GHOST X
GHOST 4K
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Quick
Guide
GHOST X
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Thank you for purchasing the Drift Ghost X
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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WARRANTY
Warranty does not apply if the product is damaged due to physical abuse,
mishandling, accident, fire, frostbite, water damage, negligence or failure
to follow the supplied operating instructions. For more information on
your warranty, see:
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Contents
About Your Camera | Package Contents
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Initial Setup | Getting Started
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Camera Modes
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Settings Menu
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Settings
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Mounting the Camera
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Feature Overview
Accessory Guide
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Wi-Fi + Firmware
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Connecting Your Camera
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Specifications
Disclosures
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About Your Camera
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Rear Button
Middle Button
Front Button
Status LED
Rotating Lens
Battery Module
Module Latch
Wi-Fi LED
Rear Screen
Microphone
Reset Button
MicroSD Card Slot
10 Pin Mini USB Port
Rubber Cover
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GHOST 4K
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Package Contents
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Ghost
Camera
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Universal Clip
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Flat Adhesive Mount
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Curved Adhesive Mount
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USB-Mic Converter
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MiniUSB Cable
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Reset Tool
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GHOST 4K
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.
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Mode Icon
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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.
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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
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
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).
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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
Wi-
Fi
Field of View
Exposure
Self Timer
Bit Rate
Filters
ISO Sensitivity
Video Tagging
Video Tagging Interval
Car DVR
Car DVR Loop Interval
Mic Sensitivity
Speaker V
olume
LED Status Indicator
Instant Record
D
ate
Date Stamp
OFF / ON
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 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
OFF / LOW / MED / HIGH
OFF / ON
OFF / ON
YY/MM/DD HH/mm
OFF / ON
Settings
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Camera O
THM Files
Language
Reset Settings
Format SD Card
Serial Number
Firmware Version
Check our ocial website for firmware updates.
NEVER / 2MIN / 5MIN / 10MIN / 20MIN
ON / OFF
EN / CN
YES / NO
YES / NO
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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
Mounting the Camera
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”.
button will save past, present and future
While recording video, pressing the
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 “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.
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Feature Overview
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.
FILTER
Quickly tailor your cameras settings to
the recording conditions with fi
Choose between Normal / Vivid /
Low Light
lters.
Accessory Guide
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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°.
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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_X.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.
Wi-Fi + Firmware
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:
1080P 25 / 30 FPS
960P
720P
WVGA
File format: .MP4 (H.264 codec)
Sensor type: CMOS
Field-of-view (diagonal):
Lens focal range:
Lens rotation:
Photo mode:
Exposure:
LCD Screen:
Memory Capacity:
25 / 30 FPS
25 / 30 / 50 / 60 FPS
25 / 30 / 100 / 120 FPS
90° / 115° / 140°
0.5m to infinity
330°
5 / 8 / 12 mega-pixels
Auto / Step Manual (Advanced Users)
Color Dot Matrix Backlit LCD
Micro SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards up to 128GB
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Specifications
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Inputs:
Outputs:
Connectivity:
Power:
Wi-Fi Frequency:
Dimensions:
Camera
Weight:
Compatibility:
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.
1500mAh internal,450mAh modular battery included.
2.4GHz
43 (W) x 82.2 (L) x 31.4 (D) mm
120g
Windows XP and up / Mac OS 10.2 and up
1080P viewing a monitor capable of playback is
For
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 1080P,
meeting system requirements may still lead to staggered
or choppy playback.
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FCC STATEMENT :
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 any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE: This 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 turning the equipment off and on, 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 receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF warning statement:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure
requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition
without restriction.
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