GoPro HERO4 Black CHDHX-401-DE User Manual

/ Camera Housing

Your HERO4 Black camera comes with two types of backdoors: 
Standard Backdoor and Skeleton Backdoor.

The Standard Backdoor makes the housing 
waterproof to 131’ (40m). Use this door when you 
need to protect the camera from water, dirt, sand 
and other environmental hazards.

The Skeleton Backdoor (non-waterproof) 
provides better sound quality by allowing more 
sound to reach the camera’s microphone. It also 
reduces wind noise at speeds up to 100mph when 
mounted on helmets, motorcycles, bikes and 
other fast-moving vehicles. Use this backdoor 
only when sand, excessive dirt/dust and water 
damage are not a risk. This backdoor is also 
recommended for use inside vehicles.

PRO TIP: Apply Rain-X

®

 or a similar anti-beading solution to the 

camera housing lens to prevent water spots from forming when using 
your camera in rain or water. 

/ Camera Housing

You can switch the backdoor of your HERO4 Black camera to suit your 
activity and shooting conditions.

To Change the Backdoor:

1. Open the backdoor of the housing so that it hangs downwards.
2. Firmly pull the backdoor downwards until it snaps free from the 

main housing.

3. Line up the replacement backdoor into the hinge opening.
4. Push upwards on the backdoor until it clicks into place.

Slim housing surfboard mount installation

Slim housing remove camera

Slim housing insert camera

Slim housing closed

Swapping housing doors

Quick Release Buckle + Thumb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit