steelseries 61520 Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Headset for PC and PlayStation User Manual

June 13, 2024
SteelSeries

steelseries 61520 Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Headset for PC and PlayStation

PACKAGE CONTENTS

  • Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Headset
  • Wireless Base Station
  • Second Battery
  • USB-C to USB-A Cable (×2)
  • 3.5 mm Audio Cable
  • Microphone Pop Filter
  • Product Information Guide

SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY

  • PC
  • PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4
  • Nintendo Switch (TV Mode)
  • Mobile (with USB-C)
  • Mac

SOFTWARE

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HEADSET

  1. Retractable ClearCast Microphone
  2. Premium Leatherette Ear Cushions*
  3. Elastic Headband
  4. 3.5 mm Audio Jack
  5. Volume/Control Wheel
  6. Microphone Mute Button
  7. Removable Speaker Plates*
  8. Mobile Charging Jack (Below the Speaker Plate)
  9. Power Button
  10. Swappable Battery (Below the Speaker Plate)
  11. Bluetooth Button
  12. Bluetooth LED Indicator
  13. Power LED Indicatorsteelseries-61520-Arctis-Nova-Pro-Wireless-Headset-for-PC-and-PlayStation-FIG-1 \(3\)

ACCESSORIES

  • 14 USB-C to USB-A Cable (x2)
  • 15 4-Pole 3.5 mm Audio Cable
  • 16 Microphone Pop Filter
  • 17 Lithium-Ion Battery (x2)steelseries-61520-Arctis-Nova-Pro-Wireless-Headset-for-PC-and-PlayStation-FIG-1 \(4\)

WIRELESS BASE STATION

  • 18 OLED Screen
  • 19 Secondary Button
  • 20 Control Wheel
  • 21 Battery Charging Slot
  • 22 Line-Out Jack
  • 23 Line-In Jack
  • 24 USB 1 Jack
  • 25 USB 2 Jacksteelseries-61520-Arctis-Nova-Pro-Wireless-Headset-for-PC-and-PlayStation-FIG-1 \(5\)

CONNECTIONS

Plug one of the USB-C to USB-A Cables (14) into the USB 1 Jack (24), and connect the other end to your PC or console. Optionally connect the second USB-C to USB-A Cable (14) from the Base Station’s USB 2 Jack (25) to a second PC or console. Change input sources via the OLED Screen (18) menu.steelseries-61520-Arctis-Nova-Pro-Wireless-Headset-for-PC-and-
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BASE STATION CHARGING
To charge the second Lithium-Ion Battery (17) place it in the Battery Charging Slot (21) of the base station.

CHANGING BATTERIES
To change the battery, first remove the right-side Removable Speaker Plate (7) by lifting from the groove on the bottom. Then remove the Swappable Battery (10) by pushing downward and out to release.

MOBILE CHARGING
The USB-C to USB-A Cable (14) can be used to charge the headset while on the go. Remove the left-side Removable Speaker Plate (7), and connect the cable from the Mobile Charging Jack (8) to a USB power source.

POWER
To power the headset on or off press and hold the Power Button (9) for 1 second.steelseries-61520-Arctis-Nova-Pro-Wireless-Headset-for-PC-and-
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PAIRING
The headset is already paired to the base station when it arrives. In the event you need to re-pair, open the base station menu, and navigate to the following: Wireless → 2.4 G → 2.4 G Pairing Next, while the headset is powered off, hold the power button for 6 seconds until you hear a beep and the light on the headset is flashing rapidly.
BLUETOOTH POWER
Bluetooth can be powered on or off independently of the 2.4 G wireless by pressing and holding the Bluetooth Button (11) for 1 second
PAIRING
With Bluetooth off, press and hold the Bluetooth Button (11) for 4 seconds.

CONTROL

  • Answer/End Voice Call
    Single · press the Bluetooth Button (11)

  • Play/Pause Music
    Single · press the Bluetooth Button (11)

  • Skip Track
    Double · · press the Bluetooth Button (11)

  • Previous Track
    Triple · · · press the Bluetooth Button (11)steelseries-61520-Arctis-Nova-
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BASE STATION OPERATION

HOME SCREEN

  1. Press and release the Control Wheel (20) or the Headset’s Volume/Control Wheel (5) to toggle between Volume and ChatMix (PC only, requires software install).steelseries-61520-Arctis-Nova-Pro-Wireless-Headset-for-PC-and-PlayStation-FIG-1 \(12\)
  2. Rotate the Control Wheel (20) or the Headset’s Volume/ Control Wheel (5) to adjust the selected parameter.
  3. Press and hold the Control Wheel (20) or the Headset’s Volume/Control Wheel (5) to bring up the main menu.

MAIN MENU

  1. Rotate the Control Wheel (20) or the Headset’s Volume/Control Wheel (5) to cycle menu items.steelseries-61520-Arctis-Nova-Pro-Wireless-Headset-for-PC-and-PlayStation-FIG-1 \(15\)
  2. Press and release the Control Wheel (20) or the Headset’s Volume/Control Wheel (5) to select.steelseries-61520-Arctis-Nova-Pro-Wireless-Headset-for-PC-and-PlayStation-FIG-1 \(16\)
  3. Press and release the Secondary Button (19) or the Headset’s Power Button (9) to move back in the menu.

AUDIO OPTIONS

  • SURROUND
    Toggle Software Surround Sound On/Off (PC only, requires software install)

  • EQUALIZER
    Customize your sound with included presets or fully adjustable 10-band EQ

  • GAIN
    Changes the maximum output level of the GameDAC

  • SIDETONE
    Select the amount of your own voice you wish to hear in the headphones

  • MIC VOLUME
    Optimize the level of the microphone for your systemsteelseries-61520
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SPEAKERS
Play game and chat audio through a pair of external speakers.

  1. Connect a 3.5 mm cable (not included) from the Base Station’s Line-Out Jack (22) to your speakers.
  2. In the OLED Screen (18) Menu set the Line Out option to ‘Speakers’.steelseries-61520-Arctis-Nova-Pro-Wireless-Headset-for-PC-and-PlayStation-FIG-1 \(19\)

STREAM
Mix your Main, Aux, and Mic audio together to send to a PC for streaming.

  1. Connect a 3.5 mm cable (not included) from the Base Station’s Line-Out Jack (22) to your stream PC’s Soundcard input.
  2. In the OLED Screen (18) Menu set the Line Out option to ‘Stream’.
  3. Adjust your custom mix via the Stream Mixer on the OLED Screen (18).steelseries-61520-Arctis-Nova-Pro-Wireless-Headset-for-PC-and-PlayStation-FIG-1 \(20\)

ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION

ANC
To toggle ANC on/off, single press the Headset’s Power Button (9).
TRANSPARENCY
To enable transparency mode, double press the Headset’s Power Button (9).

MICROPHONE

RETRACTABLE MICROPHONE
Out of the box, the Retractable ClearCast Microphone (1) is retracted. To use the microphone, slide it away from the headset until it reaches full extension.

POSITIONING
Position the Retractable ClearCast Microphone (1) close to the corner of your mouth with the front surface facing you. Note: The microphone should not be used when retracted.

PERFECT FIT

EARCUP ADJUSTMENT
Slide the Earcups up or down to change the overall height.

HEADBAND ADJUSTMENT
Change the position of the Elastic Headband (3) on one or both sides to achieve the desired tension and flex.

SPEAKER PLATES
The Removable Speaker Plates (7) are attached with magnets. To remove for replacement, place your fingernail in the groove at the bottom of the plate and gently lift.

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