Drift Innovation FD9980 User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Drift Ghost XL

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Check our official website for firmware updates, customer
support, and info on all our products.

https://driftinnovation.com/

If you have any suggestions, comments or concerns; please
contact our customer support team at:

[e-mail]

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 warranty, see:

https://driftinnovation.com/warranty

CONTENTS

3-4 PACKAGE CONTENTS | ABOUT YOUR CAMERA

5-6 INITIAL SETUP | GETTING STARTED

7-10 MODE SELECTION & SETTINGS

11 MOUNTING THE CAMERA

12-17 FEATURE OVERVIEW

18-19 ACCESSORY GUIDE

20 Wi-Fi & FIRMWARE

21 CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA

22-23 SPECIFICATIONS

24-26 DISCLOSURES

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Ghost XL

PACKAGE CONTENTS

B Universal Clip

C Curved Adhesive Mount

D Flat Adhesive Mount

E TRS-Audio Adaptor Cable

E

F TRS-Power Cable

G USB Cable

G

F

C

B

D

A

ABOUT YOUR CAMERA

A Rear Button

B Middle Button

C Front Button

D Status LED

E Rear Screen

F Microphone

G 5 PIN Micro USB Port

H Micro SD Card Slot

I External Mic/Power

Connector

J External Mic/Power

Cover

K Rotating Lens

L Memory Card and

USB Door

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J

L

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A B C DEK

GHOST XL

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1.Open the Memory Card and USB door.

2.Insert a Class 10 or higher microSD/HC/XC card (up to 128GB).
Format before first usage!

3.Connect the camera via a micro USB cable to a powered USB
port, and charge the battery for 5 hours before first use.

4.Close the Memory card and USB door, and ensure that the
latch is secured. You are ready to go!

INITIAL SETUP

GETTING STARTED

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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 off, press and hold the button for 3 seconds.

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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MODE SELECTION & SETTINGS

MODE SETTINGS

To change the settings of
the current mode press the

button, this will move the
highlight block from the mode
icon onto each setting in turn.

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

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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

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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
once more.

button

MODE SELECTION & SETTINGS

TIMELAPSE SETTINGS

Resolution

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Timelapse Interval

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PHOTOBURST MODE

(Cyan LED) The camera will capture a burst of still images for an
allotted duration and at a specified rate, when the
pressed. For best results, use a memory card with the highest
possible data rate.

PHOTOBURST SETTINGS

Resolution

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Burst Duration

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Capture Rate

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GENERAL SETTINGS

(Red LED) Press the
settings, press and hold the button to scroll backwards
the Settings. and press to cycle through the options of a
highlighted setting.

button to scroll through the available

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button is

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MODE SELECTION & SETTINGS

Dash Cam ON/OFF

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Dash Cam Interval 10s/30s/1min/2mins/5mins

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Event Detection ON/OFF

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Video Tagging ON/OFF

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Tagging Interval 10s/30s/1min/2mins/5mins/10mins

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Wi-Fi ON/OFF

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RC Paired/Unpaired

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FOV 140/115/90

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Exposure +2/+1/0/-1/-2

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Self Timer OFF/3s/5s/10s

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Bit Rate High/Mid/Low

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Filter Normal/Vivid/Low Light

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ISO Auto/100/200/400/800

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Mic Sensitivity 0/1/2/3/4/5

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Speaker Volume OFF/Low/Mid/High

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Indicator LED ON/OFF

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Vibrate Indication

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Default Startup Mode

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Burst

ON/OFF
Resume/Video/Photo/Timelapse/

MODE SELECTION & SETTINGS

Camera Off Never/2mins/5mins/10mins/20mins

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THM Files ON/OFF

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Time and Date

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Date Stamp ON/OFF

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Instant On ON/OFF

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Clone Mode ON/OFF

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Clone Group 0/1/2/3/4/5

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Video-Lapse ON/OFF

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Video-Lapse Interval 0.5s/1s/2s/5s/10s/30s

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Language EN/DE/FR/IT/ES/CN

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Restore Default

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Format SD Card

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Serial Number

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Firmware Version

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1.Attach the Universal Clip to the camera in any 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.

by pushing out the clips.

3.Align your shot. Rotate the lens by hand until the screen is
oriented correctly. Use the lens marker as an ‘up’ reference.

Lens Marker

MOUNTING THE CAMERA

*Double check it has been fully inserted

FEATURE OVERVIEW

DASH CAM MODE

How Does Dash Cam Mode Work?
Dash Cam Mode allows your Ghost XL to record in a continuous
loop. This means that when the memory card becomes full, the
camera will record over the oldest footage. If an incident occurs,
the Ghost XL Event Detection feature will protect this footage, to
prevent it from being overwritten.
In Dash Cam Mode the Ghost XL will power on automatically
when it detects a power supply. Connect the camera to a car or
motorcycle power supply, and the camera will turn on and start
recording when the ignition is turned on. When the ignition is
turned off, the camera will save the footage and then power off
instantly.
The interval setting is the duration of the loops that the Ghost XL
will record. For example, if you select a 2m interval and record
for 20 minutes, you’ll find 10 videos saved on your memory
card, each two minutes long.

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-Press the
to the settings menu.

button to scroll through the modes and navigate

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-Press the button to scroll through the menu, until your
reach the ‘Dash Cam’ option. Press the
Dash Cam Mode On/Off.

-Press the button to scroll to the next option in the menu,
‘Dash Cam Interval’. Press button to scroll through the
available options.

Dash Cam Mode can also be toggled On/Off by pressing and
holding the button when camera is in Video mode.
Event Detection can be toggled On/Off in the settings menu if
you prefer to protect your videos manually.

WATERPROOF POWER CONNECTION

The Ghost XL can be connected to a car or motorcycle power
supply for hands-free operation in Dash Cam Mode via the
included 3.5mm Power cable.

FEATURE OVERVIEW

button to toggle

FEATURE OVERVIEW

Video-Lapse Mode

Captures a fast-motion video of your trip, allowing you to share
a condensed record of your journey. When enabled, video lapse
mode will automatically stitch together a timelapse video and
save it to your memory card, with no editing required. Simply
turn on Video-Lapse mode in the settings menu, select a Video­Lapse Interval, and navigate to Video mode.

On the video mode screen a Video-lapse icon will indicate that
the mode is enabled. Press the
press the

Note: The Video-Lapse interval indicates how many frames

button again to stop the Video-Lapse recording.

button to start recording, and

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per second are captured. A longer interval will result in a faster
playback speed, and a shorter interval will result in a slower

playback speed.

VIDEO TAGGING

‘Video tagging mode can be enabled in the Ghost XL settings
menu. When activated, this feature allows the camera to
continuously record video, but only save to the memory card
when important footage is “Tagged”.

A ‘Tagging Interval’ can be selected in the settings menu, and

this will determine the duration of the videos recorded. For

example, if a 30s interval is selected and the user presses the

button the last 30s of video will be saved to the memory card.

The camera will then continue to record for a further 30s, giving

a total video duration of 1 min.

FEATURE OVERVIEW

FEATURE OVERVIEW

The Video Tagging feature requires a class 10 micro SD card
with 4GB of free space to function correctly. Please note that
video tagging mode cannot be enabled together with Dash
Cam Mode.

CLONE MODE

Link two or more 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

-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.

button to select.

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INSTANT ON MODE

Enabling Instant On Mode allows the camera to turn on, and
immediately start recording with a single press of the

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 filters. Choose between Normal / Vivid / Low Light.

FEATURE OVERVIEW

button.

ACCESSORY GUIDE

SUCTION CUP MOUNT

The perfect accessory for mounting your Ghost XL 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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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 action video.

ACCESSORY GUIDE

Wi-Fi & FIRMWARE

To turn on your Ghost XL Wi-Fi, simply press and hold the
button. The LCD screen will show a Wi-Fi icon when the Wi-Fi is
enabled.
Wi-Fi can also be turned on via the cameras settings menu,
where you’ll also find an option to permanently switch the Wi-Fi
network on.

DOWNLOAD THE DRIFT LIFE APP

Setup your shot, capture, playback, edit and live stream on your
mobile device.

Download the latest firmware from the Drift website and copy
the Ghost_XL.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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ONNECTING 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 YOUR CAMERA

SPECIFICATIONS

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080P (1920 X 1080 16:9)

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960P (1280 X 960 4:3)
720P (1280 X 720 16:9)
WVGA (848 X 480 16:9)

File Format:
Sensor Type:
Field-of
Lens Focal Range:
Lens Rotation:
Phot
Exposure:
LCD Screen:
Microphones:

Wi-Fi:
Memory Capacity:

Inputs:

.MP4 (H

CMOS

-view (diagonal):

300º

o mode:

4 / 8 / 12 megapixels

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Mono Micr

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SPECIFICATIONS

Connecti
Compatibility:

Power:
Dimensions:
Weight:

vity:

Windo

3000 mAH int

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USB Plug And Pla

ws XP and up / Mac OS 10.2 and up

47(W)* 9

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7g

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ernal battery.

DISCLOSURES

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.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
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.

- English: "
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-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."

- French:"
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement."

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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 IC 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.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC 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.

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.

DISCLOSURES

DISCLOSURES

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