1.1APPROVAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 POWER SUPPLY ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.0EXPLORING YOUR Y-CAM .................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.1 Y-CAM CUBE RANGE AT A GLANCE .................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.3MICROSDCARD INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................ 14
4.1 Y-CAM SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS .............................................................................................................................. 17
4.2 Y-CAM SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR MAC...................................................................................................................................... 19
4.3 FINDING YOUR CAMERA WITH Y-CAM SETUP .................................................................................................................................... 20
5.0WELCOME TO YOUR Y-CAM! ............................................................................................................................................... 21
5.1 LIVE VIEW (USING INTERNET EXPLORER) .......................................................................................................................................... 23
5.2 LIVE VIEW (USING FIREFOX,SAFARI AND OTHER BROWSERS) ................................................................................................................ 25
6.1 QUICK SETUP WITH THE WIZARD .................................................................................................................................................... 28
6.2 SYSTEM PAGE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 29
6.3 SUPPORT PAGE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 30
6.5 CAMERA MENU .......................................................................................................................................................................... 32
6.6 NETWORK MENU ........................................................................................................................................................................ 38
6.6.5 VIEWING YOUR CAMERA EXTERNALLY USING DDNS ....................................................................................................................... 46
6.6.6 VIEWING YOUR CAMERA EXTERNALLY USING A STATIC IP ................................................................................................................. 47
6.6.7 PORT FORWARDING IF UPNP IS NOT AVAILABLE ............................................................................................................................ 48
6.7.3 FORMAT SDCARD .............................................................................................................................................................. 5253
6.8.1.1 MOTION DETECTION USING INTERNET EXPLORER ................................................................................................................. 55
6.8.1.2 MOTION DETECTION USING OTHER BROWSERS ..................................................................................................................... 56
6.8.3.7 SNAPSHOT TO STORAGE ON ALARM ................................................................................................................................... 67
6.8.3.8 SNAPSHOT TO STORAGE PERIODICALLY ............................................................................................................................... 68
6.8.3.9 RECORD TO STORAGE ON ALARM ...................................................................................................................................... 69
6.8.3.10 RECORD TO STORAGE CONTINUOUSLY .............................................................................................................................. 70
6.8.3.11 SEND FILES IN STORAGE TO FTPSERVER ........................................................................................................................... 71
6.9 TOOLS MENU ............................................................................................................................................................................. 72
6.9.2 USER MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................................................... 73
6.9.3 DATE &TIME ......................................................................................................................................................................... 74
6.9.4 BACKUP AND RESET ................................................................................................................................................................. 75
7.1 MANUALLY ENTERING TCP/IPSETTINGS FOR A CAMERA .................................................................................................................... 78
7.2 PROXY SERVER SETTING ................................................................................................................................................................ 80
7.3 ENABLING ACTIVE X IN INTERNET EXPLORER ..................................................................................................................................... 81
7.4 RECOVERING FROM A FAILED FIRMWARE UPDATE USING WINDOWS ...................................................................................................... 82
7.5 CONNECTING YOUR Y-CAM DIRECTLY TO A COMPUTER ........................................................................................................................ 83
7.6 USING THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE ..................................................................................................................................................... 84
7.7 ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF ACCESSING THE VIDEO STREAM .................................................................................................................. 85
9.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS .......................................................................................................................................................... 88
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Y-cam internet video camera.
Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting to install or use the camera.
The Y-cam can be accessed remotely, and controlled from any PC/laptop over an Intranet or the Internet via a web
browser. The user friendly installation procedure and intuitive web-based interface allows easy integration with your
home or business network or Wi-Fi. The Y-cam also comes with motion detection software that can generate alarm
triggers via e-mail and by uploading images straight to a website.
Notice
This product may cause interference with other wireless equipment that operate at 2.4GHz ISM band. In the event of
interference please turn off one of the devices or move it to a safe distance.
Product Assurance
This 2.4GHz wireless camera meets wireless frequency security standards and recommended indexes during operation.
These standards and indexes are certificated by the academic organization as illustrated in the following paragraphs.
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1.1 Approval Information
All our products meet the requirements for approval by FCC and CE, and are authorized to bear the FCC and CE mark.
FCC: 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 radiates 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 the 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.
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
Changes and modification not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your
authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commissions rules
CE: This product complies with standards including Low Voltage Device Directive 73/23/EEC; EMC Directive
89/336/EEC and R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. It passed the subject tests by the authority concerned and is
authorized to bear CE mark.
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1.2 Restrictions
1. DO NOT use this product to violate one's privacy. Monitoring one's activities without consent is illegal and this
product is not designed and manufactured for such purpose.
2. DO NOT put this product near any medical equipment. Radio waves might potentially cause breakdown of electrical
medical equipment.
3. This product should be placed at least 1 foot away from any heart pacemaker. Radio waves might potentially
influence a heart pacemaker.
4. DO NOT use this product for any illegal activities. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the usage of this camera
is of a legal nature.
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1.3 Power Supply
Please note: Y-cam Power Supplies are not interchangeable. The Power Adaptor supplied with
your Y-cam should not be used with other models of Y-cam, and may cause product failure for
other products. Always check the voltage of the Power Supply you are using with the
corresponding model.
This product conforms to the following approvals:
When using the power adapter, make sure your power rating is compatible with that of the device to avoid potential
damage.
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1.4 Maintenance
Applies to products: YCW005, YCB005, YCWHD5, YCBHD5, YCWHD6, YCBHD6
Please note: Infrared LEDs produce heat. Do not place any objects within 10cm of the LEDs or
allow any object to come in contact with the dome covering the LEDs.
1. Ensure that the Y-cam and its power source have sufficient ventilation.
2. Do not shake, strike or drop the product.
3. Keep the camera dry and dustless and avoid exposing it to direct sunlight.
4. Do not place the product near any magnetic objects.
5. Avoid putting the product in places where there is constant change in temperature and humidity
6. Keep the product away from heat sources.
7. Do not use the camera near aggressive chemicals.
8. Do not use this camera near water (unless the camera is specified as waterproof).
9. Do not use the camera in the places which are enclosed by metal. The surrounding metal may shield the
electromagnetic waves, and result in failure of signal reception.
10. Please follow your local government environment protection policies.
11. Please turn off the power when left unused.
12. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the camera; doing so might cause damage to the product and will
invalidate warranty.
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1.5 Recommendations
1. New firmware versions are released periodically and they provide new features, improvement to existing
features, fixes to known issues or bugs etc. It is strongly recommended that you upgrade to the latest firmware
version available for your Y-cam product before set-up begins (as settings may be lost). To ensure that you have
the most recent firmware, please visit http://www.y-cam.com.
2. New versions of the software available on the Setup CD may also be available, to ensure that you have the most
• Broadband Connection: Minimum 128kb/s upload speed (if internet access to your Y-cam is required)
PC Requirements:
• Processor: Intel Pentium III, 800MHz or Higher (Pentium IV, 2GHz or higher recommended)
• Memory (RAM): 128Mb (256Mb or higher recommended).
• Operating System: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
• Web Browser: Internet Explorer Version 5.5 or above, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome.
• Plug-ins: QuickTime (for non-IE browsers)
Mac Requirements:
• Processor: 800MHz - PowerPC G4 or Intel.
• Memory (RAM): 128Mb (256Mb or higher recommended).
• Operating System: Mac OSX 10.4 Tiger.
Web Browser: Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and most other browsers
•
Plug-ins: QuickTime
•
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1.7 EU Environmental Protection
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
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2.0 EXPLORING YOUR Y-CAM
2.1 Y-cam Cube range at a glance
Applies to products: YCW005, YCB005, YCWHD5, YCBHD5, YCWHD6, YCBHD6
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2.2 Y-cam Cube PoE dongle (optional accessory)
Applies to products: YCW005, YCB005, YCWHD5, YCBHD5, YCWHD6, YCBHD6
To power the Cube using Y-cam Cube PoE Dongle accessory (sold separately) connect the camera to the dongle with supplied
miniUSB cable and then connect the Ethernet cable to Ethernet port on the PoE Dongle.
Note: To power the camera using PoE, a PoE 802.3af compatible switch is required
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2.3 microSD Card Information and Installation
Please note: It is advised to insert the microSD card before any other setup begins as the card
will not be recognized if inserted once the Y-cam is turned on. Every time the card is reinserted, you will need to turn the power off and then on again for the card to be recognized.
Applies to products: YCW005, YCB005, YCWHD5, YCBHD5, YCWHD6, YCBHD6
Adding a microSD to your Y-cam will allow you to record footage and motion alerts direct to memory card for future
review.
If you do not have a microSD card, but plan to add one later, this is fine. When inserting the card, remember to turn
the power off from the camera, insert the card, and then power it back on.
The Y-cam officially supports microSD memory cards with capacities upto 64GB, including those labelled “SDHC”.
It is required to install the SD card into the camera and format it within the camera. This option can be found under the
Storage menu.
MicroSD Important Notes and Information
1. There is a limit to the number of rewrites possible on any MicroSD memory card. If you notice the card
becoming slow or sluggish after a reasonable usage, you will probably need to replace the microSD memory
card. You should try to avoid purchasing second-hand memory cards.
2. If the card is not recognized by the Y-cam, try formatting the microSD card via your computer and then trying it
again in the camera.
3. Images may not be recorded or read correctly if an unsupported MicroSD memory card is used with the Y-cam.
4. Carefully read the User guide, precautions on use, and any other information that was supplied with the
memory card when purchased.
5. Do not use a memory card containing data recorded by another device as this may result in the Y-cam not
functioning correctly.
6. Do not modify, overwrite the data, or change the folder names of the MicroSD memory card. It may result in the
Y-cam not functioning correctly.
7. Always turn the power off to your camera before removing the microSD memory card.
8. Y-cam Solutions Ltd cannot be held liable for any loss of data or product misuse.
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2.3.1 microSD card installation
The microSD memory card slot can be found on the side of the Y-cam. The card can only be inserted into the camera
with the golden pins of the microSD card facing the front of the camera. The SD card should not be forced into the SD
card slot as this may damage the Y-cam.
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3.0 INSTALLATION
For initial setup, you need to connect the Y-cam directly to your router or switch with a network cable. You cannot
connect wirelessly to the camera without first setting it up via a network cable.
You should connect the Y-cam directly in to your internet router (normally supplied by your broadband provider) or a
network switch or hub (that is connected to your computers network).
Using the standard Ethernet network cable, plug this in to the USB to Ethernet cable supplied with your camera. Once connected,
please plug in the USB cable directly into the Y-cam. The USB port will only fit one way so please ensure not force this into the socket
as this may damage the Y-cam and void your warranty.
Using the Power Adaptor (supplied), plug one end in to the Power Connection socket on the Y-cam. Plug the other end in to an
electrical socket and turn the power on.
The Connectivity Status LEDs will light up*. Your router/switch will then begin to communicate with the camera.
You can now proceed to the Software Installation section.
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4.0 Y-CAM SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
We're now going to run the Setup CD provided in the Y-cam box. This will install utility called Y-cam Setup software on
your computer. This is for PC and Mac. Y-cam Setup software searches your local network and displays any cameras it
finds. It's very useful if you ever forget the address of you camera or in this case, when you first install it.
4.1 Y-cam Software Installation for Windows
1. Insert the Setup CD into your CD drive and the installation screen should appear automatically.
If it doesn't, navigate to your CD drive on your computer and then run "Autorun.exe”
2. Click on “Install Y-cam Setup” and the following screen will be displayed. Click “Next”.
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3. If you want to change the default folder click “Change” to replace otherwise click “Next”
4. Click “Install” to install the Y-cam Setup utility.
5. Click Finish to end the installation. You should now find a Y-cam icon on your Desktop.
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4.2 Y-cam Software Installation for Mac
1. Insert the Y-cam Setup CD into your CD drive.
2. Browse to the disk and open the Mac directory. Inside is the Y-cam Setup.
3. Move this file to your Desktop (or place of choosing) and double-click on Y-cam.app to run the program.
Note: If you get a warning saying “Do you want the application ‘Y-CAM.app’ to accept incoming network
connections?” Click “Allow”
Below are OS specific procedures to allow the Y-cam Setup software to search for cameras on the network.
Please Note: Leaving ports open can expose you to malicious attacks from the internet or other computers around you.
Please make sure you revert the settings back to their current state after following any of the below procedures and
setting up your cameras.
OSX 10.4 (Tiger)
1. Click on “System Preferences”
2. Click on “Sharing” in the Internet and Network section.
3. Select “Firewall” tab then click “Advanced”
4. Make sure the check box next to “Block UDP Traffic” is un-ticked then click “Ok”
5. Quit System Preferences and test the Y-cam Setup software again.
OSX 10.5 (Leopard)
1. Click on “System Preferences”
2. Click on “Security” in the “Personal” section
3. Select the “Firewall” tab
4. Select “Allow all incoming connections”
5. Close the window and wait for a few seconds (around 30 seconds) for the system to update the adapter settings
then run Y-cam setup.
OSX 10.6 & 10.7 (Snow Leopard & Lion)
1. Click on “System Preferences”
2. Click on “Security” in the “Personal” section
3. Select the “Firewall” tab then click on “Advanced”
4. Select “Automatically allow signed software to receive incoming connections”
5. Click on the “+” button and locate and select the Y-cam Setup program then click “Add”. You should now “Y-cam
– Allow incoming connections” in the table.
6. Close the window and wait for a few seconds (around 30 seconds) for the system to update the adapter settings.
7. Close any versions of the Y-cam Setup that are running and then run the program again.
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4.3 Finding your Camera with Y-cam Setup
Please note: Y-cam Setup will only detect cameras that are on the same network as your
computer. Ensure the camera is plugged in to the same router/network switch that your
computer is connected to.
Now you have your camera attached and the software ready, you are ready to find your camera on your network.
Double-click the Y-cam icon on your Desktop to launch the Y-cam Setup program.
The Y-cam Setup utility should automatically find your camera if it is correctly connected (See image below).
Sometimes the program may take a few minutes to find your camera, so if your camera isn’t displayed, wait a few
moments and then click “Refresh” to search for cameras again.
[Refresh] – Searches your local network for cameras.
[Setup] - Select the required camera and click Setup to configure the network settings for the camera.
[Open] - Select the required camera and click Open to access the camera via a web browser.
[Exit] - Click Exit to close the Y-cam Setup window.
Anytime you lose the IP address of your Y-cam camera, you can run the Setup software to easily find it again.
Once your camera is displayed, either chose “Open” to open the camera.
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5.0 WELCOME TO YOUR Y-CAM!
Accessing this homepage is a common way to access the camera when you are using it on your
local network, so it may be worth writing down the address that is displayed in your web
browsers address bar or bookmarking it (Ctrl+D) so you can come back later. Of course, you
can run Y-cam Setup at any time to find it again, but it may save you time to bookmark it.
Once you have used the Y-cam Setup Software to find your camera and opened your selected camera, you will be
greeted with the Y-cam Homepage for your camera (which should look something like the below screenshot depending
on your model)
[Live View] Lets you view live video transmitted by the camera.
[Settings] This section allows you to setup your camera with its various settings.
The address in the web browsers address bar should look something like http://192.168.1.50 – this is your cameras
internal IP address.
Clicking either “Live View” or “Settings” will bring up a Login panel, similar to the below screenshot:
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The default username and password for a Y-cam is:
Please note: The password can be any mixture of lower and uppercase alpha-numeric
characters. Extended characters are not permitted.
Username: admin
Password: 1234
This is login is case sensitive, so should be entered exactly as they are above. It is recommended you change your
password as soon as you are logged in - to avoid unauthorised access to the camera. Make a note of the password
somewhere safe, as the only way to reset the password is to reset the cameras, so all settings will be lost.
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5.1 Live View (using Internet Explorer)
Upon verification of the username and password, the camera image will load. Please note that when using the camera
for the first time, you will be prompted to install an ActiveX Control. Please follow the on-screen instructions to
download and install this control. You will then view the following screen:
The two links at the top of the screen are Home and Settings.
[Home] This takes you back to your Y-cam Homepage.
[Settings] This will take you to the cameras internal settings.
Please view the next page for an explanation of the Operating Bar settings.
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5.1.1 Explanation of Operating Bar
1) Mute: Click the Mute button to silence the audio stream from the
camera.
2) Volume: Slide the slide block horizontally to adjust volume.
1) Snapshot: Press the Snapshot button to capture a still image of the
camera view, these will automatically be saved to the My Documents/
Pictures folder.
2) Video Clip: Press the video record button to enable video recording to
your local computer. Once finished press the button again to stop
recording. The video clip will be saved by default to the Videos directory.
3) Settings: The Settings button allows you to set the location where the
snapshot and the video clips will be saved.
1) Zoom: Click on the “+” button and the cursor turns to a magnifier.
Move the magnifier to the desired location and click on an image area.
2) Zoom Out: Press the “-“button to return to the normal view.
3) Full screen: Press the button to enable full screen (this functionality is
not available on YCW005 or YCB005)
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5.2 Live View (using Firefox, Safari and other browsers)
Please note: You need to have QuickTime Pro Installed on your system to record videos directly
from the web browser if you are using a program other than Internet Explorer.
Upon verification of the username and password, the camera image will begin to load.
QuickTime or your media program may ask you to re-enter your login username and password at this point. This is
common on most systems.
The links at the top of the screen are Home, Settings, Secondary Stream and Motion JPEG.
[Home] This takes you back to your Y-cam Homepage.
[Settings] will take you to the cameras internal settings.
[Secondary Stream] This is set via your settings, and is useful if you need a lower resolution stream for certain devices
(e.g. some mobiles and software)
[Motion JPEG] This is a continuous motion JPEG stream – without any audio.
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6.0 Y-CAM SETTINGS
Please note: If you are installing the camera for the first time or after a reset to factory
defaults, you are advised to change the cameras default password as per the message
displayed.
You can now view your camera live, but this is only on your local network, so you can now refine and customise the
settings of the Y-cam. This entire next section deals with the Y-cam Settings menu.
To continue with Y-cam customisation, access your Y-cam’s Settings page by clicking on the “Settings” word from your Live View, or click on the word “Settings” from the Y-cam Homepage.
This is the default Settings screen. The Menu Panel contains a range of dropdown sections which expand and contract
depending on selection.
Changing the cameras default password is highly recommended to stop unauthorised access to your camera.
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Click the link displayed to access the Administrator Password editing page.
Please note: Keep this password safe. The only way to recover from a lost password is to reset
the camera back to its default settings, and this will wipe all other settings.
The Administrator username is always “admin” in lowercase.
Choose a password that is memorable only to you – avoid passwords that are easy to guess, such as “password” “admin” “123456” “ycam” or your personal details.
Once you have typed your password twice, click Save. The system will then ask you to login again. You should then see
the following screen:
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