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Get the complete 7.1 surround sound gaming experience with the Razer Kraken 7.1

USB gaming headset. This headset adopts the comfortable form factor of the Razer

Kraken Pro, tested by numerous professional gamers to determine the optimal

ergonomics for extended gaming sessions.

The full potential of the Razer Kraken 7.1 is unleashed by its advanced 7.1 virtual

surround sound engine. Driven by Razer’s powerful Synapse 2.0 unified configuration

software, this highly customizable engine modulates sound to simulate a 360° surround

sound experience, allowing you to precisely pinpoint directional audio to know exactly

where your enemies are. The headset’s 40mm neodymium magnet drivers power a

sound signature that features deep bass, warm mids and crystal-clear highs, for total

gaming immersion.

Featuring a retractable microphone hidden in the left ear cup when not in use, the

Razer Kraken 7.1 maintains a sleek form factor, all while protecting the microphone

during transportation and storage. This flexible, omnidirectional digital microphone

comes equipped with an optimized algorithm, promising a pristine voice quality

unachievable through traditional analog microphones. Boasting an impressive signal-

to-noise ratio and an extended wideband frequency response, the digital microphone

ensures a clear, natural sounding voice reproduction with minimal noise.

Feast your ears on full blooded gaming audio with the Razer Kraken 7.1 surround sound

gaming headset.

Summary of content (21 pages)

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Get the complete 7.1 surround sound gaming experience with the Razer Kraken 7.1 USB gaming headset. This headset adopts the comfortable form factor of the Razer Kraken Pro, tested by numerous professional gamers to determine the optimal ergonomics for extended gaming sessions. The full potential of the Razer Kraken 7.1 is unleashed by its advanced 7.1 virtual surround sound engine. Driven by Razer’s powerful Synapse 2.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................ 2 2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT ............................................................... 2 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 3 4. DEVICE LAYOUT .................................................................................................. 4 5. USING YOUR RAZER KRAKEN 7.1 .......................................
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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS  Razer Kraken 7.1  Quick Start Guide SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS  PC/Mac with USB port  Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Mac OS X (10.6-10.8)  Internet connection (for driver installation)  At least 100MB of free hard disk space 2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT REGISTRATION Please visit www.razerzone.com/registration for online product registration. TECHNICAL SUPPORT What you’ll get: • 1 year limited manufacturer’s warranty.
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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS HEADPHONES  Drivers: 40mm neodymium magnets  Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz  Impedance: 32 Ω  Sensitivity @ 1kHz: 112dB  Output Power: 30mW  Connector: Gold plated USB  Cable Length: 2m / 6.
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4. DEVICE LAYOUT A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H.
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5. USING YOUR RAZER KRAKEN 7.1 USING THE RETRACTABLE MICROPHONE Press the button to mute/unmute the microphone. The microphone LED will light up when toggled unmute.
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EXTENDING YOUR HEADPHONE’S LIFESPAN We recommend stretching the headphones gently apart before placing them over your head to minimize headband stress. However, please avoid overstretching the headphones beyond its technical limits.
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6. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER KRAKEN 7.1 Note: You may skip Steps 2-4 if you already have Razer Synapse 2.0 installed with an existing account. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Plug the Razer Kraken 7.1 into the USB port of your computer. Download the Razer Synapse 2.0 installer from www.razerzone.com/synapse2. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. Register for a Razer Synapse 2.0 account and confirm your new account. Open Razer Synapse 2.0 and login to your account.
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7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER KRAKEN 7.1 Disclaimer: The features listed here require you to log in to Razer Synapse 2.0. These features are also subject to change based on the current software version and your Operating System. Your Razer Kraken 7.1 headset is equipped with various software customizable features to unleash its full power. CALIBRATION TAB A 3 step calibration wizard helps you set up your Razer Kraken 7.1 for virtual 7.1 surround sound.
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Step 1 of 3 This step introduces the calibration process. Read the instructions carefully and ensure that you are in a quiet environment in order to hear the audio prompts properly. In this figure, the mannequin represents your position. The green arrows on each segment represent the target direction of the audio playback for that particular segment. Each orange line represents the last saved calibration settings configured on Razer Surround. Click Calibrate Now once you are ready to begin the calibration.
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Step 2 of 3 Position yourself according to the point of reference indicated by the mannequin. The calibration process is divided into a series of segments. An audio prompt will be played for each segment. For the first segment, the sound should be perceived as coming from the direction marked by the green target arrow, roughly North-East of your point of reference. Your aim is to move the sound you hear such that you perceive it to be coming from this target direction. To achieve this, 1.
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Step 3 of 3 Click Experience Surround Sound to test your personalized sound environment. To tweak a particular section, simply click it to play its audio prompt and adjust the settings as desired. To reset the entire configuration, click Reset All. Otherwise, click Finish to confirm the settings.
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A confirmation screen will be displayed. Click OK to save and exit the wizard.
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AUDIO TAB The Audio Tab lets you control various options related to the audio you hear from your headset. Using the various sliders, you can:  Adjust the overall volume of your headset  Improve the bass output of your headset  Normalize the loudness of audio played to avoid sudden and unpleasant increase in volume from effects such as explosions  Enable voice clarity adjustments to improve the quality of incoming voice conversations.
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MIC TAB The Mic Tab lets you control various options related to how your headset handles voice input via its microphone. Using the various sliders and options you can:  Adjust the microphone input volume. You can also choose to mute your microphone.  Adjust volume normalization level for microphone input  Adjust the microphone’s sensitivity so it cuts out background noises and only picks up your voice.  Enhance the clarity of microphone input by reducing ambient noise.
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MIXER TAB The Mixer Tab allow you to adjust the volume for programs currently running on your system individually. Note: The Mixer Tab is not available for Mac OS systems. Customize the volume of audio for each program using the sliders.
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EQ TAB The EQ Tab lets you filter various audio frequencies, controlling the overall tone of your audio output. A list of preset equalizer settings can be selected from the drop down menu, giving you easy access to various commonly used audio tones. You can also manually adjust each audio frequency using the sliders.
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LIGHTING TAB The Lighting Tab allows you to configure the LEDs of your Razer Kraken 7.1. Simply toggle the ON or OFF options to enable or disable Logo lighting. Check the checkbox to turn Logo lighting off when your system display goes into idle mode.
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8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY GUIDELINES In order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer Kraken 7.1, we suggest that you adopt the following guidelines: 1. Should you have trouble operating the device properly and troubleshooting does not work, unplug the device and contact the Razer hotline or go to www.razersupport.com for support. Do not attempt to service or fix the device yourself at any time. 2.
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9. LEGALESE COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFORMATION Copyright ©2013 Razer Inc.All Rights Reserved. Razer, the Razer Triple-Headed Snake logo, the Razer distressed word logo and other trademarks contained herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Razer Inc Ltd and/or its affiliated or associated companies, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
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GENERAL These terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Product was purchased. If any term herein is held to be invalid or unenforceable, then such term (in so far as it is invalid or unenforceable) shall be given no effect and deemed to be excluded without invalidating any of the remaining terms. Razer reserves the right to amend any term at any time without notice.