USER MANUAL1
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Contents Contents Meet Your GoPro MAX 6 Customizing Your GoPro 57 Setting Up Your Camera 8 Important Messages 63 Getting to Know Your GoPro 12 Resetting Your Camera 65 Using QuikCapture 20 Mounting Your GoPro 67 Adding HiLight Tags 55 Removing the Door 73 Recording Video 23 Maintenance 75 Video Settings 26 Battery Information 77 Taking Photos 28 Troubleshooting 80 Photo Settings 32 Tech Specs: Video 81 Capturing Time Lapse 34 Tech Specs: Photo 95 Time Lapse Settings
Meet Your GoPro MAX 1. 2. 3. 4. Speaker Camera Lens (Front) Status Light Mode Button [ ] Meet Your GoPro MAX 5. Microphone 6. Mounting Fingers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Camera Lens (Back) Touch Screen Status Light Door Door Latch 6. 7. 8. 9. microSD Card Slot Battery USB-C Port Shutter Button [ ] Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro. See Mounting Your GoPro (page 67).
Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera MICROSD CARDS You’ll need a microSD™ card (sold separately) to save your videos and photos. Use a brand name card that fits these requirements: MICROSD CARD + BATTERY SET UP 1. Unlock the Door Latch and flip the door open. • microSD, microSDHC™, or microSDXC™ • Class 10 or UHS-I rating • Capacity up to 256GB For a list of recommended microSD cards, visit gopro.com/microsdcards. Heads Up: Be sure your hands are clean and dry before handling your SD card.
Setting Up Your Camera 3. Insert the battery. Setting Up Your Camera UPDATING YOUR CAMERA’S SOFTWARE To get the latest features and best performance from your GoPro, make sure it’s using the most current software. Updating With the GoPro App 1. Download the app from the Apple© App Store© or Google Play™. 2. Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to connect your camera to your mobile device. If new camera software is available, the app will tell you how to install it. 4.
Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro POWERING ON Press the Mode button CAPTURE MODES Your GoPro has three main capture modes. to turn on MAX. POWERING OFF Press and hold the Mode button to turn it off. Change modes by swiping left or right to the one you want. Video Includes Video. To learn more, see Recording Video (page 23). WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro and related mounts and accessories. Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injuring yourself and others.
Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro LEVEL HORIZON Information about level horizon here. CAPTURE MODES This screen gives you total access to your camera’s capture settings and provides information about your GoPro. The settings shown vary by mode. HERO MODE Infomation about 1-lens capture here. 1. Current Mode (Video, Photo, or Time Lapse) 2. Recording Time/Photos Remaining 3. Capture Mode 4. Capture Settings 5. Battery Status 6.
Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro USING THE TOUCH SCREEN USING THE SHUTTER BUTTON 1. Press the Shutter button Tap Selects an item, turns a setting on or off. to start recording. 2. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording (Video, Time Lapse, and Live Streaming only). CHANGING MODES + SETTINGS 1. Swipe left or right to the mode you want. Swipe Left or Right Switches between Video, Photo, and Time Lapse modes.
Getting to Know Your GoPro 3. Choose a capture mode from the list. 4. Tap the settings if you want to change the resolution or make other adjustments. 18 Getting to Know Your GoPro 5. Tap the setting you want to change. Your choices will appear in white. Options that are not compatible with other settings you’ve chosen will be in gray.
Using QuikCapture Using QuikCapture QuikCapture is the fastest and easiest way to power on your GoPro and get the shot. All it takes is the push of a single button. TAKING TIME LAPSE WITH QUIKCAPTURE 1. With your camera off, press and hold the Shutter button camera turns on (about 3 seconds). RECORDING VIDEO WITH QUIKCAPTURE 1. With your camera off, press the Shutter button 2. Press the Shutter button your camera. until your .
Adding HiLight Tags Recording Video Mark favorite moments in your videos and photos by pressing the Mode button during recording or playback. This adds a HiLight Tag that makes those moments easier to find when you’re watching your footage, creating a video, or looking for a certain shot. Your GoPro has one Video mode that can be used to capture 360 content or traditional videos. VIDEO This mode shoots 360 spherical video in resolutions up to 5.7K.
Recording Video Recording Video SHOOTING SPHERICAL CONTENT More info to come. USING TOUCH ZOOM Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action. 1. From the Video screen, tap . SHOOTING TRADITIONAL VIDEO More info to come. 2. Use the slider to choose how much you want to zoom. 3. Tap anywhere to exit. The zoom level is locked until you re-adjust it, switch capture modes, or turn off your camera.
Video Settings Video Settings Tap the settings to adjust the video resolution, frame rate, and more. Heads Up: Available fields of view will vary based on the resolution and frame rate you select. To learn more, see Field of View (Video) (page 85). PROTUNE Turn on Protune to take manual control of Color, ISO Limit, Exposure, microphone settings, and more. To learn more, see Protune (page 95). IN-CAMERA VIDEO STITCHING More info to come. RES | FPS Choose your resolution and frames per second (fps).
Taking Photos Taking Photos Your GoPro has four Photo capture modes. Three of these modes–Photo, Burst, and Night–can capture spherical or traditional photos. The fouth mode, Panoramic, can be used with either the front or back lens. SHOOTING SPHERICAL PHOTOS More info to come. Spherical photos are captured at 16.6MP. Panoramic photos are taken at 6.2MP. Traditional photo are captured at 3.15 MP. Each mode has its own settings. SHOOTING TRADITIONAL PHOTOS More info to come.
Taking Photos Taking Photos USING TOUCH ZOOM Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action. 1. From the Photo screen, tap . 3. Press the Shutter button . Your camera will start the countdown. It will also beep and the front status light will blink. Both will speed up as the time winds down before snapping the photo. 2. Use the slider to choose how much you want to zoom.
Photo Settings Photo Settings Tap the settings to adjust the field of view, turn RAW Photo on, and more. To learn more, see Burst Rate (page 87). SHUTTER (NIGHT) Set how long your camera’s shutter stays open for night shots. Choose longer exposures for darker shots. To learn more, see Shutter Speed (page 87). FOV Choose your field of view (FOV)—Wide or Linear. Scroll through them on the right side of the FOV screen to see a live preview of each, then tap the one you want.
Capturing Time Lapse Time Lapse Settings Your GoPro has five Time Lapse capture modes that capture both 360 spherical and traditional content: TimeWarp Video, Time Lapse Video, Night Lapse Video, Time Lapse Photo, and Night Lapse Photo. Each mode has its own settings. SHOOTING SPHERICAL TIME LAPSE PHOTOS + VIDEOS More info to come. TIMEWARP VIDEO MAX lets you speed up time by capturing super stabilized time lapse video while you’re on the move.
Time Lapse Settings Live Streaming FOV All TimeWarp and Time Lapse videos are captured with a Wide field of view. Time Lapse and Night Lapse photos can be captured in either a Wide or Linear FOV. SETTING UP A LIVE STREAM To learn more, see Field of View (Photo) (page 88). INTERVAL (TIME LAPSE VIDEO + TIME LAPSE PHOTO) Choose how often your camera captures a frame of video or takes a photo. Use shorter intervals for quick activities and longer intervals for extended activities. 1.
Exposure Control Exposure Control MAX scans the entire scene to choose the exposure level for your shot. Exposure Control lets you decide if only a section of the shot should be used to set the exposure. SETTING EXPOSURE CONTROL USING LOCKED EXPOSURE With this option, your camera locks the exposure until you cancel it. Check out the shot preview on your touch screen. Try Exposure Control if there are sections that are too dark or too light.
Exposure Control Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice Turning Exposure Control Off Exposure Control is automatically turned off when you switch capture modes or restart your camera. It can also be turned off manually. Voice Control gives you easy hands-free control of your GoPro. It’s great when you’re busy with handlebars, ski poles, and more. Just tell your GoPro what you want it to do. 1. Press the touch screen until a square appears in the middle. 2. Tap in the lower left corner.
Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS There are two types of voice commands—Action commands and Mode commands. Using Mode Commands Use these commands to switch capture modes on the go. Then say, “GoPro Capture” or press the Shutter button to get the shot. Using Action Commands These commands let you switch modes on the fly. If you just recorded a video, you can say “GoPro take a photo” to snap a photo without manually switching modes.
Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice Tips for Capturing With MAX TURNING ON YOUR GOPRO WITH YOUR VOICE With this setting, your GoPro will turn on and respond to voice commands when it’s off. If you are new to capturing spherical content, below are some tips to help you get the best results from MAX. 1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard. 2. Tap to turn on Voice Control. 3. Tap Preferences > Voice Control > Wake on Voice. 4. Power off your camera by saying “GoPro turn off” or pressing .
Tips for Capturing With MAX • For more control during editing, capture with Protune turned on. • To prevent additional work during editing, do not rest MAX on its side when capturing. • Keep editing in mind when you are capturing with MAX. For example, remember to hide yourself and your supporting mounts and equipment somewhere that is easily blended during editing. Playing Back Your Media Swipe up to see the last video, photo or burst you took.
Playing Back Your Media Adjust the playback volume Go to the previous or next photo in a burst or group of continuous photos Playing Back Your Media USING GALLERY VIEW Gallery view gives you quick access to all of the videos and photos stored on your SD card. 1. From the playback screen, tap . Heads Up: The playback options will vary based on the type of media you’re viewing. PRO TIP: Some playback options are not available when you’re holding your camera in portrait orientation.
Playing Back Your Media Connecting to Other Devices VIEWING VIDEOS + PHOTOS ON A MOBILE DEVICE CONNECTING TO THE GOPRO APP Use the GoPro mobile app to control your MAX, share videos and photos on the go and automatically transform your footage into QuikStories— awesome videos synced with effects and music. 1. Connect your camera to the GoPro app. For details, see Connecting to the GoPro App (page 51). 2. Use the controls on the app to play back, edit, and share your videos and photos.
Connecting to Other Devices Transferring Your Media CONNECTING TO BLUETOOTH DEVICES You can connect your GoPro to Bluetooth devices that capture data about your footage. The data can be used to enhance your videos with stats about your adventure. TRANSFERRING YOUR MEDIA TO A COMPUTER You can copy your videos and photos to a computer for playback and editing. Using the Quik Desktop App 1. Connect your camera to the GoPro app. For details, see Connecting to the GoPro App (page 51). 1.
Transferring Your Media Transferring Your Media AUTO UPLOADING TO THE CLOUD With a GoPro Plus subscription, you can automatically upload your nonspherical media to the cloud where you can view, edit, and share it from any device. MANUALLY UPLOADING TO THE CLOUD Transfer your non-spherical media to the cloud without waiting for your camera to fully charge. (Your GoPro must still be connected to a power outlet.) 1. Subscribe to GoPro Plus: a.
Transferring Your Media Customizing Your GoPro TURNING OFF AUTO UPLOAD You can keep your camera from trying to upload every time it’s connected to a power outlet and fully charged. USING THE DASHBOARD With your camera in landscape orientation, swipe down to access the Dashboard and Preferences. 1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard. 2. Tap Preferences > GoPro Plus > Auto Upload > Upload. 3. Tap Off. CONNECTING TO A DIFFERENT WIRELESS NETWORK 1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard. 2.
Customizing Your GoPro Customizing Your GoPro CHANGING PREFERENCES Preferences let you set up your GoPro any way you want. CONNECTIONS Turn on wireless connections, connect new devices, set the Wi-Fi band, and more. To learn more, see Connecting to the GoPro App (page 51) and Setting the Connection Speed (page 52). CONNECTION STATUS Check the top of the Dashboard to see your connection status.
Customizing Your GoPro LEDs Set which status lights blink. Choose All On (default), All Off, or Front Off. Time and Date Use to manually adjust the time and date. Both are automatically updated when you connect your camera to the GoPro app or Quik desktop app. Date Format This is set automatically based on the language that you chose at setup. You can also change it manually here. Video Compression Set the file format for your videos. Choose HEVC (to reduce file sizes) or H.264 + HEVC (to use H.
Customizing Your GoPro INPUT/OUTPUT Set up how you want to use your camera’s HDMI output and find the right setting for your external microphone. RESET Format your SD card, reset your camera’s default settings, reset the camera tips, or use Factory reset to clear your camera and restore its original settings. Important Messages Problems are rare, but MAX will let you know if anything comes up. Here are some of the messages you might see.
Important Messages FILE REPAIR MAX will automatically try to fix damaged files. Files can be damaged if your camera loses power while recording or if there’s a problem saving the file. The File Repair icon will appear on the touch screen when a repair is in progress. Your camera will let you know when it’s finished and if the file was fixed. Resetting Your Camera RESTARTING YOUR GOPRO If your camera is not responding, press and hold the Mode button for 10 seconds. This will restart your camera.
Resetting Your Camera Mounting Your GoPro RESTORING FACTORY SETTINGS This will restore all of your camera’s original settings, clear all device connections, and deregister your camera from GoPro Plus. This is useful if you’re giving your camera to a friend and want to completely reset it to its original state. 1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard. 2. Tap Preferences > Reset> Factory Reset.
Mounting Your GoPro ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS Depending on the mount you’re using, you’ll either use a mounting buckle or attach your GoPro directly to the mount itself. See Mounting Tips (page 70) for tips on using adhesive mounts. Mounting Your GoPro 3. Attach the mounting buckle to the mount. a. Flip up the mounting buckle plug. b. Slide the buckle into the mount until it clicks into place. c. Press the plug back down so that it sits flush with the buckle. 1.
Mounting Your GoPro MOUNTING TIPS Follow these guidelines when attaching adhesive mounts to helmets, vehicles, and gear: • Attach mounts at least 24 hours before you use them. Mounting Your GoPro WARNING: The Curved MAX Mount is not recommended for helmet mounting. To mount MAX on a helmet, use the Curved Adhesive Mount and Mounting Buckle. These items are available in the Grab Bag, sold separately at gopro.com. • Only attach the mounts to smooth surfaces.
Mounting Your GoPro Removing the Door USING YOUR GOPRO IN + AROUND WATER MAX is waterproof to 16ft (5m) with the door closed. You won’t need an additional housing before diving in. There might be times when you need to remove your camera’s door. The touch screen was designed to work when wet, but you may need to wipe it off if it has trouble sensing your commands. You can also navigate with your camera’s buttons if you’re under water. To learn more, see Navigating with the Buttons (page 20).
Removing the Door Maintenance REATTACHING THE DOOR Follow these guidelines to get the best performance from your camera: • Always use the Lens Caps to protect your camera’s lenses when not in use. The lenses are exposed to capture spherical content and are unprotected. Scratches to the lenses are not covered under the warranty. • To protect the lenses from damage, do not rest MAX on its front or back side. Be sure the lenses are not resting against any surface. 1.
Maintenance prevent damage to the internal waterproof membranes, do not use compressed air to blow into the mic holes. • After every use in salt water, rinse the camera with fresh water, and dry with a soft cloth. Battery Information MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE A low battery message will appear on the touch screen when the battery charge drops below 10%. If the charge runs out while recording video, your camera will stop recording, save the video, and turn itself off.
Battery Information WARNING: Using a non-GoPro wall charger could damage your camera battery and could lead to fire or leakage. With the exception of the GoPro Supercharger (sold separately), only use chargers marked: Output 5V 1A. If you don’t know your charger’s voltage and current, use the included USB cable to charge your camera with a computer. BATTERY STORAGE + HANDLING MAX is full of sensitive components, including the battery. Avoid exposing your camera to very hot or cold temperatures.
Troubleshooting Tech Specs: Video MY GOPRO WON’T POWER ON Make sure your GoPro is charged. See Charging (page ). If charging the battery didn’t work, try restarting your camera. See Restarting Your GoPro (page 65). VIDEO RESOLUTION (SPHERICAL) Video resolution (RES) refers to the number of horizontal lines used in each frame of video. A 5.7K video is made up of 5528 horizontal lines, each with a width of 2764 pixels. A 3K video is made up of 2880 horizontal lines, each with a width of 1440 pixels.
Tech Specs: Video Video Resolution Best Use Tech Specs: Video This chart compares the frame size of each resolution: VIDEO RESOLUTION (TRADITIONAL) More info to come. 1440p Tall 4:3 aspect ratio fits more into the frame than 1080p. Great for capturing fast action, point-ofview shots and sharing to social media. 1080p Great for all shots and sharing to social media. High 240 fps and 120 fps options enable super slow motion during editing. Available in all fields of view.
Tech Specs: Video Tech Specs: Video FRAMES PER SECOND (FPS) Frames per second refers to the number of frames captured in each second of video. A higher fps value (60 fps) is better at capturing fastaction shots. You can also use high fps footage for slow-motion playback. FIELD OF VIEW (VIDEO) The field of view refers to how much of the scene is captured by your camera. For Video mode, SuperView captures the most, while Linear captures the least.
Tech Specs: Video High Resolutions/High Frame Rates Shooting high-resolution or high-fps video when it’s warm out can cause your camera to heat up and use more power. Lack of airflow and connecting to the GoPro app can cause your camera to warm up even more, use more power, and shorten recording time. If heat’s a problem, try recording shorter videos. Also limit use of features that take a lot of power, like the GoPro app.
Tech Specs: Photo Tech Specs: Photo FIELD OF VIEW (PHOTO) The field of view (FOV) refers to how much of the scene is captured by your camera. MAX takes photos using two fields of view. In Photo mode, RAW Format is available for Photo, Night, Time Lapse Photo, and Night Lapse Photo, with these exceptions: • SuperPhoto must be off. FOV Description Wide Large field of view that’s great for action shots where you want to capture as much as possible within the frame. • Zoom must be off.
Tech Specs: Time Lapse Tech Specs: Time Lapse TIMEWARP VIDEO SPEED You can increase TimeWarp Video speed up to 30x to turn longer activities into shareable moments. VIDEO RESOLUTION (TIMEWARP, TIME LAPSE VIDEO) More info to come. Use this chart to estimate the length of your videos. For example, recording at 2x speed for 1 minute will give you about 30 seconds of TimeWarp video. Recording at 2x speed for 4 minutes will give you approximately 2 minutes of TimeWarp video.
Tech Specs: Time Lapse Tech Specs: Time Lapse TIME LAPSE INTERVAL The Interval sets how often your camera takes a shot in Time Lapse Video and Time Lapse Photo modes. Time Lapse Video Recording Time Use this chart to determine the length of your videos. For example, recording for 5 minutes with a 0.5-second interval will give you 20 seconds of time lapse video. Recording for 15 minutes will give you 1 minute of video. Available intervals are 0.5 (default), 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, and 60 seconds.
Tech Specs: Time Lapse Tech Specs: Protune NIGHT LAPSE PHOTO INTERVAL Choose how often your GoPro snaps a shot in Night Lapse Photo mode. Night Lapse intervals are Auto, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 seconds, and 1, 2, 5, 30, and 60 minutes. PROTUNE Protune unlocks your camera’s full creative potential by giving you manual control of Color, White Balance, Shutter Speed, and more. It’s compatible with professional color correction tools, the Quik desktop app, and other editing software.
Tech Specs: Protune Tech Specs: Protune COLOR Color lets you adjust the color profile of your videos or photos. Scroll between the options on the right side of the Color screen to see a live preview of each setting, then tap the one you want. ISO MINIMUM/MAXIMUM ISO Minimum and ISO Maximum let you set a range for the camera’s sensitivity to light and image noise. Image noise refers to the degree of graininess in the image.
Tech Specs: Protune Tech Specs: Protune SHUTTER The Protune Shutter setting only applies to the Video and Photo modes. This setting determines how long the shutter stays open. Scroll between the options on the right side of the Shutter screen to see a live preview of each setting, then tap the one you want. The default setting is Auto. EXPOSURE VALUE COMPENSATION (EV COMP) Exposure Value Compensation affects the brightness of your videos and photos.
Tech Specs: Protune Tech Specs: Protune SHARPNESS Sharpness controls the quality of details captured in your video footage or photos. Options for this setting are High (default), Medium, and Low. RAW AUDIO This setting creates a separate .wav file for your video, in addition to the standard .mp4 audio track. You can select the level of processing to apply to the RAW audio track.
Tech Specs: Protune MICROPHONE SETTINGS Your GoPro uses six microphones to capture sound while recording video. You can customize how they’re used based on conditions where you’re shooting and the type of sound you want in your finished video. Option Description Auto (default) Automatically switch between recording in stereo and filtering wind noise to deliver the cleanest audio track possible. Stereo Use when wind is not a factor and you want to ensure that your GoPro is recording in stereo.
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