Whistler D230 User manual

D230
User Guide
AUTOMOTIVE
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER

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WHAT'S INCLUDED
D230
USER
GUIDE
Welcome
Thank you for choosing a Whistler product. We are
dedicated to providing products that represent both
quality and value. Please read the user guide carefully
before using this product. If you have additional
questions, call toll free
Customer Service Representative
1-800-531-0004
Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
or visit our website
www.whistlergroup.com
USB CABLE
WINDSHIELD
BRACKET
DC POWER
CORD
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CarCharger

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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Features
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1. Camera Lens
2. Speaker
3. LCD Display
4. Microphone
5. Bracket Mount
6. USB Jack
7. Status LEDs
8. OK Button
9. Mode / Lock Button
10. Power Button
11. Up Button
12. Menu Button
13. Down Button
14. Micro SD Card slot

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FEATURE DESCRIPTION
1. Camera Lens – 140º wide-angle lens
2. Speaker – Provides audio for playback and device
tones.
3. LCD Display – View photo and video.
4. Microphone – Audio receiver for video recording.
5. Bracket Mount – Windshield bracket attachment.
6. USB Jack – Allows PC interface to access micro
SD card, PC camera and charge the battery.
7. Status LEDs – Blue = power on, Red = charging.
8. OK / Record Button – Press to start recording.
Press again to stop. In menu, selects highlighted
items.

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FEATURE DESCRIPTION
9. Mode / Lock Button – Press to switch modes:
Video, Camera, Playback. Press while recording to
lock current file.
10. Power Button – Press to power ON. Press and
hold to power OFF.
11. Up Button – Press to zoom in. In menu allows
scrolling of menu items.
12. Menu Button – Press once to display setting for
video or camera settings. Press button twice to
display general settings.
13. Down Button – Press to zoom out. In menu,
allows scrolling of menu items.
14. Micro SD Card Slot – Slot for memory card.

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Designed exclusively for motor vehicles operating at 12
or 24 volts DC.
Inserting a micro SD card
Before initial use, insert a micro SD card (Suggest at
least an 8GB (Class 6 minimum), up to 32GB.
NOTE: Turn DVR off before inserting or removing the
micro SD card.
Charging the Unit
Fully charge DVR for initial use by:
• 12 volt Car charger
• PC USB port
The status LED is red during charging.
NOTE: Turn DVR off before inserting or removing the
micro SD card.
OPERATIONS

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OPERATIONS
Installing the Windshield Bracket
The included windshield bracket securely places the
DVR onto the vehicle’s windshield.
Follow the procedure below to secure the bracket:
1. Slide the collar into the bracket mounting point on
top of the DVR.
2. If applicable, remove protective film from the suction
cup.
3. Clean the selected area of the windshield for
mounting using a quality glass cleaner.
4. Press the bracket onto the windshield. To secure
the suction cup press the locking tab toward the
windshield.
5. Loosen the knob on the bracket to adjust the angle
of the DVR. Tighten knob securely to secure the
DVR’s position.
STEP 1
STEP 5
STEP 4
Slide Collar
Adjustable Knob

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Power Connection in Vehicle
1. Plug the mini USB end of the vehicle power cord
into the USB jack of the DVR.
2. Insert the other end of the power cord into the
vehicle’s lighter socket / power port.
NOTE: Unit will automatically turn on and start
recording when power is applied. Unit will turn off when
power is removed.
Power ON/OFF
Power On: Press to turn on. Blue Status LED
illuminates.
Power Off: Press and hold to turn off.
NOTE: The unit will automatically power OFF after the
low battery warning is displayed.
OPERATIONS
STEP 2
STEP 1

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OPERATIONS
Initial Settings
Date & Time Setting
1. Once connected with car charger, the device will power
ON and start recording. Press the OK button to switch
into standby mode.
2. Press the MENU button twice then Press the or to
select Date/Time. Press OK to enter into setting.
3. Press or to choose the specific number, press OK
to enter into next setting. Once finished with settings,
press MENU button to return to DVR operation.
MENU Settings
There are 3 available levels; Video , Camera , and
Playback .
NOTE: Video or Camera menus have different option
selections. Use the MODE button to select the correct
level.
4. Press the MENU button to see available settings.
5. Press the or to scroll through the settings.
6. Press OK to make a selection.

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Recording or Review a Video or Image
Recording Video
1. Power on: Press to turn on DVR.
2. The icon is shown in the top left corner with a
blinking red dot when recording. Press OK to stop
recording if desired.
NOTE: When powered externally the DVR will
automatically be in Video Record mode and begin
recording after initial power ON.
Recording Image
1. Take Picture: Press MODE (M) button. Camera icon
will be displayed in upper left corner.
2. Press OK to take an image.
OPERATIONS
Video Mode
Video Segmentation
Time
Exposure
Compensation
Video Time Remaining
Video Resolution
SD Card
Battery
Microphone
Date / Time