GoPro Dual Hero System User Guide

Dual HERO System
CAPTURE SIMULTANEOUS 
FOOTAGE + CRE ATE 3D CONTENT.
USER GUIDE 

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/ Camera Compatibility
/ What’s Included
The Dual HERO System requires two HERO3+ Black Edition cameras with the latest camera software.  
To check for available updates and download the latest software, visit gopro.com/update .
DUAL HERO SYSTEM HOUSING  
Holds two cameras for simultaneous or   
synchronized capture. Waterproof to 197’ (60m). SYNC CABLE 
Connects the cameras and synchronizes   
their shutters. STANDARD BACKDOOR 
Waterproof housing backdoor.
C URV E D + F L AT   
ADHESIVE MOUNTS
Mount...

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/ Features
Shutter/Select Button [  ]  
Wi-Fi On/Off Button
Power/Mode Button  [ 
 ]
Center Mount Adapter Flat Lens
Mounting Fingers
Anti-Fog Inser t SlotsSync Cable
LED Indicator Lights
Mini-USB Por t Enables:
•  Dual camera charging
•  Content Transfer
•  Composite Video Out 
(cable sold separately)
Note: The Mini-USB Port is only accessible 
when using the Skeleton Door.Note: Each camera requires a fully charged batter y and Class 10 microSD™ card with sufficient memor y for recording. Always use...

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/ Assembling the Dual HERO System
STEP 1
Open the housing backdoor.STEP 2
Inser t right (primar y) camera 
right side up into housing.STEP 3
Inser t left (secondar y) camera 
upside down into housing. STEP 4
Hook the Side  edge of the 
Sync Cable into the primar y 
camera’s right side groove. STEP 5
Push both Sides  and  into 
the HERO Por ts of each camera. 
Make sure the Sync Cable is fully 
inser ted and lays flush against 
the back of the cameras. STEP 6
Close the housing.
 
IMPORTANT: To prevent...

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/ Removing Sync Cable from Cameras/ Using the Dual HERO System
To remove the Sync Cable, grasp Side  and remove it from the secondar y camera’s HERO Por t, then 
grasp Side  and remove it from the primar y camera’s HERO Por t, unhooking from primar y camera’s 
right side groove. Do NOT pull the cable connecting Sides  and  as this may damage the   
Sync Cable.
NOTICE : Do not connect or disconnect the cameras from the Sync Cable while the cameras are 
recording. Doing so may result in damage to the...

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/ Mounting ConfigurationsMINI-USB PORT ON SYNC CABLE
When using the Dual HERO System with the Skeleton Backdoor, the Mini-USB Por t on the Sync Cable 
will be accessible and suppor t the following: •  Dual camera charging
•  Convenient content transfer
•  Composite video out (cable required, sold separately)
Note: External mic input is not supported.
WI-FI SUPPORT
The built-in Wi-Fi on your GoPro cameras allows your Dual HERO System to connect to the Smar t 
Remote, Wi-Fi Remote or GoPro App. The...

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MOUNTING WITH CURVED OR FL AT ADHE SIVE MOUNTS
Flat Surface Mounting1.  Attach the Quick Release Buckles to the 
housing using the Long Thumb Screws.
2.  Attach the Quick Release Buckles to the   
Flat Adhesive Mounts.
3.  Remote the adhesive backing, align on  
mounting sur face and press firmly for   
10 seconds.
Curved Surface Mounting
1.  Attach the Extension Arms to the Quick Release  
Buckles using the Short Thumb Screws.
2.  Attach the Extension Arms to the housing 
using the Long Thumb...

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MOUNTING TO HELME T FRONT MOUNT AND CHE ST Y (CHE ST HARNE SS)
Helmet Front Mount*
Attach the Helmet Front Mount to the center  
fingers with the Center Mount Adapter and  
Long Thumb Screw.
Chesty (Chest Harness)*
Attach the Ver tical Quick Release Buckle (and 
Extension Arms, if necessar y, for proper angle 
adjustment) to the center fingers on the housing 
using the Center Mount Adapter and Long   
Thumb Screw.
*Sold separately.
PRO TIP:  When removing the Quick Release Buckles from the adhesive...

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WHEN CAP TURING FOOTAGE TO CONVERT TO 3D, FOLLOW THE SE GUIDELINE S FOR THE  
BEST RESULTS:
•  Maintain a distance of at least 3’ (1m) between the camera and subject. Other wise, it may be difficult 
to properly merge the files, and could cause eye-strain during playback.
•  Clean the camera and housing lenses prior to use. Differences in images caused by dust par ticles or 
water droplets on the individual lenses may cause eye-strain during playback.
PRO TIP:  To prevent fogging when using the...

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ONCE YOUR COMPUTER RECOGNIZE S THE CAMER A(S) 
1.    Double-click the device icon. 
2.  Double-click the “DCIM” folder icon.
3.  Image files captured with the right camera will be stored in a folder named 100G3D_R. Files created 
during synced recording will star t with 3D_R0001.
4.  Image files captured with the left camera will be stored in a folder named 100G3D_L. Files created 
during synced recording will star t with 3D_L0001.
WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in...