GoPro HERO4 Black User Manual

USER MANUAL

18 19/ Camera ModesThe HERO4 Black features several camera modes. To cycle through the modes, press the Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly. These modes

20 21/ Video Mode / Video ModeVideo mode contains four capture modes: Video, Time Lapse Video, Video + Photo and Video Looping.Capture Mode Descriptio

22 23/ Video Mode / Video ModeHILIGHT TAGGING You can mark specific moments in your video during recording with HiLight Tags. HiLight Tags make it eas

24 25/ Video ModeLooping Intervals Available intervals for Looping are 5, 20, 60 and 120 minutes. For example, if you select a 5-minute interval, only

26 27RESOLUTION, FPS AND FOV The HERO4 Black includes the video resolutions listed below.Video ResolutionNTSC/PAL FOV Screen Resolution4K 30/25 24/24

28 29/ Video ModeHigh-Performance Video Modes and Camera TemperaturesThe HERO4 Black features unique high-performance video modes: 4K30/24, 4K24 Supe

30 31/ Video ModeVideo Resolution Best Use2.7K 4:3Recommended for body-mounted, ski-mounted or surfboard-mounted shots. Provides large viewing area.

32 33FOV Best UseUltra WideLargest field of view, increased image stability. Good for action shots where you want to capture as much as possible withi

34 35/ Photo ModePhoto mode contains three capture modes: Single, Continuous and Night.Capture Mode DescriptionSingle (default) Captures a single pho

36 37CAPTURING CONTINUOUS PHOTOS1. Select Continuous mode:a. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly until you get to Photo mode.b. Press the S

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38 39SHUTTERShutter applies only to Night Photo and Night Lapse and determines the amount of time that the shutter is open. The options for this sett

40 41/ Photo ModeSPOT METERSpot Meter lets you capture photos from a dark space while pointing the camera into a brighter setting, such as when record

42 43/ Multi-Shot ModeCAPTURING BURST PHOTOS1. Select Burst mode:a. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly until you get to Multi-Shot mode.b.

44 45MULTI-SHOT SETTINGS Three capture modes are available for Multi-Shot mode: Burst, Time Lapse and Night Lapse. The capture mode that you select de

46 47SHUTTERShutter applies only to Night Photo and Night Lapse and determines the amount of time that the shutter is open. The options for this sett

48 49MEGAPIXELSThe HERO4 Black captures photos at 12MP, 7MP or 5MP. Smaller megapixel values take up less space on the microSD card.Note: Changes that

50 51/ Playback ModeYou can play back your content on a computer, TV, smartphone/tablet (using the GoPro App) or on your camera using an LCD Touch Bac

52 53PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR TV Playing back videos and photos on your TV/HDTV requires a micro HDMI, composite or combo cable (all sol

54 55/ Setup ModeIn Setup mode, you can change settings that apply to all camera modes. For instructions on how to change the following settings, see

56 57Setting DescriptionBrightness Determines the level of light on the touch display. The options for this setting are high (default), medium and

4 5/ Table of ContentsUsing the Mounts83Troubleshooting86Customer Support88Trademarks88Regulatory Information88The Basics6Getting Started8Camera Statu

58 59/ Setup ModeQUIKCAPTUREWith QuikCapture, you can quickly turn your camera on and begin capturing video or Time Lapse photos. The options for this

60 61/ Setup ModeON-SCREEN DISPLAYThe OSD (on-screen display) setting determines whether the recording icons and file information on video and on the v

62 63/ Connecting to the GoPro AppThe GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. Features include full camera contr

64 65To 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 a

66 67/ ProtuneWHITE BALANCEWhite balance adjusts the overall color tone of videos and photos.Setting DescriptionAuto (default)Automatically adjusts th

68 69/ ProtuneISO LIMITISO Limit adjusts the camera’s sensitivity in low-light environments, and creates a balance between brightness and resulting im

70 71/ ProtuneEXPOSURE VALUE COMPENSATION (EV COMP)Exposure Value Compensation affects the brightness of your video or photo. Adjusting this setting ca

72 73/ BatteryThe battery charges to 80% in approximately one hour and 100% in approximately two hours when using GoPro’s USB-compatible Wall or Auto

74 75/ BatteryBATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. Avoid exposing your camera and battery to

76 77/ Important MessagesMICROSD CARD MESSAGESNO SDNo card present. The camera requires a microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card (sold separately) to ca

6 710. Microphone11. HERO Port12. Settings/Tag Button [ ]13. Battery Door/ The Basics1. Camera Status Light (red)2. Shutter/Select Button [

78 79/ Camera HousingASSEMBLING THE CAMERA HOUSINGTo Remove the Camera From the Housing:1. Li the front of the latch up to disengage it from the cam

80 81/ Camera HousingYour HERO4 Black camera comes with two types of backdoors: Standard Backdoor and Skeleton Backdoor.The Standard Backdoor makes th

82 83/ Camera HousingPREVENTING WATER DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERA The rubber seal that lines the camera housing forms a waterproof barrier that protects you

84 85/ Using the MountsMOUNTING GUIDELINES Follow these guidelines when attaching adhesive mounts:• Attach the adhesive mounts at least 24 hours prio

86 87MY 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 G

88/ Regulatory InformationTo see the complete list of country certifications, refer to the Important Product + Safety Information Guide included with y

8 9/ Getting Started/ Getting StartedSlim housing surfboard mount installationSlim housing remove cameraSlim housing insert cameraSlim housing closed

10 11POWERING ON + OFF To Power On: Press the Power/Mode button [ ] once. The camera status lights (red) flash three times and the sound indicator em

12 13Your HERO4 Black features a status screen that displays the following information about modes and settings:1. Camera Modes/FOV (field of view)2.

14 15/ Camera IconsAuto Low LightAuto OffBeepsBurst PhotosColorContinuous PhotosDate/TimeDefault ModeDeleteExposure Value CompensationField of ViewFram

16 17/ Camera Menus/ Camera Menus*Playback appears only if the camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately).CameraReset