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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Camera Status Screen Camera Menus Camera Modes Navigating Settings Menus Video Mode Photo Mode Multi-Shot Mode Setup Mode Protune Transferring Files to a Computer Omni Files and GoPro Software Smart Remote Battery Important Messages Troubleshooting Customer Support Trademarks Regulatory Information...

  • Page 3: The Basics

    THE BASICS THE BASICS 1. Inner Cube (Synchronizer) 5. Power Connector (2.5mm x 5.5mm) 2. Frame (6x Outer Panels) 6. HEROBus Connector (30-pin) 3. Camera Position Indicator (1-6) 7. Array Camera Status Light 4. Mounting Corner (1/4-20 Threaded Insert, 1x Top under removable Corner Cap, 1x Bottom)
  • Page 4 THE BASICS THE BASICS 10. Microphone 1. Camera Status Light (red) 7. microSD Card Slot 11. HEROPort 2. Shutter/Select Button [ 8. Mini-USB Port (supports composite A/V 12. Settings/Tag Button [ 3. Wireless Status Light (blue) cable/3.5mm stereo mic 13. Battery Door 4.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    MEMORY CARDS ROLE OF THE PRIMARY CAMERA HERO4 Black requires a microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC memory The camera that is connected to the inner cube and marked with 1 is card. The card must have a minimum rating of Class 10 or UHS-I, and a referred to as the primary camera.
  • Page 6 2. Confirm that all cameras are using the same version of array firmware. To obtain the latest array firmware for Omni, visit gopro.com/help and log in to the Omni Support Hub. If you need to create a support hub account, follow these instructions: https://community.gopro.
  • Page 7 5. Connect the power cable to the power connector. adapter using the included USB cable. The camera status light turns NOTICE: Do not connect a high-voltage power source to Omni. Omni on during charging and turns off when charging is complete.
  • Page 8 1. If you want to use the top 1/4-20 threaded insert, unscrew the corner cap. 2. Use a 1/4”-20 screw with the threaded insert on the top or bottom of the rig (near the power connector) to attach Omni to a monopod or other suitable mounting solution. To Power On All Cameras:...

  • Page 9: Camera Status Screen

    CAMERA STATUS SCREEN CAMERA MENUS Your HERO4 Black features a status screen that displays the following Rate Beeps information: 1. Camera Mode/FOV RESET Burst Reset Camera (field of view) 2. Resolution/fps Color Setup Mode (frames per second) 3. Protune™ (if on)

  • Page 10: Camera Menus

    CAMERA MENUS CAMERA MENUS...

  • Page 11: Camera Modes

    CAMERA MODES NAVIGATING SETTINGS MENUS The HERO4 Black features four camera modes. To cycle through the Each mode has its own settings menu. Follow the instructions below on modes, press the Power/Mode button [ your camera or the Smart Remote to navigate the settings menus.

  • Page 12: Video Mode

    VIDEO MODE VIDEO MODE Video mode contains two capture modes: Video and Time Lapse Video. VIDEO SETTINGS The capture mode that you select in Video mode determines the settings Capture Mode Description that appear in the rest of the menu. Video (default) Captures video.

  • Page 13: Photo Mode

    With Omni, each HERO4 Black captures photos at 12MP. that the cameras is shutting down. The camera stops recording, saves your video, and powers off. If this happens with a camera in Omni, let your camera sit and cool for 20 minutes before attempting to use it again.

  • Page 14: Multi-Shot Mode

    MULTI-SHOT MODE MULTI-SHOT MODE Multi-Shot mode contains three capture modes: Burst, Time Lapse and CAPTURING TIME LAPSE OR NIGHT LAPSE PHOTOS Night Lapse. 1. Select the desired multi-shot capture mode (Time Lapse or Night Lapse): Capture Mode Description a. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly until you get to Multi-Shot mode.
  • Page 15 MULTI-SHOT MODE MULTI-SHOT MODE RATE SHUTTER Rate applies only to Burst. Photos can be captured at the following rates: Shutter applies only to Night Photo and Night Lapse and determines the amount of time that the shutter is open. The options for this setting are 3 photos in 1 second auto (up to 2 seconds), 2, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 seconds.

  • Page 16: Setup Mode

    WIRELESS Time Lapse Intervals For Omni, this setting applies only to the primary camera. Wireless must Available intervals for Time Lapse range from 0.5 seconds (default) to 60 be off for all secondary cameras.
  • Page 17 SETUP MODE SETUP MODE LEDS DELETE This setting determines which camera status lights (red) to activate. The This setting lets you delete the last file, or delete all files and format options for this setting are 4 (top, bottom, front, back), 2 (front and back), the memory card.
  • Page 18 PROTUNE PROTUNE PROTUNE BENEFITS COLOR Protune unlocks the camera’s full potential, yielding stunning image quality and cinema-caliber video optimized for professional productions. Color lets you adjust the color profile of your video and photos. Protune is compatible with professional color correction tools, GoPro software and other video editing software.

  • Page 19: Protune

    PROTUNE PROTUNE ISO LIMIT EXPOSURE VALUE COMPENSATION (EV COMP) ISO Limit adjusts the camera’s sensitivity in low-light environments, and Exposure Value Compensation affects the brightness of your video. creates a balance between brightness and resulting image noise. Image Adjusting this setting can improve image quality when shooting in noise refers to the degree of graininess in the image.

  • Page 20: Transferring Files To A Computer

    Android) and GoPro © VR for desktop. For more information, visit kolor.com and refer to the user manuals for these apps. Note: Omni recordings were not designed to work with the GoPro App (mobile or desktop) or Quik ™...

  • Page 21: Smart Remote

    Black cameras, see the Smart Remote User Guide at gopro.com/help. life in cold conditions, keep the camera in a warm place prior to use. Note: You cannot use more than one Smart Remote with Omni or control more than one CHARGING INFORMATION Omni with a Smart Remote.

  • Page 22: Battery

    BATTERY REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE CAMERA WARNING: Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, The HERO4 Black battery is designed to have a tight fit to maximize deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate or paint the reliability in high-vibration activities.

  • Page 23: Important Messages

    PRO TIP: Reformat your microSD cards before each shooting session to cool down. If this happens with a camera in Omni, let it ensure that the cards remain in good condition.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    With camera batteries, a rapid power up might lead to the camera Omni might unexpectedly power off for a number of reasons: batteries initially powering up the Omni and then switching over to the • Insufficient power to the array from an external power supply external power.

  • Page 25: Customer Support

    All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2016 GoPro, Inc. All rights reserved. REGULATORY INFORMATION To see the complete list of country certifications, refer to the Important Product + Safety Instructions included with Omni or visit gopro.com/help. 130-16786-000 REVB...

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