Whistler D24RS User Manual

D24RS
User Guide
DASH CAM
AUTOMOTIVE
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
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What's Included .....................................................3
Welcome ................................................................. 3
Product Introduction ..............................................4
Feature Descriptions ......................................... 5-6
Getting Started ................................................... 7-8
Device Functions .............................................. 9-24
Specifications .................................................25-26
Menu Options ......................................................27
Warranty ..........................................................28-31
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
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
www.whistlergroup.com
or call toll free 800-531-0004
8am to 5pm CT, Monday through Friday
to speak to a Customer Service Representative.
D24RS
User
Guide
USB CableCard
Reader
WELCOME
Car
Charger
Reset
Pin
Suction Cup
Mount
MICRO SD
CARD
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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
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1. Speaker
2. Lens
3. Microphone
4. LCD Display
5. Menu
6. OK/Record/Enter
7. Mode
8. Power
9. Mount connector
10. Micro SD slot
11. Up/Down
12. Micro USB port
13. Reset
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
1. Microphone – Audio receiver for video recording.
2. Lens – 110 ° wide-angle lens.
3. Speaker – Provides audio for playback and device
tones.
4. LCD Display – View photo and video.
5. Menu – In standby mode, press to view Video
menu options. Press a second time to display Setup menu settings.
6. OK/Record – Press OK to start/stop recording. In menu, select highlighted items.
7. Mode – In standby mode, short press and release MODE, to switch between Video, Camera, and
Playback mode.
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
8. Power – Press and hold for 2 seconds to power
unit on or off. While recording, a quick press will turn display off, if unit is recording it will continue to record.
9. Mount connector – Connects unit to suction cup mount.
10. MicroSD slot – Slot for memory card.
11. Up/ Down – In menu/mode, press p orq, to
scroll through menu options. While recording pressing p will mute or unmute microphone.
During playback can be used to adjust volume of video.
12. Micro USB port – Allows PC interface to access micro SD card or power to operate unit.
13. Reset – If camera malfunctions and the buttons are non responsive, you can use the included reset pin to push the reset button and reset the unit.
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GETTING STARTED
Remove plastic film
Remove all plastic protective film from the dash cam lens and LCD display.
Image quality
Images on display are shown in low quality. To view better quality images either download video to computer using the USB cable provided or remove SD card to transfer video to computer.
Installing SD Card
NOTE: Before inserting or removing micro SD card,
please make sure unit is turned off
Installing the microSD Removing the microSD
(1) Please refer to the picture above to insert the micro SD card into the slot. Pay attention to the direction, as the micro SD card only goes in one way.
(2) When inserting the micro SD card into the slot, you need to press it until you hear a click sound.
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(3) When removing the microSD card, you need to press it in then allow it to release slightly before removing from the camera.
NOTE: Before inserting or removing micro SD card, please make sure unit is turned off.
Formatting Micro SD Card
Before the first use, please format the micro SD card to FAT 32 format.
NOTE: The camera only supports a class 10 micro SD card with at least an 8GB capacity and a maximum capacity of 32 GB.
Using the included micro SD card, insert the SD Card into your computer and open the folder that says external drive. Right click on external drive, then click format. This screen will come up, to format card click Start.
NOTE: You can also format card in camera. Refer to Formatting in the Device Functions section of this user guide.
GETTING STARTED
FAT32
8GB
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Powering up Camera
Plug the micro USB end of the power cord supplied into the micro USB jack of the camera. Insert the other end of the power cord into the vehicle's 12 Volt power port. Unit will automatically turn on and start recording when power is applied. Unit will automatically turn off when power is removed.
NOTE: This dash camera requires power from the vehicle to operate. Without power the internal battery will only power the camera for a few minutes.
Menu Button
When in standby mode, press the to view the Video menu items. Then press the p or q to scroll through menu items. Press OK to select highlighted items.
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Resolution
1. While in standby mode, press the to view Video
menu.
2. Use p or q keys to highlight Resolution.
3. Press OK to select.
4. Use p or q to highlight one of the selections.
5. Press OK to select your option.
6. Press twice to exit Video menu.
NOTE: For a higher quality picture FHD (Full High Definition) should be chosen.
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Loop Recording
Loop recording allows the camera to record videos in segmented units that can be recorded over when needed for space.
1. When in standby mode press to view Video
menu.
2. Use p or q keys to highlight loop recording.
3. Press OK.
4. Select one of the options available. (if you select
OFF the unit will stop recording once the card is full).
5. Press OK.
6. Press twice to exit Video menu.
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Record Audio
Your unit will default to record audio, however we provide you with the option to turn this off. When selecting this function, you will be given the options of Off or On. This function can also be turned ON/ OFF by pressing UP button while recording.
Exposure
Exposure determines how light or dark an image will appear. Default is set to 0. Lower the exposure if the image is too light. Raise the exposure if the image is too dark.
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Date Stamp
If you would like each video to contain a date stamp, you will need to verify that the date stamp is turned on.
1. While in standby mode, press to view Video
menu.
2. Use p or q keys to highlight Date Stamp.
3. Press OK to select.
4. Use p or q keys to highlight ON/OFF.
5. Press OK to select.
6. Press twice to exit Video menu.
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G-Sensor
G-Sensor setting will lock video file if it detects an impact. This will stop the camera from recording over the video.
1. While in standby mode, press to view Video menu.
2. Use p or q keys to highlight G-Sensor.
3. Press OK to select.
4. Use p or q keys to highlight one of the options.
5. Press OK to select option.
6. Press twice to exit Video menu.
NOTE: Higher number requires greater shock to create protected file.
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Setting Time and Date
With the camera on and the recording paused, press the twice, to enter the Setup menu. Press the q to
select Date/Time, press OK. Press the p or qbutton to set the date and time. Press OK to advance to the
next item to be set. When finished, press the twice to return to standby mode.
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Auto Power Off
Auto Power Off will turn camera off when the unit is not recording.
1. While in standby mode, press twice to view
Setup menu.
2. Use p or q key to highlight Auto Power Off.
3. Press OK to select.
4. Use p or q key to highlight one of the options
available.
5. Press OK to select.
6. Press to exit Setup menu.
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Screen Saver
Screen Saver will turn the display off while continuing to record. This helps cut down on distractions especially at night.
1. While in standby mode, press twice to view
Setup menu.
2. Use p or q keys to highlight Screen Saver.
3. Press OK to select.
4. Use p or q key to highlight time option.
5. Press OK to select.
6. Press to exit Setup menu.
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Manual Screen Saver
While in standby or record mode, a quick press to the
will turn the display off while the unit remains on
and recording.
Beep Sound and Language
Your unit will default to provide a beep when any button is pressed however we provide you with the option to turn this off. When selecting Beep Sound, you will be given the options of Off or On.
Language is defaulted to English. When selecting this function, many additional languages are offered. For a complete list of languages, please see the Menu Options section of this user guide.
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Lens Flip
While in standby mode, press twice to view Setup menu.
1. Use p or q keys to highlight Lens Flip.
2. Press OK to select.
3. Use p or q key to highlight ON/OFF.
4. Press OK to select.
5. Press to exit Setup menu.
NOTE: This will rotate the image 180°.
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Frequency
The default setting is 60Hz however an option is provided at 50Hz should this be necessary to reduce flickering when recording monitors, TV's or when using florescent lighting.
Night Mode
During low lighting conditions, the camera will automatically sense this and adjust for better detail. Choose between color or black and white for better clarity.
1. While in standby mode, press twice to view
Setup menu.
2. Use p or q keys to highlight Night Mode.
3. Press OK to select.
4. Use p or q keys to highlight Color or B & W.
5. Press OK to select.
6. Press to exit Setup menu.
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Formatting
1. While in standby mode press twice to view
Setup menu.
2. Use p or q keys to highlight Format.
3. Press OK to select.
4. Use p or q key to highlight selection Cancel or
OK.
5. Press OK to select.
NOTE: If you format your SD card all information will be erased, including any locked files.
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Default Setting and Version
Default setting will reset the unit features back to the factory defaults.
Version will provide the firmware version installed in your device. Should newer FW versions be released, you may update your unit and a new FW version will be displayed as confirmation.
Mode Button
In standby mode, you can press the MODE to switch between video, photograph and playback modes.
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Video Preview
While in standby mode, press MODE twice to playback video on camera.
1. Press p or q to select video.
2. Press OK to start playing video, while viewing video
pressing p or q will adjust the volume.
3. Press OK to stop video.
Capture photos
While in standby mode, press the MODE, then camera icon will be on the top left corner of the screen. Press the OK, to take photos.
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Resetting the Camera
There is a small reset button on the bottom edge of the camera. If the camera malfunctions and the buttons are unresponsive, reset it with the reset pin or a small paper clip. When reset successfully, the camera will turn off right away. Then, you need to
press the to turn on the camera again.
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SPECIFICATIONS
LCD Screen Size
1.5 inch
Power Supply Car Charger; Output: 5V,1A
Battery Capacity
85mAh
Video Format AVI
Resolution
FHD1920×1080 HD1280×720 VGA 640×480
Lens Angle 110°
SD Card Capacity Supported Range
8GB - 32GB SD card supported
Power Consumption
220mAh
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SPECIFICATIONS
USB Interface Type
Micro 5P
Charging* Steady yellow
Fully charged* Yellow LED turns off
Recording
Flashing red icon (displayed on LCD)
Recording Paused
Red icon OFF, stops flashing
* Unit must be plugged into power for use, once power is removed unit will power off.
Basic functions
• Low illumination high-definition video 1080FHD@30fps 720HD@30fps
• Built-in low illumination 110º glass lens
• 1.5 inch LCD Display
• Impact sensitivity adjustment automatically locks file
• Supports cycle video
• Supports up to 32 GB micro SD card
• Charges while in use
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Video Resolution: FHD / HD / VGA Loop Recording: OFF / 1 min / 2 min / 3 min / 5 min / 10 min Exposure: -3 -- +3 Motion Detecting: ON / OFF Record Audio: ON / OFF G-Sensor: OFF / 2G / 4G / 8G Date Stamp: ON / OFF
System Settings
Date / Time: 00 / 00 / 0000 00:00: 00 Auto Power Off: OFF / 1 min / 3 min / 10 min Beep Sound: ON / OFF Language: English / simplified Chinese / traditional Chinese /French / German / Japanese / Korean / Russian / Spanish / Portuguese Frequency: 50HZ / 60HZ Screen Saver: OFF / 3 min / 5 min / 10 min Formatting: Cancel / OK Default Settings: Cancel / OK Version: * * * * * * Night Mode: Color / B & W Lens Flip: ON / OFF
Playback Options
Delete: Delete Current / Delete All Protect: Lock Current / Unlock Current / Lock All / Unlock All
MENU OPTIONS
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Consumer Warranty
This Whistler product is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship, when purchased from an authorized Whistler retailer. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, misused, modified, installed improperly, or if the housing and / or serial numbers have been removed. There are no express warranties covering this product other than those set forth in this warranty. All express or implied warranties for this product are limited to one (1) year. Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use, misuse, or operation of this product including but not limited to loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of your product or property damage caused by your product or its failure to work, or any other incidental or consequential damages including personal injury.
DO NOT RETURN ITEM TO STORE WHERE PURCHASED.
FOR WARRANTY INFORMATION, CONTACT WHISTLER
CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-531-0004.
Representatives are available to answer your questions
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Service Under Warranty
During the warranty period, defective units will be repaired or replaced (with the same or a comparable model), at Whistler’s option, without charge to the purchaser when returned prepaid, with dated proof of purchase to the address below. Units returned without dated proof of purchase will be considered out-of-warranty and therefore are not covered by the described Limited Warranty. (Refer to Service Out-of­Warranty section.)
Due to the specialized equipment necessary for testing Whistler products, there are no authorized service centers other than Whistler. When returning a unit for service under warranty, please follow these instructions:
1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable sturdy
equivalent, fully insured, with return receipt requested to:
Whistler Repair Dept.
1412 South 1st St. Rogers, AR 72756
Please allow 3 weeks turnaround time.
IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit insured with return receipt requested. CODs will not be
accepted!
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
2. Include with your unit the following information, clearly printed:
• Your name and physical street address for shipping (no PO Boxes), a daytime telephone number, and an email address (if applicable).
• A detailed description of the problem (e.g.,“device will not power ON”).
• A copy of your dated proof of purchase or bill of sale.
3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial number. Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.
IMPORTANT: To validate that your unit is within the warranty period, make sure you keep a copy of your dated proof of purchase. For warranty verification purposes, a copy of your dated store receipt must accompany any Whistler product sent in for warranty work.
Service Out-Of-Warranty
Units will be repaired at “out-of-warranty” service rates when:
• The unit’s original warranty has expired.
• A dated proof of purchase is not supplied.
• The unit has been returned without its serial number.
• The unit has been misused, abused, modified, installed
improperly, or had its housing removed.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
The minimum out-of-warranty service fee for your Whistler DVR Camera is $30.00 (U.S.). If you require out-of-warranty service, please return your unit as outlined in the section “Service Under Warranty” along with a cashier’s check or money order in the amount of $30.00. Payment may also be made by MasterCard, VISA or American Express. Personal checks are not accepted.
In the event repairs cannot be covered by the minimum service fee, you will be contacted by a Whistler technical service special­ist who will outline options available to you.
IMPORTANT: When returning your unit for service, be certain to include a daytime telephone number and an email address (if applicable).
Customer Service
If you have questions concerning the operation of your Whistler product, or require service during or after the warranty period, please call
Customer Service at 1-800-531-0004.
Representatives are available to answer your questions
Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT) or visit the FAQ
at www.whistlergroup.com.
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
1716 SW Commerce Dr. Ste. 8 Bentonville, AR 72712 Toll Free (800) 531-0004 TEL (479) 273-6012 www.whistlergroup.com
CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER
1412 South 1st St. Rogers, AR 72756 Email: support@whistlergroup.com
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