Whistler D12VRS User Manual

Whistler D12VRS User Manual

Automotive digital video recorder

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D12VRS
User Guide
AUTOMOTIVE
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER

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Summary of Contents for Whistler D12VRS

  • Page 1 D12VRS User Guide AUTOMOTIVE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER...
  • Page 2: What's Included

    CARD BRACKET Car Charger USER USB CABLE DC POWER GUIDE CORD 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.
  • Page 3: Product Introduction

    PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Features Display Bracket Mount Power/OK Button USB Jack Speaker UP Button Infrared LEDs MODE/Menu/SOS Button Camera Lens Down Button Status LEDs Reset Button AV Output Jack Microphone Micro SD Card Slot...
  • Page 4: Feature Description

    FEATURE DESCRIPTION Buttons and Function 1. Display – View photos and video. 2a. POWER ON/OFF - Press and hold briefly to turn unit ON. Press and hold to turn off. 2b. OK – In VIDEO mode, short press to start/stop recording.
  • Page 5 FEATURE DESCRIPTION Bracket Mount – Windshield bracket attachment. 10. USB Jack – Allows PC interface to access Micro SD card, PC Camera, and charge the battery. 11. UP Button – Press UP to zoom in. In MENU mode allows scrolling of menu items. 12.
  • Page 6 OPERATIONS 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 a 4GB card (Class 6 minimum), up to 32GB) Charging the Unit Fully charge DVR for initial use by: •...
  • Page 7 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. Insert the threaded collar into the bracket mounting point on top of the DVR and tighten until snug. (Threaded collar may be used to insure bracket its snugly tightened.) 2.
  • Page 8 OPERATIONS 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.
  • Page 9 OPERATIONS Initial Settings Date & Time Setting Once connected with car charger, the device will start power ON and start recording. Press the OK button to switch into standby mode. Press and hold the MENU button for 2 seconds twice then Press the ...
  • Page 10 OPERATIONS Recording or Review a Video or Image Recording Video 1. Power on: Press and hold to turn on DVR. 2. The REC icon is shown in the top left corner with a blinking red dot when recording. Press OK to stop recording if desired.
  • Page 11 OPERATIONS Review Press MODE (M) twice to enter review screen. Use  or  to highlight a file. Press OK to select Press OK again to play a video. Use OK to pause the video. Press  or  to select another file. Press MODE (M) to exit review mode.
  • Page 12 OPERATIONS USB Settings Connect the unit to a computer using the USB cable included. Two options are available. Use  or  and OK buttons to select an option. Mass Storage - In this mode the recorded files can be accessed directly from the micro SD card installed into the DVR.
  • Page 13 OPERATIONS 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. •...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Confirm that the micro SD card is of Can’t record or proper class take photo (C6 min.) and has available capacity. If the unit does not recognize the card, remove the SD card and insert it again. If Unit doesn’t still not recognized, the SD card maybe work with my damaged or device does not support this...
  • Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Reset Operation can be restored by pushing the reset button. NOTE: No user serviceable parts inside. Do not open product. Use and Care 1. Unit does not use a Touch Screen to control its functions! Do not touch screen with any objects as damage to screen may occur.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change without notice. Features HD camera, HD video recording Unit Dimensions 41.8 x 77.93 x 30.8mm ( 1.6” x 3.0” x 1.2”) HxWxD Unit Weight 40g ( 1.4oz) LCD Screen 1.5" TFT Size Zoom 4X Digital Lens 120º...
  • Page 17 SPECIFICATIONS Battery 200mAH Capacity Power 220mA Consumption Microphone/ Support Speaker Supported languages are listed in MENU Language settings Photo Mode 12 Mega pixels Photo Format JPEG Video Output A / V 1. USB - Disk USB Function 2. PC - Camera Operating 0°...
  • Page 18 SPECIFICATIONS Basic functions • Low illumination high-definition video 1080P@24fps 720P@30fps • Built-in low illumination 120º lens • 1.5 inch LTPS Monitor • Impact sensitivity adjustment automatically locks file • Supports cycle Video • Supports up to 32 GB micro SD card •...
  • Page 19: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Video Resolution: 1080FHD/1080P/720P/WVGA/VGA/ QVGA Loop Recording: OFF/1 min/2 min/3 min Exposure Compensation: -2 -- +2 Motion Detecting: ON/OFF Recording Audio: ON/OFF Date Stamp: ON/OFF G-Sensor: OFF/Low/Medium/High Parking Monitor: ON/OFF System Settings Date/time: 2016/01/01 00:00:00 Year/month/day Beep sound: ON/OFF Language: English/simplified Chinese/traditional Chinese/ French/German/Japanese/Korean/Russian/Spanish/ Portuguese...
  • Page 20: Warranty Information

    All express or implied warranties for this product are limited. Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use, misuse, or operation of this product including but not limited to loss of...
  • Page 21 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...
  • Page 22 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”...
  • Page 23 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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