User Manual + Warranty Info HERO3 UM / v6 09.19.12 RO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.
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Hero3 featUres 1. LED Indicator Lights (Red) 2. SHUTTER/SELECT Button 3. LCD Status Screen 4. Wi-Fi Indicator Light (Blue ) 5. POWER/MODE Button Hero3 featUres 6. HDMI Port (Cable not included) 7. microSDTM Card Slot (Card not included) 8. USB Port (Composite A/C cable/3.5mm stereo mic adapter) 6 HERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 6-7 9. HERO Port 10. Battery Door 11. Sound Indicator 12.
USING YOUR HERO3: BASICS CAMERA UPDATES oPro periodically releases updates and new features to its HERO G line. Check to see if an update is available for your camera. See gopro.com/update to download the latest firmware. CAMERA Default SETTINGS The HERO3 camera has been pre-configured to start with the following default settings: USING YOUR HERO3: BASICS GETTING STARTED Before using your HERO3 for the first time: 1.
USING YOUR HERO3: Basics POWERING ON AND OFF USING YOUR HERO3: Basics Overview HERO3 features several camera operation modes. Most mode settings may be changed in the Settings menu. video Record video photo Capture single photo burst Photo Capture up to 10 photos in 1 second time lapse Capture 1 photo every 0.5 seconds PLAYBACK Play photos and videos on LCD Touch BacPac, TV/HDTV (via optional MicroHDMI cable, A/V composite cable) To power ON: Press and release .
USING YOUR HERO3: camera modes USING YOUR HERO3: camera modes Video PHOTO To take a video, verify camera is in Video mode. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. Default video setting is 960p-30 fps (frames per second) for NTSC. To take a photo, verify camera is in Photo mode. If not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. Default photo size is 11 MP Wide.
USING YOUR HERO3: CAMERA MODES USING YOUR HERO3: camera modes Photo Burst TIME LAPSE PHOTO In Photo Burst mode camera takes multiple photos in a short period of time. Default Photo Burst setting is 10 photos in 1 second. Time Lapse Photo mode captures a series of photos at 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 second intervals (when using the 0.5 seconds, a Speed Class 10 rating is recommended). The default Time Lapse Photo setting is 0.5 seconds.
USING YOUR HERO3: CAMERA MODES USING YOUR HERO3: CAMERA MODES VIEW VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON TV/HDTV PLAYBACK OF VIDEO FILES Connect HERO3 to TV/HDTV using accessory cable such as HDMI Micro HDMI cable or mini-USB-to-composite cable (not included). Select the thumbnail of the video to be viewed. The video playback screen appears with video paused and Play button highlighted. Press [S] to begin playback.
USING YOUR HERO3: CAMERA MODES return to the previous screen. CONFIRM Auto Play Auto Play plays back photo and video files in a continuous slideshow. CHANGING SETINGS ENTERING SETTINGS MENU Your HERO3 offers options to customize and adjust how photos and videos are captured. Navigate to Settings mode to make changes. From thumbnails playback screen: To enter the Settings menu, verify camera is in Settings mode. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. Select OPTION menu Select Auto Play 1.
CHANGING SETTINGS CHANGING SETTINGS Video Resolutions VIDEO The HERO3 produces in the following video resolutions: Video Resolution NTSC fps PAL fps Protune Support Field of View (FOV) Screen Resolution Best Use 1080p 30fps 25fps Yes Wide Medium Narrow 1920x1080 Highest-quality, large screen playback 1080p 24fps 24fps Yes Wide Medium Narrow 1920x1080 Cinema mode resolution, capture mode matches cinema production video 960p 48fps 50fps Yes Wide 1280x960 Cinema mode resolution,
CHANGING SETTINGS CHANGING SETTINGS PHOTO PHOTO BURST The HERO3 can take photos in 11 MP, 8 MP and 5 MP resolutions. Any change to resolution affects photos taken in Photo, Photo Burst and Time Lapse Photo modes. Photo Burst mode produces a series of photos when is pressed. This mode can operate in one of four different combinations.
CHANGING SETTINGS CHANGING SETTINGS: CAPTURE SETTINGS CApture settings menu TIME LAPSE Several time interval settings are available for Time Lapse Photo mode, including 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 seconds. After selecting interval, specify whether to optimize for VIDEO or STILLS. To change Time Lapse Photo mode, verify camera is in Settings menu. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears: 1. Press 2. Use 3. Press 4. Use 5.
CHANGING SETTINGS: CAPTURE SETTINGS CHANGING SETTINGS: CAPTURE SETTINGS Spot Meter Video Looping Turn on Spot Meter when filming from within dark space pointing camera into a brighter setting, such as filming the outdoors from within a car. When set to ON, appears in the LCD window. OFF Not certain when the desired action will happen, but want to be sure it’s captured on video? Set camera to Video Looping to continuously “record and over-write” until is pressed.
CHANGING SETTINGS: CAPTURE SETTINGS CHANGING SETTINGS: CAPTURE SETTINGS To turn Video Looping ON, verify camera is in Settings menu. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears: 1. Press 2. Use 3. Press 4. Use 5. Press 6. Use 7. Press to enter to cycle through Settings menu to locate [CAPTURE SETTINGS ICON]. to enter Capture Settings. to locate . to enter Video Looping sub-menu. to cycle through options to select highlighted option. 8. To exit, hold down PRO TIP: menu. for two seconds.
CHANGING SETTINGS: SETUP CHANGING SETTINGS: SETUP Consider manually setting White Balance when operating in the following conditions: [ICON] White balance White Balance is an in-camera setting that adjusts the overall color tone of videos and photos. The default setting is AUTO.
CHANGING SETTINGS: SETUP CHANGING SETTINGS: SETUP setup menu One Button mode Set Up allows advanced customization options to be made to the camera that will ease video and photo capture. [ICON] OFF Last/startup default setting Set which camera mode is immediately active when camera is powered ON. TABLE xxxx xxx xxxxxx 2. Use 3. Press 4. Use 5. Press 6. Use 7. Press to enter (default) ON To turn One Button mode ON, verify camera is in Settings menu.
CHANGING SETTINGS: SETUP To turn One Button mode OFF: 1. Press and hold 2. Press 3. Use 4. Press 5. Use 6. Press 7. Use 8. Press until shows in LCD window. to enter Settings menu. to cycle through Settings to locate [ICON Set Up]. to enter Set Up. to cycle through to locate . to enter One Button sub-menu. to highlight OFF. to select highlighted option. 9. To exit, hold down for two seconds.
CHANGING SETTINGS: SETUP CHANGING SETTINGS: SETUP LED Lights ONSCREEN DISPLAY To display or hide recording icons and file information on video or viewing screen during playback, turn Onscreen Display (OSD) OFF or ON. Keep all four LED Indicator Lights active, only two active (front and back) or turn OFF all lights. OFF 4 (default) (default) 2 ON OFF To change OSD, verify camera is in Settings menu. If showing, press repeatedly until it appears: 1. Press 2. Use 3. Press 4. Use 5. Press 6. Use 7.
CHANGING SETTINGS: SETUP CHANGING SETTINGS: SETUP Manual Power Off Camera Sound Camera can be configured to automatically turn OFF after a specific period of inactivity (when no videos or photos are being taken and no buttons have been pressed). Adjust volume or turn OFF Sound Indicator. 100% (default) 70% MANUAL OFF (default) 60 sec 120sec To change Sound Indicator, verify camera is in Settings menu. If not showing, press repeatedly until it appears: 1. Press 2. Use 3. Press 4. Use 5. Press 6.
CHANGING SETTINGS: SETUP CHANGING SETTINGS delete Date / Time / Month Set camera clock to ensure video and photo files are saved with correct date/time. To change Date/Time/Month, verify camera is in Settings menu. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears: 1. Press 2. Use 3. Press 4. Use 5. Press 6. Press 7. Use 8. Press to enter cancel . To DELETE LAST or ALL, verify camera is in Settings menu. If not showing, press repeatedly until it appears: to enter Set Up. to locate 1. Press .
VIEW FILES STORAGE SD CARDS View on a computer STORAGE / MICROSD CARDS PC: HERO3 camera is compatible with 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacity MicroSD, MicroSDHC and MicroSDXC memory cards. All speed class ratings are compatible. GoPro recommends higher-rated cards (labeled as Class 4 or higher) when shooting HD video or Time Lapse. GoPro recommends using brand-name memory cards for maximum reliability in high-vibration activities. 1. Connect camera to computer using included USB cable. 2.
BACKDOORS STORAGE SD CARDS MicroSD Card Messages NO SD No card present. The HERO3 requires a microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card to record video or take photos. SD FULL Card is full. Delete files or replace card. SD ERROR Camera unable to access card. SD LOCKED Card is “locked.” No video or photo files can be stored on it. Camera housing BACKDOORs The HERO3 housing comes with two types of backdoors—Skeleton and Standard.
MOUNTS AND ACCESSORIES HOUSING AND LATCH PRO TIP: When using camera in rain or water, apply RAIN-X or similar anti-beading solution to waterproof housing lens to prevent water spots from forming. When RAIN-X is not available, periodically licking the lens may help. Latch Closure To swap out backdoor: 1. Open backdoor so that it hangs downward. 2. Gently pull downward on backdoor until it snaps free from hinge. 3. Line up replacement backdoor into hinge opening. 4.
BATTERY LIFE BATTERY LIFE Mounts + Accessories Attaching Camera to Mounts Attach the HERO3 to curved or flat surfaces using one of the many GoPro mount accessories. The HERO3 camera, attachment buckle, proper mount and thumb screw are all it takes.
STORAGE SD CARDS STORAGE SD CARDS BATTERY A fully charged HERO3 battery provides approximately two hours of video recording time at 720p-60fps. If using the HERO3 with Battery BacPac, the battery provides approximately XX hours of video recording time at 720p-60fps. The LCD displays the battery meter in every camera mode. Charging Battery Battery icon as displayed in the LCD will blink when battery drops below 10%. If recording is occurring when battery reaches 0%, camera will save file and turn OFF.
CAMERA MESSAGES SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT WARNING MESSAGES The HERO3 camera is compatible with Microsoft® XP (Service Pack 2) or later and Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later. Camera Operation Messages Windows Mac Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) or Vista Mac OS® X 10.4.11 or later 3.2GHz Pentium 4 or faster 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo or faster DirectX 9.
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