Razer CHROMA HDK Use and care manual

RAZER CHROMA HDK
MASTER GUIDE

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The RazerChroma 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 thatcan be customized with 16.8 million colors, the
RazerChromaHDKfitsperfectly insideyourPC case and anywhere
beyond. WithRazer 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 CHROMAHDK......................................................................................................8
6. INSTALLING RAZER SYNAPSE 3 FOR YOUR RAZER CHROMA HDK.......................................................11
7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER CHROMA HDK................................................................................................12
8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................................................23
9. LEGALESE...............................................................................................................................................................24

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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEMREQUIREMENTS
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 3 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 razer-id.razerzone.com/warranty using your Razer ID to get real-
razerzone.com/razer-id to get a wide
range of Razer benefits.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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▪Free online technical support at razersupport.com
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:
1. ports.
Note: Align the connector to the desired port first before plugging it in, to avoid damaging
2. 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.
Note: Only use the designated cutting areas of an LED strip. Once removed, the trimmingsof
an LED strip can neither be reattached nor reused.

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3. 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.
4. 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