steelseries Arctis 1 Wireless Headphone User Manual

ARCTIC 1
WIRELESS
PRODUCT INFORMATION GUIDE

WELCOME TO ARCTIC

Your new headset is the result of our unyielding pursuit of perfection for over 15 years. We poured our hearts into creating the best possible gaming headset by pushing the boundaries of sound quality, mic clarity, comfort, and style. The Arctic is our glory; now go chase yours.

STEELSERIES ENGINE

Download SteelSeries Engine to customize your audio settings and to integrate with Engine Apps (like Discord): steelseries.com/engine
find help atsupport.steelseries.com

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Arctis 1 Wireless Headset
USB-C Wireless Dongle
USB Charging Cable
USB-C to USB-A Adapter Cable
ClearCast Microphone

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS //
COMPATIBILITY

PC
Playstation 4
Nintendo Switch
Android (with USB-C)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.  ClearCast Microphone
2. Airweave Ear Cushions*
3. Volume Wheel
4. Microphone Mute Switch
5. 3.5 mm Audio Jack
6. Power Button
7. Power LED
8. Micro-USB Jack for charging and firmware updates
9. Microphone Jack
10. USB-C Wireless Dongle
11. Micro-USB charging Cable
12. USB-C to USB-A Adapter Cable
13. 3.5 mm Audio Cable

* Find accessories and replacement parts atsteelseries.com/gaming- accessories

SETUP

WIRELESS SETUP
Connection to USB-A
PS4 SETTING > DEVICES > AUDIO DEVICES
Output to Headphones All Audio

WIRED SETUP

CHARGING

To charge the headset, connect the micro-USB charging cable 11 to the micro- USB jack 08 on the headset, and plug the other end into any USB power source.
The color of the power LED 07 indicates the battery level.

POWER ON/OFF

ON
To power on the headset press and hold the power button 06 for at least 2 seconds. You will hear a tone, and the power LED 07 will illuminate.
OFF To power off the headset press  and hold the power 06 buttons for at least 3 seconds

PAIRING

Note: The headset is already paired with the transmitter out of the box

1. Connect the USB-C wireless dongle 10 to a Windows PC with SteelSeries Engine installed
2. Initiate wireless dongle pairing from Engine
3. With the headset off, press and hold the power button 06 for 6 seconds
4. You will hear a tone when the pairing is completed

MICROPHONE

Microphone attachment

Position the microphone close to the corner of your mouth with the flat surface facing you

MULTIMEDIA CONTROL

Answer/end voice call
single · press Power Button 06
Play/pause music
single · press Power Button 06
Next track
double · · press Power Button 06
Previous track
triple · · · press Power Button 06

REGULATORY

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, SteelSeries ApS. declares that the equipment which 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/
Operating Temperature: 0 to + 40 °C
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 the all of products.
Frequency bands and Powers (Headset and Transceiver)
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: 5.35 dBm (Headset ANT 1)
• EIRP: л/4-DQPSK: 4.26 dBm (Headset ANT 2)
• EIRP: л/4-DQPSK: 9.32 dBm (Transceiver)
  c. Software Version: V1.06

UK Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, SteelSeries ApS. declares that the following equipment which is in compliance with Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016, Electrical
Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations
2012 issued by the Department for Business, Energy& Industrial Strategy.
The full text of the UK declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.steelseries.com
TURKEY ROHS COMPLIANCE
Republic of Turkey: In conformity with the EEE Regulation
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur
WEEE
**** This product must not be disposed of with your other household waste or treated in compliance with the local regulations or contact your local
city office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.

Safety Guideline for Lithium Battery
**** This battery must not be disposed of with your other household waste or treated in compliance with local regulations contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.

“CAUTION!” Risk of explosion if the battery pack is not replaced by the same type as specified by the manufacturer.
Please keep following all listed important warnings and cautions below while using this battery pack to avoid any damage or hazard.

1. The battery polarity (+) and (-) shall not be connected and charged reversely. Risk of explosion if the battery polarity (+) and (-) is reversed.
2. Please keep this battery pack away from fire and high heat sources due to explosion might happen. Do not place your battery pack close to any heater or hot location.
3. This battery pack shall not be hit or impacted. This battery pack shall not be dealt with with any sharp or keen objects either.
4. This battery pack shall not be exposed to moisture, dripping, or splashing.
5. If any electrolyte flows out of this battery pack when touching the user’s eyes and skin, please seek medical advice immediately.

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 the 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.

Radiation Exposure Statement:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements, the device can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction.
FCC Caution:
Any changes or modifications 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.
Headset FCC ID: ZHK-HS00021
Transceiver FCC ID: ZHK-HS00021TX
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.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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.
Cet appareil et son antenne ne doivent pas être situés ou fonctionner en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur, exception faites
The County Code Selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US/ Canada.
The appliance must not be exposed to splashes or drops of water and it should not be used as a support for any object filled with liquid, such as a vase.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements, The device can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction.
Headset IC: 9638A-HS00021
Transceiver IC: 9638A-HS00021TXX
SteelSeries ApS.
Wireless Headset/ Transceiver
HS-00021/HS-00021TX
R-R-SS4-HS-00021/ R-R-SS4-HS-00021TX
SteelSeries ApS./China

Wireless Headset *Il.P. (fit): H5-00021
Equipment name Type designation (Type)

Unit| Restricted substances and their chemical symbols
Lead
(Pb)| Mercury (Hg)| Cadmium (Cd)| Hexavalent
chromium
(Cr+6)| Polybrominated
biphenyls
(PBDE)| Polybrominated
diphenyl ethers
(PBDE)
Plastic| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0
PCBA| X| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0
Cables| X| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0
Metal| X| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0
 Note 1: “Exceeding 0.1 WI %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicates that the percentage content of the
restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of the present condition.
Note 2: 0 indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of the reference value of presence.
Note 3: X Indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption
Region| Address| Telephone
---|---|---
Asia| 4F.-4, No. 186, Jian 1st Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235603, Taiwan| +886 2 8227 1999
Europe| Havneholmen 8, 1 st
Floor,
2450 Copenhagen SV, Denmark| +45 702 500 75
USA| 656 W Randolph St., Suite 3E,
Chicago, IL 60661, USA| +1 312 258 9467

More information and support fromhttps://steelseries.com/
Product Name Wireless Headset
Model No. HS-00021
Rated 5 V 600 mA
Custom Union Compliance.
Accessories information (
Product Name: Transceiver
Model No. HS-00021TX
Rated: 5 V 100 mA
Made in China
Operating Temperature: 0 to + 40 ° C
Direct Current
ACMA Compliance
(Australia/New Zealand)
Complies with Singapore approval (IMDA)
IMDA Standards
DA 106032
Malaysia Approval (SIRIM)

learn more atsteelseries.com

References

• Official Site - For Glory | SteelSeries
• Official Site - For Glory | SteelSeries
• Engine | SteelSeries
• Gaming Accessories | SteelSeries
• Official Site - For Glory | SteelSeries

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