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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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