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  • Page 2 Join the GoPro Movement @GoPro @GoPro @GoPro facebook.com/GoPro @GoPro pinterest.com/GoPro...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Capturing Time Lapse Tech Specs: Protune Time Lapse Settings Customer Support Live Streaming + Webcam Mode Trademarks Exposure Control Regulatory Information Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice Playing Back Your Media Connecting to the GoPro App HERO9 Black—Regulatory Model Number SPBL1...

  • Page 4: Meet Your Hero9 Black

    15. Folding Fingers This is not a door/latch. 9. Microphone 4. Status Light Do not try to open.) 10. Removable Lens 5. Front Screen Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro. Mounting Your GoPro (page 105).

  • Page 5: Setting Up Your Camera

    RECHARGEABLE BATTERY You’ll need a microSD card (sold separately) to save your videos For maximum performance, be sure to use the GoPro Rechargeable and photos. Use a brand-name card that fits these requirements: Battery (HERO9 Black) with your new GoPro.
  • Page 6 It takes about 3 hours for the battery to fully charge. The camera status light will turn off when it’s done. To learn more, see Battery Information (page 113). PRO TIP: For the fastest charging, use the GoPro Supercharger (sold separately).
  • Page 7 5. Unplug the cable and shut the door when charging is complete. UPDATING YOUR CAMERA’S SOFTWARE Be sure the door latch is closed and locked before using your To get the latest features and best performance from your GoPro, camera. make sure it’s using the most current software.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Gopro

    2. Battery Status 3. Current Mode (Video, Photo, or Time Lapse) 4. Capture Settings WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro and its mounts and accessories. Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injuring yourself and others. Be sure to follow all local laws including all privacy laws,...
  • Page 9 Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro Display Options USING THE REAR TOUCH SCREEN The front screen includes four display options that can easily changed. 1. Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard. 2. Tap the to access the front screen settings.
  • Page 10 Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro GETTING THE SHOT CAPTURE MODES Your GoPro has three main capture modes. 1. Simply press the Shutter button to start recording. VIDEO 2. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording (Video, Using the rear touch screen, swipe left or right to the mode you want.
  • Page 11 1080 | 60 | Wide Heads Up: The capture settings are not available when you turn your Activity GoPro to take portrait shots. Be sure to choose the settings you want 2.7K | 60 | SuperView before rotating your camera.
  • Page 12 Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro CUSTOMIZING THE PRESETS The on-screen instructions will give you a rundown of your options. You can change the settings in your presets with just a few taps. LENS 1. With your camera in landscape orientation, tap...
  • Page 13 Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro 4. Tap to save your changes and return to the presets screen. RESTORING PRESETS TO THEIR ORIGINAL SETTINGS You can go back to your presets’ original settings anytime. STANDARD 1. Tap...

  • Page 14: Customizing Your Gopro

    NAVIGATING WITH THE BUTTONS CREATING YOUR OWN PRESETS Although your GoPro is waterproof, the touch screen won’t work under The perfect capture settings for a day out on the slopes may not be so water. Use the buttons and front screen to change presets in the mode great when you’re recording indoors.
  • Page 15 Customizing Your GoPro Customizing Your GoPro Tap a setting to change it. 4. Tap when you’re finished. CHOOSE SETTINGS CHOOSE SETTINGS Mode RES | FPS Lens Mode RES | FPS Lens Video 1080 | 60 Wide Video 1080 | 60...
  • Page 16 Customizing Your GoPro Customizing Your GoPro DELETING YOUR PRESET SUGGESTED SETTINGS Here are some of the best modes and settings for capturing your 1. Tap favorite activities. Try them as starting points for your presets, and then experiment to find what works best for you.
  • Page 17 Customizing Your GoPro Customizing Your GoPro PERSONALIZING YOUR ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS Activity Video Photo On-screen shortcuts give you quick one-tap access to your camera’s • 1440p60, Wide Lens • Time Lapse Photo capture settings. Each mode has its own default shortcuts, but you can •...
  • Page 18 Customizing Your GoPro Customizing Your GoPro 3. Tap where you’d like to put your new shortcut. 5. Tap to save your changes and return to the presets screen. SHORTCUTS STANDARD Lower Left Lower Right Upper Left RES | FPS Lens...

  • Page 19: Hero9 Black Power Tools

    Heads Up: HindSight works by capturing video the entire time that it’s Sharpness Color RAW Audio on (even when you’re not actively recording). Depending on how you High GoPro use it, HindSight may use your camera’s battery capacity faster than recording in normal video mode. Standard Wind Media Mod...
  • Page 20 HERO9 Black Power Tools HERO9 Black Power Tools LIVEBURST 3. Select LiveBurst from the list of presets. LiveBurst captures a burst of photos both 1.5 seconds before and PHOTO 1.5 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed. You can look through the burst to find the perfect shot or share the whole burst Photo as a short video.
  • Page 21 4. After setting the time, you can turn your GoPro off or continue using your camera’s other presets. Heads Up: Your GoPro will stay on after taking the shot. It will turn itself off after idling for the length of time set in Preferences.
  • Page 22 HERO9 Black Power Tools DURATION CAPTURE 3. Choose your duration for your shot. Use duration capture to set how long your GoPro records before it stops. It’s available in Video, TimeWarp, Time Lapse, and Night Lapse modes DURATION in increments from 15 seconds to 3 hours.

  • Page 23: Using Quikcapture

    Using QuikCapture Using QuikCapture QuikCapture is the fastest and easiest way to power on your GoPro TAKING TIME LAPSE WITH QUIKCAPTURE and get the shot. All it takes is the push of the Shutter button. 1. With your camera off, press and hold the Shutter button until your camera turns on (about 3 seconds).

  • Page 24: Adding Hilight Tags

    Dashboard. The screen is now locked and will match the orientation of your camera. PRO TIP: The GoPro app looks for HiLight Tags when it creates videos. This helps to ensure that favorite moments are included in your stories.

  • Page 25: Recording Video

    Recording Video Recording Video Your GoPro comes loaded with four video presets. Each has its own ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS specialty. Once you’ve chosen your preset, press the Shutter button The video presets feature four default shortcuts, but you can swap them out with any shortcuts you’d like.
  • Page 26 Recording Video Digital Lenses HyperSmooth Boost Changing digital lenses on your GoPro is just like switching out the Use HyperSmooth Boost to maximize video stabilization when the lenses on an old-school camera. They affect the field of view, the terrain gets rough.
  • Page 27 Color RAW Audio • If you select 5-minute intervals, only the previous 5 minutes are High GoPro saved when you press the Shutter button to stop recording. • If you record for 5 minutes and don’t press the Shutter button 3.

  • Page 28: Video Settings

    Frames per second (fps) are listed at the bottom of the screen. Frame SCHEDULED CAPTURE rates for the resolution you selected are in white. Unavailable frame Set when your GoPro will turn itself on and start recording. rates are in gray. Use higher frame rates to capture fast action or slo-mo shots.

  • Page 29: Taking Photos

    Taking Photos Taking Photos Your GoPro has four Photo presets. Simply choose the type of photo ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS you want and press the Shutter button to get the shot. All photos The photo presets feature four default shortcuts, but you can swap are captured at 20MP, with the default digital lens set to Wide.
  • Page 30 Taking Photos Taking Photos 2. Choose 3 seconds (great for selfies) or 10 seconds (great for Digital Lenses group shots). Digital lenses affect the field of view, the cropping, and the fisheye effect in your photo. Switch them up to see what works best for your shot. 1.
  • Page 31 Taking Photos Taking Photos Output 1. Tap HERO9 Black lets you decide how your photos are processed and saved. Photo mode (shooting one photo at a time) gives you the most 999+ 100% 100% options. Output Mode Description Automatically uses advanced image processing to give you the Photo SuperPhoto...

  • Page 32: Photo Settings

    RAW Format (starting page 131) SCHEDULED CAPTURE Upper Right PRO TIP: You can set up your shot using any combination of Burst, Set when your GoPro will turn itself on and take a photo. Output Photo Timer, and Zoom. Restore...

  • Page 33: Capturing Time Lapse

    Time Lapse turns long events into short shareable videos by taking Set up a 3- or 10-second timer for your photo. a frame of video at set intervals. Your GoPro has three Time Lapse presets. All you have to do is press the Shutter button...
  • Page 34 Capturing Time Lapse Capturing Time Lapse ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS and then tap the one that you want. The time lapse presets include two default shortcuts, but you can swap them out with any shortcuts you’d like. To learn more, see Personalizing Your On-Screen Shortcuts (page 33).
  • Page 35 Capturing Time Lapse Capturing Time Lapse Touch Zoom Speed Ramp (TimeWarp) Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action. Set Speed Ramp to slow your TimeWarp video down to 1x real speed (30 fps) or 0.5x half speed (60 fps). 1.

  • Page 36: Time Lapse Settings

    Here’s where you can make adjustments to your Time Lapse settings. SCHEDULED CAPTURE Tap the and then tap the setting to make changes. Set when your GoPro will turn itself on and start recording. DURATION Choose how long your camera records before automatically stopping. TIMEWARP...

  • Page 37: Live Streaming + Webcam Mode

    Choose short intervals for scenes with a lot of movement and more light. USING YOUR GOPRO AS A WEBCAM Use longer intervals in scenes with little or no movement or light. Both your GoPro and computer must be set up for webcam mode before To learn more, see Night Lapse Interval (page 136).

  • Page 38: Exposure Control

    Exposure Control Exposure Control HERO9 Black scans the entire scene to choose the exposure level for SETTING EXPOSURE CONTROL USING LOCKED EXPOSURE your shot. Exposure Control lets you decide if only a section of the shot With this option, your camera locks the exposure until you cancel it. should be used to set the exposure.

  • Page 39: Controlling Your Gopro With Your Voice

    Photo, LiveBurst, and Burst mode stop on their own. PRO TIP: Saying “GoPro, capture” and “GoPro, stop capture” is the hands-free way of pressing the Shutter button. They will start and stop capture using the mode and settings you currently have on...
  • Page 40 Mode Command Description 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 GoPro, Video mode Switches your camera to Video mode manually switching modes.

  • Page 41: Playing Back Your Media

    TURNING ON YOUR GOPRO WITH YOUR VOICE Swipe up to see the last video, photo, or burst you took. Swipe left and With this setting, your GoPro will turn on and respond to voice right to flip through the other files on your SD card.
  • Page 42 Playing Back Your Media Playing Back Your Media Adjust the playback volume MEDIA Go to the previous or next photo in a burst or group of continuous photos 00:09 00:09 Heads Up: The playback options will vary based on the type of media you’re viewing.

  • Page 43: Connecting To The Gopro App

    Creating a Video Story (page 87). After the First Time PRO TIP: Use the GoPro app to grab still photos from videos, create short shareable videos from full-length footage, save media to your After you’ve connected once, you can start connecting through phone, and more.

  • Page 44: Transferring Your Media

    5. Save the story or share it with your friends, family, and followers. Finding the Best Shots Be sure to mark your best shots with HiLight Tags. The GoPro app looks for tags when it creates videos. This helps ensure that favorite moments are included in your stories.
  • Page 45 1. Subscribe to GoPro: 2. Insert the card into an SD card reader or adapter. a. Download the GoPro app to your device from the Apple App Store or Google Play. 3. Plug the card reader into your computer’s USB port, or insert the adapter into the SD card slot.
  • Page 46 Cloud to view, edit, and share your content. end-user license agreement (for example, a network in a hotel). 4. Enter the password if needed. PRO TIP: Use your cloud media to create video stories with the GoPro 5. Tap to save the network.

  • Page 47: Setting Your Connections + Preferences

    Connecting to the GoPro App (page 85). USB Connection Use GoPro Connect to set up HERO9 Black as a webcam or MTP to transfer your media to your computer. DASHBOARD FEATURES The Dashboard lets you quickly tap the following settings on and off: Camera Info See your camera’s name and password.
  • Page 48 You can also change it manually here. toggled on or off using the Dashboard. Default Preset Set the preset your GoPro captures in when you turn it on using the Mode button . This setting does not affect QuikCapture.
  • Page 49 Screen Saver Rear Wake on Voice Set rear screen saver to 1, 2 (default), 3, or 5 minutes. Choose Never Lets you wake your camera by saying, “GoPro, turn on.” to leave your screen on. Language Heads Up: The camera buttons and Voice Control still work even Choose your Voice Control language.
  • Page 50 Turn on GPS to track your speed, distance, and more. Add data overlays Update your camera’s software to ensure you have the latest features using the GoPro app to show how fast, far, and high you were going in and performance upgrades.

  • Page 51: Important Messages

    Try switching to a lower resolution and frame rate to lower the risk of overheating your GoPro. SD CARD ERROR This message indicates that your camera has detected a problem with the SD card.

  • Page 52: Resetting Your Camera

    Important Messages Resetting Your Camera RESTARTING YOUR GOPRO If your camera is not responding, press and hold the Mode button REPAIRING YOUR FILE for 10 seconds. This will restart your camera. There will be no changes HERO9 Black will automatically try to fix damaged files. Files can be to your settings.

  • Page 53: 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 Subscription. This is useful if you’re giving your camera to a friend and want to completely reset it to its original state.
  • Page 54 Depending on the mount you’re using, you’ll either use a mounting a. Flip up the mounting buckle plug. buckle or attach your GoPro directly to the mount itself. b. Slide the buckle into the mount until it clicks into place.
  • Page 55 Mounting Your GoPro USING THE ADHESIVE MOUNTS WARNING: Always use a helmet that meets applicable safety standards if you’re using a GoPro helmet mount or strap. Follow these guidelines when attaching adhesive mounts to helmets, vehicles, and gear: Choose the right helmet for your sport or activity, and make sure that it’s the right size and fit for you.

  • Page 56: Removing The Door

    Removing the Door Removing the Door There might be times when you need to remove your camera’s door. REATTACHING THE DOOR 1. Line the door up with the small silver bar. WARNING: Only remove the door in a dry, dust-free 2.

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    • Turn off the front screen. • Make sure your GoPro is dry and clean before opening the door. • Turn off GPS. Rinse your camera with fresh water and dry it with a cloth if needed.
  • Page 58 Battery Information Battery Information WARNING: Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, WARNING: Using a non-GoPro wall charger could damage deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate, or paint your your camera battery and could lead to fire or leakage. With the camera or battery.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    103). 5K video is made up of 5120 horizontal lines. Since more lines equals greater resolution, 5K will deliver a more detailed picture than 1080p. MY GOPRO WON’T RESPOND WHEN I PRESS A BUTTON Restarting Your GoPro (page 103). Video Resolution...
  • Page 60 Tech Specs: Video Tech Specs: Video This chart compares the frame size of each resolution: Video Resolution Description 4K 4:3 Tall 4:3 aspect ratio fits more into the frame than 1080p. Great for capturing fast action 1440p and point-of-view shots and for sharing to social media.
  • Page 61 Tech Specs: Video Tech Specs: Video FRAMES PER SECOND (FPS) ASPECT RATIO Frames per second refers to the number of frames captured in each Aspect ratio refers to the width and height of an image. HERO9 Black second of video. Higher fps values (60, 120, or 240) are better at captures videos and photos in two aspect ratios.
  • Page 62 Tech Specs: Video Tech Specs: Video HERO9 BLACK VIDEO SETTINGS DIGITAL LENSES (VIDEO) Digital lenses let you choose how much of the scene is captured by your Here’s a rundown of your camera’s video resolutions along with camera. The different lenses also affect the zoom level and the fisheye available fps, lenses, and aspect ratio for each.
  • Page 63 If heat’s a problem, try recording shorter videos. Also limit use of 2.7K 4:3 60/50 Linear+ Horizon 2704x2028 features that take a lot of power, such as the GoPro app. The GoPro Smart Remote (sold separately) can control your GoPro while using less Leveling, Narrow energy. 120/100 Wide, Linear, Your camera will tell you if it needs to shut down and cool off.

  • Page 64: Tech Specs: Photo

    LOOPING INTERVAL needed to apply image processing, it may take a little longer to process You can set your GoPro to record 5 (default), 20, 60, or 120 minute loops. and save each shot. It can also be set to Max, which will record until your SD card is full before looping back to record over the start of the video.
  • Page 65 Tech Specs: Photo Tech Specs: Photo Turning On SuperPhoto SHUTTER SPEED (NIGHT + NIGHT LAPSE PHOTO) SuperPhoto is off by default. Here’s how to turn it on. Shutter speed lets you decide how long your camera’s shutter stays open in Night and Night Lapse Photo modes. Here are your options, 1.
  • Page 66 When this setting is turned on, all photos are saved as a .jpg image (for camera. They also affect the zoom level and fisheye effect in your shot. viewing on your camera or sharing with the GoPro app) and a .gpr file. There are three lens options for photos: The .gpr file is based on the Adobe...

  • Page 67: Tech Specs: Time Lapse

    Tech Specs: Time Lapse Tech Specs: Time Lapse TIMEWARP VIDEO SPEED SPEED RAMP (TIMEWARP) You can increase TimeWarp video speed up to 30x to turn longer Tap the rear touch screen while recording TimeWarp to ramp down the activities into shareable moments. The default setting is Auto, which speed of your video.
  • Page 68 Tech Specs: Time Lapse Tech Specs: Time Lapse TIME LAPSE INTERVAL Time Lapse Video Recording Time The Interval sets how often your camera takes a shot in Time Lapse Use this chart to determine the length of your videos. video and Time Lapse photo modes. Interval Recording Time Video Length...

  • Page 69: Tech Specs: Protune

    NIGHT LAPSE INTERVAL Protune unlocks your camera’s full creative potential by giving you Choose how often your GoPro snaps a shot in Night Lapse mode. Night manual control of advanced settings, including Color, White Balance, Lapse intervals are Auto; 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 seconds; and 1, 2, 5, 30, and Shutter Speed.
  • Page 70 Maximum to the same values. You can also choose Auto to let your GoPro set the White Balance or the Native setting to create a minimally color-corrected file that allows for more precise adjustments in post-production.
  • Page 71 Tech Specs: Protune Tech Specs: Protune SHUTTER EXPOSURE VALUE COMPENSATION (EV COMP) The Protune Shutter setting only applies to the Video, Photo, and Exposure Value Compensation affects the brightness of your photos and LiveBurst modes. This setting determines how long the shutter stays videos.
  • Page 72 Tech Specs: Protune Tech Specs: Protune SHARPNESS RAW AUDIO Sharpness controls the quality of details captured in your video footage This setting creates a separate .wav file for your video, in addition to or photos. Options for this setting are High (default), Medium, and Low. the standard .mp4 audio track.

  • Page 73: Customer Support

    GoPro, HERO and their respective logos are trademarks or registered Auto (default) (and water) noise. trademarks of GoPro, Inc. in the United States and other countries. © 2020 GoPro, Inc. All rights reserved. For patent information, visit Use to filter out excessive wind noise or when gopro.com/patents.

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