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3D HERO® SYSTEM

User ManUal + Warranty Info

fIrMWare UPDate

The 3D HERO System requires two 1080p HD HERO cameras.
You will need to make sure both of your HD HERO cameras have
the latest firmware installed before using the 3D HERO System.

To download the latest firmware, visit: gopro.com/firmware.

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reQUIreD free 3D eDItInG softWare:
GoPro CIneforM stUDIo

Your 3D HERO System allows you to combine two 1080p HD
HERO cameras with a 3D HERO Sync Cable to record synchronized
videos and photos. The cameras record video and photos much
like your eyes see the world—with right and le lenses. While
recording, each camera independently saves 2D video or photos
to the respective SD card. In order to convert the saved 2D files
into a single 3D file, you will need to download a FREE copy of
GoPro CineForm Studio from: gopro.com/3D.

GoPro CineForm Studio makes creating 3D videos and photos
easy. Simply import the video or photo files you want to convert
to 3D, click a button and the soware automatically converts
your paired 2D files into a single, viewable 3D file. Using the
red/blue (anaglyph) glasses included with the 3D HERO System,
you can watch your 3D videos and photos on your computer,
online at video sharing sites like YouTube that support 3D videos
or on your 3D TV at home using active or passive shutter
glasses depending on your 3D TV.

To download and install your free copy of GoPro CineForm
Studio, visit gopro.com/3D.

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3D Hero systeM featUres

1. Master Shutter Button
Controls Both Cameras

2. Right Camera Power Button

3. Le Camera Power Button

4. Center Mount Adapter

5. Mounting Fingers

6. 3D HERO Sync Cable

7. Waterproof Housing

8. Requires Two 1080p
HD HERO Cameras
(not included)

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asseMBlInG 3D Hero systeM

COMBINING TWO CAMERAS FOR 3D VIDEO AND PHOTO CAPTURE

NOTE: The 3D HERO System requires two 1080p HD HERO cameras. Each camera requires a fully charged battery

and SD card with sufficient memory for recording (GoPro recommends Class 4 or faster SD cards). Each camera’s settings
(e.g.: resolution, exposure, record mode, video format (PAL & NTSC)) must match for 3D synchronization to

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work.

To combine cameras in 3D HERO System waterproof housing:

1. Open back do or to the 3D ho using.

2. Ins ert “rig ht” came ra right si de up into ho using.

3. Ins ert “le ” camer a upside do wn into hou sing.

4. I

nse rt the 3D HER O Sync Ca ble into th e HERO Bus
Por t on both ca meras. T he side th at says “R ” on the
syn c cable at tache s to the rig ht camer a while si de that
say s “L” o n the syn c cable at taches t o the le ca mera.

Note: Upon in sertio n of the syn c cable, t he right

cam era will a utomatic ally set i tself to b e in UP mode
and th e le cam era will automat ically s et itself t o
be in UP d mode. Thi s configur ation is r equired f or
cap turing sy nchro nized 3D vid eos and ph otos. If 3D
syn chroni zation is n ot desire d, you can m anually
cha nge each c amera’s se ttings to b e in a differ ent
UP/UPd m ode, diff erent res olution , etc, but th e
cam eras wil l only reco rd in a syn chroniz ed manne r
allo wing for 3D i f BOTH cam eras are s et to shoot th e
sam e resolut ion, reco rd mode an d frame ra te.

5. Ma ke sure the 3D S ync Cab le is fully i nserte d
and i s flush agai nst the ba ck of the ca meras.
Close waterhousing.

If settings are changed and you wish to return each camera
to its default 3D setting, simply unplug the sync cable and
then plug the sync cable back in to both cameras. This will
reset the right camera to UP mode (right side up) and the le
camera to UPd mode (upside down), allowing for synchronized
3D video and photo capture.

REMOVING 3D SYNC CABLE FROM CAMERAS

To remove the sync cable from the HD HERO Bus Port, grasp
each 3D sync port connector firmly and remove by liing
device evenly away from the HERO Bus Port. Do NOT pull on
cable connecting the le and right HERO port connectors.

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UsInG tHe 3D Hero systeM

IMPORTANT: To capture 3D video and photos, both cameras
must be set to identical resolution, record mode and frame
rate settings.

To begin recording video or photos:

1. Power on both ca meras.

2. Ver ify that S D cards ar e presen t in both cam eras,
that b atterie s are char ged and th at both ca meras ar e
set to t he same re solutio n, record m ode and fr ame
rate . Upon inse rtion of t he sync c able, rig ht camer a
will a utomati cally se t itself to U P and le ca mera wil l
automatically set
capturing sync hro

3.

Pres s master s hutter b utton on to p of 3D HERO
System
or pho to captur e.

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its elf to UPd. T his is nec essar y for

nize d 3D video an d photos.

hous ing to init iate syn chroni zed 3D vide o

Additional Notes:

• Blinking front LCD screen and red LED record lights may
or may not blink in sync. This is OK and has no effect on
whether or not each camera is in sync with the other.

• Should the battery die or SD card become full on either
camera, both cameras will save the files and stop recording.

• Always use brand name SD cards with a Class 4 rating
or higher.

• The 3D HERO System can also capture 3D photos in time

lapse mode every 2, 5, 10, 30, or 60 seconds. Photo every
1 second mode is not possible when capturing 3D photos.
To capture 3D photos in 3D time-lapse mode, change the
mode on both cameras to Photo Every “X” mode and press
the shutter button to begin recording.

MoUntInG ConfIGUratIons

IMPORTANT: It is recommended to use dual quick-release buckles for mounting the 3D HERO System whenever possible for
maximum stability. Using a single center mounted quick-release buckle is only recommended for chest, helmet, suction cup,
and other body worn applications where high vibration or impact are less likely. Use of a single center quick-release buckle
in high vibration or high impact scenarios can result in less stable video compared to using two quick-release buckles.

More stable video with dual quick-release buckles Less stable video with single quick-release buckle

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CURVED AND FLAT SURFACE MOUNTING

The extension arms and quick-release buckles can be
used in a number of different orientations depending on
what type of surface you are attaching the 3D HERO System
to. For example, attach included extension arms to the quick­release buckles in order to achieve proper orientation when
attaching the waterhousing to curved surfaces.

Note: When removing the quick-release buckles from
the adhesive mounts, push both quick-release buckles
out evenly to avoid jamming the buckles.

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FRONT HELMET AND CHEST MOUNTING

Front Helmet Mount:

Attach the Front Helmet Mount to the center fingers with
the center mount adapter and long thumb screw.

Chest Mount:

Attach the curved quick-release buckle (and straight arms
if necessary for proper angle adjustment) to the center
fingers on the waterhousing with the
and long thumb screw.

WARNING: Single center mount configuration is not
recommended for high impact or high vibration use.

center mount adapter

VIDeo reCorDInG tIPs

• For best results, keep your subject at least 3 feet away

from

camera when shooting in photo mode 720p and 960p

resolutions

. When shooting in 1080p, because of its less
wide angle perspective, it’s best to keep your subject at
least 5 feet away from the camera. Failure to do so will
result in an inability to properly align the two video files
for 3D and will cause your eyes to strain when viewing
the subject on screen.

WARNING: If images are shot closer than the
recommended
cause eye strain when viewing during playback.

• For best 3D results, the right camera must be in UP and

the le camera must be in UPd recording modes. For
convenience, the sync cable automatically adjusts each
camera into the ideal UP / UPd mode each time you plug
the sync cable into each camera.

distances, the resulting 3D image will

• Both lenses should be cleaned prior to and during use.
Discrepancies in images between cameras due to dust
particles, water drops, etc, will cause eye strain when
viewing in 3D.

• The 3D HERO System can record dierent video resolutions

simultaneously, but it will not be possible to create 3D video
files from the resulting video files as the resolutions will not
match. Additionally, synchronization will not occur when the
resolutions of each camera do not match.

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To preve nt foggin g when usi ng the wate rproof ba ck
door, us e GoPro’s ant i-fog ins erts wit h your 3D HERO
System housing.

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transferrInG VIDeo anD PHotos
to yoUr CoMPUter

Plug the camera into your computer with the included USB
cable, turn on the camera, and locate the Removable Disk
(SD Card) icon. Once the icon is located:

1. Doubl e click th e “Remova ble Disk ” icon.

2. Doub le click t he “DCIM” f older ico n.

3. Im age files ca ptured w ith the rig ht camer a will
be sto red in a fold er named 100 G_3D_R.

4. Im age files c aptured w ith the le c amera w ill
be sto red in a fold er named 100 G_3D_L.

5. An y file creat ed durin g 3D sync re cording w ill
star t with 3D_ L0001 or 3D_R 0001.

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CreatInG 3D VIDeo anD PHotos WItH
GoPro CIneforM stUDIo

To convert 2D video and photo files into 3D files, you will need
to use GoPro CineForm Studio soware. GoPro CineForm
Studio and associated instructions are available as a FREE
download from: gopro.com/3D.

IMPortant safety +
HanDlInG InforMatIon

WARNINGS
Failure to follow these safety instructions could result
in fire, electric shock, or other injury or damage to
the 3D HERO System or other property.

Improper alignment of your 3D images or misuse of the
GoPro CineForm Studio soware while viewing with 3D
glasses may cause eye strain or headaches.

HANDLING

The 3D HERO System contains sensitive components.
Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform,
puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate, paint, or insert
foreign objects into the cameras or 3D sync cable.
Do not use the 3D HERO System if it has been damaged.

AVOIDING WATER AND WET ENVIRONMENTS
WHEN NOT IN WATER HOUSING

Do not use the 3D sync cable in rain, near wash basins, or
in other wet locations when cameras are not inserted in the
water housing. Do not spill any food or liquid on the 3D sync
cable. If the 3D sync cable gets wet, unplug from camera and
allow it to dry thoroughly before using again. Do not attempt
to dry the 3D sync cable with an external heat source, such as
a microwave oven or hair dryer. Damage to the 3D sync cable
caused by contact with liquid is not covered under warranty.

USING CONNECTORS AND PORTS

Never force a connector into a port. Check for obstructions in
the port. Make sure that the connector matches the port and
that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation
to the port.

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Warranty

This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for one (1) year from the original date of purchase. GoPro’s sole obligation
in the event of such defects during this period is to repair or replace the defective part or product with a comparable part or
product at GoPro’s sole discretion. Except for such replacement, the sale, or other handling of this product is without warranty,
condition or other liability even though the defect or loss is caused by negligence or other fault.

Damage resulting from use, accident, or normal wear and tear is not covered by this or any warranty. GoPro assumes no liability
for any accident, injury, death, loss, or other claim related to or resulting from the use of this product. In no event shall GoPro be
liable for incidental or consequential damages relating to or resulting from the use of this product or any of its parts. Because of
possible user resealing error, this product is not warranted against waterhousing leakage or any resulting damage.

Visit gopro.com for more information.

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