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RAZER CHROMA HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT 

KIT (HDK) 

MASTER GUIDE  

 

 

Summary of Contents for CHROMA HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT

Page 1: ... RAZER CHROMA HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT HDK MASTER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...in and around your gaming setup With individually controllable LEDs that can be customized with 16 8 million colors the Razer Chroma HDK fits perfectly inside your PC case and anywhere beyond With Razer Synapse choose to synchronize preset lighting effects across all your Razer Chroma enabled devices or create your own unique light show with the power of the Razer Chroma SDK ...

Page 3: ...REMENTS 3 2 REGISTRATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT 4 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 5 4 DEVICE LAYOUT 6 5 SETTING UP YOUR RAZER CHROMA HDK 8 6 INSTALLING RAZER SYNAPSE FOR YOUR RAZER CHROMA HDK 11 7 CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER CHROMA HDK 12 8 SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE 21 9 LEGALESE 22 ...

Page 4: ...o Micro USB cable USB to DC cable Power adapter Important Product Information Guide May include interchangeable adapter plugs for specific regions SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS Power outlet Power Supply Unit PSU with a free Molex socket PC with a free USB port RAZER SYNAPSE REQUIREMENTS Windows 7 or higher Internet connection 500 MB of free hard disk space ...

Page 5: ... warranty status If you haven t registered for a Razer ID yet register now at razerid razer com to get a wide range of Razer benefits TECHNICAL SUPPORT What you ll get 1 year limited manufacturer s warranty for the Razer Chroma HDK Module 6 months limited manufacturer s warranty for the LED strips Free online technical support at support razer com Your product s serial number can be found here ...

Page 6: ...wer adapter for internal case lighting Double sided adhesive tape for mounting Razer Synapse enabled Razer Chroma SDK enabled APPROXIMATE SIZE WEIGHT Razer Chroma HDK module Length 10 cm 3 9 in Width 7 cm 2 7 in Height 1 5 cm 0 6 in Weight 75 g 0 17 lbs Cable lengths 16 LED strip 50 cm 19 6 in LED extension cable 50 cm 19 69 in Molex to DC Cable 30 cm 11 81 in USB to Micro USB cable 100 cm 39 in U...

Page 7: ...FOR GAMERS BY GAMERS 6 4 DEVICE LAYOUT A Razer Chroma HDK module B LED channel 3 port C LED channel 4 port D LED channel 2 port E LED channel 1 port F Micro USB port G Power port H 2x 16 LED strips ...

Page 8: ...FOR GAMERS BY GAMERS 7 I Adhesive tapes J 2x LED extension cables K USB to Micro USB cable L USB to DC cable M Molex to DC cable N Power adapter O Interchangeable plugs ...

Page 9: ... s connector to any of the Razer Chroma HDK module s LED channel ports Align the connector to the desired port first before plugging it in to avoid damaging the connector s pins You may customize the length of an LED strip by using the included LED extension cables and or by trimming an LED strip on any of its designated cutting areas ...

Page 10: ...e and the LED strips to fasten each component to a clean dry and flat surface Power your Razer Chroma HDK using any of the methods below that best fits your setup METHOD 1 VIA POWER OUTLET Select the appropriate power plug for your region and attach it to the power adapter You may then connect the power adapter to the Razer Chroma HDK module using the included USB to DC cable and plug it to a powe...

Page 11: ... s chassis Connect the Razer Chroma HDK module to the Molex socket of your PC s power supply unit using the included Molex to DC cable Connect the Razer Chroma HDK module to your PC using the included USB to Micro USB cable In the event that none of the powering methods are present this connection can be used as an optional power source for your Razer Chroma HDK However it is recommended to Molex ...

Page 12: ...YNAPSE FOR YOUR RAZER CHROMA HDK Step 1 Make sure that the Razer Chroma HDK is connected to your PC using the included USB to Micro USB cable Step 2 Install Razer Synapse when prompted or download the installer from razer com synapse Step 3 Register for a Razer ID or log in with an existing Razer ID Applicable for Windows 8 or later USB to Micro USB cable ...

Page 13: ...All listed features are subject to change based on the current software version connected device s and supported apps and software SYNAPSE TAB The Synapse tab is your default tab when you first launch Razer Synapse This tab allows you to navigate the Dashboard subtab Dashboard The Dashboard subtab is an overview of your Razer Synapse where you can access all your Razer devices modules and online s...

Page 14: ...ble modules for installation Global Shortcuts Bind operations or Razer Synapse functions to custom key combinations from any Razer Synapse enabled device inputs which apply across all device profiles Learn more about Profiles Only Razer Synapse enabled device inputs will be recognized ...

Page 15: ...ng spectrum cycling whenever the Razer Chroma HDK module s USB connection to your computer is removed Profile A Profile is a data storage for keeping all your Razer devices settings By default the profile name is based on your system s name To add import rename duplicate export or delete a profile simply press the profile s corresponding Miscellaneous button Refresh Trigger Strips If you have conn...

Page 16: ...lect a wave direction Static The LEDs will remain lit in the selected color Select a color Breathing The lighting will fade in and out of the selected color s Select up to 2 colors or randomize colors Starlight The LEDs will have a chance of fading in and out at a random time and duration Select up to 2 colors or randomize colors and select a duration If you have other supported Razer Chroma enabl...

Page 17: ...FOR GAMERS BY GAMERS 16 Switch Off Lighting This is a power saving tool which allows you to disable all lighting in response to your system s display turning off ...

Page 18: ...ich Chroma Effect is linked to specific games using the Devices subtab You can import Profiles from your computer or from the cloud through the import button or create new profiles within the selected device using the add button To rename duplicate export or delete a profile simply press the Miscellaneous button Each profile can be set to automatically activate when you run an application using th...

Page 19: ...ll still be listed here even if it is not linked to a Razer device To link games to connected Razer devices or Chroma Effects simply click on any game from the list and then click Select a device and its profile to launch automatically during gameplay to select the Razer device or Chroma Effect it will link with Once linked you may click on the Miscellaneous button of the corresponding Chroma Effe...

Page 20: ...you to change the software s display language start up behavior display theme and on screen notifications display You may also manually sync your profiles to the cloud or view the master guide of all connected Razer devices and installed modules Reset tab The Reset tab allows you to perform a factory reset on all connected Razer devices with on board memory and or reset Razer Synapse tutorials to ...

Page 21: ... tab The About tab displays brief software information copyright statement and provides relevant links for its terms of use You may also use this tab to check for software updates or as a quick access to Razer s social communities ...

Page 22: ...ssory always grip its plug connector When connecting the device to your PC s power supply unit and or connecting LED strips to the device powered by this method please turn off your PC first to avoid electric shocks Don t use or install the device and its components near water moisture solvents or other wet surfaces nor expose these components to high temperatures or direct sunlight Keep the devic...

Page 23: ...rdware Development Kit HDK the Product may differ from pictures whether on packaging or otherwise Razer assumes no responsibility for such differences or for any errors that may appear Information contained herein is subject to change without notice LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY For the latest and current terms of the Limited Product Warranty please visit razer com warranty LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Raze...

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