Shenzhen Benze Technology W3 WiFi Camera Instruction Manual

June 5, 2024
Shenzhen Benze Technology

Benze Technology W3 WiFi Camera
Instruction Manual

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key function and indicator status description

Shenzhen Benze Technology W3 WiFi Camera- figure 1

The blue indicator light is the recording indicator: recording -> blue light flashes slowly; stop recording —>Steady blue light:
The red light is the WIFI working light. The specific model is as follows:

  1. Point to Point mode: red lamp flashing slowly
  2. Remote mode: Steady red
  3. Remote is not connected to the network: Red flash quickly

The indicator light can be turned off/on in the APP
Description of a button: “ON” is the power on or off-key;
“O” is taking photos key.
“M” is the video Recording and reset key, it starts to record by pressing it slightly for 1 second, the blue lamp will flash slowly while recording, it stops recording by pressing it  slightly for 1 second, then the blue lamp will be bright constantly;
“RESET”, under the condition of power on, press the “M” key about 5s, the camera will automatically reset and reboot
Notice: This reset must be done after the camera is started (ie the red light is flashing or slow flashing).

Ⅱ, Install APP
IOS devices: Please search the APP Store for the app named “minicam” and install it.
Android devices: Please search the Google Play for the app named “minicam” and install it;
Or use your mobile browser to scan the QR code and select “Download APK” to download and install the app.

Shenzhen Benze Technology W3 WiFi Camera- qrhttp://mini.minivcam.com:6080/

Appears on the phone after installation.

Mobile devices are connected to the camera in a point-to-point way

First of all, you need to turn the camera on ( It takes about 40s to finish booting).
Note: If the red lamp flashes quickly or Steady red after boot, reset the camera first(Hold down the “M” key about 5s then the camera will automatically reset and reboot), then open the “WLAN” area of the “ settings ” on your phone, then you find the camera wifi signal and connect the Phone to camera’ WiFi signal (i.e. UID number of camera, which is unique to every camera), as shown in the figure.

Shenzhen Benze Technology W3 WiFi Camera- figure 2

Then open the mobile APP (minicamp), The new device will pop up automatically as shown below. Click “OK” and the new camera will be automatically added to the list.

Shenzhen Benze Technology W3 WiFi Camera- figure 3

Click the online camera to watch the video. If you need remote monitoring, set the camera up and connect to WiFi.

Set the camera to connect to WiFi

In the point-to-point connection mode and the camera is online, click in the lower right corner of the camera to go into the set list.

Then go in “Network Configuration”, select your home WIFI name, input the WiFi password, and then click in the upper right corner or “confirm” at the bottom. Shenzhen Benze Technology W3 WiFi Camera- figure 6

After clicking “Confirm” or , the camera will restart automatically ( takes about 1 minute). After the camera restarts, click to refresh the connection, or exit the APP and re-open the APP. When the camera displays “Online”, the remote setting is successful, as shown in the following figure:Shenzhen
Benze Technology W3 WiFi Camera- figure 7

APP controls camera recording (storage to memory card)

When the “online” state of the camera, click go in the settings page, then go in “TF card set” (please insert TF card first), select the recording mode according to your needs,  and then click or “confirm” in the upper right corner. As shown below:
Shenzhen Benze Technology W3 WiFi Camera- figure 8Motion detection alarm setting

When the “online” state of the camera, click go in the settings page, Please choose whether you need “alarm push”, Then go in “Motion Detection Set” and click “Motion  Detection”. You can turn on motion detection (with high, mid, low, and min 4th gears) and “Close” motion detection. After turning on motion detection, You can choose whether to open “Picture FTP upload after alarm” and “Video FTP upload after alarm”, then click or “confirm” in the upper right corner. As shown below:

Shenzhen Benze Technology W3 WiFi Camera- figure 9

Look over/playback files on the memory card online

When the “online” state of the camera, Click in the lower-left corner of the camera to go into the file list, click on any single file, you can play or download to the “local file”.

Look over local files

Open the app, click on it in the upper left corner, then go to “Local Files” to “view” the videos and photos stored in the app. If you have a new camera that needs to be added manually, you can go to “Add Device” to add it.

Shenzhen Benze Technology W3 WiFi Camera- figure 11

Set your own password for your camera

For your privacy, the online camera will prompt you to change your password, please handle it according to your needs, The original the password of the camera is 8888
If you forget the password you set, please reset the camera to restore it to the original password 8888.

Icon function on the video page

Shenzhen Benze Technology W3 WiFi Camera- figure 12

| Listen to the camera’s sound / real-time monitoring resolution
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| Take a snapshot/recorded video stored in the phone app “local file”
| Horizontal/vertical flip image
| Adjust brightness/contrast
| Night vision switch/indicator switch

Icon function on the main page

Shenzhen Benze Technology W3 WiFi Camera- figure 13

| View memory card files
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| Motion detection report
| Add devices and view local files
| Go in settings

Specification parameters

Image sensor CMOS
Resolution 1080P/720P/640P
Video format MP4
Frame number 20-25fps
Minimal illumination 1LUX
Compression format H.264
Power consumption 350MA/h
Working temperature -10-60 degrees centigrade
Working humidity 15-85%RH
Type of memory card Support 16G-128G Micro SD (TF card)
Operating voltage DC-5V
Play software VLCPlayer/SMPlayer
Mobile OS Android/iOS

FAQ

  1. Unsmooth remote monitoring: please select the proper definition according to the current network environment

  2. SD card video is not smooth when watched remotely using the APP:
    As the mobile has a limited decoding capacity, you can adjust definition of the equipment recording as fit for your own mobile.

  3. Forget the password or show the wrong password: Please reset the camera to restore the default password 8888.

Special tips:

  1. If the network environment is changed, Please reset the camera first, then set the camera to connect to WiFi.
  2. If the camera fails to read the memory card, please format the memory card or replace the memory card.
  3. Before shutting down the camera, please first stop recording lest the last length of video be lost or damaged due to not saving;
  4. The camera will have some fever during work. Please make sure that the camera’s heat vents work.
    Note: The pictures in this manual are from Android mobile phones, and may be different from those displayed on your mobile phone. Please refer to the actual situation and strictly follow the steps in the manual.
    This is a device installed in a fixed position. Please refer to the following figure for installation.

Shenzhen Benze Technology W3 WiFi Camera- figure 14

FCC Warning
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the  user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC RF exposure statement:
The equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.

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