DRIFT GHOST 4K User manual

DRIFT GHOST 4K
USER MANUAL
www.driftinnovation.com
Professional HD Action Cameras
Version 1.0

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Precautions ................................ 3
Using the Camera ..................... 6
Camera Menu System ............ 10 Mounting the Camera ............. 20
Camera Care ............................ 24
Updating Firmware ................ 25
Warranty....................................26
Disclosures ............................... 27
Connectivity ............................. 21
Settings Menu (Continued)
Settings Menu ........................... 12
Overview..................................... 5
General Precautions
Attention
Optimal Camera Storage
Water Resistance
Initial Setup
Powering On and O
Charging
Battery Life
Using an External Power Supply
Selecting a MicroSD Card
Formatting Your Memory Card
Removing a MicroSD Card
Module Docking
Mode Navigation
Settings Menu Navigation
Video Mode (Green LED)
Video Mode Selecting Resolution
and Frame Rate
Photo Mode (Yellow LED)
Timelapse Mode (Purple LED)
Photoburst Mode (Blue LED)
Initial Setup
Shot Setup
Cleaning the Camera
Cleaning the Lens
Storage
Connecting to a Windows PC
Connecting to a Mac
Connecting to a TV
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Device
Playing Video on a Computer
Compatibility
Simultaneous Photo
Video Stabilisation
Microphone
Microphone Sensitivity
Speaker Volume
LED Status Indicator
LED Indicator Timer
Instant Record
Video Standard
Date
Date Stamp
Camera O
Thumbnail Files
Language
Reset Settings
Format Card
Serial Number
Firmware
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Frequency
BT Mode
Pair Remote
Field of View
Exposure
Self Timer
Bit Rate
Filters
ISO Sensitivity
Video Tagging
Car DVR
Contents

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General Precautions
Please take note of the following guidelines when using your Ghost-S camera:
• The camera is 2m shock resistant,
but not shock proof — please
take care of your camera and
accessories, mounting and storing
them securely.
• For your safety, do not press the
buttons on the camera during
sports activities.
• Do not store the camera anywhere
prone to dust or damp for extended
periods of time.
• Do not leave the camera exposed
to extremely high temperatures—
such as under direct sunlight—for
extended periods of time as this
may aect the camera housing and
internal components.
Precautions
• Clean the lens and screen with
a micro fibre, antistatic cloth to
remove fingerprints or dust—no
cleaning chemicals are required.
• The camera has a working
temperature range of -10°C to
40°C (14°F to 104°F).
• Power o the camera before
removing the battery module or
memory card—the memory card
and stored data may be damaged if
it is removed or inserted while the
camera is powered on.
• Remove the memory card before
storing the camera for long periods
of time.

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Attention
Optimal Camera Storage
Water Resistance
Disclaimer
Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
DO NOT short-circuit the battery module terminals.
DO NOT open, puncture or otherwise damage the rechargeable battery
module, or dispose of it in fire.
We recommend users to regularly store cameras for a minimum of 6-12 hours
with the battery module removed in a maximum of 30% humidity to help disperse
any moisture.
Avoid removing Ghost-4K modules in damp or humid conditions.
The ghost 4K is water resistant, but not waterproof. This means that you can use
your camera in the rain, providing the USB and memory card covers and a Ghost
4K module are securely in place, but the camera cannot be submerged.
For any activities where the camera may be subjected to impact of water or
submersion, the ghost 4K waterproof case (sold separately) is required.
Drift Innovation will not, under any circumstances, be responsible for injuries or
property damaged incurred during participation of any high-risk sport or activity
not endorsed or recommended by Drift Innovation. Remember that the warranty
will only cover manufacturing defects.
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Overview
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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Using the Camera
GHOST 4K
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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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Using the Camera
Powering On and O
Charging
Battery Life
Using an External Power Supply
1. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to power the camera on or o.
2. To power the camera on or o while charging, press and release button.
• For best results charge your camera and battery module simultaneously.
• Ensure that the Ghost 4K is powered o.
• Lift the front rubber port on the underside of the camera.
• Connect the included mini USB cable to a powered USB port, and then to your
Ghost 4K USB port.
At a temperature of 25°C (77°F), recording continuously with the standard battery
module installed, your Ghost 4K battery will last for 2hrs 30mins on a full charge.
The camera can be powered by an external power supply such as a USB power
adaptor or power pack. We recommend you to power o your camera before
connecting to any external power supply.
Press the button to begin normal usage when using an external power
supply. If the external power is cut o for any reason during recording, the
camera will immediately start drawing power from the rechargeable battery
instead and continue recording, protecting your footage from file corruption.
• A full charge takes around 2.5 hours (min. 1A USB port). Once the camera is
fully charged, remove the mini USB cable, and replace the rubber port cover.
If connected to a
powered USB port the
Ghost 4K screen will
show a charging icon.
If connected to a
computer USB port the
Ghost 4K screen will
show a USB icon.

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Removing a MicroSD Card
Life the rubber cover to reveal the Micro SD card, then push down on the card
until you hear a click, then release. The Micro SD card will be ejected from the
spring-loaded card slot.
Using the Camera
Selecting a MicroSD Card
Formatting Your Memory Card
The Ghost 4K is compatible with Micro SD, Micro SDHC or Micro SDXC cards up
to 128GB. We recommend class 10/UHS1 memory cards.
Below is a table of approximate video recording times against card size in normal
bit rate mode.
Formatting will remove all files from a memory card. When using a new card for
the first time, always format the memory card using the camera. With the card
inserted in the camera:
1. Power the ghost 4K on, and press the button to scroll through the modes
until you reach the settings menu.
2. Press the button to scroll through the settings until you see the ‘Format SD
Card’ option.
3. Press the button to select this option, and use the button to highlight
‘YES’. Press the button once more to format the memory card.
SD Card
Capacity
Resolution (25FPS, Normal Bit Rate)
4K 4K UHD 2.7K 1080p 720p
8GB 22 min 22 min 28 min 35 min 44 min
16GB 44 min 45 min 56 min 1h 10 min 1h 28 min
32GB 1h 28 min 1h 30 min 1h 52 min 2h 20 min 2h 56 min
64GB 2h 56 min 3h 3h 44 min 4h 40 min 5h 52 min
128GB 5h 52 min 6h 7h 28 min 9h 20 min 11h 44 min

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Module Docking
Module Removal
Module Attachment
Before removing a module, please ensure that the camera is powered o.
If your camera has a module docked, remove by following these instructions:
Before installing, please ensure that the camera is powered o.
Detaching the module exposes the female connector and module dock area.
A tool may be used alternatively to remove the module.
Warning: Please ensure that the connectors are plugged together; if securement pins have
locked into place, but the connector remained undocked; remove the module and repeat
attachment. During step 2, you may press the module firmly on the connector side area, to
ensure connector docking before securement pins locking into place.
1. Place index finger onto
the module notch.
1. Place the module on the camera,
ensuring that the 30 pin connector is
above the camera’s female connector.
2. Pull outwards, pivoting
on the module.
2. Press down on both ends
simultaneously, until the module
clicks into place.

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Camera Menu System
Mode navigation
Settings menu navigation
Press the button to scroll through Video, Photo, Timelapse, Photoburst, and
Settings modes.
1. Scroll through modes using the button, until you reach the settings menu.
2. Press the button to scroll through the menu, highlights each setting in turn.
3. Press the button to change the option for that setting.
4. At any time, press the button to change mode (returning to Video).
Video Photo Timelapse Photoburst Settings
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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Camera Menu System
Video Mode (Green LED)
Photo Mode (Yellow LED)
Timelapse Mode (Purple LED)
Photoburst Mode (Cyan LED)
Video Mode - Selecting Resolution and Frame Rate
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.
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.
To change photo resolution, press to highlight the currently selected
resolution, then use the rear button to scroll through the 5, 8 and 12MP options.
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.
To create a timelapse video, you’ll need to import a sequence of Ghost 4K
timelapse photos into video editing software.
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.
Press the button to highlight the currently selected resolution, or press twice
to highlight the frame rate. The button can be used to scroll through the
available options of the highlighted setting.
To change to a dierent mode, press until the video mode icon is highlighted.
You can then change mode with the button.

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Settings Menu
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Frequency
Pair Remote
BT Mode
Enable W-Fi for connection to the Drift Life app, or turn Wi-Fi o to conserve
battery life.
Choose between 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz to ensure the best possible Wi-Fi
connection. 2.4GHz achieves the longest range, whilst 5.8GHz is recommended
for areas where there are multiple Wi-Fi networks in use.
To pair your Ghost 4K remote to your camera ensure that ‘BT Mode’ is set to RC.
Then scroll down to the ‘Pair Remote’ option and press the button to select.
When the Ghost 4K screen shows ‘Press Remote Button’ you’ll need to press the
Drift Logo button on your remote. After a few seconds the camera will indicate
whether the pairing is successful.
LED Indicator:
Green – Video
Yellow – Photo
Purple – Timelapse
Cyan – Photoburst
Press the mode
button to cycle
through recording
modes or to stop
recording.
Switch between ‘RC’ mode, for connecting your Ghost 4K remote control, and
‘App’ mode for live streaming using the Drift Life mobile app.

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Settings Menu
Field of View
For the best possible image quality the default FOV setting of 140° is ideal, but this
option can be used to narrow the FOV to 115° or 90°. Field of View adjustments
will aect video mode, as well as photo, timelapse and photoburst.
Resolution Frame
Rate Available FOV EIS Car DVR Yes / No
Video
Tagging
Sim.
Photo
4K 25 90° / 115° / 140° N N Y N
24 90° / 115° / 140° N N Y N
4K UHD
30 90° / 115° / 140° N N Y N
25 90° / 115° / 140° N N Y N
24 90° / 115° / 140° N N Y N
2.7K
60 90° / 115° N N Y N
50 90° / 115° / 140° N N Y N
30 90° / 115° / 140° Y N Y N
25 90° / 115° / 140° Y N Y N
24 90° / 115° / 140° N N Y N
1080p
120 90° / 115° / 140° N N Y N
100 90° / 115° / 140° N N Y N
60 90° / 115° / 140° Y N Y N
50 90° / 115° / 140° Y N Y N
30 90° / 115° / 140° Y Y Y N
25 90° / 115° / 140° Y Y Y N
24 90° / 115° / 140° N N Y N
720p
240 90° / 115° / 140° N N Y Y
200 90° / 115° / 140° N N Y Y
60 90° / 115° / 140° N N Y
50 90° / 115° / 140° N N Y Y
48 90° / 115° / 140° N N Y Y
30 90° / 115° / 140° N N Y
25 90° / 115° / 140° N N Y

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Settings Menu
Exposure
Self Timer
Bit Rate
Filters
The Ghost 4K features automatic exposure compensation, but also oers the
option to manually set exposure.
Set the Ghost 4K to start recording video or take a photo 3, 5 or 10 seconds after
pressing the record button.
High bit rate modes preserves as much information as possible, to help you
achieve the best possible image quality. Low bit rate helps to keep file sizes
manageable, for easy storage and editing.
Normal: The default mode, with no filter applied.
Vivid: Select vivid mode for more saturated colours. This works well if you’re
shooting on an overcast day, and you want to make your footage look as exciting
as possible.
Lowlight: Increase the brightness of videos when shooting in very dark conditions.
Water: For use with the Ghost 4K waterproof case, when diving. Water mode
compensates for the loss of reds that occurs while filming underwater.
Filters are a global setting that are applied to all camera modes.

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Settings Menu
ISO Sensitivity
Video Tagging
The Ghost 4K will automatically adjust ISO when set to the default ‘Auto’ setting,
or the ISO can be set to 100, 200, 400 or 800 manually. A higher ISO setting is
ideal for low light environments, but may result in a more ‘grainy’ image.
Video tagging allows the user to press the button after an event, and still save
the video. This is ideal for capturing unexpected moments, and is a great tool for
saving space on your memory card.
With tagging mode enabled, the camera will record continuously, but will not
save any footage. The status LED will flash green when the camera is in this state.
Pressing the button will save the previous section of video – the duration that
you want to save can be set in the settings menu using the ‘Tag Interval’ option.
Once the button is pressed, the previous section of video is saved to your
memory card, and the camera will continue to record for the duration of that
interval.
For example, if a 30s interval is selected, pressing the button will save the
previous 30s of video, and the camera will continue to record for a further 30s.
Pressing the button again will extend your video by a further 30s.
Pressing the button while the camera is tagging will stop the recording.
Tagging ON
Tagging ON
Stops Recording
Adds Interval
Tag record previous and following interval
Tag record previous and following interval
Previous Interval
Previous Interval
Following Interval
Following Interval Extended Interval

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Settings Menu
Car DVR
Simultaneous Photo
Car DVR mode allows you to record continuously when connected to a USB
power supply, without worrying about memory card capacity.
Select a ‘Car DVR Loop Interval’ in the Ghost 4K settings menu, and the camera
will continuously record videos of the chosen duration.
When your memory card is full, the camera will automatically overwrite the oldest
video. If an event that you want to capture occurs, simply press the button to
stop the recording, and the footage will be saved.
The Ghost 4K can function as a hands free car DVR camera, when connected to
a 12v adapter, or your car’s USB port. Turn the ignition on, and when the camera
receives power it will turn on, and start recording automatically.
Turn the ignition o, and the camera will record until the end of the selected
interval, then will power o automatically.
Before attempting to charge the Ghost 4K Car DVR mode should be disabled
in the settings menu, to ensure that the camera does not power on and start
recording when the USB cable is connected.
The Ghost 4K will automatically switch to 1080p, 30 frames per second when Car
DVR mode is enabled.
With Simultaneous Photo mode enabled your camera will automatically take
photos at the selected interval, during video recording. Select the desired interval
using the ‘Simultaneous Photo Interval’ option.

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Settings Menu
Video Stabilisation
Microphone
Microphone Sensitivity
Speaker Volume
Video stabilisation can help to remove the eects of camera shake during
recording, resulting in smoother footage. This setting is particularly suited to
removing vibration and low-amplitude camera movements, so is well suited to
helmet mounted or handheld video capture.
Please note that Image Stabilisation is not available at 4K, 4K UHD, or above 60fps
[Subject to FW].
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. If
an external microphone is connected, via the included USB adapter, the Ghost 4K
will recognise this input automatically.
The Ghost 4K microphone sensitivity can be adjusted or turned o in the settings
menu. Lowering the sensitivity is advised when recording in situations with very
high audio or wind noise levels. Options range from 1 to 5, with 5 oering the
highest sensitivity.
Select a speaker volume setting to adjust the volume of camera feedback
(‘beeps’), as well as audio playback when using the LCD module. The speaker can
also be turned o entirely.

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Settings Menu
LED Status Indicator
LED Indicator Timer
Date
Date Stamp
Instant Record
Video Standard
The Ghost 4K gives you the option to turn the LED status indicator, and LCD
backlight o, to conserve battery life.
Your ghost 4K status indicator and LED backlight can be set to turn o after
a specific duration, in order to save battery. Select from 5s, 10s, 20s or 1m
durations, or turn the timer o if you’d prefer the status indicator to remain on.
Set the correct time and date.
Enabling the date stamp will imprint the time and date onto the bottom-right
corner of your photos and videos.
Enabling instant record allows you to power your Ghost 4K on, and start
recording with a single short press of the button.
Pressing and holding the button will power your camera on in idle mode.
Filter your frame rate options for faster navigation through PAL, NTSC, or
Cinematic frame rates. PAL allows you to select 25, 50, 100 or 200 frames per
second. NTSC frame rates are 30, 60, 120 and 240 frames per second, and
cinematic mode enables 24 and 48 frames per second.
Please see page 12 for a full list of available frame rates at each resolution setting.

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Settings Menu
Camera O
Thumbnail Files
Format Card
Language
Reset Settings
Serial Number
Firmware Number
Set your camera to power o if idle for a selected duration.
The Ghost 4K will generate two files for each video or photo – one regular file,
and one smaller .THM file for use with the Drift Life app. The .THM files can be
disabled in the settings menu.
Format your memory card to delete all files, and to ensure that the format is
correct for use with the Ghost 4K. Memory cards should be formatted regularly in
the Ghost 4K settings menu.
English and Chinese language options are currently available (additional options
coming soon).
Reset your Ghost 4K settings to factory defaults.
Your camera’s serial number can be found in the Ghost 4K settings menu.
Current firmware version is displayed in the settings menu.

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Mounting the Camera
Initial Setup
Shot Setup
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.
The Drift Life app is the fastest way to check your shot. Simply download the app
from Google Play (Android) or the App Store (iOS), launch the app.
Tap ‘Connect Camera’ and follow the instructions.
Lens Marker