GoPro CHDHX302 Users Manual

USER MANUAL

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table of contents

Accessories 4
Mounts + Accessories 5
HERO3+ Features 6
Camera LCD Status Screen 8
Camera Menu Flow Chart 9
Camera Soware Updates 10
Basics 10
Camera Modes 13
Camera Settings 20
Capture Settings 32
Set Up 40
Wi-Fi + Wi-Fi Remote 48
Connecting to GoPro App 51
Storage/microSD™ Cards 52
System Requirements 53
Transferring Files 54
Playback 55
Battery 57
Important Warning Messages 60
Camera Housing 61
Using the Mounts 65
Handling the Wi-Fi Remote 67
Customer Support 68

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FEATURED ACCESSORIES

LCD Touch BacPac

Battery BacPac

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Wi-Fi Remote

The Frame

HERO3+ ACCESSORIES

Wrist Housing

Standard Housing

Rechargeable Battery

Dive Housing
Lens Replacement Kit

Protective Lens + Covers

More HERO3+ accessories available at gopro.com

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MOUNTS + ACCESSORIES

see moRe at GoPRo.com

Helmet Front Mount Chesty Handlebar/Seatpost/

Floaty Backdoor Head Strap

Roll Bar Mount Tripod Mounts Anti-Fog Inserts Jaws Flex

Curved + Flat

Adhesive Mounts

+ QuickClip

Side Mount Camera Tethers

Pole Mount

Suction Cup Vented Helmet

Surfboard Mounts

Strap

Clamp Mount

Dual Battery

Charger

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HeRo3+ featuRes

1. Camera Status Lights (Red)

2. Shutter/Select Button

3. LCD Status Screen

4. Wi-Fi Status Lights (Blue

5. Power/Mode Button

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6. Micro HDMI Port

(Cable not included)

7. MicroSD Card Slot

(SD card not included)

8. Mini-USB Port

(Supports Composite A/C
cable/3.5mm stereo mic
adapter, not included)

HeRo3+ featuRes

9. HERO Port

10. Battery Door

11. Wi-Fi On/Off Button

12. Audio Alert

13. Microphone

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The LCD screen displays the following information about HERO3+ modes and settings:

1. Camera Modes/FOV (Field of View)

2. Capture Setting Modes (not shown)

3. Resolution/fps (Frames Per Second)

4. Time Interval Settings: (not shown)

5. Counter

6. Time/Storage/Files

7. Battery Life

NOTE: The icons displayed above will vary depending on what mode your camera is in.

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MODES

CAMERA SETTINGS

CAPTURE SETTINGS WI-FI

SET UP

* Playback only appears in LCD Status Screen if camera is connected

to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac™ (optional accessory, sold separately).

**White Balance only appears if Protune™ is turned ON.

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Slim housing surfboard mount installation

Slim housing remove camera

Slim housing insert camera

Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors

Quick Release Buckle + Thumb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit

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To get the latest features and best performance from your HERO3+

camera, make sure you’re using the most current camera soware.
To check if soware updates are available, visit: gopro.com/update.

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GETTING STARTED

1. Remove camera from housing

2. Remove camera side door and insert a microSD,
microSDHC™ or microSDXC™ card into the
card slot. A microSD card with a Class 10 speed

rating is required.

3. Open camera back door, insert battery, close camera back door.

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5. Charge the battery. The included lithium-ion battery comes partially

charged. To charge, connect the included USB cable to camera and
connect the other end of the cable to a power source such as a computer,
GoPro Wall Charger or GoPro Auto Charger. No damage will occur to
the camera or battery if used prior to a full charge.

When camera is OFF and charging:

• Red Camera Status Light will turn ON when camera

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• Red Camera Status Light will turn OFF when charging

is complete.

▶See BATTERY LIFE for more information.
▶See PROTUNE for more information.

CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS

The HERO3+ Black Edition camera powers up with the following default settings:

Video Resolution 1080p SuperView 30fps

Photo Resolution 12MP

Burst Photo 30 photos in 1 second

Time Lapse 0.5 seconds

Wi-Fi OFF

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Want to change your VIDEO and PHOTO settings?

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▶See SETTINGS menu to make changes.

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POWERING ON AND OFF

To power ON:

Press the Power/Mode Button
three times and the Sound Indicator emits three beeps.

To power OFF:
Press and hold the Power/Mode Button
flash several times and the Sound Indicator emits seven beeps.

Want to t urn your HE RO3+ into a “o ne-button” ca mera tha t
automatically starts recording PHOTOS o r VIDEOS once it

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turn s ON? Set the c amera to ONE BUTTON m ode.

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▶See ONE BUTTON mode for more infor mation.

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. The red Camera Status Lights flash

. The red Camera Status Lights

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OVERVIEW

The HERO3+ features several camera modes. To cycle through the modes, press

Power/Mode Button

. The modes will appear in the following order:

VIDEO

PHOTO

BURST PHOTO

TIME LAPSE

Record Video

Capt ure a singl e Photo

Capt ure up to 30 Photos in on e second

Capt ure a seri es of

Photos

at timed intervals

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PL AYBACK

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Use BURST PHOTO to capture fast-moving subjects.

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Adjus t camer a Settings

Play back Video an d Photos. Appear s only if ca mera
is con nected t o a TV or LCD Touc h BacPac™
(optio nal acce ssory, so ld separ ately).

▶See PLAYBACK for more information.

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VIDEO

To record Video, verify the camera is in Video mode. If the Video icon
on your camera’s LCD screen
repeatedly until it appears.

To start recording:
Press the Shutter/Select Button
red Camera Status Lights will flash while recording.

To stop recording:
Press the Shutter/Select Button
three times and the camera emits three beeps to indicate recording has stopped.

The HERO3+ automatically stops recording when the memory card is full or the
battery is out of power. Your video will be saved before the camera powers OFF.

▶See VIDEO mode for instructions on how to change resolution settings.

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is not showing, press the Power/Mode Button

. The camera will emit one beep and the

. The red Camera Status Lights flash

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PHOTO

To capture a Photo, verify the camera is in Photo mode. If the Photo icon
on your camera’s LCD is not showing, press the Power/Mode Button
repeatedly until it appears.

To take a photo:
Press and release the Shutter/Select Button
and the red Camera Status Lights flash.

▶ See PHOTO modes for instructions on how to change resolution settings

and other PHOTO features.

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. The camera beeps two times

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BURST PHOTO

In Burst Photo mode your camera takes multiple photos in short time intervals—
3 photos /1 second, 5 photos /1 second, 10 photos /1 second, 10 photos /2
seconds, 30 photos /1 second, 30 photos /2 seconds or 30 photos /3 seconds.

To capture a Burst Photo series, verify the camera is in Burst Photo mode.
If the Burst Photo icon on your camera’s LCD screen is not showing,
press the Power/Mode Button repeatedly until it appears.

To take a

Burst Photo

Press the Shutter/Select Button
and the camera beeps multiple times.

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▶See BURST PHOTO for instructions on how to change the interval settings.

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series:

Sometimes 30 photos /1 second is too fast.
Try a slower BURST PHOTO setting to better match the action.

. The red Camera Status Lights flash

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TIME LAPSE

Time Lapse mode captures a series of photos at 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60

second intervals.

To capture a Time Lapse series, verify the camera is in Time Lapse mode.
If the Time Lapse icon is not showing on your camera’s LCD screen,
press the Power/Mode Button repeatedly until it appears.

To take Time Lapse:
Press the Shutter/Select Button . The camera initiates countdown and the red

Camera Status Lights

To stop Time Lapse:

Press the Shutter/Select Button . The red
times and the camera emits three beeps to indicate that Time Lapse has stopped.

▶See TIME LAPSE for instructions on how to change the interval settings.

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flash each time a Photo is taken.

Camera Status Lights

flash three

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SETTINGS

The Settings menu allows you to adjust a variety of camera settings including:

Video Resolution

Photo Resolution

Time Lapse

Burst Photo

Continuous Photo

▶ See SETTINGS menu to make changes, learn how to navigate menu options

and read more details on each setting.

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PLAYBACK

Playback Video and Photos by connecting your HERO3+ to a TV
(requires Micro HDMI, Composite or Combo Cable, sold separately).
You can also playback Video and Photos on the LCD Touch BacPac™
(optional accessory, sold separately). The Playback icon
only if camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac.

▶See PLAYBACK for more information on viewing your VIDEOS and PHOTOS.

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SETTINGS

To enter the Settings menu:

1. Verify the camera is in the Settings mode. If the Settings icon

camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press the Power/Mode Button
repeatedly until it appears.

2. Press the Shutter/Select Button

3. Use the Power/Mode Button

options.

4. Press the Shutter/Select Button

5. To exit, hold down the Shutter/Select Button

through to

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and press the Shutter/Select Button .

If at any time you wish to exit from the Settings menu,
press and hold the Shutter/Select Button

to enter Settings menu .

to cycle through the various Settings

to select desired option.

for two seconds or cycle

on your

for two seconds.

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VIDEO RESOLUTION/ FPS/FOV MODES

You can change Resolution, fps (frames per second) and FOV (field of view)
in the Video mode menu. You can also turn Auto Low Light mode ON/OFF.

Once in the Settings menu:

1. Press the Shutter/Select Button

2. Use the Power/Mode Button

3. Press the Shutter/Select Button

4. Use the Power/Mode Button
and the Shutter/Select Button

5. To change additional options, repeat step 4.

6. To exit, hold down the Shutter/Select Button
cycle through to
select it.

Turn AUTO LOW LIGHT mode ON when shooting in low-light
environments or if quickly transitioning in and out of low­light conditions. The camera will automatically adjust fps to
achieve the optimal exposure and best results.

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and press the Shutter/Select Button to

to enter .

to cycle through options.

to enter desired menu.

to cycle through each sub-menu option

to select it.

for two seconds or

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The HERO3+ Black Edition offers the following Video Capture modes:

Video
Resolution

4K /
4K 17:9

2.7K /

2.7K 17:9

144 0p 48

1080p 60

1080p SuperView* 48

960p 100

720p 120

720p SuperView* 100

WVGA 240 240 No Ultra Wide 848x480, 16:9

* SuperView delivers the world’s most immersive field of view.
** 720p120 and 720p100 only support Ultra Wide and Narrow FOV.
NOTE: Protune mode is only possible in select Video resolutions.

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NTSC

PAL

fps

15 1212.5 12Yes Ultra Wide 3840x2160, 16:9

30 2425 24Yes Ultra Wide

30
24

48
30
24

30
24

60
48

60

60
48

Protune Field of View

fps

48
25
24

50
48
25
24

48
25
24

100
50
48

100

50

100
50
48

(FOV)

Medium

Yes Ultra Wide 1920x1440, 4:3

Yes Ultra Wide

Medium
Narrow

Yes Ultra Wide 1920x1080, 16:9

Yes

Ultra Wide
Yes
No

Yes

Ultra Wide

Medium**
Yes

Narrow

Yes Ultra Wide 1280x720,16:9

Screen
Resolution

4096x2160, 17:9

2704x1524, 16:9
2704x1440, 17:9

1920x1080, 16:9

1280x960, 4:3

1280x720,16:9

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Video
Resolution

4K /
4K 17:9

2.7K /

2.7K 17:9

144 0p Recommended for body-mounted shots as larger viewing area and high frame

1080p

1080p

960p Use for body-mounted shots and when slow motion is desired.

720p

720p SuperView

WVGA Good when super slow motion is desired and standard definition is acceptable.

Best Use

Stunning high-resolution video with professional low-light performance.
Pull 8MP stills from video. Recommended for tripod or fixed position shots.

16:9 / 17:9 resolution video downscales to provide stunning, cinema-quality results
for professional productions. Recommended for tripod or fixed position shots.

rate yield the smoothest, most immersive results for high-action capture.

1080p60 is great for all shots as high resolution and frame rate yield
stunning results. Tripod or fixed mounting for 1080p48 and 30 fps and
1080p24 is ideal for television and film productions.

SuperView

Recommended for body- or gear-mounted shots. More vertical 4:3 content is
automatically stretched to full-screen 16:9 for greater viewing enjoyment.

Provides large viewing area and smooth results for high action capture.

Good for handheld shots and when slow motion is desired.

Good for body- or gear-mounted shots. More vertical 4:3 content is

automatically stretched to full-screen 16:9 for greater viewing enjoyment.

Setting the PROTUNE mode to ON allows for high-quality capture,

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neutral color and 24 fps video for professional video production.

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The HERO3+ can capture photos at 12MP, 7MP and 5MP resolutions.
Any change to photo resolution also affects photos captured in Photo,
Photo Burst and Time Lapse modes.

Photo
Resolution

12MP Wide (Default)

7MP Wide

7MP Medium

5MP Wide

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PHOTO RESOLUTION MODES

Field of View
(FOV)

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CONTINUOUS PHOTO

Continuous Photo mode allows you to capture a series of Photos continuously
while holding down the

3 photos every 1 second

5 photos every 1 second

10 photos every 1 second

NOTE: Your camera will remain in Continuous Photo mode

until you return it to single Photo capture mode.

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Shutter/Select Button

button.

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BURST PHOTO OPTIONS

the

Burst Photo mode captures a series of Photos when
Button

is pressed. Photos can be captured at the following rates:

3 photos in 1 second

5 photos in 1 second

10 photos in 1 second

10 photos in 2 seconds

30 photos in 1 second

30 photos in 2 seconds

30 photos in 3 seconds

Several time interval options are available for Time Lapse mode,
including 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 seconds.

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(Default)

TIME LAPSE

Shutter/Select

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CAPTURE SETTINGS MENU

Capture Settings allows you to adjust the following advanced capture options:

Camera Orientation

Spot Meter

Simultaneous Video and Photo

Looping Video

Protune

White Balance

▶See CAPTURE SETTINGS section for a complete list of capture options.

NOTE: White Balance menu appears only when Protune is turned ON.

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SET UP MENU

The Set Up menu allows you to adjust the following camera settings:

Default mode at Power Up

One Button Mode

NTSC/PAL

On Screen Display

Camera Status Lights

Sound Indicator

Month/Day/Year/Time

▶See SET UP menu section for a complete list of set up options.

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WIRELESS CONTROLS

The camera’s built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect to the Wi-Fi Remote or
smartphone/tablet via the GoPro App. When Wi-Fi is ON, a Wi-Fi status icon
will appear on the camera’s LCD Status Screen and the blue Wi-Fi Status

Lights will blink intermittently. When you turn OFF the Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi
Status Lights flash seven times.

To turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF:

Press the Wi-Fi On/Off Button
used Wi-Fi mode will be active when Wi-Fi is ON.

▶See WIRELESS CONTROLS section for a complete list of wireless functions

NOTE: Your camera cannot connect to the Wi-Fi Remote and GoPro App

at the same time.

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DELETE

Delete the last file or all files and format the memory card. During delete
LAST or ALL, the Camera Status Lights blink until operation is complete.

CANCEL (Default)
LAST
ALL (Formats SD card)

To delete LAST or ALL:

1. Verify the camera is in Settings mode. If the Settings icon

camera’s LCD screen
repeatedly until it appears.

2. Press the Shutter/Select Button

3. Use the Power/Mode Button
the Trash

4. Press the Shutter/Select Button

5. Use the Power/Mode Button

6. Select highlighted option by pressing the Shutter/Select Button

7. To exit, hold down the Shutter/Select Button

through to

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is not showing, press the Power/Mode Button

to enter Settings menu .

.

and press the Shutter/Select Button .

Use caution—by selecting ALL, the memory card will be
formatted, deleting every file on your SD card.

to cycle through Settings to locate

to enter Delete.

to cycle through options.

for two seconds or cycle

on your

.