Razer CHROMA HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT Use and care manual

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RAZER CHROMA HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
KIT (HDK)
MASTER GUIDE

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The Razer Chroma Hardware Development Kit (HDK) is designed to give
you the ultimate immersive gaming experience with highly versatile LED
strips anywhere 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.

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CONTENTS
1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................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

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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
▪Razer Chroma HDK module
▪2x 16-LED strips
▪2x LED extension cables
▪Molex to DC Cable
▪USB to 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

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2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
REGISTRATION
Register your product online at razerid.razer.com/warranty using your Razer ID to get real-time
information on your product’s 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.

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
▪Razer Chroma HDK with 4 channel lighting output
▪USB connection for data and power
▪DC output for additional power and brightness
▪Included Molex to DC power 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
▪USB to DC cable: 150 cm / 59 in

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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

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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

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5. SETTING UP YOUR RAZER CHROMA HDK
To set up your Razer Chroma HDK, simply do the following:
Connect an LED strip’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.

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Only use the designated cutting areas of an LED strip. Once removed, the trimmings of an
LED strip can neither be reattached nor reused.
You may use the adhesive layers on both the Razer Chroma HDK module 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 power outlet.
USB to DC cable

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METHOD 2: VIA INTERNAL PC POWER SUPPLY
Warning: Please turn off your PC before proceeding with this method to avoid electric shocks.
This method is recommended if you plan to situate the LED strips inside your PC’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 to DC cable
USB to Micro-USB cable

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use this connection together with the power port to maximize the brightness levels of all
connected LED strips.
6. INSTALLING RAZER SYNAPSE 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

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7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER CHROMA HDK
Internet connection is required for installation, updates and cloud-based features. Registering for
a Razer ID account is recommended, but optional. 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 services.

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Modules
The Modules subtab displays all installed and available 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.

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CHROMA HDK
The Chroma HDK tab is the main tab for your Razer Chroma HDK. From here, you can customize the
LED strips’ lighting properties such as its brightness, lighting behavior and effects. Changes made
under this tab are automatically saved to your system and cloud storage.
Lighting
The Lighting subtab enables you to modify your Razer device’s light settings.
The lighting effect will revert to the default setting (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 connected an LED strip to the Razer Chroma HDK module, pressing the Refresh button (
) will update the reflected number of LED strips connected to the Razer Chroma HDK module.
Alternatively, you may also press F5 to refresh the displayed LED strips.

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Brightness
You can turn off your Razer device’s lighting by toggling the Brightness option or increase/decrease
the luminance using the slider.
To maximize the brightness levels of the LED strips, we suggest using the USB to Micro-USB
connection with other powering methods.
Effects
A number of effects can be selected and applied to the LED strips, as listed here:
Name
Description
How to set up
Spectrum
cycling
The LEDs will cycle between 16.8
million colors indefinitely
No further customization required
Wave
The lighting will scroll using the
direction selected
Select 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-enabled devices, you can synchronize their quick effects
with your Razer device by clicking the Chroma Sync button ( ).
Only devices that support the selected lighting effect will synchronize.
Advanced Effects
The Advanced Effects option allows you to choose a Chroma Effect you want to use on your Razer
Chroma-enabled device. To start making your own Chroma Effect, simply press the Chroma Studio
button ( ).

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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.

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PROFILES TAB
The Profiles tab is a convenient way of managing all your profiles and linking them to your games and
applications.
Devices
View which games are linked to each device’s profiles or which 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 the Linked Games option.

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Linked Games
The Linked Games subtab gives you the flexibility to add games, view devices that are linked to
games, or search for added games. You can also sort games based on alphabetical order, last played,
or most played. Added games will 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 Effect or device to select a specific Chroma Effect or profile.

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SETTINGS WINDOW
The Settings window, accessible by clicking the ( ) button on Razer Synapse, enables you to
configure the startup behavior and display language of Razer Synapse, view the master guides of each
connected Razer device, or perform factory reset on any connected Razer device.
General tab
The default tab of the Settings window. The General tab enables 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 acquaint yourself again with Razer Synapse’s new
features on its next launch.
By resetting a Razer device, all profiles stored on the selected device’s on-board memory will be
erased.