DRIFT GHOST 4K+ User manual

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GHOST 4K
Quick Guide

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Thank you for purchasing the Drift Ghost 4K+
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Download the full manual and check our ocial
website for firmware updates, customer support, and
info on all of our products.
https://driftinnovation.com/
If you have any suggestions, comments or concerns;
please contact our customer support team at:
[email protected]
WARRANTY
For product warranty policy, please check here:
https://driftinnovation.com/warranty
Open Source Software：
Ghost 4K+ includes open source software component
packages, for more detail, please refer to
https://us.driftinnovation.com/blogs/support/
open-source-software
About Your Camera | Package Contents
Initial Setup | Getting Started
Camera Modes
Settings Menu
Settings
Mounting the Camera
Feature Overview
Accessory Guide
Wi-Fi + Firmware
Connecting Your Camera
Specifications
Disclosures
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Contents

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About Your Camera
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Rear Button
Status LED
Module Latch
Wi-Fi LED
Rear Screen
MicroSD Card Slot
Middle Button
Rotating Lens
Dual microphones
10 Pin Mini USB Port
Rubber Cover
Front Button
Battery Module
Reset Button
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Package Contents
Ghost 4K+ Camera
Universal Clip
Curved Adhesive Mount
External Microphone
USB-Mic Converter
MiniUSB Cable
Reset Tool
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Initial Setup
1. Uncover the microSD slot by lifting its rubber
cover.
2. Insert a Class 10 or higher microSD/HC/XC card
(up to 128GB). Format before first usage!
3. Uncover the mini USB port by lifting its rubber
cover.
4. Connect the camera via a mini USB cable to a
powered USB port, and charge the battery for 2.5
hours before first use.
5. Replace the rubber covers securely to cover both
the microSD slot and mini USB port. You are ready
to go!
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Getting Started
POWER ON/OFF
1. Press and hold the button to power on.
2. The Rear Screen will power on, showing the
welcome display.
3. The camera is now ready to record video or take
photos.
4. Current camera mode is indicated by the colour
of the Status LED and Rear Screen, along with the
icon in the top left of the Rear Screen.
5. To power o, press and hold the button for
3 seconds.
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MODE NAVIGATION
To change the current camera recording mode,
press the button; changing between Video, Photo,
Timelapse, Photoburst, and General Settings modes.
RESET YOUR CAMERA
If Ghost 4K+ becomes unresponsive, press and hold the
button for 20s to reset it.
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Mode Icon

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Camera Modes
VIDEO MODE
(Green LED) Press the button to start recording. The Status
LED and LCD backlight will flash red to indicate recording. Press
the button again to stop recording.
VIDEO SETTINGS
• Resolution
• Frame Rate
PHOTO MODE
(Yellow LED) The camera will capture still images when the
button is pressed, and the status LED and LCD screen will flash
red each time a photo is captured.
PHOTO SETTINGS
• Resolution
CHANGE SETTINGS
In any mode press the button to highlight a setting.
Press the button to change the option for the
highlighted setting.
TIMELAPSE MODE
(Purple LED) Press the button to capture a series of still
images at a specified rate. The Status LED and LCD screen will
flash red each time an image is captured. To stop recording,
press the button once more.
TIMELAPSE SETTINGS
• Resolution
• Timelapse Interval
PHOTOBURST MODE
(Cyan LED) The camera will capture a burst of still images for an
allotted duration and at a specified rate, when the button
is pressed. For best results, use a memory card with the highest
possible data rate.
PHOTOBURST SETTINGS
• Resolution
• Burst Duration/Capture Rate

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Settings Menu
SETTINGS MENU NAVIGATION
1. On arrival to the settings menu, the highlight
black box rests on the top, highlighting the
Settings Menu icon as the starting position.
2. Press the button to navigate down, this
highlights the next setting.
Press hold the button to scroll upwards.
3. Press the button to change the option for
that setting.
4. At any time, press the button to change
mode (returning to Video).
In this example pressing once moves highlight
block to the next setting (Field of View), pressing once
more moves to Exposure.
In step 3 pressing
changed FOV 140° to 115°.
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Settings
Speaker Volume
LED Status Indicator
Indicator Timer
Instant Record
Video Standard
Date
Date Stamp
Default Start-Up Mode
Camera O
THM Files
Language
Reset Settings
Format SD Card
Serial Number
Clone Mode
Clone Group
Firmware Version
*Check our ocial website for firmware updates.
OFF / LOW / MED / HIGH
OFF / ON
OFF / 5s / 10s / 20s / 1m
OFF / ON
ALL / NTSC / PAL / CINEMATIC
YY/MM/DD HH/mm
OFF / ON
RESUME LAST SESSION / VIDEO/
PHOTO/ TIMELAPSE / PHOTOBURST
NEVER / 2MIN / 5MIN / 10MIN / 20MIN
ON / OFF
EN / DE / FR / IT / ES / CN
YES / NO
YES / NO
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O / Master / Slave
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Frequency
DVKit
DVKit Reset
Field of View
Exposure
Self Timer
Bit Rate
Filters
ISO Sensitivity
Video Tagging
Video Tagging Interval
Car DVR
Car DVR Loop Interval
Video Stabilization
Microphone
Mic Sensitivity
OFF / ON
2.4 / 5.8 GHz
OFF / ON
YES / NO
90° / 115° / 140°
-2 / -1 / 0 / +1 / +2
OFF / 3S / 5S / 10S
HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW
NORMAL / VIVID / LOW LIGHT / WATER
100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / AUTO
OFF / ON
10S / 30S / 1MIN / 2MIN
OFF / ON
10S / 30S / 1MIN / 2MIN / 5MIN / 10MIN
OFF / ON
FRONT / REAR
OFF / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

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Mounting the Camera
1. Attach the Universal Clip to the camera in any
360° orientation as needed – first position the clip
in the desired orientation, then secure by rotating
the screw base by hand.
2. Slide the Universal Clip into your chosen mount,
ensuring that it ‘clicks’ into place. *Double check
it has been fully inserted by pushing out the
clips.
3. Align your shot. Rotate the lens by hand, using
the lens marker as an ‘up’ reference, mantaining
it perpendicular to the ground for correct
orientation.
Lens Marker

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Feature Overview
CAR DVR MODE
This hands-o mode is ideal for insurance and security
purposes.
The camera records footage in a continuous loop style
(DVR Intervals) recording loop after loop until it fills the
MicroSD Card. Once full, the oldest loops will be deleted
as the newer ones are saved. The DVR loop interval can be
10s, 30s, 1min, 2min, 5min or 10min.
VIDEO TAGGING
When activated, this feature allows the camera to
continuously record video, but only save when important
footage is “Tagged”.
While recording video, pressing the button will save
past, present and future video. For example, with a video
tagging interval of 30s selected, the camera will save
the previous 30s, and an additional 30s – a total of 1m
CLONE MODE
Link two or more Ghost 4K+, Ghost XL, Ghost X or Ghost
4K cameras into a single network wirelessly controlled by
one master camera. To set up clone mode:
-Navigate to the ‘Clone Mode’ option in the settings
menu, and press the button to select.
-Select the ‘master’ option, and press the button to
select. The master camera is now set up.
-On a second camera repeat the above, selecting the
‘slave’ option.
-Repeat for each additional slave camera.
-The master camera can now be used to wirelessly start
and stop recordings, change settings and change modes
on the entire group of cameras.

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CINEMATIC MODE
Selecting Cinematic Mode will allow the user to film
in frame rates of 24 or 48fps. Navigate to the ‘Video
Standard’ option in settings menu to enable Cinematic
Mode.
DUAL FRONT AND REAR MICROPHONES
The Ghost 4K+ features two microphones - located in the
front and the rear of the camera- to help ensure the best
possible sound at all times. We recommend selection of
the front microphone while the camera is stationary; the
rear microphone being ideal for reducing wind noise while
the camera is moving.
FILTER
Quickly tailor your cameras settings to the recording
conditions with filters. Choose between Normal / Vivid /
Low Light / Water.
BIT RATE
Users can choose to keep the normal compression used
by the H.264 codec, or if they prefer, allow a higher flow
of data for preserving more of the original recording. This
will result in a bigger file size.
INSTANT ON MODE
Enabling Instant On Mode allows the camera to turn on,
and start recording with a single press of the button.
“tagged” footage.
The Video Tagging feature requires a class 10 micro SD card with 4GB
of free space to function correctly.

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Accessory Guide
SUCTION CUP MOUNT
The ideal accessory for mounting your Ghost 4K+
to any non-porous flat surface. Ideal for use on car
windshields or bodywork, the Suction Cup makes it
simple to turn, tilt, and rotate your camera 360°.
HANDLEBAR MOUNT
The Drift handlebar mount is the perfect accessory for
riders, whatever your discipline. Compatible with bars
between 19mm and 36mm, and capable of pivoting
more than 180 degrees, the handlebar mount opens up
almost any angle for your video.
PIVOT MOUNT
Mountable anywhere at nearly any angle, the Drift Pivot
Mount is your tool to capture the moment from any
point of view you can imagine. Includes flat and curved
adhesives, and can be used together with any other Drift
mount.

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Wi-Fi + Firmware
To turn on your Ghost 4K+ Wi-Fi, simply press and hold
the button.
A blue Wi-Fi indicator LED shows that Wi-Fi is enabled.
Wi-Fi can also be turned on via the cameras settings
menu.
DOWNLOAD THE DRIFT LIFE APP
Setup your shot, capture, playback, edit and live stream
on your mobile device.
INSTALLING FIRMWARE
Download the latest firmware from the Drift website
and copy the Ghost_4K+.bin file into the root of a
formatted micro SD card. Insert the micro SD card into
the camera and power on.
The camera screen will display ‘Firmware Updating’ as
the update is installed. Once complete, the camera will
power down.

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Connecting Your Camera
CONNECTING TO A PC
1. Connect the camera using the USB cable
(provided); the camera screen will show a USB icon.
2. The camera’s folder may open automatically; if not,
open using My Computer.
3. The camera should be recognised as a removable
disk; double-click to open.
4. Open the DCIM folder to access your files.
CONNECTING TO A MAC
1. Connect the camera using the USB cable
(provided); the camera screen will show a USB
icon.
2. The camera’s folder may open automatically; if
not, open using Finder.
3. The camera should be recognised as an external
device; double-click to open.
4. Open the DCIM folder to access your files.

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Specifications
Video Resolution and Frame Rates:
4K (4096 X 2160 17:1) 24 / 25 FPS
4K UHD (3840 X 2160, 16:9) 24 / 25 / 30 FPS
2.7K (2704 X 1520 16:9) 24 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 60
FPS
1080P (1920 X 1080 16:9) 24 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 60 /
100 / 120 FPS
720P (1280 X 720 16:9) 25 / 30 / 48 / 50 / 60 /
200 / 240 FPS
WVGA (854 x 480 16:9) 25 / 30 FPS
File format: .MP4 (H.264 codec)
Sensor type: CMOS
Field-of-view (diagonal): 90° / 115° / 140°
Lens focal range: 0.5m to infinity
Lens rotation: 330°
Photo mode: 5 / 8 / 12 mega-pixels
Exposure: Auto / Step Manual
(Advanced Users)
LCD Screen: Color Dot Matrix Backlit LCD
Microphones: Dual Front/Rear Microphones
Memory Capacity: Micro SD, SDHC, SDXC
memory cards up to 128GB
Inputs:
Outputs:
Connectivity:
Mini USB 10 Pin. External
Microphone via USB adaptor.
A/V and HDMI Out via USB
Adapter.
USB Plug And Play, Mini USB
10 Pin.

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Power:
Wi-Fi Frequency:
Camera Dimensions:
Weight:
Compatibility:
1500mAh internal,450mAh
modular battery included.
2.4GHz & 5.8GHz
43 (W) x 82.2 (L) x 31.4 (D) mm
120g
Windows XP and up / Mac
OS 10.2 and up For 4K
viewing a monitor capable
of playback is required.For
viewing / editing minimum
requirements include: 8GB
RAM integrated graphics, 4th
generation i5 and 17 Intel®
Core™ or AMD A10-7800
APU.
Discreet graphics cards
starting from GeForce®
GTX™ 650, or AMD Radeon™
HD 7000 Series and above.
Due to the immense
processing required to
render 4K, meeting system
requirements may still lead
to staggered or choppy
playback.

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Disclosures
FCC/CE Information
This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
Operation is subject
to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may
not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must
accept interference
received, including
interference that
may cause undesired
operation.
WARNING
Changes or
modifications to this unit
not expressly approved
by the party responsible
for compliance
could void the user’s
authority to operate the
equipment.
The equipment has been
tested and found to
comply with the limits
for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed
to provide reasonable
protection against
harmful interference in
a residential installation.
This equipment
generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not
installed and used in
accordance with the
instructions, may cause
harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is
no guarantee that
interference will not
occur in a particular
installation. If this
equipment does cause
harmful interference
to radio or television
reception, which can
be determined by
powering the equipment
on and o, the user is
encouraged to try to
correct the interference
by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna;

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Increase the separation
between the equipment
and the receiver;
Connect the equipment
into an outlet on a circuit
dierent from that
which the receiver is
connected;
Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio / TV
technician for help.
This device complies
with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS
standard(s).
Operation is subject
to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not
cause interference, and
(2) this device must
accept any interference,
including interference
that may cause
undesired operation of
the device.
This Class [B] digital
apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Son fonctionnement
est soumis aux deux
conditions suivantes:
(1) cet appareil ne peut
pas causer l’intervention,
et
(2) cet appareil
doit accepter de
l’intervention, y compris
l’intervention qui peut
causer l’opération non
désirée de.
Cet appareil numérique
de la classe [B] est
conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
Cet appareil s’accorde
avec Industrie Canada
licence-exempte RSS
standard.
FCC RADIATION
EXPOSURE
This equipment complies
with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled

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environment.
This equipment should
be installed and
operated with minimum
distance 20cm between
the radiator & your body.
MOTORCYCLE
DISCLAIMER
Interacting with the
camera while riding
could cause a crash,
which may lead to
serious injury or death to
yourself or others.
• Keep eyes and mind on
the road;
• Avoid looking at the
camera for any long
periods of time
• Stop the vehicle in a
safe location before
adjusting the camera.