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https://driftinnovation.com/warranty CONTENTS 2 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 3 A Ghost XL B Universal Clip PACKAGE CONTENTS G C Curved Adhesive Mount F D D Flat Adhesive Mount E TRS-Audio Adaptor Cable C F TRS-Power Cable E G USB Cable B A ABOUT YOUR CAMERA 4 A B C Rear Button Middle Button 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 A B C D K E F J L I GHOST XL H G 5 INITIAL SETUP 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!
GETTING STARTED 6 button to power on. POWER ON/OFF 1.Press and hold the 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 2 4 MODE NAVIGATION To change the current camera recording mode, press the button; changing between Video, Photo, Timelapse, Photoburst, and General Settings modes. 7 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 w i l l f l a s h re d to i n d i c a te 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 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. MODE SELECTION & SETTINGS 8 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 GENERAL SETTINGS
(Red LED) Press the settings, press and hold the the Settings. and press highlighted setting. button to scroll through the available button to scroll backwards to cycle through the options of a 9 MODE SELECTION & SETTINGS Dash Cam Dash Cam Interval Event Detection Video Tagging Tagging Interval Wi-Fi RC FOV Exposure Self Timer Bit Rate Filter ISO Mic Sensitivity Speaker Volume Indicator LED Vibrate Indication Default Startup Mode ON/OFF 10s/30s/1min/2mins/5mins ON/OFF ON/OFF 10s/30s/1min/2mins/5mins/10mins ON/OFF Paired/Unpaired 140/115/90
+2/+1/0/-1/-2 OFF/3s/5s/10s High/Mid/Low Normal/Vivid/Low Light Auto/100/200/400/800 0/1/2/3/4/5 OFF/Low/Mid/High ON/OFF ON/OFF Resume/Video/Photo/Timelapse/
Burst MODE SELECTION & SETTINGS 10 Camera Off THM Files Time and Date Date Stamp Instant On Clone Mode Clone Group Video-Lapse Video-Lapse Interval Language Never/2mins/5mins/10mins/20mins ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF 0/1/2/3/4/5 ON/OFF 0.5s/1s/2s/5s/10s/30s EN/DE/FR/IT/ES/CN Restore Default Format SD Card Serial Number Firmware Version 11 MOUNTING THE CAMERA 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. *Double check it has been fully inserted 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 FEATURE OVERVIEW 12 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, youll find 10 videos saved on your memory card, each two minutes long.
-Press the to the settings menu. button to scroll through the modes and navigate 13 FEATURE OVERVIEW button to scroll through the menu, until your button to toggle button to scroll to the next option in the menu, button to scroll through the
-Press the reach the Dash Cam option. Press the Dash Cam Mode On/Off.
-Press the Dash Cam Interval. Press available options. Dash Cam Mode can also be toggled On/Off by pressing and holding the Event Detection can be toggled On/Off in the settings menu if you prefer to protect your videos manually. button when camera is in Video mode. 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 14 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 Video-
Lapse Interval, and navigate to Video mode. 2 On the video mode screen a Video-lapse icon will indicate that button to start recording, and the mode is enabled. Press the press the button again to stop the Video-Lapse recording. Note: The Video-Lapse interval indicates how many frames 15 FEATURE OVERVIEW 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 16 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. button to select. 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 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. 17 FEATURE OVERVIEW INSTANT ON MODE Enabling Instant On Mode allows the camera to turn on, and button. 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. ACCESSORY GUIDE 18 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. 2 19 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 action video. 2 Wi-Fi & FIRMWARE 20 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 youll 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. 2Download 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. 21 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 cameras 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 cameras 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. SPECIFICATIONS 22 1080P (1920 X 1080 16:9) 960P (1280 X 960 4:3) 720P (1280 X 720 16:9) WVGA (848 X 480 16:9)
@ 25, 30FPS, HDR Mode
@ 25, 30FPS
@ 25, 30, 48, 50, 60FPS
@ 25, 30,50, 60FPS File Format:
Sensor Type:
Field-of-view (diagonal):
Lens Focal Range:
Lens Rotation:
Photo mode:
Exposure:
LCD Screen:
Microphones:
Wi-Fi:
Memory Capacity:
.MP4 (H.264 Codec) CMOS 90 / 115 / 140 0.5m to infinity 300 4 / 8 / 12 megapixels Auto / Step Manual (Advanced users) Colour Dot Matrix Backlit LCD Mono Microphone 2.4G Micro SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards up to 128GB Inputs:
Micro USB Port, AUX Jack for external power and Mic 23 SPECIFICATIONS Connectivity:
Compatibility:
USB Plug And Play, Micro USB 5 pin Windows XP and up / Mac OS 10.2 and up Power:
Dimensions:
Weight:
3000 mAH internal battery. 47(W)* 92(L)*35(D) mm 127g DISCLOSURES 24 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 prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement."
25 DISCLOSURES 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 26