DRIFT 29343579 Ghost 4K Motorcycle Action Camera User Guide

GHOST 4K
Quick Guide

Thank you for purchasing the Drift Ghost 4K+

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Download the full manual and check our official 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

A Rear Button
B Middle Button
C Front Button
D  Status LED
E  Rotating Lens
F  Battery Module
G Module Latch| H  Wi-Fi LED
I  Rear Screen
J  Dual microphones
K  Reset Button
L  MicroSD Card Slot
M  10 Pin Mini USB Port
N Rubber Cover
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Package Contents

A  Ghost 4K+ Camera
B  Universal Clip
C  External Microphone
D  Curved Adhesive Mount| E  USB-Mic Converter
F  MiniUSB Cable
G  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 the 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!

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. The current camera mode is indicated by the color of the Status LED and Rear Screen, along with the icon in the top left of the Rear Screen.
5. To power off, press and hold the button for 3 seconds.

RESET YOUR CAMERA
If Ghost 4K+ becomes unresponsive, press and hold the button for the 20s to reset it.
MODE NAVIGATION
To change the current camera recording mode, press the button; changing between Video, Photo, Timelapse, Photo burst, and General Settings modes.

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 the LCD screen will flash red each time a photo is captured.
PHOTO SETTINGS

• Resolution

TIMELAPSE MODE
(Purple LED) Press the button to capture a series of still images at a specified rate. The Status LED and the LCD screen will flash red each time an image is captured. To stop recording, press the button once more.
TIMELAPSE SETTINGS

• Resolution
• Timelapse Interval

PHOTO BURST 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.
PHOTO BURST SETTINGS

• Resolution
• Burst Duration/Capture Rate

CHANGE SETTINGS
In any mode press the button to highlight a setting.
Press the button to change the option for the highlighted setting.

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 the highlight block to the next setting (Field of View), pressing once more moves to Exposure.
In step 3 pressing changed FOV from 140° to 115°.

Settings

PHOTOBURST
Camera Off| NEVER / 2MIN / 5MIN / 10MIN / 20MIN
THM Files| ON / OFF
Language| EN / DE / FR / IT / ES / CN
Reset Settings| YES / NO
Format SD Card| YES / NO
Serial Number| XXXXXX
Clone Mode| Off / Master / Slave
Clone Group| 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Firmware Version| XXXXXX

***** Check our official website for firmware updates.

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 it 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, maintaining it perpendicular to the ground for correct orientation.

Feature Overview

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 it.
• 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.

CAR DVR MODE
This hands-off 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 saves when important footage is “Tagged”.
While recording a video, pressing the button will save past, present, and future videos. For example, with a video tagging interval of the 30s selected, the camera will save the previous 30s, and an additional 30s – a total of 1m “tagged” footage.
The Video Tagging feature requires a class 10 micro SD card with 4GB of free space to function correctly.
INSTANT-ON MODE
Enabling Instant-On Mode allows the camera to turn on, and start recording with a single press of the button.
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 the 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 selecting of the front microphone while the camera is stationary; the rear microphone is ideal for reducing wind noise while the camera is moving.
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 bigger file size.
FILTER
Quickly tailor your camera’s settings to the recording conditions with filters. Choose between Normal / Vivid / Low Light / Water.

Accessory Guide

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.
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.
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°.

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
Set up 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 it on.
The camera screen will display ‘Firmware Updating’ as the update is installed. Once complete, the camera will power down.

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 recognized as a removable disk; double-click to open it.
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 recognized as an external device; double-click to open it.
4. Open the DCIM folder to access your files.

Specifications

Video Resolution and Frame Rates:

Microphone via USB adaptor.
Outputs:| A/V and HDMI Out via USB Adapter.
Connectivity:| USB Plug And Play, Mini USB 10 Pin.
Power:| 1500mAh internal,450mAh modular battery included.
Wi-Fi Frequency:| 2.4GHz & 5.8GHz
Camera Dimensions:| 43 (W) x 82.2 (L) x 31.4 (D) mm
Weight:| 120g
Compatibility:|

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  adeon™ 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.

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 off, 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 different 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.

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 a minimum distance of 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.

References

• Drift | No matter what moves you, capture it best with Drift – Drift Innovation
• Limited Product Statement Warranty – Drift Innovation
• An Action Camera Manual | Now Available | Drift Innovation

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