steelseries ARCTIS NOVA Pro Wireless Owner’s Manual

steelseries ARCTIS NOVA Pro Wireless

GENERAL

PACKAGE CONTENTS

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

SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY

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

SOFTWARE

Use Engine inside SteelSeries GG to set custom equalizer settings and control your mic. GG also has other amazing apps like Sonar, a breakthrough in gaming sound, that allows you to hear what matters most, through cutting-edge audio tools.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

HEADSET

1. Retractable ClearCast Microphone

2. Premium Leatherette Ear Cushions*

3. Elastic Headband

4. 3.5mm 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 Indicator
    
    **ACCESSORIES***

14. USB-C to USB-A Cable (x2)

15. 4-Pole 3.5mm Audio Cable

16. Microphone Pop Filter

17. Lithium-Ion Battery (x2)
    
    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 Jack

SETUP

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.

FUNCTIONS

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 ON/OFF

POWER
To power the headset on or off press and hold the Power Button (9) for 1 second.

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 follow the on- screen instructions. Wireless > 2.4G > 2.4G Pairing.

BLUETOOTH

BLUETOOTH POWER
Bluetooth can be powered on or off independently of the 2.4G 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)

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).
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.
2. Press and release the Control Wheel (20) or the Headset’s Volume/Control Wheel (5) to select.
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 system

AUDIO OUTPUT SETTINGS

SPEAKERS
Play game and chat audio through a pair of external speakers.

1. Connect a 3.5mm 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’.

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

1. Connect a 3.5mm 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).

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.

REGULATORY

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, SteelSeries ApS. declares that the equipment which is 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 our products shipping to the EU territory comply 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 (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: GFSK: 4.37 dBm (Headset/SRD)
  • EIRP: GFSK: 3.92 dBm (Headset/BT)
  • EIRP: GFSK: 8.18 dBm (Transceiver/SRD)
• c. Firmware Version: P1.14.00

UK Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, SteelSeries ApS. declares that the following equipment which is compliance with Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016, Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 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.

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 the product.

FCC

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 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.

• FCC ID: ZHK-HS25 (Wireless Headset)
• FCC ID: ZHK-HS25TX(Transceiver)

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.

“CAUTION!”
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY PACK IS NOT REPLACE BY SAME TYPE AS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
Please keep follow 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 the explosion that 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 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

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.

• Product Name: Wireless Headset
• Model No: HS25
• Rated: 5V 500mA

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References

• SteelSeries GG | Connect with your people, gear and game | SteelSeries
• Gaming Accessories | SteelSeries

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