Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed Use and care manual

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RAZER BLACKSHARK V2 HYPERSPEED
MASTER GUIDE

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Get the non-stop comfort you need for all-day competitive play with the
Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed—a wireless ultra-lightweight esports
headset. Designed for maximum performance and minimal weight,
experience a level of clarity and power that never gets in the way of your
game.

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CONTENTS
1. WHAT'S INSIDE.......................................................................................................................................3
2. WHAT'S NEEDED ....................................................................................................................................4
3. LET'S GET YOU COVERED........................................................................................................................5
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................6
5. SETTING UP YOUR RAZER BLACKSHARK V2 HYPERSPEED......................................................................7
6. USING YOUR HEADSET.........................................................................................................................13
7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKSHARK V2 HYPERSPEED VIA RAZER SYNAPSE..............................21
8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................34
9. LEGALESE..............................................................................................................................................35

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1. WHAT'S INSIDE
▪Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
A. Adjustable padded headband
B. Ultra-soft breathable memory foam
ear cushions
C. Razer SmartSwitch / EQ button
D. Razer HyperClear Super Wideband
Mic
E. Volume knob
F. Mic mute button
G. Headset indicator LED
H. Power button
I. USB Type C port

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▪Razer HyperSpeed Wireless dongle
J. USB Type C port
K. Dongle indicator LED
▪USB Type A to USB Type C charging cable
▪Important Product Information Guide
2. WHAT'S NEEDED
PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
▪USB Type A port or devices with Bluetooth connectivity
RAZER SYNAPSE REQUIREMENTS
▪Windows® 10 64-bit (or higher)
▪Internet connection for software installation

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3. LET'S GET YOU COVERED
Register your product and score exclusive benefits
razerid.razer.com/warranty
Your product’s
serial number can
be found here.

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4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
HEADPHONES
▪Frequency response: 12 Hz –28 kHz
▪Impedance: 32 Ω
▪Sensitivity (@1 kHz): 100 dB SPL / mW at 1 kHz by HATS
▪Drivers: Customized Dynamic 50 mm Driver
▪Inner ear cup diameter: 62 x 42 mm / 2.44 x 1.65 in
▪Connection type: 2.4 GHz wireless or Bluetooth or USB
▪Oval ear cushions: Breathable memory foam cushions
MICROPHONE
▪Frequency response: 100 Hz –10 kHz
▪Signal-to-noise ratio: ≥ 60 dB
▪Sensitivity (@1 kHz): -42 ± 3 dBV / Pa, 1 kHz
▪Pick-up pattern: Unidirectional
ON-EARCUP CONTROLS
▪Volume up and down
▪Mic mute on/off toggle
▪SmartSwitch button
AUDIO USAGE
▪Wireless: Via USB Type C dongle or Bluetooth 5.2
▪Wired: USB Type A
▪Bluetooth Codec: SBC
▪THX Spatial Audio: Only available on Windows 10® 64-bit (or higher)
BATTERY LIFE
▪Up to 70 hours

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5. SETTING UP YOUR RAZER BLACKSHARK V2 HYPERSPEED
CHARGING YOUR HEADSET
Connect your Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed to a powered USB Type A port using the charging
cable. For best results, please fully charge your headset before using it for the first time. A depleted
unit will fully charge in about 4 hours.
This connection also acts as the wired mode for your Razer device.
USB
Type A
USB
Type C
Charging
Fully charged
0%
100%
4H

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CONNECTING YOUR HEADSET
A. Via wired mode
1. Connect the headset to any of the USB ports on your PC.
2. On your PC (if applicable), set the Razer BlackShark V2 HS USB as the default Output and
Input device.
When using the headset with other compatible devices, set Razer BlackShark V2 HS USB as
its default input and output device.
Your headset is now ready to use in Wired mode.
Razer BlackShark V2
HS USB
Razer BlackShark V2
HS USB
USB
Type A
USB
Type C

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B. Via Razer™HyperSpeed Wireless (2.4 GHz) mode
1. Connect the wireless dongle to any of the USB ports on your PC using the USB Type A to USB
Type C cable.
2. Press and hold the Power button until the headset indicator LED briefly lights up.
USB
Type A
secs.
2
Press and hold
POWER ON

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3. Wait for the headset indicator LED to turn solid green, indicating that the headset is now
connected to the wireless dongle.
*By default, the dongle indicator LED will display the headset's battery status when connected
via Razer HyperSpeed Wireless (2.4 GHz) mode. You can customize the indicator LED to show
the headset's connection status, battery status (default) or low battery warning only from the
Razer Synapse app. Learn how to customize the dongle indicator LED
4. On your PC (if applicable), set the Razer BlackShark V2 HS 2.4 as the default Output and Input
device.
When using the headset with other compatible devices, set Razer BlackShark V2 HS 2.4 as
its default input and output device.
Your headset is now ready to use in HyperSpeed Wireless mode.
HYPERSPEED
WIRELESS
(Connecting)
HYPERSPEED
WIRELESS
(Connected)
HEADSET BATTERY STATUS*
Red
Yellow
Green
0%
100%
Razer BlackShark V2
HS 2.4
Razer BlackShark V2
HS 2.4

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C. Via Bluetooth mode
1. While powered on, press and hold the Razer SmartSwitch / EQ button for 7 seconds to activate
pairing mode.
Alternatively, you can reactivate Bluetooth pairing mode by pressing and holding the power
button while the headset is powered off.
2. Activate Bluetooth on your device and select Razer BlackShark V2 HS BT from the list of
devices found.
3. Wait until both devices are connected. The headset indicator LED will briefly show solid blue
to indicate that the headset is now connected to your device.
Your headset is now ready to use in Bluetooth mode.
secs.
7
Press and
hold
PAIRING
BLUETOOTH CONNECTED
BLUETOOTH MODE
(Paring)
BLUETOOTH MODE
(Paired)
Razer BlackShark V2 HS BT

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PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Razer Synapse (PC)*
Use the Razer Synapse app to customize your headset's EQ, toggle Do Not Disturb to block incoming
calls while gaming, enable mic noise cancellation, and fine-tune other advanced features.
Install Razer Synapse when prompted, or download the installer from razer.com/synapse
Activate THX® Spatial Audio*
Unleash the full potential of your Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed by enabling 360° positional audio
for a natural and lifelike experience through Razer Synapse.
*Only available on Windows 10 64-bit and above.

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6. USING YOUR HEADSET
LOW BATTERY WARNING
The headset indicator LED will blink red twice in repeated intervals to indicate that its battery power
is less than 8%. While in use, you'll hear a voice prompt when the headset needs to be recharged;
during such time, the indicator will continue showing the battery level until you charge the headset.
POWER BUTTON
Power on/off
Power on the headset by holding the Power button until the headset indicator LED is on and holding
the Power button again to power it off. An audio prompt will notify you when the headset is powered
on or off.
Indicator
Prompt
Battery level
Voice
Low
POWER ON
POWER OFF
secs.
2
Press and hold

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Other functions
Other Power button functions are available and operate based on your device's current activity and
may not apply to certain devices.
Single press
Play/pause
Accept an incoming call or end the current call*
Put a call on hold and accept an incoming call*
End call and swap to on-hold call*
Double press
Reject incoming call*
Swap calls*
Skip track
Triple press
Previous track
While powered off, press and
hold for 5 seconds
Activate Bluetooth pairing mode
*Only available in Bluetooth mode.

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RAZER SMARTSWITCH / EQ BUTTON
Switching between EQ Presets
Press the Razer SmartSwitch button to cycle through the Game, Movie, Music, and Custom EQ
presets.
By default, the headset is set to Music. A voice prompt will be heard as you switch between EQ
presets. You can also change the active EQ preset and personalize the Custom EQ preset using
the Razer Synapse app (PC). Learn more about the Audio Equalizer
Reactivating Bluetooth pairing mode
You can also use the Razer SmartSwitch / EQ button to reactivate Bluetooth pairing mode. While
connected via Bluetooth, press and hold the Razer Smart Switch button for 7 seconds to reactivate
Bluetooth pairing mode and connect your device to Razer BlackShark V2 HS BT as needed.
GAME
MOVIE
CUSTOM
MUSIC
1x
secs.
7
Press and
hold
PAIRING
BLUETOOTH MODE
(Paring)

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Switching between audio sources
When powered on and connected to any audio source, double press the Razer SmartSwitch / EQ
button to switch between the wireless dongle and Bluetooth audio source or vice versa.
Using Bluetooth as the audio source will reconnect the headset to the last known device. Pairing
mode will be activated if no device is found.
Enabling / Disabling Gaming Mode
While connected via Bluetooth, triple press the Razer SmartSwitch / EQ button, then hold the last
press for 2 seconds to activate Gaming Mode. Once enabled, the headset will function at a lower
latency, giving you real-time audio feedback while gaming. Repeat to disable gaming mode.
This feature is only available on Bluetooth connection. Keeping the headset within a very close
distance of the audio source is recommended for the best performance.
2x
RAZER HYPERSPEED
WIRELESS MODE
BLUETOOTH
MODE
secs.
2
3x
Press and
hold

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Understanding Razer Smartswitch
With the Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed simultaneously connected to a PC or gaming console (via
wireless dongle) and a mobile device (via Bluetooth), you'll be able to use the headset for
incoming/outgoing/conference calls from a connected Bluetooth device and switch back to the game
audio without removing the headset. The headset indicator LED will briefly show static white to
indicate that the headset is connected to both audio sources.
The following behaviors below will help you understand how your headset responds to audio source
switching and incoming/outgoing/conference calls when your headset is connected to a Bluetooth
device and the wireless dongle:
Headset audio
Razer SmartSwitch behavior
Streaming via the
wireless dongle
▪The headset will automatically switch to Bluetooth audio source for
incoming/outgoing/conference calls from your mobile device and resume
using the wireless dongle after each call.
You can deactivate automatic source switching for incoming calls by
enabling your headset's Do Not Disturb feature on the Razer Synapse
app.
▪Audio from the connected mobile device will ONLY automatically stream on
the headset if no audio is present or streaming on the wireless dongle.
▪Auto-pause on streamed audio when switching audio sources depends on
the app you're using (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music).
Streaming via
Bluetooth
▪When you switch to the wireless dongle audio source, your headset will
remain connected to your mobile device via Bluetooth.
▪Auto-pause on streamed audio when switching audio sources depends on
the app you're using (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music).
Not streaming on
any audio source
Audio will play on the first audio source that streams audio.

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QUICK FUNCTIONS REFERENCE
Power button
Single press
Play/pause
Accept an incoming call or end the current call*
Put a call on hold and accept an incoming call*
End call and swap to on-hold call*
Double press
Skip track
Swap calls*
Reject incoming call*
Triple press
Previous track
Press and hold for 2 seconds
Power on / off headset
While powered off, press and
hold for 5 seconds
Activate Bluetooth pairing mode
*Only available in Bluetooth mode.
Razer SmartSwitch / EQ button
Single press
Cycle through EQ presets
Double press
Switch between audio sources
Double press, then hold the last
press for 2 seconds
Enable/disable Gaming Mode
While powered on and in
Bluetooth mode, press and hold
for 7 seconds
Activate Bluetooth pairing mode

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VOLUME CONTROL KNOB
Rotate the volume control knob to increase or decrease the volume.
RAZER HYPERCLEAR SUPER WIDEBAND MIC
Bend the RazerTM HyperClear Super Wideband Mic until it is parallel to your mouth. Make sure the
mic diaphragm is in front, and the air vent is facing away from your mouth.
The recommended mic-to-mouth distance for optimal sound capture is 1.5 cm to 3 cm (0.59 in to
1.18 in).
Increase
volume
Decrease
volume
Mic diaphragm
Air vent