D28RS
D28RS
User Guide
DASH CAM
AUTOMOTIVE
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
TABLE OF CONTENT
What's Included ...................................................... 3
Welcome ................................................................. 3
Product Introduction ..............................................4
Feature Descriptions ...........................................5-6
Dash Cam Installation .........................................7-8
Wi-Fi App installation ............................................. 9
Operations .......................................................10-15
Device Functions .............................................16-21
Troubleshooting .................................................... 22
Specifications ................................................... 23-24
Precautions ............................................................ 25
Menu Options .................................................. 26-27
Warranty ...........................................................28-31
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
D28RS
MOUNT MICRO SD
USB CABLEPOWER CORD
SPARE
ADHESIVE
PAD
CARD
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, please visit the FAQ page on our website at
to speak to a Customer Service Representative.
www.whistlergroup.com
or call toll free 800-531-0004
8am to 5pm CT, Monday through Friday
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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
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1. Power
2. Microphone
3. LED indicator
4. Menu
5. Up
6. Down
7. OK
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8. Mount connector
9. Monitor
10. Reset
11. MicroSD slot
12. USB port
13. USB for charging
14. Magnetic GPS mount
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
1. Power – Press and release to turn on, Press and
Hold for 2 seconds to turn off.
When not recording, press to switch between
Video Record, Capture, and Playback modes.
When recording, a quick press locks the current file.
Press to exit any selected menu.
2. Microphone – Audio receiver for video recording.
3. LED Indicator – Blue = STBY, Red = charging,
Flashing Blue = Recording.
4. Menu – When not recording, press to access Mode
Settings menu. Press again to access Setup menu.
5. Up/Down – In the Main Menu, press to select next/
previous menu item or file.
In STBY or Video Recording mode press Down to
turn the microphone on/off.
In Capture mode, press to zoom in or out.
In Playback mode, press to fast forward and rewind.
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
7. OK – In Video Record mode, press to start
recording; press again to stop.
In Capture mode, press to take a picture.
In Playback mode, press to select a file, or pause/
un-pause a video.
In STBY or REC mode press and hold to capture
picture.
In any menu, press to select a menu item or to
confirm selected option.
8. Mount connector – Connects unit to magnetic
mount.
9. Monitor – View photo and video.
10. Reset – If device is not responding use a small pin,
push in to reset the device.
11. MicroSD slot – Slot for memory card.
12. USB port – Allows PC interface to access microSD
card.
13. USB for charging – Provides power to operate
device.
14. Magnetic GPS mount – Windshield attachment
with GPS.
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DASH CAM INSTALLATION
1. Insert microSD card into the DVR. Use a high
speed SD card (Class10 or above); capacity
should be within 8-64 GB.
2. Peel off the 3M film to expose adhesive and
secure magnetic mount on the windshield in a
location that does not obstruct your view. The
USB connector faces the interior of the vehicle.
3. Connect the car charger to the cigarette lighter
socket.
4. Connect the USB connector to the magnetic
mount USB port.
5. Secure device to magnetic mount and adjust
the camera position.
6. Unit will automatically turn on and start
recording when power is applied. Unit will turn
off when power is removed.
NOTE: When installed correctly, the indicator
will glow red; the device will start up and begin
recording (indicated by flashing blue light).
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DASH CAM INSTALLATION
Facing Outward Facing Inward
45º
45º
5º 5º
45º
45º
5º 5º
Tilt the unit slightly forward, backwards, clockwise
or counterclockwise on its axis up to 5º to center the
horizon as viewed on the display. In addition, you can
face the camera forward or backward on the mount and
rotate up to 45º left or right of center view.
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Wi-Fi APP INSTALLATION
NOTE: For iphone, visit the APP Store, download and
install Whistler Dash Cam then proceed to step 2.
1. In the Settings menu of your DVR choose App
QR Code, scan the code with your mobile phone
QR reader to access the website link. Open
link on phone, scroll down to DASH CAMERA
DOWNLOADS, and select model D28RS to
download Wifi viewing/sharing application. Install
after completion of download.
2. Choose WIFI in Settings menu, press On.
3. Connect your mobile phone to the DVR through
Wi-Fi connections. If necessary use the password
given in Settings under Wifi CARCAM.
4. Run the app, in opened window press Add new
device.
5. Choose your DVR device in the list. Now you can
capture video or photo via the app. Note, that DVR’s
menu is unavailable when the app is connected to
the DVR.
6. In the Setting menu you can control select DVR
functions and format your SD card.
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OPERATIONS
Date & Time Setting
1. Once connected with car charger, the device
will power ON and start recording. Press OK
button to enter STBY mode.
2. Press the MENU button twice to get to Settings
menu. Press down button until you reach
Clock Settings. Press OK to enter settings.
3. Press Up/down button to set Year, then press
OK to move to set Month, Day, Hour, and
Minutes. When finished press OK at bottom of
screen to go back to Settings menu.
4. To exit Settings menu press the power button.
NOTE: Always turn dash cam off before inserting
or removing the micro SD card.
NOTE: You must format the SD card in the unit
prior to using the unit.
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