USB CABLE 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,...
FEATURE DESCRIPTION Features Display Screen Micro SD 11. Camera Lens Card Slot REC Button 12. Speaker USB Interface UP Button 13. POWER/MODE RESET Button MENU Button 14. Bracket Mount DOWN Button 10. LED IR Lights...
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FEATURE DESCRIPTION Button and Function 1. Display Screen - View photo and video. 2. REC Button • In Recording mode, press to start video recording, press again to stop. • In Photo mode, short press to take photo. • In MENU mode, press to select and confirm settings. 3.
• For OFF, press and hold the POWER button until the Whistler screen appears. NOTES: • The 3800VR will automatically power OFF after warning of low battery. • Refer to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS for information regarding Automatic ON/OFF.
OPERATIONS REC Mode • REC icon is in top left corner. • 3800VR is recording when red dot is flashing by icon. • Press REC button to stop or start recording. • See FEATURE DESCRIPTION section for additional information. PHOTO Mode • Camera icon is in top left corner.
MENU and return to the MODE function for selected operation. USB Settings Connect the the 3800VR to a computer using the USB cable included. Power ON the 3800VR to display the USB menu. Two options are available. Use UP or DOWN and REC buttons to select option.
12V Car Adapter or USB cable. • The red indicator light will be illuminated until charging is complete. NOTE: The 3800VR is intended to be used with power being supplied with either cord included. Stand alone battery time is approximately 15 minutes.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Special Functions • G-sensor function. If a sudden shock is detected (such as in an accident) the video segment recorded is protected from being overwritten. • Automatic power ON/OFF function when using car adapter plugged into 12V power port controlled by vehicle ignition.
Black image when recording sky or water scene Scenes with large contrast can influence the automatic exposure function of the 3800VR. Adjust the EV setting in MENU Settings to correct. Color is affected on cloudy or bright outside conditions Set the “white balance”...
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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,...
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• The unit has been misused, abused, modified, installed improperly, or had its housing removed. The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler DVR Camera is $35.00 (U.S.). If you require out of warranty service, please return your unit as outlined in the section “Service Under Warranty”...
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WARRANTY INFORMATION 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).
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