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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Pour télécharger ce manuel de l’utilisateur dans une autre langue, rendez-vous sur gopro.com/support. Wenn Sie dieses Benutzerhandbuch in einer anderen Sprache herunterladen möchten, besuchen Sie gopro.com/support. / Join the GoPro Movement Per scaricare questo manuale utente in un’altra lingua, visita gopro.com/support.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Customer Support Trademarks Camera Icons Regulatory Information Camera Menus Camera Modes Navigating Settings Menus Video Mode Photo Mode Multi-Shot Mode Playback Mode Setup Mode Connecting to the GoPro App Transferring Files to a Computer Protune ™ Battery Important Messages Camera Housing...

  • Page 4: Product View

    / The Basics / The Basics 1. Camera Status Light (red) 7. microSD Card Slot 10. Microphone (microSD card not included) 2. Shutter/Select Button [ 11. HERO Port 8. Mini-USB Port 3. Wireless Status Light (blue) 12. Settings/Tag Button [ (supports composite A/C 4.

  • Page 5: Charging Battery

    NOTICE: Using a wall charger other than a GoPro Wall Charger can damage the GoPro battery. Only use chargers marked: output 5V 1A. If you do not know the voltage and current of your charger, use 2.

  • Page 6: 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.

  • Page 7: Inserting/Removing Microsd Cards

    / Getting Started / Camera Status Screen INSERTING + REMOVING MICROSD CARDS Your HERO4 Black features a status screen that displays the following The HERO4 Black camera is compatible with 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB information about modes and settings : and 64GB capacity microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory 1.

  • Page 8: Camera Icons

    / Camera Icons / Camera Icons Auto Low Light LEDs Sharpness Auto Off Looping Shutter Beeps Megapixels Single Photo Burst Photos Multi-Shot Mode Spot Meter Color Night Lapse Time Lapse Continuous Photos Night Photo Touch Display Date/Time On-Screen Display Video Default Mode Orientation Video + Photo...

  • Page 9: Camera Menus

    / Camera Menus / Camera Menus Camera Reset *Playback appears only if the camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately).

  • Page 10: Camera Modes

    / Camera Modes / Navigating Settings Menus The HERO4 Black features several camera modes. To cycle through Each camera mode has its own settings menu. the modes, press the Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly. TO NAVIGATE SETTINGS MENUS: 1. Verify that the camera is in the desired camera mode. If an icon for...

  • Page 11: Video Mode

    Your video is saved before the camera Temperatures. powers off. PRO TIP: Easily create epic GoPro-style videos using free GoPro software. Learn more and download this software at PRO TIP: When the camera is off and QuikCapture is enabled, you gopro.com/getstarted.
  • Page 12 The Interval setting applies to Video + Photo and Looping. You can add tags with your camera, the GoPro App, or the Smart Interval determines the amount of time that passes between Remote (sold separately). Tags are visible during playback in the each captured frame.
  • Page 13 2.7K 4:3 30/25 Ultra Wide 2704x2028, 4:3 recording. When viewing this content on a computer, you see separate 80/80 files for each time segment. Use GoPro software to combine the files 60/50 into a longer video. 1440p 48/48 Ultra Wide...
  • Page 14 Ultra Wide 1920x1080, 16:9 decreases camera recording time. In addition, lack of airflow around 30/25 the camera, using the camera with the GoPro App, or in combination 24/24 with BacPac accessories further increases camera temperature and 120/120 power consumption, and decreases camera recording time.
  • Page 15 / Video Mode / Video Mode Video Resolution Best Use Video Resolution Best Use Stunning high-resolution video with Recommended for body-mounted, professional low-light performance. 8MP 2.7K 4:3 ski-mounted or surfboard-mounted stills available from video. Recommended shots. Provides large viewing area. for tripod or fixed position shots.
  • Page 16 / Video Mode / Video Mode Video Resolution Best Use Best Use Largest field of view, increased image Use for body-mounted shots and when stability. Good for action shots where slow motion is desired. Provides large 960p Ultra Wide viewing area and smooth results for high you want to capture as much as possible action capture.

  • Page 17: Photo Mode

    / Video Mode / Photo Mode Photo mode contains three capture modes: Single, Continuous LOW LIGHT and Night. Auto Low Light allows you to shoot in low-light environments or Capture Mode Description when quickly transitioning in and out of low-light conditions. The Single (default) Captures a single photo.
  • Page 18 / Photo Mode / Photo Mode CAPTURING A SINGLE OR NIGHT PHOTO CAPTURING CONTINUOUS PHOTOS 1. Select the desired photo capture mode (Single or Night): 1. Select Continuous mode: a. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly until you get a.
  • Page 19 / Photo Mode / Photo Mode PHOTO SETTINGS SHUTTER Three capture modes are available for Photo mode: Single, Continuous and Night. The capture mode that you select determines Shutter applies only to Night Photo and Night Lapse and determines the Photo settings that appear in the rest of the menu. the amount of time that the shutter is open.
  • Page 20 The options for this setting are off (default) and on. The HERO4 Black captures photos at 12MP, 7MP or 5MP. Smaller Note: Changes that you make to the Spot Meter setting in Photo mode apply only to photo capture.

  • Page 21: Multi-Shot Mode

    / Multi-Shot Mode / Multi-Shot Mode CAPTURING BURST PHOTOS Multi-Shot mode contains three capture modes: Burst, Time Lapse and Night Lapse. 1. Select Burst mode: a. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly until you get Capture Mode Description to Multi-Shot mode. Captures up to 30 photos in 1 second.
  • Page 22 / Multi-Shot Mode / Multi-Shot Mode CAPTURING TIME LAPSE OR NIGHT LAPSE PHOTOS MULTI-SHOT SETTINGS Three capture modes are available for Multi-Shot mode: Burst, Time 1. Select the desired multi-shot capture mode (Time Lapse or Lapse and Night Lapse. The capture mode that you select determines Night Lapse): the Multi-Shot settings that appear in the rest of the menu.
  • Page 23 / Multi-Shot Mode / Multi-Shot Mode SHUTTER Shutter applies only to Night Photo and Night Lapse and determines Rate applies only to Burst. Photos can be captured at the following rates: the amount of time that the shutter is open. The options for this 3 photos in 1 second setting are auto (up to 2 seconds), 2, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 seconds.
  • Page 24 MEGAPIXELS Interval applies only to Time Lapse and Night Lapse. Interval determines The HERO4 Black captures photos at 12MP, 7MP or 5MP. Smaller the amount of time that passes between each captured frame. megapixel values take up less space on the microSD card.

  • Page 25: Playback Mode

    You can play back your content on a computer, TV, smartphone/ SPOT METER tablet (using the GoPro App) or on your camera using an LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately). Playback mode appears only if the camera Spot Meter lets you capture photos from a dark space while pointing is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac.
  • Page 26 To Play Back Content on Your Computer: Note: HDMI playback depends on the resolution of the device, and is certified up to 1080p. 1. Download the latest GoPro software from gopro.com/getstarted. 2. Connect the camera to your computer using the included USB cable.

  • Page 27: Setup Mode

    In Setup mode, you can change settings that apply to all camera modes. For instructions on how to change the following settings, 1. Connect your camera to the GoPro App. For details, see see Navigating Settings Menus. Connecting to the GoPro App.
  • Page 28 / Setup Mode / Setup Mode TOUCH DISPLAY Setting Description Determines the level of light on the touch Touch Display appears only if your camera is attached to an LCD Touch display. The options for this setting are high Brightness BacPac (sold separately).
  • Page 29 Time Lapse photos. The options for this setting are or photos after recording. on and off (default). Note: QuikCapture is disabled when the camera is connected to the remote or the GoPro App. Setting Description To Capture Video with QuikCapture:...
  • Page 30 Your camera’s date and time are automatically set when you connect NTSC (default) Viewing video in North America your camera to the GoPro App or GoPro software. This setting lets Viewing video on a PAL TV/HDTV (most you manually set the date and time. If the battery is removed from...

  • Page 31: Connecting To The Gopro App

    / Setup Mode / Connecting to the GoPro App The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a DELETE smartphone or tablet. Features include full camera control, live preview, This setting lets you delete the last file, or delete all files and format playback and sharing of content, and camera software updates.

  • Page 32: Transferring Files To A Computer

    TO TRANSFER FILES TO A COMPUTER: professional productions. Protune gives content creators more 1. Download and install the latest GoPro software from flexibility and workflow efficiency than ever before. gopro.com/getstarted. Protune is compatible with professional color correction tools, GoPro 2.

  • Page 33: Protune

    Color Setting Resulting Color Profile Automatically adjusts the color tone based Auto (default) on the environmental conditions GoPro Color Provides GoPro color-corrected profile (same (default) great color as when Protune is turned off). Warm light (incandescent or sunrise/ 3000K sunset lighting)
  • Page 34 / Protune / Protune Protune for Photo ISO Limit ISO LIMIT Setting Lighting Condition/Resulting Quality ISO Limit adjusts the camera’s sensitivity in low-light environments, Darker photo in very low light, increased and creates a balance between brightness and resulting image noise. 800 (default) image noise Image noise refers to the degree of graininess in the image.

  • Page 35: Battery

    Adjusting this setting can improve image quality when shooting saves the file and powers off. in environments with contrasting lighting conditions. To maximize battery life, close the GoPro App. To maximize battery life when shooting longer-duration activities while the camera is Settings connected to an LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately), turn off or remove -2.0...
  • Page 36 The battery charges to 80% in approximately one hour and 100% in REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE CAMERA approximately two hours when using GoPro’s USB-compatible Wall The HERO4 Black battery is designed to have a tight fit to maximize or Auto Charger. reliability in high-vibration activities.
  • Page 37 / Battery / Battery BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING BATTERY DISPOSAL The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. Most rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are classified as non-hazardous Avoid exposing your camera and battery to very cold or very hot waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream. temperatures.

  • Page 38: Important Messages

    / Important Messages / Important Messages MICROSD CARD MESSAGES FILE REPAIR ICON No card present. The camera requires a If you see the File Repair icon on the camera status NO SD microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card screen, your last video file was corrupted during (sold separately) to capture videos and photos.

  • Page 39: Camera Housing

    Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors / Camera Housing / Camera Housing Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors ASSEMBLING THE CAMERA HOUSING To Secure the Camera in the Housing: 1. Open the housing and drop the camera into position. To Remove the Camera From the Housing: 1.
  • Page 40 Your HERO4 Black camera comes with two types of backdoors: SWAPPING BACKDOORS Standard Backdoor and Skeleton Backdoor. You can switch the backdoor of your HERO4 Black camera to suit your Quick Release Buckle + Thumb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit activity and shooting conditions.

  • Page 41: Using The Mounts

    ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS The rubber seal that lines the camera housing forms a waterproof barrier To attach your HERO4 Black camera to a mount, you need a Quick that protects your HERO4 Black in wet and underwater conditions.
  • Page 42 LOCKING PLUG Follow these guidelines when attaching mounts: If you are using the HERO4 Black in high-impact sports such as surfing or skiing where significant impact might occur, use the locking • Attach the adhesive mounts at least 24 hours prior to use.

  • Page 43: Frequently Asked Questions

    Make sure your GoPro is charged. To charge your camera, use the at 720p30 with Protune off, and make sure that all other programs on included USB cable and a computer. You can also use the GoPro Wall your computer are closed.

  • Page 44: Customer Support

    To reach GoPro Customer Support, visit gopro.com/support. / Trademarks GoPro, HERO, the GoPro logo, the GoPro Be a Hero logo, BacPac, Protune, SuperView, and Wear It. Mount It. Love It. are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc. in the US and internationally.

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