SteelSeries Arctis 9 - Gaming Headsets Manual

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 available on Windows 10 only

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1. Ski Goggle Headband*
2. Airweave Ear Cushions*
3. ClearCast Microphone
4. ChatMix Dial
5. Volume Wheel
6. Microphone Mute Button
7. Bluetooth Button
8. Power Button
9. Micro-USB Jack
   for charging and firmware updates
10. Headphone Share Jack
    
    
11. USB Charging Cable
    
    WIRELESS TRANSMITTER
    

12. USB Plug
13. PC / Playstation Mode Switch
14. Pairing Button
15. Game In Jack
16. Line Out Jack
17. LED

SETUP – PC

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Connect the Wireless Transmitter's USB Plug to the PC.

Optional: Connect a 3.5 mm audio cable (not included) from the Wireless Transmitter's Line Out Jack to a pair of speakers for automatic switching when the headset power is toggled.

WIRELESS TRANSMITTER SETTINGS

Toggle the PC / Playstation Mode Switch on the bottom of the wireless transmitter to PC. The Wireless Transmitter LED will turn white.

WINDOWS SOUND SETTINGS

1. Under "Playback", highlight Arctis 9 Game Audio and select "Set Default".
2. Select Arctis 9 Chat Audio and select "Set Default Communications Device".
3. 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 to the USB port on the Playstation / Switch dock.

*ChatMix feature only available on PC.

WIRELESS TRANSMITTER SETTINGS

For use with the Playstation / Switch in docked mode, toggle PC / Playstation Mode Switch on the bottom of the wireless transmitter to Playstation. The Wireless Transmitter LED will turn blue.

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS NEEDED FOR PS4 AUDIO

PS4 SETTING > Devices > Audio Devices

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 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 for at least 3 seconds.

2.4 GHZ PAIRING

Note: The headset is already paired to the transmitter when it arrives.

1. Press and hold the Wireless Transmitter's Pairing Button for 5 seconds until the LED begins blinking rapidly
   
2. With the headset off, press and hold the Power Button for 6 seconds
   

BLUETOOTH

PAIRING

1. With the headset powered on, press and hold the Bluetooth Button for 6 seconds. The headset LED will rapidly blink blue.
2. In your device's Bluetooth settings, scan for available devices and select "Arctis 9".

CONTROL

Answer/end voice call
single · press Bluetooth button

Play/pause music
single · press Bluetooth button

Next track
double · · press Bluetooth button

Previous track
triple · · · press Bluetooth button

CHARGING

To charge the headset, connect the USB Charging Cable to the Micro-USB Jack 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 close to the corner of your mouth with the flat surface facing you

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Find accessories and replacement parts at steelseries.com/gaming-accessories

Documents / Resources

References

• Engine | SteelSeries
• Gaming Accessories | SteelSeries

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