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  • Page 1 ARCUS260S SETUP...
  • Page 2 I. INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Primus' new gaming headset, specially designed, specially designed for the serious gamer who doesn’t want to lose the slightest detail of the adrenaline loaded videogames. Suitable for the most realistic sound effects, this amazing headset delivers brilliant audio through noise-isolating ear speakers that will surely lure you into the most fantastic journey.
  • Page 3 Main features • Impressive 7.1 surround sound with positional audio. • Boasts high-precision 50mm drivers • Easily captures the sound of flying bullets, the blast of epic struggles and in-game audio for a more engaging and immersive virtual experience • Multi-platform ready, compatible with PCs, laptops, tablets and consoles •...

  • Page 4: Product Layout

    II. PRODUCT LAYOUT 1) Lightweight and adjustable headband 2) Hinged earcups 3) Soft memory-protein cushions 4) Detachable noise-cancelling microphone 5) LED lights 6) Microphone jack 7) Type C USB port 8) 3.5mm headphone jack with locking mechanism 9) Mute button 10) Volume control wheel 11) USB cable for 7.1 surround sound 12) 4-pole TRRS 3.5mm cable...

  • Page 6: Initial Setup

    III. INITIAL SETUP System requirements: • Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 • PS4 , XBOX ONE, and Nintendo Switch ® • Any 3.5mm TRRS and/or TRS compatible audio devices...
  • Page 7 The headset supports three audio input modes OPTION 1: • Connect the headphones to a PC laptop, tablet, or compatible gaming console using USB type C cable. • Configure the headset as the default audio device, depending on your PC platform. OPTION 2: •...
  • Page 8 OPTION 3: • Connect the headphones to a desktop computer using the supplied TRRS to TRS adapter cable. DUAL 3.5MM PC EXTENSION CABLE...

  • Page 9: Console Setup

    IV. CONSOLE SETUP XBOX ONE ® 1. Connect the headphones’ 3.5mm plug into a controller’s 3.5mm jack. 2. Connect the headphones' 3.5mm plug into the 3.5mm jack of the adapter for the Xbox controller. *Xbox One controllers with no 3.5mm connector will require an adapter (Xbox stereo headset adapter is not included).
  • Page 10 PlayStation ® 1. Depending on the audio input mode you want to use, connect the headphones’ cable into the USB or 3.5mm interface of your controller. 2. Next go to Settings, followed by the Devices tab, select Audio devices, and click on Output. Nintendo Switch ®...

  • Page 11: Advanced Operation

    V. ADVANCED OPERATION In order to enable full surround sound and customization capabilities on the headset, a USB connection is required and the installation of the software in your computer. This software is compatible with Windows platform only.
  • Page 12 To install the driver, follow the steps below. 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Go to www.primusgaming.com/software to download the driver software. 3. To start the installation, double click the Setup.exe file. 4. Once the Welcome setup screen is displayed, click Next to continue. 5.
  • Page 13 6. You are now ready to install your brand-new Primus PHS-260 (ARCUS 260S) Gaming Headset. Once you click Install, the system will ask you to connect the headset to a USB port on your PC. 7. Once the connection is established, the configuration of the device will start in your PC. To proceed, follow the prompts on the screen.
  • Page 14 10. In order to complete the installation process, you will need to restart your PC. Click OK when prompted. Select Finish once you are ready to conclude rebooting the system. 11. The application shortcut will appear on the desktop of your computer when the process is completed.

  • Page 15: Configuration Tool

    VI. CONFIGURATION TOOL This gaming software allows you to configure the headset through a single user-friendly application.
  • Page 16 Main software interface 1. The headphones must be plugged in order to start the Primus software. The intial screen for the PRIMUS PHS-260 gaming headset will be now displayed. Make sure both icons are checked to gain access to all the features and settings available in the device.
  • Page 17 5. Once you have configured the settings according to your own preferences, click the plus + icon if you want to add a new profile. Proceed to enter a Profile Name and Profile Description. Click OK when done to save it. 6.
  • Page 18 These include: Volume Control, Sample Rate, Equalizer, Environment Effects, 7.1 Virtual Speaker shifter, Primus SingFX, Primus Surround Max. 1. Volume Control: it allows you to raise and lower the main volume with the slider under the Master controller.
  • Page 19 2. Sample Rate: toggles the setting between 44.1kHz and 48kHz. 3. Equalizer: check the box next to Enable Equalizer to turn it on. You can customize the sound using the equalizer or any of the presets. To save a custom preset equalizer, select Please input preset name…, type in the desired label and finish by clicking the Disk icon to...
  • Page 20 The sliders on the right can be used to adjust the level of each speaker separately. 6. Primus SingFX: this can help users to change their natural “key” to match the song´s. To activate, click the box next to Enable Key Shifting.
  • Page 21 Mic controls: If you right-click the Microphone, a set of parameters will be displayed on the screen. These include Volume Control, Sample Rate, SingFX and Noise Reduction. 1. Volume control: Here you can Enable the microphone boost, a setting designed to enhance the input level of your voice.
  • Page 22 3. SingFX-Microphone Echo: natural echo effects will be added to your voice just like a karaoke machine. To enable, check the box next to Microphone Echo. Use the slider adjust the intensity of the effect. Click the Home icon to reset to its default values.
  • Page 23 Software setting and information: Click the icon at the top of the software screen. This will bring up the driver and software version window. Click the Detail button below to display the additional data.

  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    VIII. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 25 3.5MM TRRS PLUG 4 POLES : 5.9FT SPLITTER ADAPTER TO DUAL 3.5MM PLUGS TRS : 0.59FT WARRANTY TWO YEAR LIMITED Primus is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. XBOX ONE is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. PS4™ is a ®...
  • Page 26 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE...

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