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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/help. Wenn Sie dieses Benutzerhandbuch in einer anderen Sprache herunterladen möchten, besuchen Sie gopro.com/help. / Join the GoPro Movement Per scaricare questo manuale utente in un’altra lingua, visita gopro.com/help.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    / Table of Contents / Table of Contents The Basics Removing the Side Door Getting Started Camera Maintenance Camera Map Battery Information QuikCapture Troubleshooting Capturing Video and Photos Customer Support Playing Back Your Content Trademarks Connecting to the Capture App Regulatory Information Oloading Files Controlling Your Camera with Your Voice...

  • Page 4: The Basics

    / The Basics / The Basics Add HERO5 Black image Add HERO5 Black image 4. USB-C Port 7. Battery [bottom] 1. Shutter Button [ (supports composite A/V 8. microSD Card Slot [bottom] 2. Camera Status Screen cable/ 3.5mm stereo mic 9.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Add HERO5 Black image Note: When using GoPro's USB-compatible Wall or Auto Charger (both sold separately), the battery charges to 100% in about two hours. You can also charge the battery outside of the camera using the Dual Battery Charger for HERO5 Black (sold separately).
  • Page 6 UPDATING YOUR CAMERA SOFTWARE Insert the SD card with the label facing the battery. To get the latest features and best performance from your GoPro, To remove the card, press it in with your ingernail until it pops out. make sure your camera is always using the most current sotware.
  • Page 7 / Getting Started / Getting Started CHANGING MODES WITH THE MODE BUTTON The Mode button lets you quickly cycle through the capture modes that you used most recently. For example, if you previously selected Video, Night Photo, and Time Lapse Video in each of the three modes, Add HERO5 Black image pressing the Mode button cycles through those capture modes.
  • Page 8 / Getting Started / Getting Started DEFAULT MODES AND SETTINGS CAMERA STATUS SCREEN The camera status screen on the front of the camera contains the following information about modes and settings: QuikCapture icon Wireless 1. Camera Mode 2. Resolution/fps (frames per second) /FOV (ield of view) 3.
  • Page 9 / Getting Started / Getting Started TOUCH DISPLAY GESTURES TOUCH DISPLAY Use these gestures to navigate the touch display: The touch display on the back of the camera contains the following information about modes and settings: ADD SCREEN SHOT WITH CALLOUTS 1.

  • Page 10: Camera Map

    / Camera Map / Camera Map show map of camera menus: -Burst Photos -Video Rate Resolution Protune [More] Auto Exposure -Night Photo EIS [More] Shutter Low Light [More] Manual Audio Control Protune [More] [More] Auto Exposure Protune [More] -Time Lapse Video Auto Exposure Resolution -Video+Photo...

  • Page 11: Quikcapture

    Note: QuikCapture is disabled when the camera is connected to a GoPro remote or the Capture app. IMAGE OF CAMERA WITH ARROW POINTING TO SHUTTER AND A VISUAL ELEMENT INDICATING 3 SECONDS CAPTURING VIDEO WITH QUIKCAPTURE 1.

  • Page 12: Capturing Video And Photos

    / Capturing Video and Photos / Capturing Video and Photos CAPTURING VIDEO AND PHOTOS 1. If needed, select a diferent mode: a. Tap the icon in the lower let corner of the touch display. b. Tap one of the mode icons at the top of the screen. Add HERO5 Black image c.

  • Page 13: Playing Back Your Content

    / Playing Back Your Content / Playing Back Your Content CREATING SHORT CLIPS FROM A VIDEO You can play back your content on the camera’s touch display, your Video trimming lets you create short clips of your favorite shots from computer, TV, or smartphone/tablet.
  • Page 14 / Playing Back Your Content / Playing Back Your Content SAVING A VIDEO FRAME AS A STILL PHOTO VIEWING CONTENT ON A MOBILE DEVICE 1. Swipe right to open the gallery, then tap the video that contains the 1. Connect your camera to Capture. For details, see Connecting to the clip that you want to save.

  • Page 15: Connecting To The Capture App

    / Playing Back Your Content / Connecting to the Capture App VIEWING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR TV The Capture app lets you control your camera remotely using a Playing back videos and photos on your TV/HDTV requires a micro smartphone or tablet.

  • Page 16: Oloading Files

    OFFLOADING FILES TO THE CLOUD To play back your video and photos on a computer, you must irst With GoPro Plus, you can upload your content to the cloud and then transfer these iles to a computer. view, edit, and share it from any of your devices. Use the Quik or Splice app to edit content from the cloud on your mobile device and share it 1.
  • Page 17 / Controlling Your GoPro with Your Voice / Controlling Your GoPro with Your Voice LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS You can control your HERO5 Black with your voice using a set of Two types of commands are available with Voice Control: speciic commands (see list below).

  • Page 18: Controlling Your Camera With Your Voice

    • (does not capture time lapse photos) [ICON] Audio Filter (page 47) • For the most updated list of commands, visit gopro.com/help. [ICON] Protune (page 66) • VIDEO + PHOTO With Video + Photo, you can capture photos at set intervals while you record video.
  • Page 19 / Video Mode / Video Mode LOOPING VIDEO Looping lets you continuously record and save only the moments that you want to save. Available in 2.7K, 1440p, 1080p, 960p, and 720p. [ICON] Resolution, FPS, and FOV (page 38) • show diagram of diferent resolutions: https:// [ICON] Interval (Video) (page 44) •...
  • Page 20 / Video Mode / Video Mode Video Video (NTSC/ Screen Resolution (NTSC/ Screen Resolution Resolution Resolution PAL) PAL) Wide, 30/25 Wide 3840x2160, 16:9 1080p 120/120 1920x1080, 16:9 Narrow Wide, 24/24 3840x2160, 16:9 90/90 Wide 1920x1080, 16:9 SuperView 80/80 SuperView 1920x1080, 16:9 60/50 Wide, 2.7K...
  • Page 21 / Video Mode / Video Mode Video Resolution Best Use Video (NTSC/ Screen Resolution Stunning high-resolution video with Resolution PAL) professional low-light performance. 8MP 720p 100/100 SuperView 1280x720, 16:9 stills available from video. Recommended for tripod or ixed position shots. Wide, 720p 30/25...
  • Page 22 Smallest ield of view, reduced image Narrow stability. Reduced distortion. Good for capturing content at a distance. PRO TIP: Easily create GoPro-style videos using Quik for desktop. Learn more and download this free sotware to your computer at gopro.com/apps.
  • Page 23 / Video Mode / Video Mode Video + Photo Intervals VIDEO STABILIZATION ICON Available photo intervals for Video + Photo range from 5-60 seconds. The quality of the photo depends on the selected video resolution and This setting results in smoother video footage, so is useful for FOV.
  • Page 24 / Video Mode / Video Mode AUTO LOW LIGHT MANUAL AUDIO CONTROL ICON By default, this setting is of and your camera automatically switches Auto Low Light allows you to shoot in low-light environments or between recording in stereo and iltering wind noise to achieve the when quickly transitioning in and out of low-light conditions.
  • Page 25 / Photo Mode / Photo Mode Photo mode contains three capture modes: Photo, Night, and Burst. BURST Each capture mode has its own settings. Burst captures up to 30 photos in 1 second, so it is perfect for capturing fast-moving activities. These settings are available for PHOTO Burst: This capture mode takes either single or continuous photos.

  • Page 26: Photo Mode

    Mid-range ield of view that removes the isheye distortion. Good for capturing aerial Photos from your GoPro are saved as .jpg iles. With Raw Photo, Linear footage or any other shot where you want to you can also save them as .dng iles to give you more control during remove the distortion.
  • Page 27 / Photo Mode / Photo Mode RATE SHUTTER (NIGHT PHOTO) icon This setting applies only to Burst. Available rates: Within Photo mode, this setting applies only to Night Photo. Shutter • 30 photos in 1, 2, 3, or 6 seconds lets you determine the amount of time that the shutter is open.

  • Page 28: Time Lapse Mode

    / Photo Mode / Time Lapse Mode TIME LAPSE CAPTURE MODES AND SETTINGS PROTUNE Time Lapse mode contains three capture modes: Time Lapse Video, Within Photo mode, Protune is available for all capture modes (Photo, Time Lapse Photos, and Night Lapse. Each capture mode has its Night, and Burst).
  • Page 29 / Time Lapse Mode / Time Lapse Mode TIME LAPSE VIDEO RESOLUTION AND FOV INTERVALS (TIME LAPSE) ICON In the Time Lapse mode, resolution and FOV apply only to Time Lapse Video. The Interval setting determines the amount of time that passes Video resolution refers to the number of horizontal lines in the video.
  • Page 30 / Time Lapse Mode / Time Lapse Mode Time Lapse Photo Intervals Night Lapse Photo Interval Available intervals for time lapse photos range from 0.5 seconds Interval determines the rate at which photos are captured. Night (default) to 60 seconds. Lapse intervals range from 4 seconds to 60 minutes.
  • Page 31 / Time Lapse Mode / Time Lapse Mode FIELD OF VIEW (FOV) FOR TIME LAPSE SHUTTER (TIME LAPSE) icon Your camera includes several FOV options for time lapse and night Within Time Lapse mode, this setting applies only to Night Lapse. lapse photos.

  • Page 32: Exposure Select

    / Time Lapse Mode Exposure Select By default, your camera uses the entire image to determine the PROTUNE appropriate exposure level. However, Exposure Select lets you select an object or area of view that you want the camera to use when Within Time Lapse mode, Protune is available for Time Lapse photos determining exposure.
  • Page 33 Exposure Select Exposure Select SELECTING AN AREA OF VIEW FOR EXPOSURE CANCELLING EXPOSURE SELECT With this option, the camera always bases exposure on the area of When you cancel the exposure setting that you previously set, the the touch display that you select, regardless of the objects that the camera returns to using the entire image to determine the correct camera is capturing.
  • Page 34 Color Setting Resulting Color Proile Quik for desktop and other video and photo editing sotware. GoPro Color Provides GoPro color-corrected proile (same (default) great color as when Protune is turned of). Protune enables manual control of color, white balance, shutter...

  • Page 35: Protune

    / Protune / Protune WHITE BALANCE ISO LIMIT ICON White Balance lets you adjust the color temperature of videos and ISO Limit applies only to Video. This setting determines the camera’s photos to optimize for cool or warm lighting conditions. When you sensitivity to light in low-light environments, and creates a balance change this setting, the touch display immediately shows you the between brightness and resulting image noise.
  • Page 36 / Protune / Protune icon SHUTTER ISO MODE The Shutter setting in Protune applies only to Video and determines ISO Mode applies only to the Video capture mode and determines how the amount of time that the shutter is open. the ISO Limit setting is interpreted.
  • Page 37 / Protune / Protune EXPOSURE VALUE COMPENSATION (EV COMP) ISO MINIMUM ISO MAXIMUM ISO Minimum and Maximum apply only to photos and let you set a Exposure Value Compensation afects the brightness of your video or range for the camera’s sensitivity in low-light environments. ISO photo.

  • Page 38: Connecting To An Audio Accessory

    / Connecting to an Audio Accessory / Protune An accessory microphone or other component can provide enhanced RAW AUDIO audio for your captured video. This setting applies only to the Video capture mode and creates a raw 1. Connect the audio accessory to your camera's USB-C port. audio track for your video.
  • Page 39 Note: If the battery is removed from the camera for an extended period of time, you must reset the date and time (automatically or manually). Powers of your GoPro ater a period of inactivity to save battery life. icon BEEP VOLUME The options are 5 minutes (default), 15 minutes, 30 minutes, and Never.

  • Page 40: Customizing Your Camera

    Up or Down, based on the orientation of the Auto Note: If you connect your HERO5 Black to a GoPro remote control (sold separately), only English is camera when recording begins. Ensures available on the remote. that your resulting image is always right- side up.
  • Page 41 / Customizing Your Camera / Customizing Your Camera icon VIDEO FORMAT PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL INPUT Sets the regional frame rates that your camera uses for recording and Turn this setting on to prevent accidental input on the touch display. playing back video on a TV/HDTV. 1.

  • Page 42: Important Messages

    / Important Messages / Important Messages MICROSD CARD MESSAGES FILE REPAIR ICON No card present. The camera requires a If your last video ile was corrupted during recording, NO SD microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card the camera displays the File Repair icon while it tries to (sold separately) to capture videos and photos.

  • Page 43: Resetting Your Camera

    / Resetting Your Camera / Resetting Your Camera RESTORING FACTORY SETTINGS RESETTING THE CAMERA'S NAME AND PASSWORD Follow the steps below to reset all settings and the camera's pass- Follow the steps below if you forgot your camera's name and pass- word.
  • Page 44 WARNING: To avoid injury, do not use a tether when mounting the camera on a helmet. For more information about mounts, visit gopro.com. Curved Adhesive Mount Flat Adhesive Mount...

  • Page 45: Removing The Side Door

    / Mounting In some situations, such as charging the camera within The Frame or WARNING: If using your camera with a GoPro mount or strap connecting audio or HDMI accessories or the Karma drone, it might be intended for use with a helmet, always select a helmet that meets the applicable safety standard.

  • Page 46: Camera Maintenance

    RECORDING WHILE CHARGING You can capture video and photos while the camera is plugged in to a USB charging adapter, or the GoPro Wall Charger or Auto Charger with the included USB cable. (You cannot record while charging the camera through a computer.) When you stop recording, charging resumes.

  • Page 47: Battery Information

    WARNING: Using a wall charger other than a GoPro Wall Charger WARNING: Only use manufacturer-recommended replacement can damage the GoPro camera battery and could result in fire or batteries for your camera. leakage. Only use chargers marked: Output 5V 1A. If you do not know the voltage and current of your charger, use the included USB cable to charge the camera from your computer.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    MY GOPRO WON'T POWER ON record at 720p30 with Protune of, and make sure that all other Make sure your GoPro is charged. To charge your camera, use the programs on your computer are closed. included USB cable and a computer. You can also use a charging device manufactured by GoPro (sold separately).

  • Page 49: Customer Support

    / Trademarks GoPro, HERO, Protune, and SuperView are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc. in the U.S. and internationally. Other names and marks are the property of their respective owners. / Regulatory Information To see the complete list of country certiications, refer to the Important Product + Safety Instructions included with your camera or visit gopro.com/help.

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