RunCam RunCam 3 User manual

RunCam 3 User Manual

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Package Contents
Power/Shutter Button
Camera Status Light
Microphone 1
microSD Card Slot
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WiFi Status Light
WiFi/Mode Switch Button
Micro-USB Port
Microphone 2
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RunCam 3
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Micro-USB
Cable
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Micro-USB
TV-Out and
Power Cable
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User Manual
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DC 5-17V
Charging (red)
The RunCam 3 uses internal battery. After powering on, if the battery is more than 50%
charged, the camera status lights (green) will blink 5 times. If the battery is less than 50%
charged, the camera status lights (green) will blink 10 times. If the battery drops below
15%, the camera status lights (green) will blink continuously.
If the battery reaches 0% while recording, the camera will save the file and power off.
RunCam 3's micro USB port requires a DC 5-17V power source. It is recommended to use a
mobile phone charger (output 5V 1A) to charge the battery.
The camera status lights (red) turn on during charging and turn off when charging is
complete. The battery charges to 100% in about 2.5 hours.
NOTICE: Extreme cold temperatures can decrease battery life. To maximize battery life in cold conditions,
keep camera in a warm place prior to use.
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Charging

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microSD card
Insert the microSD card as indicated by the icon next to the card slot.
Use brand name memory cards (sold separately)
that meet these requirements:
• microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC
• Class 10, UHS-I or UHS-II
• Capacity up to 64GB
NOTICE: Use care when handling memory cards. Avoid liquids, dust, and debris. As a precaution, power off
the camera before inserting or removing the card. Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use in acceptable
temperature ranges.
WARNING:
Never use the RunCam 3 as a dashcam. This may damage the camera battery
and create a safety hazard.

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Connection to computer
After being connected to the computer by a USB cable, the camera is in MSDC mode. Press
the Power/Shutter button to switch to WebCam mode.
NOTICE: If the camera can not be recognized by the computer after connecting, please make sure that a
microSD card is well inserted. If the information on microSD card can not be read normally, please try with
another micro USB cable or micro USB port on the computer.
MSDC: Removable Disk
WebCam: On a Windows PC, the camera can be used as a webcam by running amcap.exe.
In the resource manager (Win + E) address bar enter
"%appdata%/microsoft/windows/network shortcuts" to find it. If it's missing in your system,
you can go to the following link to download and install:
www.runcam.com/download/AmcapSetup.exe

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Instructions for use
Powering on
Long press the Power/Shutter button for three seconds. The camera powers on and
beeps three times.
Powering off
Long press the Power/Shutter button for three seconds. The camera powers off and
beeps five times.
Mode switching
After powering on, long press the WiFi/Mode Switch button to cycle among the
three modes: Video/Photos/OSD settings.
Video
Camera Status Light: Blue
-Press the Power/Shutter button to start/stop recording.
Photos
Camera Status Light: Green
-Press the Power/Shutter button to capture photos.
OSD Setup
Camera Status Light: Orange
-Press the Power/Shutter button to browse.
-Press the WiFi/Mode Switch button to select.
-Long press the WiFi/Mode Switch button to exit the menu.

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Video
The camera will power on in Video mode (1080p@60fps)as the default mode.
With the card inserted, the camera status lights (blue) are
constantly on when the camera is in standby mode. If the
memory card is abnormal or missing, the camera status lights
(blue) blink.
Normal Video:
Press the Power/Shutter button to start recording. The
camera beeps once. The camera status lights blink every two
seconds while recording.
Press the Power/Shutter button again to stop recording. The camera beeps twice. The
camera status lights (blue) are constantly on.
Time-lapse Video:
When the camera starts time-lapse recording, it beeps twice and the camera status lights
blink every three seconds while recording.
Video Features:
In the App and OSD you can set resolution, brightness, white balance and more advanced
parameters.
Normal Video:
1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps,720p@60fps and other resolutions are supported.
Time-lapse Video:
You can set the interval and duration of time-lapse in the App.

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Loop recording:
The recorded video file will be divided into multiple segments (the length can be set to
1/3/5 minutes) to be written to the memory card. The camera continues to record at the
beginning when the card is full, erasing the previously recorded material and replacing it
with the new content. When the loop recording is turned off, the recorded video will be
divided into multiple files with maximum 4GB capacity per file.
Auto Recording:
The camera automatically begins recording video after powering on.
NOTICE: When capturing video with WDR and at high frame rates in warm ambient temperatures, the camera
may become hot and use more power. When using WDR, please capture shorter video clips or choose lower
frame rates, and/or limit your use of features that increase power consumption in the RunCam App.

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Photos
Capturing Photos:
After powering on, long press the WiFi/Mode Switch button
until the camera status lights become green. The
camera is now in the Photo Mode, you can press the
Power/Shutter button to capture photos.
Single Photos:
Camera beeps once, green lights blink once.
Self Timer Photo:
The beeps speed up, green lights blink once.
Time-lapse Photos:
When the camera captures time-lapse photos, it beeps twice
and the camera status lights (green) blink every two seconds.
Burst photos:
Camera beeps five times, green lights blink five times.
Photos Features
Single Photos:
Captured at 2MP resolution.
Time-lapse Photos:
Camera captures a series of photos at specified intervals.
Burst photos:
Camera captures up to 10 photos in 1 second.
WiFi/Mode Switch button
Photo Mode (green)

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App
1. After powering on, press the WiFi/Mode Switch button , the WiFi status lights
(blue) blink when the WiFi is on and ready to connect.
2. In the wireless network settings of your smartphone, find the SSID connection of the
RunCam 3 and enter the password. After the successful connection, the WiFi status lights
(blue) will be constantly on.
Default SSID: RunCam3 _ ***** (* for letters or numbers)
Default WiFi password: 1234567890
Android and IOS APP: search “RunCam” on Google play and Apple Store, or download on
our website http://www.runcam.com/download
WiFi/Mode Switch Button
WiFi Status Light: Blue