ROCCAT VULCAN-II-MAX Optical Gaming Keyboard User Guide

June 17, 2024
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ROCCAT VULCAN-II-MAX Optical Gaming Keyboard

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Product Information

Specifications

  • Top LED: White – Caps Lock indication
  • Bottom LED: Light blue – Easy-Shift[+]TM On indication
  • Additional LED behavior based on smart key function
  • Media Key Functionality: Backward track skip, Play/Pause, Forward track skip
  • Default Smart Key Functionality: Open ROCCAT software, Mute microphone, Incoming call action Answer/Decline, Incoming messages status, open appointed IM app, Start/stop streaming with appointed streaming app
  • Game Mode Functionality: Toggle Game Mode, Toggle Easy-Shift[+]TM when in Game Mode
  • Volume Knob: Clockwise rotation for volume up, Counterclockwise rotation for volume down, Press for audio mute
  • LED Control Key: Various actions for LED backlight control, brightness adjustment, FX selection, and color change

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: How can I adjust the LED brightness?
    • A: To adjust LED brightness, use the key combinations specified in the manual – FN + Cursor Up for brightness up and FN + Cursor Down for brightness down.
  • Q: How do I switch between profiles?
    • A: To switch between profiles, use the corresponding key combinations – FN + F1 to F4 for profiles 1 to 4.
  • Q: What does the Game Mode do?
    • A: Game Mode enhances your gaming experience by toggling specific functions. Press FN + Win to activate Game Mode.

PACKAGE CONTAINS

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TECHNICAL FACTS

TECH SPECS VULCAN II MAX

  • ROCCAT® Titan II Switch Optical
    • (1.4mm actuation, linear; 1.8mm actuation, tactile)
  • RGB per-key illumination
  • Switch lifecycle 100 million keystrokes
  • 24 dual-LED smart keys
  • 4MB On-board memory (4 profiles)
  • 32-bit ARM Cortex M3 Processor
  • 1000 HZ Polling Rate
  • Sandblasted Aluminum Top Plate
  • 1.8m braided USB-A Cable
  • Double Kick stand Adjustable Height
  • Full Key (NKRO) with 100% Anti-Ghosting
  • Dimensions: 463 x 236 x 33.5mm
  • Weight: 1040g (without palm rest)
  • Weight: 1300g (with palm rest)

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

  • Windows® 7 and above (software support)
  • 2 × USB 2.0 port or higher
  • Internet connection (for driver installation)

LED INDICATION

  • Top LED, White = Caps Lock
  • Bottom LED, light blue = Easy-Shift[+]™ On

The second LED will behave according to smart key function, for more detail install our software.

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Additional FN-Layer functionality

  • (Press FN-key + second key) (no driver installed)

STANDARD

FUNCTION ACTION
FN + F1 Switch to Profile 1
FN + F2 Switch to Profile 2
FN + F3 Switch to Profile 3
FN + F4 Switch to Profile 4
FN + F9 Record Macro
FN + INS Macro 1
FN + HOME Macro 2
FN + PG UP Macro 3
FN + DEL Macro 4
FN + END Macro 5
FN + PG DOWN Macro 6

MEDIA KEY

FUNCTION ACTION
Skip to backward track
Track Play/Pause
Skip to forward track

DEFAULT SMART KEY WITH SOFTWARE

FUNCTION ACTION
FN + F5 Open ROCCAT software
FN + F6 Mute microphone
FN + F7 Incoming call action Answer/Decline
FN + F8 Incoming messages status, open appointed IM app
FN + F10 Start/stop streaming with appointed streaming app
F11 LED 2 Display wireless mice battery status
F12 LED 2 Display wireless Headset battery status
PRINT LED 2 Display CPU Temperature status
SCROLL LED 2 Display GPU Temperature status
BREAK LED 2 Display RAM Usage status

GAME MODE

FUNCTION ACTION
FN + Win Toggle Game Mode
Caps Lock When in game mode toggle Easy-Shift[+]™

VOLUME KNOB

FUNCTION ACTION
Clockwise rotation Volume up
Counterclockwise rotation Volume down
Press Audio Mute

LED CONTROL KEY

FUNCTION ACTION
FN + CTRL right LED backlight On/Off
FN + Cursor Up LED brightness up
FN + Cursor Down LED brightness down
FN + Cursor Right LED change to next FX
FN + Cursor Left LED change to previous FX
FN + NUM Pad + LED change to next color (full lit only)
FN + NUM Pad − LED change to previous color (full lit only)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. For a more ergonomic position, fold out the stands on the base of the keyboard.
  2. Plug both USB type A connector into any free USB port.
  3. Start your computer and connect to the internet.
  4. Navigate to www.roccat.com/downloads and download the latest driver.
  5. Start the software installation process and follow the on-screen instructions

Palm rest installation

  1. For a more ergonomic position, and best RGB experience attach the palm rest.
  2. Align the top of palm rest to the keyboard frontal slots
  3. Firmly push the palm rest until the attachments are completely inside the keyboard.

Disposal And Technical Information

Disposal information

The crossed-out wheelie-bin symbol means that you must not dispose of this product together with unsorted household waste. As electrical devices can contain harmful substances which may cause environmental damage or harm to your health if not disposed of correctly, please dispose of these products separately. As the end user, you are required by law to dispose of used electrical equipment at an official recycling point. For information about local recycling points, contact your local authority, civic amenity site or the business where you purchased this product. By disposing of electrical products at an official recycling point, you are doing your bit to ensure equipment is recycled correctly and professionally, and our environment is protected.

When purchasing a new product, the retailer will let you hand in old products and dispose of them free of charge provided the product you are handing in is of a similar type and has the same functions as the product you are purchasing.You can hand in small used electrical and electronic equipment (measuring no longer than 25 cm on any one side) for free and with no obligation to purchase a similar product at electrical and electronic retail outlets with sales areas larger than 400m² or at nearby recycling points designated by the retail outlet. Wherever possible, remove any batteries before disposing of the device. Under law, as a user you face the risk of penalties if you dispose of devices and batteries illegally.

Technical support

  • Having technical problems with this product? Get in touch with our Support team – the quickest way is via our website: www.roccat.com/support
  • Please keep this information for later reference.

FCC STATEMENT AND GENERAL SAFETY

FCC CAUTION

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. this device may not cause harmful interference
  2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES AND INTENDED USE

  1. Do not open or modify the product.
  2. Not approved changes or modifications may void the operation authority and/or warranty.
  3. In case of trouble or doubt, contact us immediately.
  4. Keep the product away from fire/water/humidity/temperature extremes.
  5. Only use as intended with a compliant PC and connector part.
  6. Improper or incorrect use of the product or use of the product for purposes not recommended by the manufacturer void the liability and/or warranty.
  7. To clean your palm rest surface, detach it from the keyboard and use a lint-free microfiber cloth with soapy water or alcohol-based cleaning solution.

Hereby, Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. declares that Vulcan II Max is in compliance with Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC), 2014/35/EU (Safety), 2015/863 amending Annex II to 2011/65/EC (RoHS), 2012/19/EU (WEEE), 2006/1907/EU (REACH), 94/92/EU (PACKAGING), Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 (EMC), Electrical Equipment Regulations 2016 (Safety), The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012.

The full text of the EU/UK declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.turtlebeach.com/homologation

VOYETRA TURTLE BEACH, INC.

  • 44 SOUTH BROADWAY, 4TH FLOOR, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601, USA

© 2022 Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. All rights reserved. Any product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks and are the property of their respective owners. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. shall not be made liable for any errors that may appear in this manual. This publication or parts of it may not be reproduced without the express consent of the publisher. ROCCAT® is a Turtle Beach Brand.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

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