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  • Page 2 Join the GoPro Movement facebook.com/GoPro youtube.com/GoPro twitter.com/GoPro instagram.com/GoPro...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Photo Settings Tech Specs: Time Lapse Capturing Time Lapse Tech Specs: Protune Time Lapse Settings Customer Support Live Streaming Trademarks Exposure Control Regulatory Information Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice Playing Back Your Media MAX – Regulatory Model Number SPCC1...

  • Page 4: Meet Max

    10. Folding Fingers 14. Touch Screen 2. Status Light 7. microSD Card Slot 11. Speaker 3. Microphone 8. Battery 12. Mode Button 4. Door Lock Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro. Mounting Your GoPro (page 79).

  • Page 5: Setting Up Your Camera

    Transferring Your Media (page 61). RECHARGEABLE BATTERY For the best performance, make sure you use a MAX Rechargeable You can eject the card by pressing it into the slot with your fingernail. Battery with your new GoPro. PRO TIP: There’s an easy way to check your battery’s condition.
  • Page 6 To learn more, see Battery NOTICE: Push from the bottom to make sure that the door is closed Information (page 88). correctly. Don’t use the lock to slide the door closed. PRO TIP: For the fastest charging, use the GoPro Supercharger (sold separately).

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Gopro

    Setting Up Your Camera Getting to Know Your GoPro UPDATING YOUR CAMERA’S SOFTWARE POWERING ON To get the latest features and best performance from your GoPro, make Press the Mode button to turn on MAX. sure it’s using the most up-to-date software.
  • Page 8 Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro USING THE TOUCH SCREEN CAPTURE MODES Your GoPro has three main capture modes. Selects an item and turns a setting on or off. Swipe Left or Right VIDEO Switch between Video, Photo and Time Lapse modes.
  • Page 9 3. Customisable On-Screen Shortcut 4. HERO/360 Mode Select 5. Battery Status 6. Capture Settings Heads Up: The capture settings are not available when you rotate your GoPro to take portrait shots. Make sure you choose the settings you want before rotating your camera.

  • Page 10: Hero Mode + 360 Mode

    (page 110) 360 Mode Use 360 mode to capture amazing spherical footage. View and share it as 360 content or use the GoPro app to reframe it as traditional videos Video and photos. 1080 | 60 | W 1. 360 mode captures everything around you, but you can tap 2.
  • Page 11 Tips for Capturing 360 Content • Use Reframe in the GoPro app to turn your 360 content into amazing • For the best results, mount MAX on the Max Grip + Tripod (sold traditional videos and photos. You’ll be able to recapture the scene separately).

  • Page 12: Changing Modes + Settings

    PHOTO Wide Photo PROTUNE Wide 16mm Shutter EV Comp PowerPano Auto 3 Seconds Burst For details on settings, see Tech Specs (starting page 92). Auto | Wide White Balance ISO Min Auto Night Photo Auto | Wide ISO Max Sharpness...

  • Page 13: On-Screen Shortcuts

    For details on all advanced settings, see Protune (starting page 100). Wide 4. Tap to save your changes and return to the mode selection screen. PowerPano ISO Max Sharpness 3 Seconds PHOTO 1600 High Burst 2. Scroll down to the on-screen shortcuts.
  • Page 14 On-Screen Shortcuts On-Screen Shortcuts 3. Tap where you’d like to put your new shortcut. 5. Tap to save your changes and return to the presets screen. PHOTO ON-SCREEN SETTINGS ON-SCREEN SETTINGS Upper Left Upper Right Lens Upper Left Upper Right Lens Clips 4.

  • Page 15: Using Quikcapture

    Using QuikCapture Using QuikCapture QuikCapture is the fastest and easiest way to power on your GoPro and Setting the Default Capture Mode get the shot you want. All you have to do is push the Shutter button. You can choose your default QuikCapture mode in Preferences.

  • Page 16: Adding Hilight Tags

    Time Lapse mode that you used. 3 s You can also add HiLight Tags by saying, “GoPro, HiLight” when Voice Control is on and by tapping when watching your footage with the GoPro app.

  • Page 17: Setting The Screen Orientation

    You can easily switch between landscape and portrait shots by rotating Your GoPro can capture traditional videos with either lens in HERO mode your camera. MAX can even capture photos and videos the right way up or capture everything from every angle in 360 mode.
  • Page 18 Digital Lens (HERO Mode) This shortcut makes it easy to change your audio settings on the go. This Changing digital lenses on your GoPro is just like switching between the is especially useful when you’re switching between recording with the lenses on a DSLR.

  • Page 19: Video Settings

    Video Settings Video Settings LENS (HERO MODE) Here’s a breakdown of the video settings. Tap the and then the setting Choose the best digital lens for your shot – Max SuperView, Wide, Linear to make changes. or Narrow. VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 20: Taking Photos

    PowerPano takes incredible 270 ° distortion-free panoramic photos without having to scan the horizon. Hold MAX horizontally for traditional panoramic photos, or rotate it to portrait orientation for amazing extra-tall shots. All PowerPano photos are captured at 6.2 MP. Horizon Levelling is Photo on by default.
  • Page 21 2. Choose 3 seconds, 10 seconds or Off. your fingers out of the way after pressing the Shutter button. To learn more, see Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice (page 51).

  • Page 22: Photo Settings

    LENS (HERO MODE) Auto | Wide Choose the best digital lens for your shot – Max SuperView or Wide. TIME LAPSE (HERO MODE) Night Photo Scroll to see a live preview of each, and then tap the one you want.

  • Page 23: Time Lapse Settings

    Choose the best digital lens for your shot. Scroll through the options to ISO Min ISO Max see a live preview of each, then tap the one you want. 1600 Heads Up: Available lenses will vary based on the mode you select.

  • Page 24: Live Streaming

    Connecting to the GoPro or higher speeds (10x, 15x or 30x) for longer activities. In HERO mode, (page 59). Auto lets your GoPro automatically adjust the speed based on motion, 2. In the app, tap to control your camera. scene detection and lighting.

  • Page 25: Exposure Control

    Exposure Control Exposure Control MAX automatically scans the entire scene to choose the exposure level SETTING EXPOSURE CONTROL USING LOCKED EXPOSURE for your shot. Exposure Control lets you decide if only a section of the With this option, your camera locks the exposure until you cancel it.

  • Page 26: Controlling Your Gopro With Your Voice

    Heads Up: After cancelling Exposure Control, your camera will go back to automatically using the entire scene to set the exposure level. CAPTURING WITH VOICE CONTROL With Voice Control on, you can simply tell your GoPro to start capturing. Command Description...
  • Page 27 Mode Command Description These commands let you switch modes on the move. If you have just recorded a video, you can say “GoPro, take a photo” to snap a photo GoPro, Video mode Switches your camera to Video mode without manually switching modes.

  • Page 28: Playing Back Your Media

    Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice Playing Back Your Media SEE A COMPLETE LIST OF COMMANDS ON YOUR CAMERA Swipe up to see the last video, photo or time lapse you took. Swipe left and right to flip through the other files on your SD card.
  • Page 29 Playing Back Your Media Playing Back Your Media MEDIA (14) Adjust the playback volume Go to the previous or next photo in a group of continuous photos Heads Up: The playback options will vary based on the type of media you’re viewing.

  • Page 30: Connecting To Other Devices

    Connecting to Other Devices Deleting Multiple Files CONNECTING TO THE GOPRO APP Use the GoPro app to control your MAX, share videos and photos on the 1. Tap go and automatically transform your footage into amazing video stories 2. Tap all of the files that you want to delete. Tap a file again if you want synced with effects and music.

  • Page 31: Transferring Your Media

    Transferring Your Media SETTING THE CONNECTION SPEED CREATING VIDEO STORIES Your GoPro is set to use the 5-GHz Wi-Fi band (the fastest available) You can set up your GoPro to automatically send videos and photos to when connecting to other mobile devices.
  • Page 32 2. Download and install the GoPro Player for Mac or GoPro MAX 1. Subscribe to GoPro PLUS: Exporter for Windows (GoPro Player for Windows coming soon) a.
  • Page 33 You can also manually upload your media to the cloud at any time. (Your You can keep your camera from trying to upload every time it’s connected GoPro must be connected to a power point and Auto Upload must be off.) to a power point.

  • Page 34: Customising Your Gopro

    GPS is unavailable (grey). Camera Beeps Camera is connected to the GoPro app (white). QuikCapture Camera is not paired to the GoPro app (grey). Screen Lock Camera is not connected to the GoPro app (grey). Grid Auto Upload is on and ready (white).
  • Page 35 Choose the video mode you’d like to use when you start QuikCapture. Camera Info Default Mode See your camera’s name and password. Set the mode your GoPro captures in when you turn it on using the Mode button . This setting does not affect QuikCapture. Wi-Fi Band Choose 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz as your connection speed.
  • Page 36 Keeps your screen the right way up when you rotate your camera. Use to manually adjust the time and date. Both are automatically updated when you connect your camera to the GoPro app. To learn more, see Setting the Screen Orientation (page 32).
  • Page 37 Turn on GPS to track your speed, distance and more. Add performance latest features and performance upgrades. stickers in the GoPro app to show how fast, far and high you were going in your videos. For more information and mobile device compatibility, see Camera Info gopro.com/telemetry.

  • Page 38: Important Messages

    Customising Your GoPro Important Messages HIGH TEMPERATURE RESET The Temperature icon appears on the touch screen if your camera Format your SD card or reset your camera’s settings. becomes too hot and needs to cool down. Your camera was designed Format SD Card to recognise when it’s at risk of overheating and will shut down when...

  • Page 39: Resetting Your Camera

    FILE REPAIR for 10 seconds. This will restart your camera. There will be no changes MAX will automatically try to fix damaged files. Files can be damaged if to your settings. your camera loses power while recording or if there’s a problem saving RESTORE ALL SETTINGS TO THE DEFAULTS the file.

  • Page 40: Mounting Your Gopro

    RESTORING FACTORY SETTINGS This will restore all of your camera’s original settings, clear all device connections and deregister your camera from GoPro PLUS. This is useful if you’re giving your camera to a friend and want to completely reset it to its original state.
  • Page 41 Depending on the mount you’re using, you’ll either use a mounting buckle a. Flip up the mounting buckle plug. or attach your GoPro directly to the mount itself. b. Slide the buckle into the mount until it clicks into place.
  • Page 42 MAX is waterproof to 5 m. You won’t need an additional housing to For more information about mounts, visit gopro.com. capture surf footage or any other shots on the water. MAX is not designed for underwater use. The touch screen may not work when wet, but you can use the Mode...

  • Page 43: Removing The Door

    NOTICE: Slide the door all the way up until there’s no gap and then lock it. Don’t use the lock to slide the door closed. WARNING: Avoid using MAX with the door removed. The battery could slide out during use.

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    • To protect the lenses from damage, do not rest your camera on its front or back side. Make sure that the lenses are not resting against WARNING: The dual lenses of MAX are unprotected and are any surface. susceptible to scratches if not cared for properly. Always store MAX with the provided lens protection and avoid resting the lens on any surface.

  • Page 45: Battery Information

    BATTERY STORAGE + HANDLING • Capture video at lower frame rates and resolutions. MAX is full of sensitive components, including the battery. Avoid exposing • Use the Screensaver and lower the screen Brightness. your camera to very hot or cold temperatures. Extreme temperatures may •...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    • The computer doesn’t work with HEVC files. Try downloading the require batteries to be recycled. Check your local laws to make sure that latest version of the GoPro Player for Mac or GoPro MAX Exporter for you can dispose of rechargeable batteries in your regular refuse. To safely Windows free at gopro.com/apps.

  • Page 47: Tech Specs: Video

    TV or phone. Lack of airflow and connecting to the GoPro app can cause your camera The tall 4:3 aspect ratio fits more into the frame to warm up even more, use even more power and shorten recording time.
  • Page 48 Narrow captures the smallest. Setting Description PRO TIP: Watch your 360 footage on the GoPro app to see your Video and TimeWarp shots with full stabilisation. Max SuperView Widest, most immersive field of view HORIZON LEVELLING (HERO MODE) (13 mm)

  • Page 49: Tech Specs: Photo

    2 minutes of TimeWarp video. (13 mm) ever on a GoPro. In HERO mode, you can select Auto to let your GoPro automatically set Wide Wide field of view has less fisheye effect the speed for you. HERO mode also lets you tap to dramatically slow (16 mm)
  • Page 50 Tech Specs: Time Lapse Tech Specs: Time Lapse Time Lapse Video Recording Time Setting Examples Use this chart to determine the length of your videos. For example, recording for 5 minutes with a 0.5-second interval will give you 2x–5x Driving through a scenic route 20 seconds of time lapse video.

  • Page 51: Tech Specs: Protune

    Bit Rate determines the amount of data used to record a second of video. control of Colour, White Balance, Shutter Speed and more. It’s compatible MAX lets you choose between high or low. with professional colour correction tools and other editing software.
  • Page 52 Lower values result in darker images with less image noise. Scroll between the options to see a live preview of each setting, then tap Provides GoPro colour-corrected profile (same GoPro Colour (default) great colour as when Protune is turned off).
  • Page 53 Tech Specs: Protune Tech Specs: Protune SHUTTER EXPOSURE VALUE COMPENSATION (EV COMP) The Protune Shutter setting only applies to the Video and Photo modes. Exposure Value Compensation affects the brightness of your videos and This setting determines how long the shutter stays open. Scroll between photos.
  • Page 54 Tech Specs: Protune Tech Specs: Protune SHARPNESS RAW AUDIO (HERO MODE) Sharpness controls the quality of details captured in your video footage or This setting creates a separate .wav file for your video in addition to the photos. Options for this setting are High (default), Medium and Low. standard .mp4 audio track.
  • Page 55 Heads Up: Wind-Noise Reduction is prioritised over the 360 audio settings. Front screen), regardless of which lens is being used. Turn Wind-Noise Reduction off if you want to make sure that your GoPro is Great when you’re out exploring and describing recording with the audio setting that you want.

  • Page 56: Customer Support

    Tech Specs: Protune Customer Support WIND-NOISE REDUCTION GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible service. To reach GoPro Your GoPro uses six microphones to capture sound while recording video. Customer Support, visit gopro.com/help. You can customise how they’re used based on the conditions where you’re filming and the type of sound you want in your finished video.

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