Razer KRAKEN V3 X User manual

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RAZER KRAKEN V3 X
MASTER GUIDE

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Win the long game with the Razer Kraken V3 X—the ultra-light USB gaming
headset made for gaming marathons. With an upgraded mic and drivers for
greater sound, improved ear cushions for greater comfort, and Razer
Chroma™ RGB for greater flair, your gaming is set to go the distance.
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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 ..............................................................................................................................9
6. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER KRAKEN V3 X VIA RAZER SYNAPSE.........................................................11
7. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................21
8. LEGALESE..............................................................................................................................................22

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1. WHAT’S INSIDE / WHAT’S NEEDED
WHAT’S INSIDE
▪Razer Kraken V3 X
A. Adjustable padded headband
B. Hybrid fabric and memory foam ear
cushions
C. Backlit Razer logo Powered by Razer
ChromaTM RGB
D. Razer™ HyperClear cardioid mic
E. Mic mute button
F. Volume control wheel
G. USB connector
▪Important Product Information Guide

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WHAT’S NEEDED
PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
▪Windows® OS
▪USB-A port
RAZER SYNAPSE REQUIREMENTS
▪Windows® 10 64-bit (or higher)
▪Internet connection for software installation

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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: 12 Hz –28 kHz
▪Impedance: 32 Ω @ 1 kHz
▪Sensitivity (@1 kHz): 103dBSPL/mW,1KHz
▪Drivers: Customized Dynamic 40mm Driver
▪Inner ear cup diameter: 60 x 40mm
▪Connection type: USB Type A
▪Approx. weight: 285g / 0.63lbs
▪Oval ear cushions: Full-ear coverage with fabric and plush leatherette, for sound isolation and
comfort
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
AUDIO USAGE
▪Wired audio usage: USB Type A
▪Surround sound: Only available on Windows® 10 64-bit

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4. GETTING STARTED
SETTING IT UP
1. Connect the headset to the USB port of your PC.
2. On your PC, right-click on the sound icon on the system tray, and then select Open Sound
settings
3. On the Sound window, set Razer Kraken V3 X as the default Output and Input device.
4. Use the Razer Synapse* app to customize your headset’s lighting for an immersive gaming
experience that’s truly yours.
*Install Razer Synapse when prompted or download the installer from razer.com/synapse.

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ACTIVATE THE 7.1 SURROUND SOUND*
Experience accurate positional sound that’s specifically designed for games, movies, and music.
1. Download the 7.1 Surround Sound software from razer.com/7.1-surround-sound.
2. Register your product at razerid.razer.com/products to get your activation code sent to your
email.
*Only available on Windows® 10 64-bit

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5. USING THE HEADSET
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Rotate the volume control wheel as shown to increase or decrease the volume.
USING THE MICROPHONE
Bend the 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.
Air vent
Mic diaphragm

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USING THE MIC MUTE BUTTON
Press the mic mute button to mute or unmute the microphone.
COMFORT
We recommend stretching the headset gently apart before placing them over your head to minimize
headband stress. However, please avoid overstretching the headset beyond its technical limits.

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6. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER KRAKEN V3 X VIA RAZER SYNAPSE
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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AUDIO TAB
The Audio tab is the main tab for your Razer Kraken V3 X. 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 modifying your device’s 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 ( ).

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Volume
Adjust the audio volume of the device. You may also access the Windows Volume mixer of the current
playback device where you can proportionally adjust the overall volume of the system or individually
adjust the volume of each active application.
Sound Properties
Launch the Windows sound properties window to manage the sound settings of your system such as
modifying the playback and recording device settings, sound scheme and default communications
activity.

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Lighting
The Lighting subtab enables you to modify your Razer device’s light settings.
Brightness
You can turn off your Razer device’s lighting by toggling the Brightness option or increase/decrease
the luminance using the slider.
Switch Off Lighting
This is a power saving tool which allows you to disable your device’s lighting in response to your
system’s display turning off and/or automatically power down when your Razer Kraken V3 X has been
idle for a set amount of time.
Effects
A number of effects can be selected and applied to your headset’s lighting, as listed here:

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Name
Description
How to set up
Audio
meter
The earcups will light up according
to the audio level with a default
spectrum of colors
Select a Color Boost level
Breathing
The lighting will fade in and out of
the selected color(s)
Select up to 2 colors or randomize
colors
Spectrum
cycling
The lighting will cycle between 16.8
million colors indefinitely
No further customization required
Static
The earcups will remain lit in the
selected color
Select a color
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 peripheral. To start making your own Chroma Effect, simply press the Chroma Studio
button ( ).
The Chroma Studio module is required to use this function.

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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.