Razer KRAKEN V3 PRO, Master Manual

Page 1: ... RAZER KRAKEN V3 PRO MASTER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ... 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 ...

Page 3: ... 2 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 ...

Page 4: ...ustablepadded 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 Chargingport H 3 5 mm audio mic jack I Power button J Volume control wheel K Mic mute button Wireless USB dongle ...

Page 5: ...lear SupercardioidMic 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 ...

Page 6: ...evice in your hands complete with a 2 year limited warrantycoverage Now maximize its potential and score exclusiveRazer benefits byregistering at razerid razer com Got a question Askthe Razer Support Team at support razer com Your product s serial number can be found here ...

Page 7: ...4GHz wireless and 3 5mm Cable length 1 3m 4 27ft Approx weight 368g 0 81lbs Oval ear cushions Full ear coverage with coolingfabricand 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 offtoggle Haptics intensitylevels A...

Page 8: ...raken V3 Pro to a powered USB port using the charging cable For best results please fullycharge the headset before using it A depleted headset will fullycharge 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 anyof the USB A ports on ...

Page 9: ...he power button untilthe status indicator is lit or until you hear a tone 3 Wait until the status indicator brieflybecomes staticgreen indicatingthat the headset is now connected to the wireless USB dongle Indicator Status Connected Press and hold ...

Page 10: ... Input device 6 Use the Razer Synapse app to customize your headset s lightingand other features for an immersivegaming experience that s trulyyours 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 ...

Page 11: ...mm audio mic combined jack simplyplug the 3 5mm combo cable from your headset s microphone jackto your device s audio jack ACTIVATE THX SPATIAL AUDIO Unleash the full potential ofthe Razer Kraken V3 Pro by enabling360 positionalaudiofor a natural and lifelike experience through Razer Synapse ...

Page 12: ...4 bit and above 5 USING THE HEADSET POWER BUTTON Power on or off the headset by holdingthe Power button until the status indicator is on and holding the Power button again to turn off Two distinct tones will help notifyyou that the headset is powered on or off ...

Page 13: ...status While in use you ll hear a tone when the headset needs to be recharged duringsuch time the indicator will continue showingthe batterylevel until you charge the headset HYPERSENSE BUTTON With Razer HyperSense enabled your headset will produce vibrations that flowin the direction of different sounds with varyingintensities makingyou hyper aware in your game Simplypress the Single press Play p...

Page 14: ...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 ...

Page 15: ...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 ...

Page 16: ...RAKENV3 PRO Internet connection is requiredfor installation updates and cloud based features Registeringfor a Razer ID account is recommended but optional All listedfeatures 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...

Page 17: ...6 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 ...

Page 18: ...binations from anyRazer Synapse enabled device inputs which applyacross all device profiles Learn more about Profiles Only Razer Synapse enabled 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 ...

Page 19: ...ckdevice and accessing Windows Sound properties Profile Profile is a data storage for keeping all your Razer peripheral s settings Bydefault the profile name is based on your system s name To add rename duplicate or delete a profile simplypress 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 ...

Page 20: ...he THX Spatial Audio will use when the Razer Kraken V3 Pro is not connected You may also click on the Windows Sound Properties linkto manage the sound settings of your system such as modifyingthe playbackand recordingdevice settings sound scheme and default communications activity ...

Page 21: ... to Auto where all applications will use the recommended output setting UsingManual will allowyou to assign preferred spatial audiomodes to specific application types and or applications Spatial Audio Modes Preview the calibration ofeach available spatialaudio mode preset usingthe Listen button Changing the positionofany virtual speaker in any preset mode will automaticallycreate a Custom Mode Alt...

Page 22: ...udio received to avoid sudden and unpleasant increase in volume from effects such as shoutingor explosions Voice Clarity Enhances the qualityofincoming voice conversations byfilteringthe sound to improveits clarityand volume Audio Equalizer Select any of the available equalizer presets created for the best audio experience designed for balance gaming immersion movie viewing or enjoyingyour favorit...

Page 23: ...audio Microphone Control the mic volume and amount of mic input for a clearer mic audio Mic Volume Adjust the microphone input or mute the mic Voice Gate Control the amount ofmic input so that it cuts out background noises and isolates your voice Any sound that registers belowthe threshold will be muted ...

Page 24: ...cy Ambient Noise Reduction Decreases environmentalnoise Mic Equalizer Select any of the available micequalizer presets which best fits your mic needs Manuallyadjusting any equalizer preset will automaticallyset it as a Custom preset Mic Monitoring Sidetone Enable this settingto monitor the microphone s raw audio input through the headset with an additional option to increase or decrease the audio ...

Page 25: ...nance usingthe slider Switch Off Lighting This is a power savingtool which allows you to disable your device s lightingin response to your system s displayturningoff Quick Effects A number of quick effects can be selected and applied to your device s lighting as listed here Name Description How to set up Audio meter The earcups will light up according to the audio level with a default spectrum of ...

Page 26: ...n lit in the selected color Select a color If you have other supported Razer Chroma enableddevices you can synchronize their quickeffects with your Razer device by clicking the Chroma Sync button Only devices that support the selectedlighting 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 periph...

Page 27: ...FOR G A MERS BY G A MERS 26 Power The Power subtab allows you to manage your device s energy consumption bysettingit to power off when it has been idle for a certain amount of time ...

Page 28: ... 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 usingthe add button To rename duplicate export or delete a profile simplypress the Miscellaneous button Each profile can be set to automaticallyactivate when you run an application usingthe...

Page 29: ... will still be listed here even if it is not linked to a Razer device To linkgames to connected Razer devices or Chroma Effects simplyclick 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 correspondingChroma Effe...

Page 30: ...les you to change the software s display language start up behavior displaytheme and on screen notifications display You mayalso manuallysyncyour 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 ...

Page 31: ...out tab The About tab displays briefsoftware information copyright statement and provides relevant links for its terms of use You mayalso use this tab to check for software updates or as a quick access to Razer s social communities ...

Page 32: ...e device isolates external ambient sounds even at low volumes resultingin lowered awareness of your external surroundings Please remove the device when engaging in anyactivities that requires active awareness of your surroundings Listeningto excessivelyloud volumes over extended periods oftime can damage your hearing Furthermore legislation ofcertain countries permits a maximum sound level of 86db...

Page 33: ...Y G A MERS 32 Caution Do not open mutilate or expose to conductingmaterials metal moisture liquid fire or heat Doing so may cause batteries to leak or explode resultingin personal injury Batterylife varies with usage ...

Page 34: ...r Kraken V3 Pro the Product may differ from pictures whether on packaging or otherwise Razer assumes no responsibilityfor such differences or for any errors that may appear Information containedherein is subject to change without notice LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY For the latest and current terms of the Limited Product Warranty please visit razer com warranty LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Razer shall in no...