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USER MANUAL Arena 9 STEELSERIES

PRODUCT INFORMATION GUIDECONTENTS

Game developers, sound designers, and composers spend thousands of hours creating the captivating soundscapes that transport you into your favorite games. Whether you’re revisiting old worlds or getting lost in new ones, we created the Arena speaker series to stay true to the masterfully-crafted audio experience. Enjoy your gaming audio in pure and glorious detail.3

1 Connect the Speaker Cables (L & R) (2) to the Speaker Inputs (L & R) (14) on the Subwoofer. 2 Connect the Speaker Cable (C) (13) to the Speaker Input (C) (21) on the Subwoofer. 3 Connect the To Subwoofer Cable (24) to the OLED Control Pod Input (18) on the Subwoofer. 4 Connect the USB-C to USB-A Cable (30) from Subwoofer's USB-C PC Input (15) to your PC. 5 Plug the Power Cable (31) into your Subwoofer's Power Cable Input (23) and then plug into matching power source. More detailed product information at steelseries.com/setup/arena-9 REAR SPEAKERS 6 Plug the Left Speaker’s attached cable (labeled To Right Speaker Cable (11)) into the Left Speaker Audio Input (8). 7 Attach the Regional Plug to the Rear Speaker Power Adapter (32) and plug it into the Power Input (9). Plug the Wall Adapter into an appropriate power source. COMPLETE SETUP 8 Turn Power Switch (16) to on. 9 Select Arena 9 as your 5.1 Surround Playback source.25

OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS BLUETOOTH Using the OLED Control Pod. Select SYSTEM SETTINGS | BLUETOOTH | PAIR to pair with your Bluetooth enabled device. Please note: Bluetooth audio will mix with other audio sources. The LED Indicator (3) will appear Blue.

Plug your headset audio cable into the OLED Control Pod’s Headset Audio Jack (25). The speakers will automatically mute and activate your headset audio. To toggle back to speakers, press the OLED Control Pod Multi-Function Button (26). Arena 9 supports wired headset microphone usage. Make sure Arena 9 is selected as your Recording Device in Windows. PLAYSTATION SUPPORT Please note: PlayStation will only playback 2.1 stereo but not 5.1 surround over USB and Optical connections. To use all your speakers with PlayStation please use the 5.1 Upmix feature.19

Plug a 3.5 mm Audio Cable into the Auxiliary Input (22) on Arena 9 Subwoofer from your audio device. Please note: Auxiliary audio will mix with other audio sources.

Connect a Toslink optical cable (not included) from your audio device to the Optical Audio Input (19) on the Subwoofer. OPTICAL PASSTHROUGH AUDIO OUTPUT Connect a second Toslink optical cable (not included) from the Subwoofer’s Optical Audio Passthrough (20) to another audio device. When in headset mode, optical audio will pass to the connected audio device.29

Turn the Control Wheel (29) to the right to increase speaker volume, and to the left to decrease speaker volume.

Button Function Enter Button (27) Enter and select in menu structure. Multi-Function Button (26) Home screen: Mute/toggle to headset In menu structure: Back SUBWOOFER VOLUME Turn the Subwoofer Volume Control (17) to the right to increase the Subwoofer volume, and to the left to decrease the Subwoofer volume.29

AUDIO Audio Settings > EQ Select an EQ preset or make your own custom EQ. Audio Settings > 5.1 Upmix Expand stereo content to use your center and rear speakers. Please note, it is highly recommended you turn this feature o before playing true 5.1 surround audio content. LIGHTING Lighting Settings > Lighting Turn all the LEDs on and o. Lighting Settings > Modes Change RGB LED modes.

OLED CONTROL POD MENU13

REAR SPEAKERS PAIRING The Rear speakers will be paired by default. If you ever need to re-pair them please follow these instructions: 1 Push the Pairing Button (6) on the back of the Rear Right speaker for 5 seconds. The Rear LED Indicator (10) will blink Green. 2 Using the OLED Control Pod go to System Settings / Rear Speaker / Pair (Press the Enter Button (27)) 3 The Rear LED Indicator (10) will become solid green when paired.

WALL MOUNT 1 Please remove the rear speaker stands by unscrewing the 2 Stand Removal Screws (12) on the bottom of the speakers. 2 Please insert threaded 1/4"-20 mounting hardware into the rear speaker Wall Mount Connectors (5).15 ESPAÑOL

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• EIRP: л/4-DQPSK: 9.32 dBm (SR Speaker) c. Firmware Version: V1.5.9 (Subwoofer); V1.2.7 (SR Speaker) WARNING To prevent the spread of re, keep candles or other open ames away from this product at all times. 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 oce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.61 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 o 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 into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 5cm between the radiator & your body.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. READ these instructions.

2. KEEP these instructions.

3. HEED all warnings.

5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.

6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.

7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Allow sucient distances for adequate ventilation and install in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as open ames, radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including ampliers) that produce heat. Do not place any open ame sources on the product.

9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with

one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.

12. USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When

a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. REFER all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any

way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping and splashing. DO NOT put objects lled with liquids, such as vases, on

16. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

17. The airborne noise of the Apparatus does not exceed 70dB (A).

18. Operate this product within its specied operating temperature range 0 to + 40 °C.

19. To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

20. Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure.

This lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.63

WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to

qualied service personnel. The safety certications do not apply when the operating voltage is changed from the factory setting. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.” Industry Canada Statement: This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.