GoPro 3d Hero System User Manual

 3D H ero® SyStem
  User ManUal + Warranty Info  

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...