DRIFT GHOST-S User manual

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Contents
about your camera | initial setup 3—4
package contents | getting started 5—6
mode selection & settings 7—8
playback & camera settings | mounting the camera 9—10
feature overview 11—12
using the two-way remote | accessory guide 13—14
wifi & firmware | connecting the camera 15—16
specifications 17—18
disclosures 19—20
Thank you for purchasing the Drift Ghost-S
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Check our ocial website for firmware updates, customer
support, news about our products and videos from our users.
If you have any suggestions, comments or concerns, please
contact our customer support team at:
[email protected]
WARRANTY
To obtain our warranty service, register your product at:
driftinnovation.com/warranty

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About your camera Initial setup
MENU / Tag / Back Button
LEFT Button / Zoom Out
RIGHT Button / Zoom In
ACTION Button
(On/O/Rec/Stop)
Status LED
Rear Hatch
2.0” LCD Screen
300° Rotating Lens
USB Port (Mini-B)
HDMI Port (Mini-C)
3.5mm Microphone Input
-MONO
Micro SD Card Slot
Battery Slot Cover
AD
CB E
F G H
IJK L
1. Unscrew and remove the
rear hatch
2. Insert a Class 10 or higher
Micro SD/HC/XC card (up
to 64GB) Format before
first usage!
3. Lift the hinged battery
slot cover and insert the
battery as shown (below)
4. Connect the camera
via mini USB cable to a
powered USB port and
charge the battery for 4
hours before first use
5. Charge the remote via
mini USB cable
6. Replace the rear hatch
and screw shut to secure

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Getting startedPackage contents
Connector Hatch Wrist Strap
Microphone Extension Cable
USB Cable (Mini-B)
Remote Control Rechargeable Battery
Universal Clip Mount Kit Goggle Mount
POWER ON AND OFF
1. Press and hold the
ACTION button to
power on
2. The screen will power
on, show the welcome
display, then Live Preview
3. The camera is now ready
to record video, or take
still photos
4. The current camera mode
is indicated by the icon in
the top left of the display
and by the LED indicator
(for details, see p7-8)
5. To power o, press
and hold the ACTION
button for 3s.
MAIN MENU
Press the MENU button to
enter the Main Menu. The
screen will display the icons
of the four menu options.
Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons
to highlight menu options;
press the ACTION button to
select an option.
Mode Selection
Mode Settings
Playback
Settings
*Note: The camera will power on in the same mode it powered o in.
*Note: The Connector Hatch is NOT waterproof, use the Standard Hatch.

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Mode selection & settings
VIDEO MODE
(Green LED) The camera
will record video when
ACTION is pressed on the
camera or remote. The
LED will flash red while
recording. Press ACTION on
the camera, or STOP on the
remote, to end recording.
MODE SELECTION MENU
The Mode Selection menu
displays the icons for the
four camera modes.
Highlight the desired mode
and press ACTION.
The screen will return
to Live Preview and the
camera is ready to record.
TIMELAPSE MODE
(Purple LED) The camera
will capture a series of still
images at a specified rate
when ACTION is pressed
on the camera or remote.
To stop recording, press
ACTION on the camera or
STOP on the remote.
PHOTO MODE
(Yellow LED) The camera
will capture still images
when ACTION is pressed
on the camera or remote.
The LED will blink red every
time a photo is taken (this
applies for Timelapse and
Photoburst modes also).
PHOTOBURST MODE
(Cyan LED) The camera
will capture a burst of still
images for an allotted
duration, at a specified
rate, when ACTION on the
camera or remote is pressed
(for best results, use a Class
10 or higher micro SD card).
MODE SETTINGS
The Mode Settings menu
displays the icons for the
settings of the four camera
modes. Highlight the
desired mode and press
ACTION. The screen will
show the list of settings for
the chosen mode.
VIDEO SETTINGS
• Video Resolution
• Frame Rate
• Field of View
• Exposure
• Self-Timer
• Video Tagging (see p12)
• Car DVR (see p11)
• Bit Rate (see p11)
• Scene Mode (see p12)
• Default Settings
PHOTO SETTINGS
• Photo Resolution
• Field of View
• Exposure
• Self-Timer
• Scene Mode (see p12)
• Default Settings
TIMELAPSE SETTINGS
• Photo Resolution
• Field of View
• Exposure
• Sequence Interval
• Self-Timer
• Scene Mode (see p12)
• Default Settings
PHOTOBURST SETTINGS
• Photo Resolution
• Field of View
• Capture Rate
• Burst Duration
• Exposure
• Self-Timer
• Scene Mode (see p12)
• Default Settings
Video
Timelapse
Photo
Photoburst

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Playback & camera settings
Selecting the Playback icon
opens the Mode Selection
menu and display the four
camera mode icons.
The number of videos or
photos is displayed beside
each camera mode icon.
Selecting a mode will display
the most recent video or photo,
timelapse or photoburst folder.
Navigate through the files
using LEFT/RIGHT. To play a
video, or open a timelapse or
photoburst sequence, press
the ACTION button.
Press MENU to go back.
CAMERA SETTINGS
• Wi-Fi ON / OFF
• Wi-Fi Network Name GHOST-S [000]
• Mic Sensitivity OFF / LOW / MED / HIGH
• Speaker Volume OFF / LOW / MED / HIGH
• LCD Brightness LOW / MED / HIGH
• LCD O OFF / 5S / 10S / 20S / 1MIN / 5MIN
• Remote Control YES / NO
• Remote Pairing ONE-ONE / ONE-ALL
• Remote LED ON / OFF
• Camera LED ON / OFF
• Digital Zoom ON / OFF
• Camera O OFF / 1MIN / 2MIN / 5MIN
• HDMI Out Resolution AUTO / 1080p /
1080i / 720p
• HDMI frame Rate 60 / 50 / 30 / 25
• Date YEAR / MONTH / DAY
• Date / Timestamp ON / OFF
• Language (list of languages)
• Save Settings A / B / C
• Load Settings A / B / C
• Reset Settings YES / NO
• Format Memory Card YES / NO
• Firmware Version CURRENT VERSION
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 until
the image is orientated
correctly. Use the
lens marker as an ‘up’
reference.
PLAYBACK

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Feature overview
SIMULTANEOUS PHOTO
While recording video,
pressing the MENU button
will simultaneously take an
8mp still photo.
When using the two-way
remote control, press the
ACTION button for the
same result.
This feature is not available
when Video Tagging (right)
is enabled.
CAR DVR MODE
This hands-o mode is ideal
for insurance and security
purposes. In this mode the
camera records footage
in a continuous loop style
(DVR Intervals) recording
loop after loop until it fills
the Micro SD Card. Once
full, the oldest loops will
be deleted as the newest
ones are saved. DVR loop
intervals can be 1min, 3min,
5min or 10min intervals.
BIT RATE [NEW]
Users can select 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.
CLONE MODE [NEW]
Connect to multiple
cameras with the new
Clone mode feature.
Through Wi-Fi all cameras
within 60m of the master
camera will be able to
“see” each other and
communicate their current
settings and recording
modes to each other. The
result is a synchronisation
between cameras, if one
camera starts recording, all
synced cameras will record
- this feature is perfect for
capturing multiple angles.
See Full Manual online for
how to use, found at:
www.driftinnovation.com
MODE INDICATOR
The Drift Ghost-S features
our multi-coloured active
statusTM indicator light
system. There are LED
indicators positioned on
both the two-way remote
control and the front face of
the camera, these change
colour depending on the
current camera mode.
SCENE MODE [NEW]
Choose your recording
conditions with scene
mode select between
Normal / Vivid / Low Light.
SETTING PROFILES
All camera settings can be
saved by selecting Save
Settings from the Camera
Settings menu and choosing
a save profile: A, B or C.
Profiles can be loaded by
selecting Load Settings from
the menu, then A, B or C.
VIDEO TAGGING
When activated, this
feature allows the camera
to continuously record
video, but only saving
when important footage is
“tagged”.
While recording video,
pressing the MENU button
will tag and save past,
present and future video.
For example, with a video
tagging interval of 30s
selected, on pressing MENU
while recording, the camera
will save the previous 30s,
the current 30s and an
additional 30s—a total of
1m30s of ‘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
ACTION button
STOP button
USB charging port
(Remove covering before charging)
POWER ON AND OFF
1. Hold the ACTION
button to power on
2. The colour of the remote
control’s LED indicator
will show the current
camera mode
3. The remote will
automatically power
o if it does not find a
camera after 15s
4. To charge, connect the
remote control via the
mini USB cable provided
to a powered USB port
USING THE REMOTE
While the camera and remote
are on and paired, pressing
ACTION will begin recording
video, capture a photo, start
timelapse or photoburst
modes, depending on the
camera mode. Pressing STOP
will end video or timelapse
recording.
Pressing ACTION while
recording video will capture a
photo, or start Video Tagging
(if activated, see p12). Pressing
STOP will end recording.
The LED will blink blue to
confirm a signal between
camera and remote.
Pressing STOP while the
camera is in Live Preview
will toggle between camera
modes, indicated by LED
Using the two-way remote
A
B
The Remote is NOT waterproof.
C
C
HD GHOST
WATERPROOF CASE
DRIFT TIME LAPSE
The Drift HD Ghost waterproof
case is perfectly suited for all
aquatic activities. The dual
locking system ensures the
Drift HD Ghost is always
securely sealed and dry down
to 60m.
The Drift Time Lapse allows
you to capture photo Time
Lapse sequences and is
enabled to rotate 360° in
60 minutes perfect for
capturing all the action,
whether up in the mountains
or down on the beach.
SHOULDER MOUNT
The mount allows you to
go hands-free while still
capturing all the action. The
harness is fully adjustable
and the detachable shoulder
mount is suitable for both left
and right handed users.
For full accessory list visit driftinnovation.com

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TURNING ON AND OFF
In the Camera Settings
menu, highlight the ‘WiFi’
option,press ACTION, and
select Pand press ACTION.
In Live Preview, wait for the
WiFi indicator icon @to
show WiFi is enabled then,
on your WiFi device, select
the network:
‘Ghost-S [000]’
The three digit network
name can be changed from
the general settings menu.
A Micro SD card must be
installed to allow WiFi to
work.
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE
Download the latest firmware
from the Drift website and
copy the Ghost_S.bin file to 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. To check
the firmware has updated
correctly, power the camera
on and, from the Main Menu,
open the Camera Settings
menu and select ‘Version’ to
view the current firmware.
DOWNLOAD THE DRIFT APP
Shot setup, record,
capture & playback
on your device.
Update coming soon for full
Ghost S compatibility, check
website for up-to-date details.
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.
CONNECTING TO A TV
1. While the camera is
powered o, connect
the camera using a mini
HDMI (Type C) to full
HDMI cable, available
from Drift retailers.
2. Power on the camera.
3. The camera’s display will
now show on the TV
and playback of video
or photos will show on
screen; video sound
will come out of the TV
speakers.
Connecting the cameraWifi Firmware
!While charging only (not through a computer), press ACTION to return to Live Preview

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Specifications
Video resolution: 1080p, 720p and WVGA (16:9); 960p (4:3)
File format: .MP4 (H.264 codec)
Sensor type: CMOS
Frame rate:-
1080p: 25 / 30 / 50 / 60 fps
960p: 25 / 30 / 48 / 50 / 60 fps
720p: 25 / 30 / 50 / 60 / 100 / 120 fps
WVGA: 25 / 30 / 50 / 60 / 100 / 120 / 200 / 240 fps
Field-of-view (diagonal):-
1080p: 90° / 127° / 160°
960p: 160°
720p: 160°
WVGA: 160°
Lens focal range: 0.5m to infinity
Lens rotation: 300°
Zoom: ×10 (digital)
Photo mode: 5 / 8 / 12 megapixels
Exposure: Auto / Step Manual (advanced users)
LCD Screen: 2.0” colour TFT
LCD Screen Cover: Corning® Gorilla® Glass
Waterproof: 3m (9.84ft)
Microphone: Built-in, noise reducing microphone
Memory capacity: Micro SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards up to 64GB
Inputs: 3.5mm external microphone (extension included)
Outputs: HDMI connector type C (cable not included)
Connectivity: USB Plug and Play, mini-B USB connector
Compatibility: Windows Vista or Windows 7 and up / Mac OS X 10.5 and up
Remote range: 10m (32.81ft)
Radio frequency: 2.4GHz
Camera:-
Dimensions: 105 (L) × 52 (W) × 33 (D) mm
Weight: 172g
Power: 1700mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included) (DC 3.7V)
Remote control:-
Dimensions: 59 (L) × 48 (W) × 12 (D) mm
Weight: 22g
Power: 350mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery (DC 3.7V)

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Disclosures
FCC 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;
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
environment. This equipment
should be installed and
operated with minimum
distance 20cm between the
radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be
co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
MOTORCYCLE DISCLAIMER
Interacting with the camera
while riding could cause a
crash and you or others may be
seriously injured or killed.
• Keep your eyes and mind on
the road;
• Avoid looking at the camera
for too long;
• Stop the vehicle in a safe
location before adjusting the
camera.