RAZER BLACKWIDOW X
TOURNAMENT EDITION CHROMA
MASTER GUIDE
The Razer BlackWidow X Tournament Edition Chroma gives you the
same stellar performance as the Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition,
deconstructed into an impressive piece of true craftsmanship. The exposed
military grade metal construction is sure to turn heads while giving you
durability that will withstand the test of time.
CONTENTS
1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................... 3
2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT.......................................................................................................... 4
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................. 5
4. DEVICE LAYOUT ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
5. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW X TOURNAMENT EDITION CHROMA ................................. 7
6. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW X TOURNAMENT EDITION CHROMA ............................................ 8
7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW X TOURNAMENT EDITION CHROMA ........................... 11
8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................... 36
9. LEGALESE............................................................................................................................................................... 38
1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Razer BlackWidow X Tournament Edition Chroma gaming keyboard
Important Product Information Guide
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC or Mac with a free USB port
Windows® 7 / Mac OS X 10.8 (or higher)
Internet connection
200 MB of free hard disk space
2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
REGISTRATION
Visit razerzone.com/razer-id to sign up for a Razer ID now to get a wide range of Razer benefits.
For example, get reallearn more about Razer Synapse and all its features, visit razerzone.com/synapse.
If you already have a Razer ID, register your product by clicking on your email address within the
Razer Synapse application and select Warranty Status from the dropdown list.
To register your product online, visit razerzone.com/registration. Please note that you will not be
able to view your warranty status if you register via the website.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
1 year limited manufacturer warranty.
Free online technical support at razersupport.com.
serial number can
be found here.
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
80 million keystroke life span
Razer Chroma customizable backlighting with 16.8 million color options
Compact layout
Military grade metal top construction
Razer Synapse enabled
10 key roll-over anti-ghosting
Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
Gaming mode option
Cable management routing
1000 Hz Ultrapolling
Braided fiber cable
APPROXIMATE SIZE & WEIGHT
Length: 366 mm / 14.4 in
Width: 154 mm / 6.06 in
Height: 39 mm / 1.54 in
Weight: 950 g / 2.1 lbs
4. DEVICE LAYOUT
A. Volume control keys
B. Media keys
C. On-The-Fly macro record key
D. Gaming mode key
E. Backlight control keys
F. Sleep mode key
G. LED indicators
5. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW X TOURNAMENT EDITION
CHROMA
Step 1: Connect your Razer device to the USB port of your computer.
Step 2: Install Razer Synapse when prompted* or download the installer from
razerzone.com/synapse.
Step 3: Register for a Razer ID or log in to Razer Synapse with an existing account.
*Applicable for Windows 8 or later.
6. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW X TOURNAMENT EDITION CHROMA
s will activate their secondary features
on your PC.
however, you will need to install Razer Synapse first before you can use these secondary features.
The audio volume controls allow you to mute ( ),
decrease ( ) and increase ( ) the audio output.
The media keys allow you to play/pause ( ) a track or
skip tracks backward ( ) and forward ( ).
The backlight control keys allow you to decrease ( )
or increase (
LEDs.
The sleep key allows you to suspend all operating system
activities. This way you can save electricity while the
computer is idle.
ON-THE-FLY MACRO RECORDING (PC)
Follow these steps to create an OTF Macro Recording:
1. Press the key combination to start recording.
2. The Macro Recording Indicator will light up to show that the device is ready to record.
3. Type in the keys you want to record.
4. Press the key combination to stop the recording or the ESC key to cancel recording. The
Macro Recording Indicator will start blinking to show that the device has stopped recording
and is ready to save the macro.
5. Press the desired key where you want to save your macro.
GAMING MODE (PC)
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 using the Gaming Mode tab in Razer
Synapse. An indicator will light up when Gaming Mode is active.
ON-THE-FLY MACRO RECORDING (MAC)
Follow these steps to create an OTF Macro Recording:
1. Press the key to start recording.
2. The Macro Recording Indicator will light up to show that the device is ready to record.
3. Type in the keys you want to record.
4. Press the Macro key to stop the recording or the ESC key to cancel the recording. The Macro
Recording Indicator will start to blink to show that the device has stopped recording and is
ready to save the macro.
5. Press the desired key where you want to save your macro.
GAMING MODE (MAC)
Activating the Gaming Mode allows you to toggle between the multimedia keys and the function
keys as your primary function. An indicator will light up when Gaming Mode is turned ON. To turn
the Gaming Mode OFF, press the Gaming Mode key.
7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW X TOURNAMENT EDITION
CHROMA
Disclaimer: The features listed here require you to log in to Razer Synapse. These features are
also subject to change based on the current software version and your Operating System.
KEYBOARD TAB
The Keyboard Tab is your default tab when you first install Razer Synapse. This tab allows you to