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GoPro Hero 3 How To Set Up
GoPro Hero 3 How To Set Up

GoPro Hero 3 How To Set Up

For fpv or output to tv screen, using composite/video out cable
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How to setup GoPro Hero 3 for FPV or Output to
TV Screen, using Composite / Video out Cable
What you will need:-
Go Pro Hero 3 Video out / Composite cable (original from GoPro, Independent from Ebay or Homemade)
Go Pro Hero 3 Camera (I have only tested this with the Black edition, so I do not know if it will work with
Silver or White editions
TV or other display device that accepts composite input (typically a yellow, red and white Phono type
socket/connection)
Go Pro Cable Options
Description: Hero 3 Composite cable – tested this cable and it works
Link:
http://gopro.com/camera-accessories/hero3-composite-cable
Model Number: ACMPS-301
Price range: Approx € 25.00 (May 2013)
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Description: Hero 3 Combo Cable (not tested this specifically, but it should work the same as the composite cable)
Link:
http://gopro.com/camera-accessories/combo-cable
Model Number: ANCBL-301
Price range: Approx € 45.00 (May 2013)
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Summary of Contents for GoPro Hero 3

  • Page 1 Go Pro Hero 3 Video out / Composite cable (original from GoPro, Independent from Ebay or Homemade)  Go Pro Hero 3 Camera (I have only tested this with the Black edition, so I do not know if it will work with Silver or White editions ...
  • Page 2 Original) from Ebay Note: The two cables options listed below allow you to power the GoPro from a 5volt power source as well as get the video out, but you will need to make / solder connections to the power source and your TV display or FPV device...
  • Page 3 How to setup your connection between Camera and TV/Display 1. Switch on your Go Pro Hero 3 Camera and remove the protective side cover (where the memory card goes) 2. Connect your Go Pro Hero 3 Composite/Video out cable to the mini USB Port of your Camera (the lower socket!) 3.
  • Page 4 7. You should now see a grey arrow on a white background, similar to the image on the front of the Go Pro Camera 8. Press the Red Select button on top of the Go Pro Hero 3 9. You should now see a selection of images and videos from the video card on your camera...
  • Page 5 10. Press the Silver Power button on the front of your Camera several times until you have a yellow box around the X in the top corner of your screen. 11. Now press the Red Select button on Top of the Go Pro Hero 3 12. You should now see the video output from your Camera on your TV/Display.
  • Page 6 Note: If you are using video output cable that has a connector that allows you to power the camera from the USB port, then connect your 5 volt (DC) power source to the connector with the black and red cable, making sure that you observe the right polarity (connecting Positive to Positive and Negative to Negative –...