PROFESSIONAL HD ACTION CAMERAS DRIFT GHOST-S USER MANUAL W W W. D R I F T I N N O VAT I O N .C O M VERSION: 1.0.
Contents Precautions /3 Overview /4 Using The Camera /5 Initial Setup Powering On and Off Charging Formatting a Micro SD Card Selecting a Micro SD Card Camera Menu System /6 Video Mode /7 Recording Video Video Tagging Simultaneous Photos and Videos Video Mode Settings Video Tagging Car DVR Bit Rate Scene Mode Photo Mode Capturing Photos Photo Settings Scene Mode Timelapse Mode Capturing Timelapse Sequences Timelapse Settings Scene Mode Photoburst Mode Capturing Photoburst Sequences Photobur
Precautions General Precautions Attention Please take note of the following guidelines when using your Ghost-S camera: ! Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision • 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.
Overview MENU Button (Video Tag/ Simultaneous Photo) LEFT Button (Zoom Out) RIGHT Button (Zoom In) ACTION Button (On/Off/Rec/Stop) Figure 2: Top View Camera LED Indicator 2.0” LCD Screen 300° Rotating/Replaceable Lens ¼”-20 Thread Speaker HDMI Port (Mini Type C) USB Port (Mini Type B) Figure 3: Screen View Battery Slot Cover Micro SD Card Slot 3.
Using The Camera Figure 8: Inserting the Battery and Micro SD Card Initial Setup Selecting a Micro SD Card 1. Unscrew the rear hatch of the camera by hand, or by using the notch in the Universal Clip (anti-clockwise movement). The Drift Ghost-S is compatible with Micro SD, SDHC or SDXC cards up to 64GB. We recommend Class 10 cards for recording HD video and system stability. 2. Slide the catch and open the battery slot cover, insert the battery as above and close the cover. 3.
Camera Menu System MENU Button (Tag/Back) LEFT Button (Zoom Out) RIGHT Button (Zoom In) ACTION Button (On/Off/Rec/Stop) Camera LED Indicator Figure 9: Ghost-S Top View The Drift Ghost-S has an easy-to-use menu system which can be navigated using the camera’s four control buttons. Main Menu (Figure 10) Mode Selection Playback To open the Main Menu, press MENU while the camera is powered on. The Main Menu screen will display the four menu options. Use LEFT and RIGHT to navigate between the menu options.
Video Mode Video Mode (GREEN LED) Video Mode Settings While the camera is powered on and in Video Mode—with a micro SD card inserted with enough free memory—it will record video when ACTION is pressed on the camera or the remote control. 1080P Resolution 1. To enter Video Mode, ensure the camera is powered on. 960P 720P WVGA 25 (1080/960/720/WVGA) 2. Press MENU to enter the Main Menu. 30 (1080/960/720/WVGA) 3. Open the Mode Selection menu, highlight Video Mode and press ACTION.
Video Mode (cont’d) Video Tagging Figure 15: Video Tagging Graphic Representation When activated, this feature allows the camera to continuously record video, but save only ‘tagged’ footage. For example, with Video Tagging turned on and a Video Tagging Interval of 30s selected, pressing MENU while recording video will save the previous 30s, current 30s and an additional 30s—a total of 1m30s of tagged footage. Video Tagging can be turned on or off in the Video Settings menu. 1.
Video Mode (cont’d) Car DVR mode ENGINE STARTS ENGINE STOPS START RECORDING CAR DVR INTERVAL* Camera turns on (Automatically) New clip New clip CAR DVR INTERVAL New clip CAR DVR INTERVAL STOP RECORDING CAR DVR INTERVAL V Figure 16: Car DVR Graphic Representation Camera turns off (Automatically) Car DVR mode can be turned on or off in the Video Settings menu This hands off mode setting is ideal for insurance and security purposes.
Photo Mode PHOTO MODE (YELLOW LED) While the camera is powered on and in Photo Mode—with a Micro SD card inserted with available memory—it will capture a 5, 8 or 12MP still image when ACTION is pressed on the camera or the remote control. Photo Mode Settings 12MP Resolution 5MP 1. To enter Photo Mode, ensure the camera is powered on. 2. Press MENU to enter the Main Menu. 8MP 160° Field Of View 127° 90° 3. Open the Mode Selection menu, highlight Photo Mode and press ACTION.
Timelapse Mode Timelapse Mode (PURPLE LED) While the camera is powered on and in Timelapse Mode—with a Micro SD card inserted with enough free memory—it will capture a series of still images at a specified rate when ACTION is pressed on the camera or the remote control. Timelapse Mode Settings 12MP Resolution 5MP 160° 1. To enter Timelapse Mode, ensure the camera is powered on. 2. Press MENU to enter the Main Menu. 8MP Field Of View 127° 90° 3.
Photoburst Mode Photoburst Mode (CYAN BLUE LED) While the camera is powered on and in Photoburst Mode—with a Micro SD card inserted with enough free memory—it will capture a burst of still images for an allotted duration, at a specified rate when ACTION is pressed on the camera or the remote control. 1. To enter Photoburst Mode, ensure the camera is powered on. Photoburst Mode Settings 12MP Resolution 8MP 5MP 160° FOV 127° 90° 2. Press MENU to enter the Main Menu. 5/s 3.
Playback On opening Playback from the Main Menu, the screen will display the four camera mode icons. A number will be displayed beside each camera mode icon to indicate how many files are stored on the memory card for each mode. Video Playback Photo Playback 40% To select a highlighted camera mode, press ACTION. The screen will display the most recent video, photo, timelapse or photoburst folder. To move between files, use LEFT and RIGHT. To return to Live Preview, press the menu button to backout.
Camera Settings Upon opening Camera Settings from the Main Menu, the screen will display the list of adjustable camera settings. Use LEFT and RIGHT to move between settings. Use ACTION to edit and confirm settings; LEFT and RIGHT to move between setting values.
Camera Settings (cont’d) Clone Mode The ultimate tool for any video production, Drift Innovation’s Clone Mode allows simultaneous recording and synchronized setting adjustments for AP linked cameras. Users can sync up to five cameras connected to the same Clone Network via Wi-Fi. Start just one camera and all networked cameras start. Change the mode on one, and all cameras update to the new mode. Setting Up Clone Mode Clone mode works on a ‘Master-Slave’ type of system.
Two-Way Remote Control Powering On and Off 1. Ensure the camera is powered on, see p5. 2. Press and hold the ACTION button on the remote—the LED will power on and indicate the current camera mode. ! The remote will automatically power off if it does not find a camera after 15s. Charging Connect the remote control using the Mini USB cable (provided) to a powered USB port. The LED will blink red. A full charge takes around two hours using a 1-2A charger.
Two-Way Remote Control (cont’d) Pairing Camera to a Remote Control - One to All A single remote control can be paired to an infinite number of cameras in a 10m range from the remote control, to enable footage to be captured from every angle. 1. On the cameras, press MENU, select Camera Settings from the Main Menu and press ACTION. 2. Highlight ‘Remote Pairing’ from the Camera Settings menu and press ACTION. 3. Highlight ‘ ‘ in the Remote Pairing options and press ACTION. 4.
Shot Setup Figure 27: Universal Clip Screw Location & Lens Rotation Fixing the Camera to the Universal Clip Lens Rotation 1. Align the screw of the Universal Clip with the thread on the underside of the camera body. In order to maximise your mounting options, the camera lens is rotatable through 300°, allowing for the perfect shot from even the most extreme of positions. 2. Twist the screw thread in a clockwise direction by hand. 3.
Connectivity Recorded video footage and photos can be copied to a computer using the USB cable provided or—if your computer has an appropriate card reader—directly from the Micro SD card. Connecting to a Windows PC by USB Cable 1. Connect the camera to your PC using the USB cable. The camera screen will display a USB logo and the LED status indicator will blink red. 2. Your PC’s operating system may be setup to open new devices automatically, if not, open My Computer. 3.
Conserving Battery The Ghost-S comes with a rechargeable 1700mAh Lithium-Ion battery, allowing you to record continuously for hours between charges. However, sometimes you may find yourself in a location without a power outlet to charge your camera. If you’re outside, cold conditions can drain battery power at a faster rate than usual. Fortunately, the Ghost-S comes with a number of features to conserve the battery life. These can all be found in the Camera Settings menu.
Updating Firmware The Drift Ghost-S should always be operated on the latest firmware available, downloadable from www.driftinnovation.com. Be sure to check back often for updates as we will continue to add features and options to your camera after you purchase it 1. Go to www.driftinnovation.com and download the latest firmware file (‘’Ghost_S.bin’’) found easily in the Drift Ghost-S section, or by navigating to ‘Firmware’ listed in the bottom footer of any page. 2.
Camera Care The Ghost-S is specifically designed for extreme sports. It is a very durable piece of equipment. However, to ensure a long and healthy life for your camera, please follow the guidelines below. Cleaning the Camera During your sporting activities, the camera will inevitably get dirty or wet. Although this is not an issue, it is recommended that you clean the camera after each use. Clean the camera thoroughly with a damp cloth and let it air dry before you open the back hatch or rotate the lens.
Technical Specifications Video Resolution 1080p, 960p (4:3), 720p and WVGA (16:9) File Format .MP4 (H.264 codec) Sensor Type 12 MP Sony CMOS sensor with back illuminated technology 1080P: 25 / 30 / 50 / 60 fps Frame Rate 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 1080p: 90° / 127° / 160° Field of View 960p: 160° 720p: 160° WVGA: 160° Lens Focal Range Lens Rotation Zoom Photo Mode Exposure 0.
Warranty Drift Innovation (“Manufacturer”) warrants to the original End User (“Purchaser”) that this product purchased from us or any authorized dealer is free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for the applicable warranty period, as set forth in the product specification, or 12 months—whichever is the less. Drift Innovation products purchased from non-authorized dealers might not be covered by the offered warranty.
Disclosures FCC Information Motorcycle Disclaimer This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Interacting with the camera while riding could cause a crash and you or others may be seriously injured or killed. 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.
