Whistler 3800VR User manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
DVR Camera
3800VR
WHATS INCLUDED
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3800VR
USB CABLE
12V CAR
ADAPTER
OWNER’S
MANUAL
WINDSHEILD
BRACKET
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,
8am to 5pm CT, Monday through Friday to speak to a
Customer Service Representative.
Features
FEATURE DESCRIPTION
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1. Display Screen
2. REC Button
3. UP Button
4. MENU Button
5. DOWN Button
6. Micro SD
Card Slot
7. USB Interface
8. RESET
9. MIC
10. LED IR Lights
11. Camera Lens
12. Speaker
13. POWER/MODE
Button
14. Bracket Mount
FEATURE DESCRIPTION
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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. UP Button
• In recording or photo mode, press UP to zoom in.
• In MENU mode, press UP to scroll through menu
settings.
4. MENU - Press button to display menu settings.
5. DOWN Button
• In recording or photo mode, press DOWN to
zoom out.
• In MENU mode, press DOWN to scroll through
menu settings.
6. Micro SD Card Slot - Slot for memory card.
7. USB Interface
• Connect to PC for data transfer.
• Connect external power to charge battery or pro-
vide working power.
8. RESET - Push to reset device.
9. MIC - Microphone for audio recording.
10. LED IR Lights - Infrared LED lights. A long press
of the MENU button will turn the lights ON, and a
star/moon icon will appear on screen. Long press
MENU again to turn OFF.
FEATURE DESCRIPTION / OPERATIONS
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11. Camera Lens - 120°wide-angle lens.
12. Speaker
• Audio recording playback
• Audible device tones.
13. POWER / MODE Button
• Press to power ON/OFF
• Short press to change from VIDEO, PHOTO,
PLAYBACK modes.
14. Bracket Mount - Windshield Bracket attachment.
Operations
Power ON/OFF
• For ON, press and hold POWER button until the
blue indicator light illuminates.
• 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
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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.
• Short press REC button to take picture.
• See FEATURE DESCRIPTION section for additional
information.
Video/Photo Playback
• Playback icon is in top left corner.
• Press UP or DOWN to scroll through
recorded files.
• Press the REC button to play the selected file.
• See FEATURE DESCRIPTION section for additional
information.
OPERATIONS
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MENU Settings
• Press the MENU button to see available settings
for current MODE (REC, PHOTO, or PLAYBACK).
• Press UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through available
settings, then press REC button to make selection.
NOTES:
• Pressing MENU button twice in any MODE (REC,
PHOTO, PLAYBACK) will go to the SET menu.
Use these options to adjust device settings.
• Pressing MENU after selections are made will
exit 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.
1. USB - In this mode the recorded files can be accessed
directly from the Micro SD card installed into the
3800VR. They can be viewed directly from the card
or transferred to the computer for storage.
OPERATIONS
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2. PC Camera - In this mode the DVR can be selected
from a computer as an attached USB device and
used as a webcam (additional drivers may be
required and are not included).
Battery Charging
Battery indication:
Full Battery Slightly Low Battery Low Battery Battery Empty
• The 3800VR may be charged using the
included 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
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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.
• Recording starts when powered ON and stops
when powered OFF with files saved.
• Seamless loop recording.
• A short press of the POWER button while recording
will cause current video segment to be protected
from being overwritten. A “key” icon will be seen
on the screen until the next timed recording
segment begins.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Can’t record or take photo
Confirm that the Micro SD card is of proper class
(C4 min.) and has available capacity.
“files error” appears during replay
Uncompleted files due to Micro SD card storage error.
Reformat or replace card.
Video or Photo unclear
Check lens for fingerprints or other obstruction. Use a
soft cloth to clean lens.
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” function to automatic in
MENU settings.
Cross stripe interference in image
This is caused by incorrect “Light Frequency“ setting.
Check setting for 50Hz or 60Hz in MENU Settings.
Reset
Operation can be restored by pushing the reset button.
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