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contents about your camera | initial setup 3—4 package contents | getting started 5—6 mode selection & settings playback & camera settings 7—8 9—10 using the two-way remote | mounting the camera 11—12 wifi | connecting the camera 13—14 specifications 15—16 disclosures 17—18
about your camera A B C D E MENU / Tag / Back Button LEFT Button / Zoom Out RIGHT Button / Zoom In ACTION Button (On/Off/Rec/Stop) Status LED Rear Hatch 2.0” LCD Screen 300° Rotating Lens USB Port (Mini-B) HDMI Port (Mini-C) 3.
initial setup I J K L 1. Unscrew and remove the rear hatch 2. Insert a Class 6 or higher micro SD card 3. Lift the hinged battery slot cover and insert the battery as shown (below) 4. Connect the camera via mini USB cable to a powered USB port and charge the battery for 4 hours before first use 5.
package contents 5 Remote Control Rechargeable Battery Connector Hatch Universal Clip Mount Kit Goggle Mount
getting started Wrist Strap USB Cable (Mini-B) Microphone Extension Cable POWER ON AND OFF 1. Press and hold the ACTION button to power on 2. The screen will power on, show the welcome display, then Live Preview 3. The camera is now ready to record video, or take still photos 4. The current camera mode is indicated by the icon in the top left of the display and by the LED indicator (for details, see p7-8) 5.
mode selection & settings Video Timelapse 7 Photo MODE SELECTION MENU The Mode Selection menu displays the icons for the four camera modes. Highlight the desired mode and press ACTION. The screen will return to Live Preview and the camera is ready to record. VIDEO MODE (Green LED) The camera will record video when ACTION is pressed on the camera or remote. The LED will turn solid red while recording. Press ACTION on the camera, or STOP on the remote, to end recording.
PHOTO MODE (Yellow LED) The camera will capture still images when ACTION is pressed on the camera or remote. The LED will blink red every time a photo is taken (this applies for Timelapse and Photoburst modes also). TIMELAPSE MODE (Purple LED) The camera will capture a series of still images at a specified rate when ACTION is pressed on the camera or remote. To stop recording, press ACTION on the camera or STOP on the remote.
playback & camera settings Playback Settings 9 PLAYBACK Selecting the Playback icon will open the Mode Selection menu, and display the four camera mode icons. The number of videos or photos is displayed beside each camera mode icon. Selecting a mode will display the most recent video or photo, timelapse or photoburst folder. Navigate through the files using LEFT/RIGHT. To play a video, or open a timelapse or photoburst sequence, press the ACTION button. Press MENU to go back.
new features SETTING PROFILES All camera settings can be saved by selecting Save Settings from the Camera Settings menu and choosing a save profile: A, B or C. Profiles can be loaded by selecting Load Settings from the menu, then A, B or C. The camera will power on in the same settings configuration it was powered off in. VIDEO TAGGING When activated, this feature allows the camera to continuously record video, but only saving on ‘tagging’ important footage.
using the two-way remote A B ACTION button STOP button 11 POWER ON AND OFF 1. Hold the ACTION button to power on 2. The colour of the remote control’s LED indicator will show the current camera mode 3. The remote will automatically power off if it does not find a camera after 15s 4.
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 by rotating the screw base by hand 2. Slide the Universal Clip into your chosen mount, ensuring that it ‘clicks’ into place 3.
wifi TURNING ON AND OFF In the Camera Settings menu, highlight the ‘WiFi’ option and press ACTION, and select P and press ACTION. In Live Preview, wait for the WiFi indicator icon @ to show WiFi is enabled then, on your WiFi device, select the network ‘HD Ghost’. firmware DOWNLOAD THE DRIFT APP Shot setup, record, capture and playback on your device. NOTE - The WiFi setting will be activated by firmware update once the Drift App for Apple® and Android® is available.
connecting the 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 My Computer 3. The camera should be recognised as a removable disk; doubleclick 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 Finder 3.
specifications Video resolution: File format: Sensor type: Frame rate:1080p: 960p: 720p: WVGA: Field of view:1080p: 720p: WVGA: Lens focal range: Lens rotation: Zoom: Photo mode: Exposure: LCD Screen: 15 1080p, 720p and WVGA (16:9); 960p (4:3) .MP4 / .MOV (H.264 codec) CMOS 25 / 30 fps 25 / 30 / 48 fps 25 / 30 / 50 / 60 fps 25 / 30 / 50 / 60 / 100 / 120 fps 90° / 127° / 170° 170° 170° 0.5m to infinity 300° ×10 (digital) 5 / 8 / 11 megapixels Auto / Manual (advanced users) 2.
Waterproof Microphone: Built-in memory: Memory capacity: Inputs: Outputs: Connectivity: Compatibility: Remote range: Radio frequency: Camera:Dimensions: Weight: Power: Remote control:Dimensions: Weight: Power: 3m (9.84ft) Built-in, noise reducing microphone 256MB (not user accessible) Micro SD memory cards up to 32GB 3.5mm external microphone (extension included) HDMI connector type C (cable not included) USB Plug and Play, mini-B USB connector Windows XP and up / Mac OS 10.2 and up 5m (32.81ft) 2.
disclosures FCC 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.
This device complies with Industry Canada licenseexempt RSS standard(s). de l’intervention, y compris l’intervention qui peut causer l’opération non désirée de. 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. Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
