Whistler D250 User manual

D250
User Guide
AUTOMOTIVE
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER

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WHAT'S INCLUDED
D250
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
USER
GUIDE

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1. Lens with CPL Filter
2. Speaker
3. LCD Display
4. Microphone
5. Bracket Mount
6. USB Jack
7. Status LED
8. Mini HDMI Jack
9. OK Button
10. Mode Button
11. Power Button
12. Up / Lock Button
13. Menu Button
14. Down / Microphone
Button
15. Micro SD Card Slot
16. Reset Button
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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Features
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1. Camera Lens with CPL Filter – 170º wide-angle
lens with a Circular Polarization Lens (CPL) filter to
minimize glare.
2. Speaker – Provides audio for playback and device
tones.
3. LCD Display – To view photo and video.
4. Microphone – Audio receiver for video recording.
5. Bracket Mount – Includes windshield bracket
attachment.
6. USB Jack – Allows PC interface to access micro SD
card, PC camera and charge the battery.
7. Mini HDMI Jack – Provides connection to HDMI
monitor, (not included).
FEATURE DESCRIPTION

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10. Mode – Press to switch modes: Video, Camera, Play
back.
11. Power Button – Press and hold to power ON/OFF.
Can also be briefly pressed during operation to
temporarily put display into screen saver.
12. Up/Lock Button – In menu allows scrolling of menu
items. Press while in record mode to lock current
file. When in camera mode press to zoom in.
13. Menu Button – Press button once to display setting
for video or camera settings. Press button twice to
display general settings.
14. Down/Microphone Button – In menu, allows
scrolling of menu items. In record mode press to
mute video audio. In camera mode press to zoom
out.
15. Micro SD Card Slot – Slot for memory card.
16. Reset Button – Using a small pin, push in to reset
the device.
FEATURE DESCRIPTION

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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 (We suggest at
least an 8GB, Class 10 minimum, up to 32GB.)
NOTE: Turn Dash Cam 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
Dash Cam 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 Dash Cam.
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 Dash Cam. Tighten knob securely to secure
the Dash Cam position.
STEP 1
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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 Dash Cam.
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. It will turn off when
power is removed.
Power ON/OFF
Power On: Press and hold to turn on.
Blue Status LED illuminates.
Power Off: Press and hold to turn off.
NOTE: The unit will automatically power OFF when
power is removed.
OPERATIONS
STEP 1
STEP 2

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OPERATIONS
Initial Settings
Date & Time Setting
1. Once connected with car charger, the device will
start power ON and start recording. Press the OK
button to switch into standby mode.
2. Press the MENU button twice to enter General
Settings. Press 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
General Settings.
MENU Settings
There are 3 available levels; Video , Camera , and
Playback .
NOTE: Video or Camera menus have different option
selections. Use the MODE (M) 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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OPERATIONS
Recording or Review a Video or Image
Recording Video
1. Power on: Press and hold to turn on Dash Cam.
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 Dash Cam will
automatically be in Video Record mode and begin
recording after initial power ON.
Video Mode
Video Segmentation
Time
Exposure
Compensation
Microphone
Date Time
Video Time Remaining
Video Resolution
Internal Memory SD
Card Icon will show
when installed
(Charging Shown)
Wide Dynamic Range G-Sensor