GoPro 3d Hero System User Manual

							 3D H ero® SyStem
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Your 3D HERO System allows you to combine two 1080p HD HERO cameras with a 3D HERO Sync Cable to record synchronized 
videos and photos. The cameras record video and photos much 
like your eyes see the world—with right and left lenses. While 
recording, each camera independently saves 2D video or photos 
to the respective SD card. In order to convert the saved 2D files 
into a single 3D file, you will need to download a FREE copy of 
GoPro CineForm Studio from: gopro.com/3D. 
GoPro CineForm Studio makes creating 3D videos and photos 
easy. Simply import the video or photo files you want to convert 
to 3D, click a button and the software automatically converts 
your paired 2D files into a single, viewable 3D file. Using the 
red/blue (anaglyph) glasses included with the 3D HERO System, 
you can watch your 3D videos and photos on your computer, 
online at video sharing sites like YouTube that support 3D videos, 
or on your 3D TV at home using active or passive shutter 
glasses depending on your 3D TV. 
To download and install your free copy of GoPro CineForm 
Studio, visit gopro.com/3D.
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The 3D HERO System requires two 1080p HD HERO cameras. 
You will need to make sure both of your HD HERO cameras have 
the latest firmware installed before using the 3D HERO System. 
To download the latest firmware, visit: gopro.com/firmware.
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							3D Hero systeM featUres
1.  Master Shutter Button 
Controls Both Cameras
2.    Right Camera Power Button 3.  
Left Camera Power Button
4. Center Mount Adapter  5. Mounting Fingers
6. 3D HERO Sync Cable
7. Waterproof Housing8.  
Requires Two 1080p  
HD HERO Cameras  
(not included)
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							asseMBlInG 3D Hero systeM
ComBINING two CAmerAS For  3D VIDeo AND PHoto  CAPtUre
Note: The 3D HERO System requires two 1080p HD HERO cameras. Each camera requires a fully charged battery   
and SD card with sufficient memory for recording (GoPro recommends Class 4 or faster SD cards). Each camera’s settings   
(e.g.: resolution, exposure, record mode, video format (PAL & NTSC)) must match for 3D synchronization to
 work.
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							To combine cameras in 3D HERO System waterproof housing:1.  Open back door to the 3D housing.
2. Inser t “right” camera right side up into housing.
3. Inser t “left” camera upside down into housing.
4.   I
nser t the 3D HERO Sync C able into the HERO Bus   
Por t on both cameras. The side that says “R” on the 
sync cable attaches to the right camera while side that 
says “L” on the sync cable attaches to the left camera.
     Note: Upon inser tion of the sync cable, the right 
camera will automatically set itself to be in UP mode 
and the left camera will automatically set itself to 
be in UPd mode. This configuration is required for 
capturing synchronized 3D videos and photos. If 3D 
synchronization is not desired, you can manually 
change each camera’s settings to be in a different 
UP/UPd mode, different resolution, etc, but the 
cameras will only record in a synchronized manner 
allowing for 3D if BOTH cameras are set to shoot the 
same resolution, record mode and frame rate. 5.  
Make sure the 3D Sync C able is fully inser ted  
and is flush against the back of the cameras.  
Close waterhousing.
If settings are changed and you wish to return each camera  
to its default 3D setting, simply unplug the sync cable and 
then plug the sync cable back in to both cameras. This will 
reset the right camera to UP mode (right side up) and the left 
camera to UPd mode (upside down), allowing for synchronized 
3D video and photo capture. 
remoVING 3D SyNC CABLe  From CAmerAS
To remove the sync cable from the HD HERO Bus Port, grasp 
each 3D sync port connector firmly and remove by lifting 
device evenly away from the HERO Bus Port. Do NOT pull on 
cable connecting the left and right HERO port connectors.
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							UsInG tHe 3D Hero systeM
ImPortANt: to capture 3D video and photos, both cameras 
must be set to identical resolution, record mode and frame 
rate settings.
To begin recording video or photos:
1. Power on both cameras.
2.  Verif y that SD cards are present in both cameras, 
that batteries are charged and that both cameras are 
set to the same resolution, record mode and frame 
rate. Upon inser tion of the sync cable, right camera 
will automatically set itself to UP and left camera will 
automatically set 
itself to UPd. This is necessar y for 
capturing synchronized 3D video and photos.
3.  
Press master shutter button on top of 3D HERO   
System housing to initiate synchronized 3D video   
or photo capture. Additional Notes: 
•  
Blinking front LCD screen and red LED record lights may  
or may not blink in sync. This is OK and has no effect on 
whether or not each camera is in sync with the other.
•   Should the battery die or SD card become full on either  
camera, both cameras will save the files and stop recording. 
•   Always use brand name SD cards with a Class 4 rating  
or higher. 
  •   The 3D HERO System can also capture 3D photos in time 
lapse mode every 2, 5, 10, 30, or 60 seconds. Photo every  
1 second mode is not possible when capturing 3D photos.  
To capture 3D photos in 3D time-lapse mode, change the 
mode on both cameras to Photo Every “X” mode and press 
the shutter button to begin recording.
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							MoUntInG ConfIGUratIons
ImPortANt: It is recommended to use dual quick-release buckles for mounting the 3D Hero System whenever possible for 
maximum stability. Using a single center mounted quick-release buckle is only recommended for chest, helmet, suction cup, 
and other body worn applications where high vibration or impact are less likely. Use of a single center quick-release buckle   
in high vibration or high impact scenarios can result in less stable video compared to using two quick-release buckles.
more stable video with dual quick-release bucklesLess stable video with single quick-release buckle
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							CUrVeD AND FLAt SUrFACe moUNtING
The extension arms and quick-release buckles can be  
used in a number of different orientations depending on  
what type of surface you are attaching the 3D HERO System  
to. For example, attach included extension arms to the quick-
release buckles in order to achieve proper orientation when 
attaching the waterhousing to curved surfaces. 
Note: When removing the quick-release buckles from  
the adhesive mounts, push both quick-release buckles  
out evenly to avoid jamming the buckles.  FroNt HeLmet AND
 CHeSt moUNtING
Front Helmet mount:
Attach the Front Helmet Mount to the center fingers with  
the center mount adapter and long thumb screw.
Chest mount:
Attach the curved quick-release buckle (and straight arms  
if necessary for proper angle adjustment) to the center  
fingers on the waterhousing with the 
center mount adapter  
and long thumb screw.
w ArNING: Single center mount configuration is not   
recommended for high impact or high vibration use.
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							VIDeo reCorDInG tIPs
•  For best results, keep your subject at least 3 feet away 
from camera when shooting in photo mode 720p and 960p 
resolutions. When shooting in 1080p, because of its less 
wide angle perspective, it’s best to keep your subject at 
least 5 feet away from the camera. Failure to do so will 
result in an inability to properly align the two video files  
for 3D and will cause your eyes to strain when viewing  
the subject on screen.
   w ArNING: If images are shot closer than the 
recommended distances, the resulting 3D image will 
cause eye strain when viewing during playback. 
•   For best 3D results, the right camera must be in UP and 
the left camera must be in UPd recording modes. For 
convenience, the sync cable automatically adjusts each 
camera into the ideal UP / UPd mode each time you plug  
the sync cable into each camera. •  
Both lenses should be cleaned prior to and during use.  
Discrepancies in images between cameras due to dust  
particles, water drops, etc, will cause eye strain when  
viewing in 3D.
•   The 3D HERO System can record different video resolutions 
simultaneously, but it will not be possible to create 3D video 
files from the resulting video files as the resolutions will not 
match. Additionally, synchronization will not occur when the 
resolutions of each camera do not match.•  To prevent fogging when using the water proof back  
door, use GoPro’s anti-fog inser ts with your 3D HERO 
System housing.
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							transferrInG VIDeo anD PHotos  
t o yoUr  CoMPUter
Plug the camera into your computer with the included USB 
cable, turn on the camera, and locate the Removable Disk  
(SD Card) icon. Once the icon is located:
1. Double click the “Removable Disk ” icon.
2. Double click the “DCIM” folder icon.
3.  Image files captured with the right camera will  
be stored in a folder named 100G_3D_R.
4.   Image files captured with the left camera will  
be stored in a folder named 100G_3D_L.
5.   Any file created during 3D sync recording will  
star t with 3D_L0001 or 3D_R0001. 
CreatInG  3D VIDeo anD  PHotos WItH  
GoPro CIneforM  stUDIo
To convert 2D video and photo files into 3D files, you will need 
to use GoPro CineForm Studio software. GoPro CineForm 
Studio and associated instructions are available as a FREE 
download from: gopro.com/3D.
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