steelSeries ZHK-SP00001 ARENA 3 Wireless Speaker System Installation Guide

: June 6, 2024
: SteelSeries

Table of Contents

STEELSERIES SOUNDSTAGE
WELCOME TO THE ARENA
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
MAIN SETUP
EXTRA CONNECTIONS
CONTROLS
REGULATORY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

ARENA 3
PRODUCT
INFORMATION
GUIDE

PACKAGE CONTENTS
4″ Driver Right Speaker
4″ Driver Left Speaker
Power Adapter
Regional Power Plug
3.5 mm Audio Cable
Product Information Guide
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS / COMPATIBILITY
Any audio device with a stereo 3.5 mm analog output or Bluetooth connectivity.

STEELSERIES SOUNDSTAGE SOFTWARE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows 10 +

STEELSERIES SOUNDSTAGE

Get the powerful SoundStage audio customization suite for virtual surround sound, EQ settings, and more by visiting steelseries.com/setup/arena-3

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

Right Full-Range 4″ Driver Speaker
Left Full-Range 4″ Driver Speaker
Headset Audio Jack
Auxiliary Audio Input
PC Audio Input
Power Input
To Left Speaker Cable
Left Speaker Audio Input
LED Indicator
Volume Dial
Multifunctional Button Mute/Headset Toggle Bluetooth Pairing LED Toggle
3.5 mm Audio Cable*
Power Adapter w/ Regional Plug*

MAIN SETUP

Plug the Right Speaker’s attached 3.5 mm cable (labeled “TO LEFT SPEAKER”) 7 into the Left Speaker’s Audio Input 8.
Plug the supplied 3.5 mm cable 12 into the PC Audio input 5 on your Arena 3 right speaker 1 and then into your audio device’s audio stereo output.
Attach the Regional Plug to the Power Adapter 13 and plug it into the Power Input 6. Plug the Wall Adapter into an appropriate power source.

EXTRA CONNECTIONS

BLUETOOTH
Hold the Multifunctional Button 11 for 5 seconds to pair with your Bluetooth- enabled device. Please note Bluetooth audio will mix with other audio sources. The LED Indicator 9 will appear Blue.
AUXILIARY AUDIO INPUT
Plug a 3.5 mm Audio Cable into the AUX Audio Input 4 on Arena 3 from your audio device. Please note: Auxiliary audio will mix with other audio sources.
**HEADSET AUDIO JACK***
Plug your headset audio cable into the Arena 3 Headset Audio Jack 3 . The speakers will automatically mute and activate your headset audio. To toggle back to speakers, press the Multifunctional Button 11.

Some PCs may require a dual 3.5 mm adapter for separate headphone and mic usage (not included).

CONTROLS

VOLUME DIAL
Turn the Volume Dial 10 to the right to increase speaker volume, and to the left to decrease speaker volume.
MULTIFUNCTIONAL BUTTON
MUTE
Press the Multifunctional Button 11 once to toggle “Mute”. The LED Indicator 9 will appear Orange.
TOGGLE HEADSET
With a headset plugged in, press the Multifunctional Button 11 once to switch audio to Headset. The LED indicator 9 will appear Orange.

LED INDICATOR
To toggle on and off the LED Indicator 9 , double press the Multifunctional Button 11. Please note, you will still get a brief LED Indication when switching between the following connections:
Mute Orange
Headset Orange
Speakers Green
Bluetooth Blue

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 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
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: GFSK: 4.04 dBm
c. Firmware Version: V0.210

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 treat them in compliance with the local regulations or contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased theproduct.

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 sed 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 into 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 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:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement, the device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.
The device for the band 5GHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
FCC ID: ZHK-SP00001
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:
• Conducted Peak Power/GFSK: 0.71 dBm
c. Firmware Version: V0009

Regions	Contact Information
USA	SteelSeries ApS., 656 W Randolph St., Suite 3E, Chicago, IL 60661, USA

+1 312 258 9467

More information and support from https://steelseries.com/

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 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 fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 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.
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 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 + 45 °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 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.
---|---
| 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.

“CAUTION”
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.”

SteelSeries Products and Australian Consumer Law
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under Australian consumer law. You are entitled to a repair, replacement, or refund for a major failure and ompensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Should your product be defective, you can make a claim under Australian consumer law.
SteelSeries will provide its own remedies equivalent to those remedies in the consumer guarantee provisions of the Australian Consumer Law at any time within 24 months of the date of purchase. For the avoidance of doubt, SteelSeries acknowledges that the Australian Consumer Law may provide for remedies beyond 24 months for a number of its
products.
Summary of Australian statutory consumer guarantees
Consumer guarantees in relation to goods
The goods will be of acceptable quality, The goods will be fit for a particular purpose, The goods will match their description, The goods will match the sample or emonstration model, You have title to the goods, You have undisturbed possession of the goods, There are no undisclosed securities on the goods.
Consumer guarantees in relation to services
We will provide the services with due care and skill, The services will be fit for a particular purpose, The services will be provided within a reasonable time.
For SteelSeries-branded goods, in addition to the above, we also guarantee that we will provide repairs or spare parts for a reasonable time. Under Australian consumer law, the remedy you are entitled to if a product fails to meet a consumer guarantee will depend on whether the failure to comply with the guarantee is major or minor. Minor failures to comply with a consumer guarantee can normally be fixed or resolved in a reasonable amount of time. In this case, the seller can choose to offer you a refund, replacement, epair or, in the case of services, resupply. If the seller does not fix the problem or takes too long, you may be able to get it fixed by someone else and recover the costs from the seller depending on the circumstances.
Remedies for major failure with goods
Return the product and ask for a refund, Return the product and ask for an identical replacement, or one of similar value if reasonably available, Keep the product and ask for compensation for the drop in value caused by the problem.
Remedies for major failure with services
Cancel the contract and pay a reasonable amount for the work done, or seek a refund, For money already paid, keep the contract and negotiate a reduced price for the drop in value of the service — this may mean asking for some of your money back if you have already paid.
For goods, there is a major failure to comply with a consumer guarantee when:
• You would not have purchased the product if you had known about the problem.
• The product is significantly different from the description, sample or demonstration model you were shown.
• The product is substantially unfit for its normal purpose and cannot easily be made fit within a reasonable time.
• The product is substantially unfit for a purpose that you told the supplier about, and cannot easily be made fit within a reasonable time.
• The product is unsafe.
• For services, there is a major failure to comply with a consumer guarantee when:
• You would not have engaged the service if you had known the nature and extent of the problem.
• The service does not meet the reasonable expectations for that type of service, and the problem cannot be rectified within a reasonable time.
• You told the supplier that you wanted the service for a specific purpose, which was not fulfilled, and the problem could not be easily rectified within a reasonable time.
• You told the supplier that you wanted a specific result, yet the service and end result failed to meet your specifications and could not be easily rectified within a reasonable time.
• The supply of the service has created an unsafe situation.
For information on Australian consumer laws, please visit Australian consumer law website at http://www.consumerlaw.gov.au.
Company name: TNS Distribution Pty Ltd,
Business address : Unit 1, 16 Aquatic Drive, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 Australia
Telephone: (02) 9975 0900,
Email address: support@tnsdistribution.com.au
This product is compliant with requirements of Vietnam Circular No. 30/2011 /TT-BCT Regulations “STIPULATING
TEMPORARILY THE PERMISSIBLE CONTENT LIMITATION OF SOME TOXIC CHEMICALS IN THE ELECTRONIC, ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS”