Whistler D2200 User manual

D2200
User Guide
AUTOMOTIVE
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER

Dear Whistler Customer,
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, please visit the FAQ page on our website at
Customer Service Representative
1-800-531-0004
Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
or visit our website
www.whistlergroup.com
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.

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1. Camera Lens
2. Speaker
3. Status LED
4. LCD Display
5. Reset Button
6. Microphone
7. A / V Output Jack
8. Bracket Mount
9. USB Jack
10. OK / Record Button
11. Mode Button (E)
12. IR LEDs
13. Power Button
14. Micro SD Card slot
15. UP / Left Button
16. Menu Button (M)
17. Down / Right Button
WHAT’S INCLUDED
FEATURE DESCRIPTION
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D2200
USB CABLE
WINDSHIELD
BRACKET
DC POWER
CORD
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CarCharger
USER
GUIDE
MICRO
SD CARD

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Button and Function
1. Camera Lens – 120º wide-angle lens.
2. Speaker – Provides audio for playback and device
tones.
3. Status LED – BLUE = power on, RED = charging,
Flashing Blue = Recording
4. LCD Display – View photo and video.
5. Reset Button – Using a small pin, push in to reset
the device.
6. Microphone – Audio receiver for video recording.
7. A / V Output Jack – Provides Audio and Video
output to an external monitor.
8. Bracket Mount – windshield bracket attachment.
9. USB Jack – Allows PC interface to access microSD
files and charge the battery.
10. OK / Record Button – Press to start recording.
Press again to stop. In menu, selects highlighted
items.
FEATURE DESCRIPTION

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11. Mode Button – Press (E) to switch modes: Video,
Camera, Play back. A brief press while recording will
manually lock the current file.
12. Infrared LEDs – Provides infrared light for night
recordings.
13. Power Button – Press and hold to power ON/OFF
A brief press while in operation will toggle between
IR LED's ON/ OFF.
14. MicroSD Card Slot – Slot for memory card.
15. UP / Left Button – Press to zoom in. In Menu allows
scrolling of menu items.
16. MENU Button – Press (M) button to display menu
settings. A long press in Standby Mode will also
toggle between camera choices.
17. Down / Right – Press to zoom out. In Menu, allows
scrolling of menu items.
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 the micro SD card that's
included. (Suggest at least a 8 GB card (Class 10
minimum), up to 32GB)
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. It 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 1
STEP 2

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OPERATIONS
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 (M) button twice then Press the
or to select Date/Time. Press OK to enter into
setting. Press right arrow to select Set Date/Time,
Press OK.
3. Press or to choose the specific number, press
MENU (M) to enter into next setting. Once finished
with settings, press OK button to exit then press
Menu (M) to return to DVR operation.
MENU Settings
There are 3 available modes; Video , Camera ,
and Playback .
NOTE: Video or Camera menus have different option
selections. Use the MODE (E) button to select the
desired mode when in standby.
1. Press the MENU (M) button to see available settings.
2. Press the or to scroll through the settings.
3. Press OK to make a selection.

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OPERATIONS
Video Mode
1. Power on: Press the 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.
Video Mode
Exposure
Compensation
Video Segment Time
Time Date
Video Time Remaining
SD Card Icon will show
when installed
Battery (Charging Shown)
G-Sensor
Auto White Balance
Parking Monitor
Recording Locked File
IR LED's ON