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RAZER CHROMA HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
KIT (HDK)
MASTER GUIDE

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  • Page 1 RAZER CHROMA HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT (HDK) MASTER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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.

  • Page 4: Package Contents / System Requirements

    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* ▪...

  • Page 5: Registration / Technical Support

    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.

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    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 ▪...

  • Page 7: Device Layout

    4. DEVICE LAYOUT Razer Chroma HDK module LED channel 3 port LED channel 4 port LED channel 2 port LED channel 1 port Micro-USB port Power port 2x 16-LED strips ™ F O R G AM E RS . BY G A ME R S .
  • Page 8 Adhesive tapes 2x LED extension cables USB to Micro-USB cable USB to DC cable Molex to DC cable Power adapter Interchangeable plugs ™ F O R G AM E RS . BY G A ME R S .

  • Page 9: 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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: Installing Razer Synapse For Your Razer Chroma Hdk

    6. INSTALLING RAZER SYNAPSE FOR YOUR RAZER CHROMA HDK USB to Micro-USB cable 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.

  • Page 13: Configuring Your Razer Chroma Hdk

    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.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 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 ( ™...
  • Page 17 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. ™ F O R G AM E RS . BY G A ME R S .
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 The About tab displays brief software information, copyright statement and provides relevant links for its terms of use. You may also use this tab to check for software updates, or as a quick access to Razer’s social communities. ™ F O R G AM E RS . BY G A ME R S .

  • Page 22: Safety And Maintenance

    The Razer Chroma HDK requires minimum maintenance to keep it in optimal condition. Once a month we recommend you unplug the Razer Chroma HDK from the USB port and power source, remove all connected LED strips and cables, then clean each component as needed using a soft cloth or cotton swab to prevent dirt buildup.

  • Page 23: Legalese

    Product. In no event shall Razer’s liability exceed the retail purchase price of the Product.

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