USER MANUAL
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/ Table of Contents
The Basics |
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Getting Started |
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Camera Status Screen |
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Camera Icons |
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Camera Menus |
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Camera Modes |
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Navigating Settings Menus |
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Video Mode |
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Photo Mode |
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Multi-Shot Mode |
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Playback Mode |
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Setup Mode |
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Connecting to the GoPro App |
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Transferring Files to a Computer |
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Protune™ |
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Battery |
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Important Messages |
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Camera Housing |
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Using the Mounts |
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Troubleshooting |
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Customer Support |
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Trademarks |
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Regulatory Information |
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1.Camera Status Light (red)
2.Shutter/Select Button [
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3.Wireless Status Light (blue)
4.Camera Status Screen
5.Power/Mode Button [
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6.Micro HDMI Port (cable not included)
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/ Getting Started
CHARGING THE BATTERY
1.Remove the camera from its housing.
2.Remove the camera side door and insert a microSD card (sold separately). The card must have a minimum rating of Class 10 or UHS-I, and a capacity up to 64GB. Visit gopro.com/support for the list of GoPro-tested microSD cards.
3.Open the bottom door, insert the battery and then close the bottom door.
/ Getting Started
4.Charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer or other USB charging adapter using the included USB cable. The camera status light turns on during charging and turns off when charging is complete.
WARNING: Using a wall charger other than a GoPro Wall Charger can damage the GoPro battery and could result in fire or leakage. Only use chargers marked: output 5V 1A. If you do not know the voltage and current of your charger, use the included USB cable to charge the camera from your computer.
When charging with a computer, be sure that the computer is connected to a power source. If the camera status light does not turn on, use a different USB port.
The included lithium-ion battery comes partially charged. No damage occurs to the camera or battery if used prior to a full charge.
For more battery information, see Battery.
WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro as part of your active lifestyle. Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself and others.
Abide by all local laws when using your GoPro and related mounts and accessories, including all privacy laws, which may restrict recording in certain areas.
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/ 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.
CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS
The HERO4 Black camera powers up with the following default settings:
Video |
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Photo |
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Multi-Shot |
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QuikCapture |
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PRO TIP: To open the settings menu for the current mode, press the
Settings/Tag button [ 
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/ Getting Started
POWERING ON + OFF
To Power On:
Press the Power/Mode button [
] once. The camera status lights (red) flash three times and the sound indicator emits three beeps. When the camera status screen displays information, your camera is on.
To Power Off:
Press and hold the Power/Mode button [
] for two seconds. The camera status lights (red) flash several times and the sound indicator emits seven beeps.
PRO TIP: When the camera is off and QuikCapture is enabled, you can turn the camera on and immediately begin capturing video or Time Lapse photos just by pressing the Shutter/Select button [ 
]. Press once for video, press and hold for Time Lapse photos. Press again to stop recording and power off the camera. For details, see QuikCapture in Setup Mode.
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/ Getting Started
INSERTING + REMOVING MICROSD CARDS
The HERO4 Black camera is compatible with microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards with a capacity up to 64GB (sold separately). You must use a microSD card with a minimum rating of Class 10 or UHS-I. (For a list of the GoPro-tested microSD cards, visit gopro.com/support.) GoPro recommends using brand name memory cards for maximum reliability in high-vibration activities.
To Insert the microSD Card:
Slide the memory card into the card slot with the label facing the front of the camera.
When fully inserted, the card clicks into place.
To Remove the microSD Card:
Place your fingernail against the edge of the memory card and lightly press it further into the camera.
The card springs out far enough to be removed.
NOTICE: Use care when handling memory cards. Avoid liquids, dust and debris. As a precaution, power off the camera before inserting or removing the card. Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use in acceptable temperature ranges.
/ Camera Status Screen
Your HERO4 Black features a status screen that displays the following information about modes and settings:
1.Camera Modes/FOV (field of view)
2. Camera Settings
3. Resolution/fps
(frames per second)
4.Protune™
5.Number of Files Captured
6. Time/Storage/Files
7. Wireless
8. Battery Life
Note: The icons that appear on the camera status screen vary by mode.
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/ Camera Icons
Auto Low Light
Auto Off
Beeps
Burst Photos
Color
Continuous Photos
Date/Time
Default Mode
Delete
Exposure Value
Compensation
Field of View
Frames Per Second
Interval
ISO Limit
Language
LEDs
Looping
Megapixels
Multi-Shot Mode
Night Lapse
Night Photo
On-Screen Display
Orientation
Photo Mode
Playback Mode
Protune
QuikCapture
Rate
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Setup Mode
Sharpness
Shutter
Single Photo
Spot Meter
Time Lapse
Touch Display
Video
Video + Photo
Video Format
Video Mode
Video Resolution
White Balance
Wireless
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Camera
Reset
*Playback appears only if the camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately).
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/ Camera Modes
The HERO4 Black features several camera modes. To cycle through the modes, press the Power/Mode button [
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These modes appear:
Video |
Record video |
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Photo |
Capture a single photo |
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Multi-Shot |
Capture a series of photos |
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Playback |
Play back videos and photos |
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Setup |
Adjust general camera settings |
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/ Navigating Settings Menus
Each camera mode has its own settings menu.
TO NAVIGATE SETTINGS MENUS:
1.Verify that the camera is in the desired camera mode. If an icon for that mode does not appear on the camera status screen, press the Power/Mode button [ 
] repeatedly until it appears.
2.Press the Settings/Tag button [ 
] to open the settings menu for that mode.
3.Use the Power/Mode button [ 
] to cycle through the settings.
4.Press the Shutter/Select button [ 
] to cycle through the options within a setting. To select an option, leave the option highlighted when you move to another screen.
5.To go back to the previous screen or exit the settings menu, press the Settings/Tag button [ 
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/ Video Mode
Video mode contains four capture modes: Video, Time Lapse Video, Video + Photo and Video Looping.
Capture Mode |
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Captures video. |
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Time Lapse Video |
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Video + Photo |
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the best moments, which helps to conserve |
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Looping |
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/ Video Mode
CAPTURING VIDEO
1.Press the Power/Mode button [ 
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Video mode.
2.If necessary, select a different video capture mode (Video, Time Lapse Video, Video + Photo, or Video Looping):
a.Press the Settings/Tag button [
] to open the settings menu.
b.Press the Shutter/Select button [ 
] repeatedly until you get to the desired capture mode.
c.Press the Settings/Tag button [ 
] to close the settings menu. The icon for the selected capture mode appears in the upper left on your camera status screen.
3.Press the Shutter/Select button [ 
]. The camera beeps once and the camera status lights flash while the camera is recording.
4.To stop capturing, press the Shutter/Select button [
]. The camera status lights flash three times and the camera beeps three times.
If the memory card is full or the battery is out of power, your camera automatically stops recording. Your video is saved before the camera powers off.
PRO TIP: When the camera is off and QuikCapture is enabled, you can turn the camera on and immediately begin capturing video just by pressing the Shutter/Select button [ 
]. Press again to stop recording and power off the camera. For details, see Setup Mode.
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/ Video Mode
HILIGHT TAGGING
You can mark specific moments in your video during recording with HiLight Tags. HiLight Tags make it easy to find the best highlights to share. You can also add HiLight Tags when playing back content using an LCD Touch BacPac.
You can add tags with your camera, the GoPro App, or the Smart Remote (sold separately).
To Add a HiLight Tag with Your Camera:
While recording or playing back video, press the Settings/Tag button [
].
PRO TIP: In the app, tap the screen during playback to display the HiLight Tags on the progress bar.
/ Video Mode
VIDEO SETTINGS
Four capture modes are available for Video mode: Video, Time Lapse 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.
PRO TIP: To open the settings menu for the current mode, press the
Settings/Tag button [ 
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/ Video Mode
INTERVAL
The Interval setting applies to Time Lapse Video, Video + Photo and Looping. Interval determines the amount of time that passes between each captured frame.
Time Lapse Video Intervals
Available intervals for Time Lapse Video range from 0.5 seconds (default) to 60 seconds.
Interval |
Examples |
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0.5-2 seconds |
Surfing, biking or other sport |
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2 seconds |
Busy street corner |
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Sunset |
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Video + Photo Intervals
Available intervals for Video + Photo range from 5-60 seconds. The quality of the photo depends on the selected video resolution and FOV.
/ 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 not press the Shutter/Select button [
] to stop recording and save, the camera begins a new 5-minute interval by recording over your previous 5 minutes of footage.
You can also select max video as the interval. With this option, the camera records until the memory card is full, then overwrites the content.
Note: To use Looping, be sure that your microSD card has sufficient space.
PRO TIP: Multiple chapter files are written to your memory card so that small segments of content can be overwritten during loop
recording. When viewing this content on a computer, you see separate files for each time segment. Use GoPro software to combine the files into a longer video.
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/ Video Mode
RESOLUTION, FPS AND FOV
The HERO4 Black includes the video resolutions listed below.
Video |
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4K |
30/25 |
Ultra Wide |
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4K SuperView™ |
24/24 |
Ultra Wide |
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2.7K |
48/48 |
Ultra Wide, |
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2.7K SuperView |
30/25 |
Ultra Wide |
2704x1520, 16:9 |
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30/25 |
Ultra Wide |
2704x2028, 4:3 |
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1440p |
48/48 |
Ultra Wide |
1920x1440, 4:3 |
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1080p |
120/120 |
Ultra Wide, |
1920x1080, 16:9 |
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48/48 |
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1080p |
Medium, |
1920x1080, 16:9 |
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24/24 |
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80/80 |
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60/50 |
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1080p SuperView |
48/48 |
Ultra Wide |
1920x1080, 16:9 |
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30/25 |
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24/24 |
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960p |
120/120 |
Ultra Wide |
1280x960, 4:3 |
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60/50 |
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720p |
240/240 |
Narrow |
1280x720, 16:9 |
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120/120 |
Ultra Wide, |
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720p |
60/50 |
Medium, |
1280x720, 16:9 |
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30/25 |
Narrow |
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720p SuperView |
120/120 |
Ultra Wide |
1280x720, 16:9 |
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60/50 |
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WVGA |
240/240 |
Ultra Wide |
848x480, 16:9 |
PRO TIP: To open the settings menu for the current mode, press the
Settings/Tag button [ 
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