or keen objects either.
- This battery pack shall not be exposed to moisture, dripping, or splashing.
- If any electrolyte flows out of this battery pack when touching the user’s eyes and skin, please seek medical advice immediately.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement, the device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.
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