Razer Cynosa V2 Owner's Manual

For the true taste of full-blown RGB gaming, look no further than the
Razer Cynosa V2. With individually backlit gaming keys powered by Razer
Chroma RGB, customize the keyboard to your heart's content and enjoy a
new level of gaming immersion made possible by dynamic lighting effects.
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PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
= PC with a free USB port
RAZER SYNAPSE 3 REQUIREMENTS
= Windows® 7 64-bit (or higher)
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
= Individually customizable backlit gaming-grade keys
= Dedicated media keys
= Durable spill-resistant design
= Razer Chroma RGB Backlighting
= Razer Synapse enabled
= Fully programmable keys with on the fly macro recording
= N-key rollover
= Gaming mode option
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1. Connect your Razer device to the USB port of your computer.
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Install Razer Synapse when prompted or download the installer from
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When the "fn" key is held down, all function keys with secondary functions including other keys
which you can combine with the "fn" key will light up. Pressing the “fn” key in combination with the
function keys will activate their secondary features on your PC.
Function Keys
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The volume control keys allow you to mute (4X),
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The media keys allow you to play/pause (PM) a track or
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The Gaming Mode disables the Windows Key function to avoid accidental usage. Furthermore, you
can maximize the effect of Anti-Ghosting by activating the Gaming Mode function. You can also
choose to disable the Alt + Tab and Alt + F4 functions by changing the Gaming Mode settings in
Razer Synapse 3. An indicator will light up when Gaming Mode is active.
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Disclaimer: The features listed here require you to log into Razer Synapse 3. These features
are also subject to change based on the current software version and your Operating System.
SYNAPSE TAB
The Synapse tab is your default tab when you first launch Razer Synapse 3.
Dashboard
The Dashboard subtab Is an overview of your Razer Synapse 3 where you can access all your Razer
devices, modules, and online services.
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Modules
The Modules subtab displays all installed and available modules for installation.
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AVAILABLE MODULES
ALEXA о СНКОМА СОММЕСТ о
The Amazon Alexa module brings full Alexa Voice Service The Chroma Connect module is the control center for all Chroma
integration to Synapse 3 for all Chroma enabled devices. Requires enabled apps and third party hardware devices. Set priorities for
active microphone and Amazon Alexa account. your favorite games, and enable other RGB devices to sync with
Razer Chroma for a truly immersive gaming experience.
CHROMA STUDIO © CHROMA VISUALIZER &
Unlock advanced Razer Chroma™ capabilities with Chroma Studio The Chroma Visualizer syncs all your Chroma enabled devices and
that allows you to create multiple lighting effects synchronized smart lights with the media you're playing for a fun and immersive
across all your devices, while following the exact placement of your listening experience. Set the mood of your room whenever you're
devices on your desktop. Manage all your Chroma enabled games playing music or watching a video and even have it automatically
and programs via the Chroma Apps tab activate with any of your favourite media applications.
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PHILIPS Enter a new level of immersion with the Philips Hue Module. Watch Bring powerful macros to your favorite games with Macro module.
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beyond your peripherals. Sync with your Philips Hue bridge via the
Hue tab
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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Global shortcuts are custom key combinations that work across all device profiles. This feature only
works for Razer Synapse 3-enabled device inputs.
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KEYBOARD
The Keyboard tab is the main tab for your Razer Cynosa V2. From here, you can change your device
settings such as key assignments, gaming mode settings, and your device's lighting. Changes
made under this tab are automatically saved to your system and cloud storage.
Customize
The Customize subtab is for modifying your keyboard's key assignments and gaming mode
settings.
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Profile is a data storage for keeping all your Razer peripheral's settings. By default, the profile
name is based on your system's name. To add, import, rename, duplicate, export, or delete a
profile, simply press the profile’s corresponding Miscellaneous button ( ).
Hypershift mode is a secondary set of key assignments that is activated when the Hypershift key is
held down. By default, the Hypershift key is assigned to the fn key of your Razer Synapse 3
supported keyboard however, you can also assign any key as a Hypershift key.
Gaming Mode enables you to customize which keys to disable when Gaming Mode is activated.
Depending on your settings, you may choose to disable the Windows key, Alt + Tab and Alt + F4.
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Allows you to open the Windows Keyboard Properties where you can modify other keyboard
settings such as Repeat delay, Repeat Rate, and Cursor blink rate, or view all keyboard drivers
installed in your PC.
Clicking the Sidebar button (==) will reveal all current key assignments for your Razer Cynosa V2.
KEYBOARD
CUSTOMIZE LIGHTING
Alternatively, you can skip to a specific key assignment by selecting it on the Customize tab.
KEYBOARD
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Upon selecting a key assignment, you may then change it to one of the following functions:
Default
This option enables you to return the selected key to its original setting.
Keyboard Function
This option changes the key assignment into a keyboard function. You can also choose enable
Turbo mode which allows you to emulate repeatedly pressing the keyboard function while the key
is held down.
Mouse Function
This option allows you to change any key into a mouse function. Listed below are the functions
which you can choose from:
" Left Click - Performs a left mouse click using the assigned button.
= Right Click - Performs a right mouse click using the assigned button.
= Scroll Click - Activates the universal scrolling function.
= Double Click - Performs a double left click using the assigned button.
= Mouse Button 4 - Performs a “Backward” command for most internet browsers.
= Mouse Button 5 - Performs a “Forward” command for most internet browsers.
= Scroll Up - Performs a “Scroll Up” command using the assigned button.
= Scroll Down - Performs a “Scroll Down” command using the assigned button.
= Scroll Left - Performs a “Scroll Left” command using the assigned button.
= Scroll Right - Performs a “Scroll Right” command using the assigned button.
You can also choose to enable Turbo mode in some of the mouse functions which allow you to
emulate repeatedly pressing and releasing said function while the key is held down.
Macro
A Macro is a prerecorded sequence of keystrokes and button presses that is executed with precise
timing. By setting the key function to Macro, you can conveniently execute a chain of commands.
Do take note that this function will only be visible if you have installed the Macro module from the
Modules tab.
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Switch Profile
Switch Profile enables you to quickly change profiles and load a new set of key assignments. An
on-screen notification will appear whenever you switch profiles.
Switch Lighting
Switch Lighting allows you to easily switch between all advanced lighting effects. Do take note that
this function will only be visible if you have installed the Chroma module from the Modules tab.
Razer Hypershift
Setting the key to Razer Hypershift will allow you to activate Hypershift mode as long as the key is
held down.
Launch Program
Launch Program enables you to open an app or a website using the assigned key. When you select
Launch Program, two choices will appear which requires you to search for a specific app you want
to open, or write the address of the website you want to visit.
Multimedia
This option allows you to assign multimedia controls to your Razer device. Listed below are the
multimedia controls you can choose from:
= Volume Down- Decreases the audio output.
= Volume Up - Increases the audio output.
= Mute Volume - Mutes the audio.
= Mic Volume Up - Increases the microphone volume.
= Mic Volume Down - Decreases the microphone volume.
= Mute Mic - Mutes the microphone.
= Mute All - Mutes both microphone and audio output.
= Play / Pause - Play, pause, or resume playback of the current media.
= Previous Track - Play the previous media track.
= Next Track - Play the next media track.
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Windows Shortcuts
This option allows you to assign your preferred key into a Windows Operating System shortcut
command. For more information, please visit:
Text Function
Text Function enables you to type a prewritten text with a touch of a key. Simply write your desired
text on the given field and your text will be typed whenever the assigned key Is pressed. This
function has full Unicode support and you can also insert special symbols from character maps.
Disable
This option renders the assigned key unusable. Use Disable if you do not want to use the selected
key or if it interferes with your gaming.
Lighting
The Lighting subtab enables you to modify your Razer device's light settings.
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You can turn off your Razer device's lighting by toggling the Brightness option or increase/decrease
the luminance using the slider.
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This is a power saving tool which allows you to disable your device's lighting in response to your
system's display turning off and/or automatically power down when your Razer Cynosa V2 has
been idle for a set amount of time.
A number of quick effects can be selected and applied to your device's lighting, as listed here:
Only devices that support the selected lighting effect will synchronize. LED indicators are not
fading in and out at a random time
colors and select a duration
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Name Description How to set up
Ambient The lighting on the keyboard will Select or customize a screen
awareness | reflect the averaged color on the region
selected screen region
Audio The keyboard will light up Select a Color Boost level
meter according to the audio level with a
default spectrum of colors
Breathing | The keyboard fades in and out of Select up to 2 colors or randomize
the selected color(s) colors
Fire The keyboard lights up in warm No further customization required
colors to mimic the motion of
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Reactive The LEDs will light up when a key is | Select a color and a duration
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Select a color
Wave
The lighting will scroll in the
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Select either left-to-right or right-
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The keyboard lighting will rotate in
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Select either counter-clockwise or
clockwise wheel direction
If you have other supported Razer Chroma-enabled devices, you can synchronize their quick
effects with your Razer device by clicking the Chroma Sync button ( ).
The Studio Effects option allows you to choose a Chroma Effect you want to use on your Razer
Chroma-enabled peripheral. To start making your own Chroma Effect, simply press the Chroma
Studio button )
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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.
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You can import Profiles / Chroma Effects from your computer or from the cloud through the import
button (1% ), or create new profiles within the selected device or new Chroma Effects for specific
games using the add button ( ' ). To rename, duplicate, export, or delete a profile, simply press
the Miscellaneous button ( ). Each profile and/or Chroma Effect can be set to automatically
activate when you run an application using the Linked Games option.
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Linked Games
The Linked Games subtab gives you the flexibility to add games, view peripherals that are linked to
games, or search for added games. 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.
DEVICES LINKED GAMES
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.
Once linked, you may click on the Miscellaneous button ( ) of the corresponding Chroma Effect
or device to select a specific Chroma Effect or profile.
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SETTINGS WINDOW
The Settings window, accessible by clicking the (^^ ) button on Razer Synapse 3, enables you to
configure the startup behavior and display language of Razer Synapse 3, view the master guides of
each connected Razer device, or perform factory reset on any connected Razer device.
SETTINGS
General tab
The default tab of the Settings window. The General tab enables you to change the software's
display language, start-up behavior, and display theme; or view the master guide of all connected
Razer devices. You may also manually sync your profiles to the cloud ( ку ) or view the master guide
of all connected Razer devices.
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 3 tutorials to acquaint yourself again with Razer Synapse 3's
new features on its next launch.
By resetting a Razer device, all profiles stored on the selected device's on-board memory will be
erased.
About tab
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.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
In order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer Cynosa V2, 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 for support.
Do not take apart the device (doing so will void your warranty) and do not attempt to operate it
under abnormal current loads.
Keep the device away from liquid, humidity or moisture. Operate the device only within the specific
temperature range of 0°С (32°F) to 40°C (104°F). Should the temperature exceed this range,
unplug and/or switch off the device in order to let the temperature stabilize to an optimal level.
COMFORT
Research has shown that long periods of repetitive motion, improper positioning of your computer
peripherals, incorrect body position, and poor habits may be associated with physical discomfort
and injury to nerves, tendons, and muscles. Below are some guidelines to avoid injury and ensure
optimum comfort while using your Razer Cynosa V2.
1. Position your keyboard and monitor directly in front of you with your mouse next to it. Place
your elbows next to your side, not too far away and your keyboard within easy reach.
2. Adjust the height of your chair and table so that the keyboard and mouse are at or below
elbow height.
3. Keep your feet well supported, posture straight and your shoulders relaxed.
4. During gameplay, relax your wrist and keep it straight. If you do the same tasks with your
hands repeatedly, try not to bend, extend or twist your hands for long periods.
5. Do not rest your wrists on hard surfaces for long periods.
6. Use a wrist rest to support your wrist while gaming.
7. Customize the keys on your keyboard to suit your style of gaming in order to minimize
repetitive or awkward motions while gaming.
8. Do not sit in the same position all day. Get up, step away from your desk and do exercises to
stretch your arms, shoulders, neck and legs.
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If you should experience any physical discomfort while using your keyboard, such as pain,
numbness, or tingling in your hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck or back, please consult a
qualified medical doctor immediately.
MAINTENANCE AND USE
The Razer Cynosa V2 requires minimum maintenance to keep it in optimum condition. Once a
month we recommend you unplug the device from the computer and clean it using a soft cloth or
cotton swab to prevent dirt buildup. Do not use soap or harsh cleaning agents.
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COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFORMATION
©2020 Razer Inc. All rights reserved. Razer, the triple-headed snake logo, Razer logo, “For Gamers.
By Gamers.”, and “Powered by Razer Chroma” logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
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other intellectual property rights (whether registered or unregistered) concerning the product in
this guide. Furnishing of this guide does not give you a license to any such copyright, trademark,
patent or other intellectual property right. The Razer Cynosa V2 (the “Product") may differ from
pictures whether on packaging or otherwise. Razer assumes no responsibility for such differences
or for any errors that may appear. Information contained herein is subject to change without
notice.
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indirect, punitive or consequential or incidental damages, arising in any way out of distribution of,
sale of, resale of, use of, or inability to use the Product. In no event shall Razer's liability exceed the
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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.
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