Razer KRAKEN V3 PRO Use and care manual

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RAZER KRAKEN V3 PRO
MASTER GUIDE

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To reach the ultimate depths of immersion, one must dive beyond sight and
sound. Unlock a third sense for gaming with the Razer Kraken V3 Pro —a
wireless haptic PC gaming headset powered by Razer HyperSense. With the
ability to feel what you hear, gaming has never felt this intense or real.

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CONTENTS
1. WHAT’S INSIDE / WHAT’S NEEDED........................................................................................................3
2. LET’S GET YOU COVERED........................................................................................................................5
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................6
4. GETTING STARTED..................................................................................................................................7
5. USING THE HEADSET............................................................................................................................11
6. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER KRAKEN V3 PRO......................................................................................15
7. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................31
8. LEGALESE..............................................................................................................................................33

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1. WHAT’S INSIDE / WHAT’S NEEDED
WHAT’S INSIDE
▪Razer Kraken V3 Pro
A. Adjustablepadded headband
B. Backlit Razer logo Powered by Razer
ChromaTM RGB
C. Hybrid fabricand leatherette
memory foam cushions
D. HyperSense button
E. Status indicator
F. Microphone jack
G. Charging port
H. 3.5 mm audio + mic jack
I. Power button
J. Volume control wheel
K. Mic mute button
▪Wireless USB dongle

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▪Type-C to Type-A charging cable
▪3.5 mm combo cable
▪Detachable Razer™ HyperClear Supercardioid Mic
▪Important Product Information Guide
WHAT’S NEEDED
Product requirements
▪[Wireless] USB-A port
▪[Wired] 3.5 mm audio + mic combined jack
Razer Synapse requirements
▪Windows® 10 64-bit (or higher)
▪Internet connection for software installation
Compatible with PC / Mac / PS4 / PS5 / Switch and Xbox (wired).

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2. LET’S GET YOU COVERED
You’ve got a great device in your hands, complete with a 2-year limited warranty coverage. Now
maximize its potential and score exclusive Razer benefits by registering at razerid.razer.com
Got a question?Ask the Razer Support Team at support.razer.com
Your product’s
serial number
can be found
here.

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
HEADPHONES
▪Frequency response: 20 Hz –20 kHz
▪Impedance: 32 Ω @ 1 kHz
▪Sensitivity: 96dBSPL/mW@1KHz by HATS
▪Drivers: Customized Dynamic50mm Driver
▪Inner ear cup diameter: 62 x 42mm
▪Connection type:2.4GHz wireless and 3.5mm
▪Cable length: 1.3m / 4.27ft
▪Approx. weight: 368g / 0.81lbs
▪Oval ear cushions: Full-ear coverage with cooling fabricand plush leatherette, for comfort and
optimized haptics
MICROPHONE
▪Frequency response: 100 Hz –10 kHz
▪Signal-to-noise ratio: ≥ 60 dB
▪Sensitivity (@1 kHz): -42 ± 3 dB
▪Pick-up pattern:Unidirectional
ON-EARCUP CONTROLS
▪Volume up and down
▪Mic mute on/off toggle
▪Haptics intensity levels
AUDIO USAGE
▪Wireless audio usage:USB-A Dongle

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▪Wired audio usage: 3.5mm analog
▪Surround sound: Only available on Windows 1064-bit
HAPTIC DRIVERS
▪1 in each cup
▪Frequency Response:20-200Hz
▪Maximum Generated Force: 4.3G
4. GETTING STARTED
CHARGING YOUR HEADSET
Connect the Razer Kraken V3 Pro to a powered USB port using the charging cable. For best results,
please fully charge the headset before using it. A depleted headset will fully charge in about 3 hours.
While the headset is charging, earcup lighting is disabled and will only resume when you
disconnect the headset from a USB port.
CONNECTING YOUR HEADSET
A. To your PC
1. Plug the wireless USB dongle to any of the USB-A ports on your PC.
Indicator
Battery level
Charging
Fully charged

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2. Press and hold the power button untilthe status indicator is lit, or until you hear a tone.
3. Wait until the status indicator briefly becomes staticgreen indicating that the headset is now
connected to the wireless USB dongle.
Indicator
Status
Connected
Press and
hold

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4. On your PC, right-click on the sound icon on the system tray, and then select Open Sound
settings.
5. Under Sound, set the Razer Kraken V3 Pro as the default Output and Input device.
6. Use the Razer Synapse* app to customize your headset’s lighting and other features for an
immersive gaming experience that’s truly yours.
*Install Razer Synapse when prompted or download the installer from razer.com/synapse.
B. To other devices via USB-A port
Plug the wireless USB dongle to your device and make sure the Razer Kraken V3 Pro is the default
input and output audiodevice.

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C. To devices via 3.5 mm audio + mic jack
If your device has a 3.5mm audio + mic combined jack, simply plug the 3.5mm combo cable from your
headset’s microphone jack to your device’s audio jack.
ACTIVATE THX SPATIAL AUDIO*
Unleash the full potential of the Razer Kraken V3 Pro by enabling 360° positionalaudio for a natural
and lifelike experience through Razer Synapse.

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*Only available on Windows 10 64-bit and above.
5. USING THE HEADSET
POWER BUTTON
Power on or off the headset by holdingthe Power button until the status indicatoris on; and holding
the Power button again to turn off. Two distinct tones will help notify you that the headset is
powered on or off.

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Other power button functionsare available when the headset is powered on and connected to your
device. These functions operate based on your device’s current activity.
BATTERY LEVEL
When unplugged and powered on, the status indicator will showthe connection and battery status.
While in use, you’ll hear a tone when the headset needs to be recharged; during such time, the
indicator will continue showing the battery level until you charge the headset.
HYPERSENSE BUTTON
With Razer HyperSense enabled, your headset will producevibrationsthat flowin the direction of
different sounds with varying intensities, makingyou hyper aware in your game. Simply press the
Single press
Play/pause
Double press
Skip track
Triple press
Previous track
Indicator
Battery Level
Low
Prompt
Tone

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HyperSense button to cycle through Low intensity, Medium intensity,High intensity,and Disable
HyperSense. The headset will briefly vibrate and play a distinct tone as you cycle through its settings.
Razer HyperSense also works on 3.5 mm analog connection when the headset is on. Distinct
tones, however, are only available on wireless. By default, this feature is enabled and set to
Medium intensity.
VOLUME CONTROL WHEEL
Rotate the volume control wheel to increase or decrease the volume.
Intensity
Vibration
Low
Short
Medium
High
Disable
Long
Decrease
volume
Increase
volume

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RAZER HYPERCLEAR SUPERCARDIOID MIC
Plug the RazerTM HyperClear Supercardioid Micto the headphone and bend untilit is parallel to your
mouth. Make sure the mic diaphragm is in front and the air vent is facing away from your mouth.
Press the mic mute button to mute or unmute the microphone.
Mic diaphragm
Air vent

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COMFORT
It’s recommended to gently stretch the headset before placing it over your head to minimize
headband stress however, don’t stretch the headset beyond its limits.
6. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER KRAKENV3 PRO
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.

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Dashboard
The Dashboard subtabis an overview of your Razer Synapse where you can access all your Razer
devices, modules, and online services.
Modules
The Modules subtab displays all installedand available modulesfor installation.

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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 -ena ble d device inputs will be recognized.
AUDIO TAB
Make sure to select THX Spatial Audio as your default playback or output device from the Sound
icon on the system tray.

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The Audio tab is the main tab for your Razer Kraken V3 Pro. From here, you can customize your
device’s settings to unleash its full potential. Changes made under this tab are automatically saved to
your system and cloud storage.
Sound
The Sound subtab is for adjusting the overall system volume or individual volume of all active
applications, changing the default fallbackdevice, and accessing Windows Sound properties.
Profile
Profile is a data storage for keeping all your Razer peripheral’s settings. By default, the profile name is
based on your system’s name. To add, rename, duplicate, or delete a profile, simply press the
Miscellaneous button ( ).
Volume
Adjust the audio volume of the device. You may also access the Windows volume mixer of the current
playbackdevice where you can proportionally adjustthe overall volume ofthe system or individually
adjust the volume of each active application.
Haptic Intensity
Change the intensity of the vibrationsproduced by the headset.

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Sound Properties
Set a default output device that the THX Spatial Audio will use when the Razer Kraken V3 Pro is not
connected. You may also click on the WindowsSound Properties link to managethe sound settings of
your system such as modifyingthe playbackand recordingdevice settings, sound scheme and default
communications activity.