RAZER 895146 Kiyo X Webcam User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Razer
Table of Contents
RAZER 895146 Kiyo X Webcam
WHAT’S INSIDE / WHAT’S NEEDED
- Razer Kiyo X
- Status indicator
- Wide-angle lens
- Built-in microphone
- Camera stand
- Thread mount
- Type-A connector
- Important Product Information Guide
Product requirements
- Direct USB connection to a PC
- Windows® 10 64-bit (or higher)
- Internet connection for software installation
LET’S GET YOU COVERED
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAMERA
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Connection type: USB 2.0
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Image resolution: 2.1 Megapixel
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Video Resolution:1080p / 30fps, 720p / 60fps, 480p / 30fps, 360p / 30fps
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Video encoding:
o Uncompressed: YUY2 (not for all video resolution)
o Compressed: MJPEG -
Still Image Resolution: 1920 x 1080
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Image Quality Settings Customization: Yes
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Diagonal Field of View (DFOV): 82 deg
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Focus Type: Auto
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Mounting Options: L shape joint and Tripod (not included)
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Cable Length: 1.5 m
MICROPHONE
- Channels: Mono
- Audio Codec: 16-bit 48-kHz
- Polar patterns: Omnidirectional
GETTING STARTED
1. Depending on your setup, you may either position the camera on top of a monitor or table; or attach the camera to a tripod* using its thread mount. 2. Connect the camera to any of the USB ports on your PC and launch any camera application.The camera’s status indicator will light up, indicating that the device is active.
NOTE : To optimize the streaming and recording performance of the camera, it’s highly recommended that you connect it directly to your PC. Connecting the device to a USB hub, switch or extender may affect its performance.
CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER KIYO X VIA RAZER SYNAPSE
Internet connection is required for installation, updates, and cloud-based
features. Registering for a Razer ID account is recommended, but optional. All
listed features are subject to change based on the current software version,
the 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 the Dashboard subtab.
Dashboard The Dashboard subtab is an overview of your Razer Synapse where you
can access all your Razer devices, modules, and online services.
Modules
The Modules subtab displays all installed and available modules for
installation. 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.
Learn more about Profiles BROADCASTER TAB
The Broadcaster tab is the main tab for your Razer Kiyo X. From here, you’ll
be able to view and customize your camera feed’s preview. Changes made under
this tab are automatically saved to your system and cloud storage. Settings:
The Settings subtab lets you see your camera’s real-time preview as you
customize its settings, such as changing its focus and adjusting other image
settings. Profile
A Profile is data storage for keeping all your Razer devices’ 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 ( ).
Camera
Displays the camera’s real-time preview. Here you’ll also be able to modify
the following:
- Preview. Disable the camera preview. This is useful if you want other applications to begin using your Razer Kiyo X.
- Auto Focus. Switch between Automatic and Manual focus. When disabled, you’ll be able to adjust the camera’s focus through the focus slider manually.
- Expand camera preview. Open the camera preview in a new window.
- Brightness. Control the overall brightness of the camera preview.
- Contrast. Highlight the separation of tones within the camera’s preview.
- Saturation. Change the intensity of the camera preview’s color.
- White Balance. Control the color temperature of the camera’s light source.
- Reset all settings. Resets all camera settings to their default properties
Alternatively, you may also click on Advanced Settings to open your operating system’s camera properties window and individually customize color corrections and camera controls.
SETTINGS WINDOW
The Settings window, accessible by clicking the ( ) button on Razer Synapse,
enables you to configure the startup behavior and display language of Razer
Synapse, view the master guides of each connected Razer device or perform a
factory reset on any connected Razer device. General tab
The default tab of the Settings window. The General tab enables you to change
the software’s display language, start-up behavior, display theme, and on-
screen notifications display. You may also manually sync your 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 onboard memory and/or reset Razer Synapse tutorials to acquaint
yourself again with Razer Synapse’s new features on its next launch.
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.
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
SAFETY GUIDELINES
In order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer Kiyo X, 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
support.razer.com for support. Do not take apart
the device and do not attempt to operate it under abnormal current loads.
Doing so will void your warranty. Do not use or install the device and its
components near water, moisture, solvents, or other wet surfaces, nor expose
the device to high temperatures or direct sunlight for an extended period of
time. Keep the device away from liquid, humidity, or moisture. Operate the
device only within the specific temperature range of 0°C (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.
MAINTENANCE AND USE
The Razer Kiyo X 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 to prevent dirt buildup. Do not use soap, harsh
cleaning agents, or abrasives.
LEGALESE
COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFORMATION
©2021 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 Razer Inc. and/or affiliated companies
in the United States or other countries. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners.
Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of
companies.
Razer Inc. (“Razer”) may have copyright, trademarks, trade secrets, patents,
patent applications, or other intellectual property rights (whether registered
or unregistered) concerning the product in this guide. Furnishing this guide
does not give you a license to any such copyright, trademark, patent, or
another intellectual property right. The Razer Kiyo X (the “Product”) may
differ from pictures whether on the 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.
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 event be liable for any lost profits, loss of information or
data, special, incidental, indirect, punitive or consequential or incidental
damages, arising in any way out of the distribution of, sale of, resale of,
use of, or inability to use the Product. In no event shall Razer’s liability
exceed the retail purchase price of the Product.
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.
References
- Razer Synapse 3 - Cloud-Based Hardware Configuration Tool | Razer United States | Razer United States
- Razer Warranty Policy | Razer United States
- Razer ID
- support.razer.com
- support.razer.com/
- Razer ID
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