steelseries Arena 9 Gaming Speakers User Guide

: June 4, 2024
: SteelSeries

Table of Contents

STEELSERIES AUDIO CUSTOMIZATION SUITE
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
MAIN SETUP
OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS
CONTROLS
REAR SPEAKERS
References
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Arena 9 Gaming Speakers
User Guide

PACKAGE CONTENTS
Front Speaker (Left & Right)
Center speaker
Rear Speaker (Left & Right)
Subwoofer
OLED Control Pod
Power Cable
Rear Power Adapter w/ Regional Plug*
USB-C to USB-A cable

COMPATIBILITY
Windows / Mac USB
PlayStation
Bluetooth
Audio Device with Optical Connection
Audio Device with Stereo 3.5 mm

STEELSERIES AUDIO CUSTOMIZATION SUITE

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WELCOME TO THE ARENA
Game developers, sound designers, and composers spend thousands of hours creating 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.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

FRONT SPEAKERS

1 LED Zones Back	3 LED Indicator
2 Speaker Cables (L & R)	4 LED Zones Base

REAR SPEAKERS

5 Wall Mount Connector	9 Power Input
6 Pairing Button	10 Rear LED Indicator
7 USB-C Firmware Update	11 To Right Speaker Cable
8 Left Speaker Audio Input	12 Stand Removal Screws

CENTER CHANNEL

13 Speaker Cable (C)

SUBWOOFER

14 Speaker Inputs (L & R)	19 Optical Audio Input
15 USB-C PC Input	20 Optical Audio Passthrough
16 Power Switch	21 Speaker Input (C)
17 Subwoofer Volume Control	22 Auxiliary Input
18 OLED Control Pod Input	23 Power Cable Input

OLED CONTROL POD

24 To Subwoofer Cable	27 Enter Button
25 Headset Audio Jack	28 OLED Screen
26 Multi-Function Button (Mute/Headset Toggle/Back)	29 Control Wheel

CABLES

30 USB-C to USB-A Cable	32 Rear Speaker Power Adapter w/ Regional Plug*

31 Power Cable

MAIN SETUP

FRONT SPEAKERS & CONTROL POD

Connect the Speaker Cables (L & R) (2) to the Speaker Inputs (L & R) (14) on the Subwoofer.
Connect the Speaker Cable (C) (13) to the Speaker Input (C) (21) on the Subwoofer.
Connect the To Subwoofer Cable (24) to the OLED Control Pod Input (18) on the Subwoofer.
Connect the USB-C to USB-A Cable (30) from Subwoofer’s USB-C PC Input (15) to your PC.
Plug the Power Cable (31) into your Subwoofer’s Power Cable Input (23) and then plug it into the matching power source.
REAR SPEAKERS
Plug the Left Speaker’s attached cable (labeled To Right Speaker Cable (11)) into the
Left Speaker Audio Input (8).
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
Turn the Power Switch (16) to on.
Select Arena 9 as your 5.1 Surround Playback source.

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.

HEADSET AUDIO JACK
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 stereos but not 5.1 surround over USB and Optical connections. To use all your speakers with PlayStation please use the 5.1 Upmix feature.

AUXILIARY AUDIO INPUT
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.
OPTICAL AUDIO INPUT
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.

CONTROLS

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

CONTROL POD BUTTONS

Button	Function
Enter Button (27)	Enter and select in the menu structure.
Multi-Function Button (26)	Home screen:

Mute/toggle to headset In menu structure: Back

OLED CONTROL POD MENU

LIGHTING

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 off before playing true 5.1 surround audio content.

Change RGB LED modes.

REAR SPEAKERS

PAIRING
The Rear speakers will be paired by default. If you ever need to re-pair them please follow these instructions:

Push the Pairing Button (6) on the back of the Rear Right speaker for 5 seconds. The Rear LED Indicator (10) will blink Green.
Using the OLED Control Pod go to System Settings / Rear Speaker / Pair (Press the Enter Button (27))
The Rear LED Indicator (10) will become solid green when paired.

REAR SPEAKER LED INDICATOR

Green	Connected
Red	Unpaired
Green blinking	Pairing mode

WALL MOUNT

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

REGULATORY
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, SteelSeries ApS. declares that the equipment is in compliance 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/SteelSeries ApS. hereby confirms, to date, based on the feedback from our suppliers indicates that the shipping of our products to the EU territory complies with the 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 all of our products.
Frequency bands and Powers
a. Frequency band(s) in which the radio equipment operates: 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz
b. Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted in the frequency band(s) in which the radio equipment operates:

EIRP: л/4-DQPSK: 7.78 dBm (Subwoofer)
EIRP: GFSK: 9.57 dBm (Subwoofer)
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 fire, keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times.
WEEE
This product 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.

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.

FCC Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users 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 a minimum distance 5cm between the radiator & your body.

FCC ID: ZHK-SP00003
FCC ID: ZHK-SP00003SR

Regions| Contact Information|
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USA| SteelSeries ApS., 656 W Randolph St., Suite 3E, Chicago, IL 60661, USA| +1 312 258 9467

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ these instructions.
KEEP these instructions.
HEED all warnings.
FOLLOW all instructions.
DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Allow sufficient distances for adequate ventilation and install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
DO NOT install near any heat sources such as open flames, radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not place any open flame sources on the product.
DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 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.
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UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as a 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.
DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping and splashing. DO NOT put objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.
The airborne noise of the Apparatus does not exceed 70dB (A).
Operate this product within its specified operating temperature range 0 to + 40 °C.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure.

| This lightning flash with an 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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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| 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.

WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user- serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. The safety certifications 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 filled 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:

This device may not cause interference, and
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except tested built-in radios.
The County Code Selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US/ Canada.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 5 cm between the radiator and your body.

EMC Directives 2014/30/EU and Low Voltage Directives 2014/35/EU Compliance. (European Commission)
FCC Compliance. (USA Approval)
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