USER MANUAL
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/ Table of Contents / Table of Contents The Basics 6 Using the Mounts 80 Getting Started 8 Frequently Asked Questions 84 Camera Status Screen 13 Customer Support 86 Camera Icons 14 Trademarks 86 Camera Menus 16 Regulatory Information 86 Camera Modes 18 Navigating Settings Menus 19 Video Mode 20 Photo Mode 33 Multi-Shot Mode 40 Playback Mode 49 Setup Mode 53 Connecting to the GoPro App 61 Transferring Files to a Computer 62 Protune™ 63 Battery 69 Important Messages
/ The Basics 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 6 Camera Status Light (red) Shutter/Select Button [ ] Wireless Status Light (blue) Camera Status Screen Power/Mode Button [ ] Micro HDMI Port (cable not included) / The Basics 7. microSD Card Slot (microSD card not included) 8. Mini-USB Port (supports composite A/C cable/3.5mm stereo mic adapter, not included) 9. Audio Alert 10. 11. 12. 13.
/ Getting Started CHARGING THE BATTERY Frame 2.0the remove camera 1.The Remove camera from The Frame. 2. Remove the camera side door and insert a microSD card (sold separately). The card must have a Class 10 or UHS-1 rating and a capacity up to 64GB. Visit gopro.com/support for the list of recommended SD cards. / Getting Started The Frame 2.0 insert camera 4. Charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer or other USB charging adapter using the included USB cable.
/ Getting Started / Getting Started CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES To get the latest features and best performance from your HERO4 camera, make sure you are using the most current camera software. You can update your camera software via the GoPro App or GoPro software. For more information, visit gopro.com/getstarted.
/ Getting Started / Camera Status Screen INSERTING + REMOVING MICROSD CARDS The HERO4 Black camera is compatible with 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacity microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards (sold separately). You must use a microSD card with a Class 10 or a UHS-1 rating. (For a list of the recommended SD cards, visit gopro.com/support.) GoPro recommends using brand name memory cards for maximum reliability in high-vibration activities.
/ Camera Icons Auto Low Light LEDs Sharpness Auto Off Looping Shutter Beeps Megapixels Single Photo Burst Photos Multi-Shot Mode Spot Meter Color Night Lapse Time Lapse Continuous Photos Night Photo Touch Display Date/Time On-Screen Display Video Default Mode Orientation Video + Photo Delete Photo Mode Video Format Exposure Value Compensation Playback Mode Video Mode Protune Video Resolution QuikCapture White Balance Rate Wireless Field of View Frames Per Second Interval
/ Camera Menus / Camera Menus Camera Reset *Playback appears only if the camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately).
/ Camera Modes / Navigating Settings Menus The HERO4 Black features several camera modes. To cycle through ] repeatedly. the modes, press the Power/Mode button [ These modes appear: Video Record video Photo Capture a single photo Multi-Shot Capture a series of photos (Time Lapse, Burst, etc.) Playback Play back videos and photos Setup Adjust general camera settings Each camera mode has its own settings menu. TO NAVIGATE SETTINGS MENUS: 1. Verify that the camera is in the desired camera mode.
/ Video Mode / Video Mode Video mode contains three capture modes: Video, Video + Photo and Video Looping. Capture Mode Description Video (default) Captures video. Video + Photo Simultaneously captures both video and photos. You can set the camera to capture a photo at selected intervals while you record video. For details, see Video + Photo Intervals in this section. Looping Lets you continuously record and save only the best moments, which helps to conserve space on your microSD card.
/ Video Mode / Video Mode VIDEO SETTINGS Three capture modes are available for Video mode: Video, Video + Photo and Video Looping. The capture mode that you select determines the Video settings that appear in the rest of the menu. For instructions on how to change the following settings, see Navigating Settings Menus. HILIGHT TAGGING You can mark specific moments in your video as they happen with HiLight Tags. HiLight Tags make it easy to find the best highlights to share.
/ Video Mode Looping Intervals Available intervals for Looping are 5, 20, 60 and 120 minutes. For example, if you select a 5-minute interval, only the previous 5 minutes is saved when you stop recording. If you record for 5 minutes and do ] to stop recording and save, not press the Shutter/Select button [ the camera begins a new 5-minute interval by recording over your previous 5 minutes of footage. / Video Mode RESOLUTION, FPS AND FOV The HERO4 Black includes the video resolutions listed below.
/ Video Mode / Video Mode Video Resolution NTSC/ PAL FOV Screen Resolution 1080p 60/50 48/48 30/25 24/24 Ultra Wide, Medium, Narrow 1920x1080, 16:9 1080p SuperView 80/80 60/50 48/48 30/25 24/24 Ultra Wide 1920x1080, 16:9 960p 120/120 60/50 Ultra Wide 1280x960, 4:3 720p 120/120 60/50 30/25 Ultra Wide, Medium, Narrow 1280x720, 16:9 720p SuperView 120/120 60/50 Ultra Wide 1280x720, 16:9 WVGA 240/240 Ultra Wide 848x480, 16:9 PRO TIP: To open the settings menu for the current mode,
/ Video Mode / Video Mode Video Resolution Best Use 4K Stunning high-resolution video with professional low-light performance. 8MP stills available from video. Recommended for tripod or fixed position shots. 4K SuperView SuperView delivers the world’s most immersive field of view. Recommended for tripod or fixed position shots. More vertical 4:3 content is automatically stretched to full-screen 16:9 for stunning widescreen playback on your computer or TV. 2.
/ Video Mode / Video Mode Video Resolution Best Use FOV Best Use 960p Use for body-mounted shots and when slow motion is desired. Provides large viewing area and smooth results for high action capture. Ultra Wide Largest field of view, increased image stability. Good for action shots where you want to capture as much as possible within the frame. 720p Good for handheld shots and when slow motion is desired. Medium Mid-range field of view, moderate image stability.
/ Video Mode LOW LIGHT Auto Low Light allows you to shoot in low-light environments or when quickly transitioning in and out of low-light conditions. The camera automatically adjusts fps to achieve the optimal exposure and best results. Auto Low Light is not available for 240 fps or 30 fps and below. The options for this setting are on (default) and off.
/ Photo Mode CAPTURING A SINGLE OR NIGHT PHOTO 1. Select the desired photo capture mode (Single or Night): a. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly until you get to Photo mode. ] to open the settings menu. b. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] repeatedly until you get c. Press the Shutter/Select button [ to the desired capture mode (Single or Night). ] to close the settings d. Press the Settings/Tag button [ menu.
/ Photo Mode PHOTO SETTINGS Three capture modes are available for Photo mode: Single, Continuous and Night. The capture mode that you select determines the Photo settings that appear in the rest of the menu. For instructions on how to change the following settings, see Navigating Settings Menus. PRO TIP: To open the settings menu for the current mode, press the ].
/ Photo Mode / Photo Mode INTERVAL SPOT METER Interval applies only to Continuous photo. Available intervals are 3 (default), 5 or 10 photos every second. MEGAPIXELS The HERO4 Black captures photos at 12MP, 7MP or 5MP. Smaller megapixel values take up less space on the microSD card. Note: Changes that you make to the Megapixels setting in Photo mode apply only to photo capture. To adjust this setting for multi-shot capture, adjust the setting in Multi-Shot mode.
/ Multi-Shot Mode Multi-Shot mode contains three capture modes: Burst, Time Lapse and Night Lapse. Capture Mode Description Burst (default) Captures up to 30 photos in 1 second. Perfect for capturing the definitive moment in fast-action sports. Time Lapse Captures a series of photos at specified intervals. You can use Time Lapse to capture photos of any activity, so you can choose the best ones later. Night Lapse Captures a series of photos at specific intervals and exposure times.
/ Multi-Shot Mode CAPTURING TIME LAPSE OR NIGHT LAPSE PHOTOS 1. Select the desired multi-shot capture mode (Time Lapse or Night Lapse): ] repeatedly until you get a. Press the Power/Mode button [ to Multi-Shot mode. ] to open the settings menu. b. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] repeatedly until you get c. Press the Shutter/Select button [ to the desired capture mode (Time Lapse or Night Lapse). ] to close the settings d. Press the Settings/Tag button [ menu.
/ Multi-Shot Mode / Multi-Shot Mode SHUTTER Rate applies only to Burst. Photos can be captured at the following rates: 3 photos in 1 second 5 photos in 1 second Shutter applies only to Night Photo and Night Lapse and determines the amount of time that the shutter is open. The options for this setting are auto (up to 2 seconds), 2, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 seconds. The default setting is auto.
/ Multi-Shot Mode INTERVAL / Multi-Shot Mode MEGAPIXELS Interval applies only to Time Lapse and Night Lapse. Interval determines the amount of time that passes between each captured frame. The HERO4 Black captures photos at 12MP, 7MP or 5MP. Smaller megapixel values take up less space on the microSD card. Time Lapse Intervals Available intervals for Time Lapse range from 0.5 seconds (default) to 60 seconds.
/ Multi-Shot Mode SPOT METER Spot Meter lets you capture photos from a dark space while pointing the camera into a brighter setting, such as when recording the ] outdoors from within a car. When Spot Meter is turned on, [ appears on the camera status screen. The options for this setting are off (default) and on. Note: Changes that you make to the Spot Meter setting in Multi-Shot mode apply only to multi-shot capture. To adjust this setting for video capture, adjust the setting in Video mode.
/ Playback Mode / Playback Mode Windows Mac Screen Resolution 1280 x800 1280 x768 RAM 4GB 4GB Hard Drive 5400 RPM internal drive (7200 RPM drive or SSD recommended) If external, use USB 3.0 or eSATA 5400 RPM internal drive (7200 RPM drive or SSD recommended) If external, use Thunderbolt, FireWire or USB 3.0 For minimum system requirements for 4K playback and editing, visit gopro.com/support. To Play Back Content on Your Computer: 1. Download the latest GoPro software from gopro.com/getstarted.
/ Playback Mode / Setup Mode PLAYING BACK CONTENT ON A SMARTPHONE/TABLET 1. Connect your camera to the GoPro App. For details, see Connecting to the GoPro App. 2. Use the controls on the app to play back your footage on your smartphone/tablet. In Setup mode, you can change settings that apply to all camera modes. For instructions on how to change the following settings, see Navigating Settings Menus. PLAYING BACK CONTENT USING AN LCD TOUCH BACPAC For instructions, see the LCD Touch BacPac User Guide.
/ Setup Mode / Setup Mode TOUCH DISPLAY Touch Display appears only if your camera is attached to an LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately). These settings let you manage the BacPac screen to conserve battery power. Setting Description Sleep Automatically dims the touch display after a period of inactivity. The options for this setting are 1 minute (default), 2 minutes, 3 minutes and Never. To manually dim the screen or to wake it, press the Touch Display Sleep/ ].
/ Setup Mode / Setup Mode ORIENTATION If you mount your camera upside down, you might have to rotate the files during editing. This setting eliminates the need to flip your video or photos after recording. Setting Description Up Camera is always assumed to be right-side up. Down Camera is always assumed to be upside down. DEFAULT MODE You can select the capture mode that appears when the camera powers on.
/ Setup Mode / Setup Mode LEDS ON-SCREEN DISPLAY This setting determines which camera status lights (red) to activate. The options for this setting are 4 (top, bottom, front, back), 2 (front and back), or off (none). The default setting is 4. Note: The Wireless status light (blue) is always activated unless you select off for this setting.
/ Setup Mode / Connecting to the GoPro App DELETE The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. Features include full camera control, live preview, playback and sharing of content, and camera software updates. This setting lets you delete the last file, or delete all files and format the memory card. Deleting all files is useful after you transfer your files to your computer and want to make room on your memory card for more content.
/ Transferring Files to a Computer To play back your video and photos on a computer, you must first transfer these files to a computer. TO TRANSFER FILES TO A COMPUTER: 1. Download and install the latest GoPro software from gopro.com/getstarted. 2. Connect the camera to your computer using the included USB cable. PRO TIP: You can also transfer files to a computer using a card reader (sold separately). Connect the card reader to your computer and insert the microSD card into the reader.
/ Protune / Protune WHITE BALANCE White balance adjusts the overall color tone of videos and photos.
/ Protune / Protune Protune for Photo ISO Limit ISO LIMIT ISO Limit adjusts the camera’s sensitivity in low-light environments, and creates a balance between brightness and resulting image noise. Image noise refers to the degree of graininess in the image.
/ Protune / Battery EXPOSURE VALUE COMPENSATION (EV COMP) Exposure Value Compensation affects the brightness of your video or photo. Adjusting this setting can improve image quality when shooting in environments with contrasting lighting conditions. Settings -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 -0.5 0 (default) +0.5 +1.0 +1.5 +2.0 PRO TIP: Exposure Value Compensation adjusts brightness within the existing ISO Limit.
/ Battery / Battery The battery charges to 80% in approximately one hour and 100% in approximately two hours when using GoPro’s USB-compatible Wall or Auto Charger. REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE CAMERA The HERO4 Black battery is designed to have a tight fit to maximize reliability in high-vibration activities. You can also charge the battery outside the camera using the Dual Battery Charger (sold separately). To Remove the Battery: 1.
/ Battery BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. Avoid exposing your camera and battery to very cold or very hot temperatures. Low or high temperature conditions may temporarily shorten the battery life or cause the camera to temporarily stop working properly. Avoid dramatic changes in temperature or humidity when using the camera, as condensation may form on or within the camera. The camera housing protects the camera and battery from water damage.
/ Important Messages MICROSD CARD MESSAGES NO SD No card present. The camera requires a microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card (sold separately) to capture videos and photos. FULL Card is full. Delete files or swap card. SD ERR Camera is unable to read card formatting. Reformat the card in the camera. PRO TIP: Reformat your microSD card on a regular basis to ensure that the card remains in good condition.
/ The Frame The Frame PROTIP USING THE 2.0 FRAME The Frame is the smallest, lightest way to mount your GoPro. It provides full-time access to the microSD card with camera ports for live feed video, charging and transferring content to your computer. Included with Frame is a glass Protective Lens and a lens cover TheThe Frame 2.0 remove camera to help guard the camera lens from scratches, dirt and debris. To Remove the Camera From The Frame: 1. Unhook the latch on the top right side of The Frame.
/ The Frame To Use The Frame with an LCD Touch BacPac or Battery BacPac (sold separately): 1. Unhook the latch on the top right side of The Frame. 2. Unhook the metal support arm and extend it to 90°. The arm must beFrame used properly secure the BacPac. The 2.0 with atoBacPac 3. Slide the camera into The Frame until the BacPac rests against the support arm, and then close the latch. / The Frame PRO TIP: To quickly check your shot before recording, leave the metal support arm unextended inside The Frame.
Quick Release Buckle + Thumb Screw + The Frame = Complete Unit / Using the Mounts ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS To attach your HERO4 Black camera to a mount, you need a Quick Release Buckle, thumb screw or hardware depending on the mount Quick Buckle + Thumb Screw + on The Frame = Complete Unit youRelease are using. For more information mounts, visit gopro.com/support. / Using the Mounts MIC STAND MOUNT The Mic Stand Mount lets you capture footage of your performance or the audience.
/ Using the Mounts MOUNTING GUIDELINES Follow these guidelines when attaching mounts: • Attach the adhesive mounts at least 24 hours prior to use. Allow 72 hours for complete adhesion. • Adhesive mounts must be mounted only on smooth surfaces. Porous or textured surfaces do not enable a proper bond. When applying the mount, firmly press it into place and ensure full contact over the entire surface. • Apply adhesive mounts to clean surfaces only.
/ Frequently Asked Questions MY GOPRO WON’T POWER ON Make sure your GoPro is charged. To charge your camera, use the included USB cable and a computer. You can also use the GoPro Wall or Auto Charger. MY GOPRO WON’T RESPOND WHEN I PRESS A BUTTON ] for 8 seconds to reset Press and hold the Power/Mode button [ your camera. This reset saves all of your content and settings, and powers off your camera. MY PLAYBACK IS CHOPPY Choppy playback is typically not a problem with the file.
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