Whistler D17VR Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

DVR Camera

D17VR

WHAT’S INCLUDED

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D17VR

USB CABLEDC POWER

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OWNER’S

MANUAL

Welcome

Thank you for choosing a Whistler product. We are dedicated
to providing products that represent both quality and value.
Please read the user manual carefully before using this product.
If you have additional questions, please visit the FAQ page
on our website at www.whistlergroup.com or call toll free
800-531-0004, 8am to 5pm CT, Monday through Friday to
speak to a Customer Service Representative.

WINDSHIELD

BRACKET

FLAT SURFACE

MOUNT

Features

FEATURE DESCRIPTION

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1. Camera Lens

2. Power Button

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 UP Button

4. OK/Record Button

5. MENU Button

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Down/Mute

Button

7. LCD Display

8. MODE Button

9. HDMI Jack

10. MicroSD Card Slot

11. USB Jack

12. Bracket Mount

13. AV Output Jack

14. GPS Jack

15. Reset Button

16. Speaker

17. Microphone

18. Status LED

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FEATURE DESCRIPTION

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Button and Function

1. Camera Lens – 170 wide-angle lens.

2. Power Button – Press to power ON/OFF.

3. UP Button – Press UP to zoom in. In Menu allows

scrolling of menu items.

4. OK/Record Button – Press and hold to start recording.
Press again to stop. In menu, selects highlighted items.

5. MENU Button – Press button to display menu settings.

6. Down/Mute Button - Press DOWN to zoom out. In

Menu, allows scrolling of menu items. When zoomed
out, mutes audio.

7. LCD Display – View photo and video.

8. Mode Button - Press and hold to switch modes: Video,

Camera, Play back.

9. HDMI Jack – Provides connection to a HDMI monitor.

10. MicroSD Card Slot – Slot for memory card.

11. USB Jack – Allows PC interface to access microSD

card, PC camera and charge the battery.

12. Bracket Mount – windshield bracket attachment.

13. AV Output Jack - Provides Audio and Video output to

an external monitor.

14. GPS Jack – Provides GPS information with the optional
GPS antenna module.

15. Reset Button – Using a small pin, push in to reset
the device.

FEATURE DESCRIPTION / OPERATIONS

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16. Speaker – Provides audio for playback and device tones.

17. Microphone – Allows audio recordings.

18. Status LED – Blue = power on, Red = charging.

Operations

Inserting a microSD Card

Before initial use, insert a microSD card. (Suggest at least a
4GB card High Capacity, 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 o before inserting or removing the
microSD card.

OPERATIONS OPERATIONS

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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 BRACKET into the rail on the top of the DVR.

2. If applicable, remove protective lm 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.

Installing the Flat Surface Mount

The included dash bracket securely places the DVR onto
the vehicle’s dash.

Follow the procedure below to secure the mount:

1. Select a location on the dash or any at interior surface
of the vehicle.

2. Clean the selected area with an isopropyl pad to clean
any wax or polish. This will prepare the area for the 3M
Adhesive to properly stick.

3. Locate the bottom of the Flat Surface Mount and peel
o the protective backing to expose the adhesive.

4. Slide the mount into the rail on the top of the DVR.

5. Loosen the knob on the mount to adjust the angle of the

DVR. Tighten knob securely to secure the DVR’s position.

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