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RAZER BARRACUDA X CHROMA MASTER GUIDE ™ FO R G AM E R S. B Y G A M E R S .
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Whether you’re at home or on the go, experience true audio versatility and flair anywhere with the Razer Barracuda X Chroma. Featuring Razer SmartSwitch Dual Wireless, toggle between gaming and mobile use instantly with a lightweight wireless RGB gaming headset that offers the best of both worlds.
3. LET'S GET YOU COVERED........................5 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................6 5. GETTING STARTED ..........................7 6. USING YOUR RAZER BARRACUDA X CHROMA ..................11 7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER HEADSET ....................16 8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ........................ 32 9. LEGALESE .............................. 33 ™...
1. WHAT'S INSIDE ▪ Razer Barracuda X Chroma Adjustable padded headband USB Type C charging port Breathable fabric with memory Razer™ Smartswitch Dual Wireless foam cushions button o 2.4Ghz Mode 6-Zone earcup lighting Powered by Razer Chroma o Bluetooth® Mode...
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▪ USB Type C Razer™ HyperSpeed Wireless Dongle ▪ Removable Razer HyperClear Cardioid Mic ▪ USB Type C charging cable ▪ Type C to Type A adapter ▪ Important Product Information Guide ™ F O R G A M E R S . B Y G A M E R S .
▪ Devices with Bluetooth audio capability or USB Type C / Type A port RAZER SYNAPSE REQUIREMENTS ▪ Windows 10 (or higher) ▪ Internet connection for app installation RAZER AUDIO APP REQUIREMENTS ▪ iOS 12 / Android 8.1 Oreo (or higher) ▪ Internet connection for app installation 3. LET'S GET YOU COVERED Your product’s serial...
5. GETTING STARTED CHARGE YOUR HEADSET Type C Type A Type C Type C Charging Fully Charged Blinking Blinking Green ™ F O R G A M E R S . B Y G A M E R S .
For best results, connect your Razer Barracuda X Chroma directly to your computer's USB port using the provided cable. POWER YOUR HEADSET ON/OFF Static Green Disabled Press and hold CONNECT TO YOUR DEVICE 2.4GHZ MODE Type C Type A ™...
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Set Up For PC When using your headset with a compatible device, set Razer Barracuda X Chroma as its default input and output device. Also, download Razer Synapse to unlock the full feature set of your device. Activate 7.1 Surround Sound* Experience accurate positional sound that’s specifically designed for games, movies, and music.
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BLUETOOTH® MODE Pairing Paired Blinking Static Blue Blue * If pairing times out, power on the headset and use the re-pairing step to reactivate pairing. ™ F O R G A M E R S . B Y G A M E R S .
— anytime, anywhere. RZR.TO/AUDAPP (For China only) Razer Audio When using the Razer Audio app, make sure that the headset is only connected to your mobile device via Bluetooth. PAIRED TO BOTH MODES Paired Static White ™...
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6. USING YOUR RAZER BARRACUDA X CHROMA RAZER HYPERCLEAR CARDIOID MIC PLUG IN THE MIC PROPER MIC PLACEMENT Mic diaphragm Air vent In front of your mouth Away from your mouth ™ F O R G A M E R S . B Y G A M E R S .
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SET THE MIC TO MUTE/UNMUTE Mute Unmute SWITCH BETWEEN WIRELESS MODES To use the SmartSwitch function, the headset must be connected to both wireless modes. ™ F O R G A M E R S . B Y G A M E R S .
TURN THE VOLUME CONTROLS Volume Up Volume down CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS Battery Low Blinking Red ™ F O R G A M E R S . B Y G A M E R S .
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Gently stretch the headbands before wearing the headset but do not overstretch it to avoid permanent damage. Find out more about your gaming-grade headset at support.razer.com ™ F O R G A M E R S . B Y G A M E R S .
Razer ID account is recommended but optional. All features listed here are subject to change based on the current version, connected device(s), and supported add-ons. SYNAPSE The Synapse tab is your default tab when you first launch Razer Synapse. Use the following buttons below to navigate the user interface: Minimize Clicking this button will minimize the app to the taskbar while it runs in the background.
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Info Hovering over this button will pop up an additional information about a feature or function. 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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Gamer Room The Gamer Room subtab shows all devices with the Razer Aether Light feature. From here, you can view and manage your Gamer Room-supported devices. Synapse Override This section allows you to select and customize your device’s lighting and make it react to Chroma- enabled games and Chroma Connect apps using Razer Synapse.
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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. Only Razer Synapse-enabled device inputs will be recognized.
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BARRACUDA X CHROMA The Barracuda X Chroma tab is the main tab for your Razer headset. You can change your device settings from here, such as lighting (if supported), setting and customizing EQ profiles, and adjusting the overall system volume or individual volume of all active applications. Any changes under this tab will be saved automatically to your local system and cloud storage.
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Profile Profile is a data storage system that keeps all your Razer device settings. By default, the profile name is based on your system’s name. Clicking the dropdown bar ( ) will display all profiles for this device so you can quickly switch between them. To add, import, rename, duplicate, export, or delete a profile, press the profile’s corresponding Miscellaneous button (...
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Microphone Adjust the microphone volume or disable it by using the toggle. You can also activate the Mic Preview to test the microphone’s input audio intensity. Mic Monitoring (Side tone) Toggle this setting to monitor your microphone’s sound directly via the headset, adjusting the monitoring volume as desired.
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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 power-saving tool allows you to disable your device’s lighting when your system’s display turns off or automatically power it down after a period of inactivity.
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Razer Chroma-enabled peripheral. To start making your own Chroma Effect Profile, press the Launch Chroma Studio button ( Some lighting effects listed here may not be available for your device. Only other Razer devices that support the selected lighting effect will synchronize. Indicator LEDs are not customizable.
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Power For wireless devices, the Power subtab allows you to manage your device’s energy consumption when running on batteries. Wireless Power Saving Set the device to power off when it has been idle for a certain amount of time. ™ F O R G A M E R S .
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) to look for a specific game or program from the list. To link an app to your Razer device, click on it from the list and select a device and its profile. This will automatically set your device to the selected profile whenever you launch the app.
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Browse link to search for the app manually. To link an app to your Razer device, click the tick box at the top left corner of the app while inside the search box. This will automatically set your device to the selected profile whenever you launch the app.
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Recommendations enable us to show the latest products and features on your Dashboard based on your installed devices and linked games. Tutorials Reset Selecting the Reset button will reactivate all tutorials that help you acquaint yourself with Razer Synapse’s features. ™...
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This option lets you change the display language of Razer Synapse. About The About section shows the current software version, displays the copyright statement, and provides relevant links for Razer’s terms of use. You may also use this option to access Razer’s social communities quickly. ™...
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FEEDBACK Help us improve Razer Synapse by giving your comments, suggestions, and problems with the software. You can contact us directly using this tab and even earn rewards for reporting bugs. ™ F O R G A M E R S . B Y G A M E R S .
8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY GUIDELINES In order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer headset, we suggest that you adopt the following guidelines: Should you have trouble operating the device properly and troubleshooting does not work, unplug the device and contact the Razer hotline or go to support.razer.com...
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