User Manual - English This manual applies to the following Y-cam products: Y-cam Bullet HD 1080 Please read this manual carefully before attempting to install or operate this product. Please retain this manual for your future reference. This User Manual is a work-in-progress and is constantly being updated. You are invited to check the website regularly for updated versions. v1.
Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................................4 APPROVAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................................... 4 RESTRICTIONS .........................................................................................................................................................
6.3.3 STREAM SETUP ....................................................................................................................................................................... 36 6.3.4 HARDWARE............................................................................................................................................................................ 37 6.3.4.1 GPIO .......................................................................................................................
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.
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. 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.
1.4 Maintenance 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.
1.6 Minimum System Requirements A PC or Mac is required for the initial setup of a Y-cam only and once the camera is configured, a Y-cam can be used independently without being connected to a computer. Network requirements: • Network Connection: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet • Wireless router (if wireless connectivity required) • Broadband Connection: Minimum 256kb/s upload speed (if internet access to your Y-cam is required) PC Requirements: • Processor: Intel Pentium IV, 2.
2.0 EXPLORING YOUR Y-CAM 2.1 Y-cam Bullet HD 1080 at a glance Applies to products: YCBLHD6 Please note: The status LED on the Bullet HD 1080 is on the Ethernet connector on the cable. Please note: To reset your Y-cam Bullet HD 1080 back to factory default settings, you will need to press the reset button. This is located inside the Y-cam Bullet HD 1080 and you will need to remove the back part of the camera. The reset button is located next to the internal Ethernet connector.
2.2 microSD card information and installation Adding a microSD to your Y-cam will allow you to record footage and motion alerts direct to memory card for future review. 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.
2.21 microSD card installation for Y-cam Bullet HD 1080 Inserting a microSD card into the Y-cam Bullet HD 1080 requires you to remove the back section of the camera. For this reason, it is advised not to do this once the camera has been mounted in a wall or in a non-easily accessible place. Unscrew the front part of the camera and lift this carefully from the lens array. Be careful not to break the lens or infrared LEDs. The microSD card slot is situated behind the back section.
3.0 INSTALLATION Please note: If you are planning to connect wirelessly, 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).
3.1 Hardware installation 3.11 Using standard supplied cable Secure the Network Camera to the wall/ceiling by the supplied camera stand. If the housing was opened for microSD card installation or factory default, please re-install the parts in the following order (A to E) and make sure you tightly fasten the screws Please Note: To ensure water-proof function, put the waterproof rubber in place (see the figure), before installing the back cover.
3.12 Using Cable connect 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) Loose the back cover by removing the 3 screws on the back cover Disconnect the Ethernet, power and terminal block wires on the supplied cable from the main board Remove the supplied cable from the back cover by loosening the plastic connector at the back.
4.0 Y-CAM SOFTWARE INSTALLATION We are now going to run the Setup CD provided in the Y-cam box. This will install an 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 is 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. 2. 3. Insert the Y-cam Setup CD into your CD drive.
4. If you want to change the default folder click “Change” to replace otherwise click “Next” 5. Click “Install” to install the Y-cam Setup utility. 6. Click Finish to end the installation. You should now find a Y-cam icon on your Desktop.
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 “Apple Mac OS” 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.
4.3 Finding your camera with Y-cam setup 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 within a few moments then click “Refresh” to search for cameras again.
5.0 WELCOME TO YOUR Y-CAM! Once you have used the Y-cam Setup Software to find your camera and opened your selected camera, it will bring up a Login panel, similar to the below screenshot. You will need to enter the username and password to access the camera. The default username and password for a Y-cam is: Username: admin Password: 1234 This is login is case sensitive, so should be entered exactly as they are above.
The address in the web browsers address bar should look something like http://192.168.1.50 – this is your cameras internal IP address. 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 this option may save you time.
5.1 Live View on Bullet HD 1080 (using Internet Explorer) 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: Please view the next page for an explanation of the Operating Bar settings.
Explanation of Operating Bar 1) Folder. Press this button to change the default snapshot and record path. 2) Recording. Press the Record button to record from the Live View to your local hard disk. 3) Snapshot. Press the Snapshot button to capture a still image of the camera view. 4) Listen. Mute. Click to listen and mute the audio. 5) Audio Upload: Press and release to start sending audio from your computer’s microphone to the camera speakers. Press and release to stop sending audio 6) Full screen mode.
5.2 Live View on Bullet HD 1080 (using Firefox, Safari and other browsers) 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. 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.
6.0 Y-CAM SETTINGS You can now view your camera live, however 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 settings of the camera.. 6.1 Quick setup with SMART SETUP To make the setup process quicker for users, we have created SMART SETUP. This will take you through common options to getting your Y-cam setup wirelessly and with your custom settings.
With this SMART SETUP, you will be able to set the: • • • • • Network and wireless settings Image, audio and stream settings Camera system Motion snapshot and recording E-mail/FTP alerts This should help you get your camera setup and working very quickly. It will also allow you access to the complete functionality of the camera should this be desired. To continue with Y-cam customisation, there are a number of tabs that you can access from the main page.
6.2 CONNECTION MENU The CONNECTION menu is located within the main navigation menu bar. When you click on the “CONNECTION” tab, a sub-menu of network setup options will be displayed.
6.2.1 Wireless Setup The Y-cam can connect to any wireless network through standard Wi-Fi connections. Wireless Setup Options [Automatic search] – Click the Search button for the Y-cam to scan for available Wi-Fi networks to connect to. A new screen will display all the wireless networks found, select the desired network, and click SAVE SETTINGS. The Y-cam will automatically choose the best options for connecting to the network. You will then be required to enter your Wi-Fi password.
If you have connected your camera to your network via a router or switch, you will need the settings for “Infrastructure” setup. If you have connected your camera directly to a computer, you will need the next section for “Ad-Hoc” setup. 6.2.1.1 Infrastructure Wireless Setup Options [Security] Select the type of security mode that your wireless network is using. None (i.e. off), WEP64, WEP128, WPAPSK or WPA2-PSK Whichever you are using, you will need to enter the settings to connect to your router.
6.2.1.2 Ad-Hoc Wireless Setup Options If you wish to make a direct wireless connection from your camera to your computer, you will need to setup the Y-cam in “Ad-Hoc” mode. In order to view the Y-cam directly from your computer you first need to configure the wireless device in your computer according to the Y-cam settings above. Once “Ad-Hoc” has been selected, select a “Security” type and type in a connection key, click “SAVE SETTINGS”.
6.2.2 TCP/IP Setup The Y-cam is setup to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) from your Network by default, so these settings should not be needed by most users. Should you wish to assign the IP address manually, use this page to enter the address details. If your network supports a DHCP server (e.g. router) select this option to have the IP address is assigned automatically. If you select Obtain an IP address automatically you should select Obtain a DNS Server address automatically.
6.2.3 DDNS Setup If you have a broadband connection that gives you a dynamic IP address (very common), you should set up a DDNS account so the camera will auto update with a web service every time your IP address changes. This is also one of the easiest ways to view your camera online from anywhere in the World, so is a highly recommended step. Dynamic DNS (DDNS) is simply a way of using a static hostname to connect to a dynamic IP address.
6.2.4 UPnP Setup Y-cam supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) which is enabled by default. This allows your camera to easily talk to your router. [UPnP] Enable or disable the UPnP function. We recommend you to have UPnP enabled. For most users of Y-cam, the rest of the settings can be left as the default settings. 6.2.5 Network Port [HTTP port] : The default HTTP port number is 80.
6.2.7 Viewing your camera externally using DDNS If you have setup your DDNS account, and UPNP is enabled, you should be able to view your camera externally. To get your cameras external address, visit the Y-cam Settings System page, and it will be listed under “Internet URL”. Open any internet browser on your computer, and type this Internet URL. After a few moments, your Camera Homepage should be displayed. You can then login to view your camera or change your settings as normal.
6.2.9 Port forwarding if UPNP is not available If you are not using UPNP, or UPNP is disabled on your router, you will need to open a port on your router so that you can access your Y-cam from the internet. If you are unsure if UPNP is working on your camera, visit your Y-cam Settings System page. Under UPNP port forwarding it will labelled as “Success”, “No UPnP Gateway” or “Disabled”. Firewall security features built into some routers may prevent the camera’s UPNP from configuring your router.
6.3.1 Image For most users, many of these settings can be left as default.
Camera Setting Options [Brightness] The image brightness can be adjusted in the range 0-100, where a higher value produces a brighter image. [Contrast] The image contrast can be adjusted in the range 1-5, where a higher value produces more difference in brightness between adjacent areas. [Hue] The image hue can be adjusted in the range 0-100, where a higher value produces more stimulus on the image.
6.3.2 Audio Audio Setting Options [Enable Audio] Enables or disables audio functions. 6.3.3 Stream Setup Click on Stream Setup under the Camera Menu to change the streaming settings for your camera. This is useful if you require a certain size of video stream, a certain quality, or different streams for different devices (such as laptop or mobile phone). Default settings will normally suffice for most users. There are three video streams available.
The Mobile stream is similar to the first two streams but is purely for mobile viewing and has a fixed resolution. Stream Setting Options [Image size] Three image resolutions are available: 1920 x 1080 for primary stream, 1280 x 720 or 640 x 360 for secondary stream, 320 x 180 or 160 x 90 for mobile stream. [Encode Type] You can select different video compression format in H.264 or MJPG [Frame rate] The frame rate can be adjusted in the range 1-30.
6.3.4.2 System Identity [System Name] Type a name to easily identify the Y-cam. [System Location] Type the location of the Y-cam. Useful when using a multi-camera viewer program. Tip: The information you fill in can be displayed on the camera. It can help to distinguish different cameras on the network. 6.3.4.3 System time setting The Y-cam will allows you to set the date and time and is used for the timestamp on any files created by the camera.
[Date and Time format] Select the format of the date and time. [Auto time setting (SNTP)] Enable or disable the auto time setting to update to the server below. [Time server] Type the SNTP server name. There are suggestions included. Note: 1. 2. If the SNTP server is not found, the time on the Y-cam will be synchronized with the PC time. The Y-cam keeps track of the time even when power is disconnected. Click SAVE SETTINGS to confirm your settings.
6.3.4.4 User Management The Y-cam User Management provides the function to add or remove users who can view your camera. This is useful if you wish to allow others to view your camera without having full admin rights. [Add] additional users can be created. Adding users: Click Add on the Camera User List page, then fill in a username and password (twice) and then click Add. To edit a user’s password: Click on the user name then enter the new password for that user twice and click Save.
6.3.4.5 Firmware Upgrade From time to time a new firmware may be released for your model of Y-cam. To check for updates, consult the Y-cam website at http://www.y-cam.com We do recommend you update to the latest firmware for your camera whenever we release one to take advantage of new features and bug fixes. However, this is a serious process and can damage your camera if not done correctly.
6.3.4.6 Backup, restore, reset and reboot You can reset the camera to its factory defaults, backup the configuration in case of accidental reset and restore the camera’s settings from a backup. [Backup settings] Click Backup to backup the current configuration of the Y-cam for future reference. Once you have your camera setup as you require, this is recommended. To restore a backup file: [Restore settings] Click Browse...
6.4 STORAGE MENU 6.4.1 Storage Setup The Y-cam can record video direct to virtually any NAS drive or to its internal microSD memory card. 6.4.1.1 SD Disk Select SD Disk to record to internal microSD memory card. Press Format to format the microSD memory card. 6.4.1.1 NAS server setup Select NAS server setup k to record to a NAS drive on the same network as the camera.
6.4.2 File list File list gives a flexible method to search for recorded files during a specific time period. You can also filter by file type. To use, enter the start date and end you wish to search through, the desire file type and the allotted time. Click search to see all files that are selected within these categories.
6.4.3 E-Mail Server setup The Y-cam can be configured to send an E-mail when the motion detection alarm is triggered or after specified intervals. The Y-cam can be configured with four different E-mail servers. These servers can be individually connected to either send on motion detection or periodically. These functions are available under the TIME RECORDING and MOTION RECORDING menu. [e-Mail server ID] Select the email server ID. You can set up to four email servers.
[Re-type password] Re-type the password. [Sender e-mail address] Type the e-mail address of the account you are using to send the e-mail. This will be the address the emails come from. [Receiver e-mail address] Type the recipients’ e-mail addresses for who you want the emails to be sent to. Up to 3 addresses can be entered. [Subject] Subject of the e-mail that is sent. Entering a relevant subject will help identify the alarm better. i.
6.4.4 FTP Server The Y-cam can upload an image to an FTP server upon receiving an alarm from the motion detection window or at specific time intervals. FTP is a commonly used protocol for exchanging files over any network or the internet and there are a number of FTP providers which will allow you to upload the images free of charge. FTP could also be used to upload the images to a NAS drive. The Y-cam can be configured with four different FTP servers.
6.5 TIMED RECORDING MENU 6.5.1 Schedule You can specify schedule which you would like the timed recording, snapshot, e-mail/FTP sending to be active. Click, hold and drag the desired period to select. You can select multiple periods by pressing Ctrl on the keyboard and clicking and dragging another Click SAVE SETTINGS to confirm your settings. 6.5.1 Continuous record Y-cam can continuously records footage to your storage device [Continuous Record] Enable/Disable saving video to your storage device.
[Record file name] A name for the video file. [Suffix of file name] Video file name suffix can either be date & time or a sequence number. [Split Time of Record file] This specifies the maximum duration of one file. When the recording time exceeds this parameter the camera will split the video into a number of files. Effective Period: [Always] Always trigger the alarm upon motion detection [Schedule] Record effective period according to schedule. 6.5.
6.5.3 E-Mail periodic sending The Y-cam can be configured to send an E-mail at specific time intervals. [E-Mail periodic sending] Enable/Disable sending of e-mails at periodic intervals [Interval Time] Time interval between e-mails. [e-Mail Server ID] Select the e-mail server number from the list (set under STORAGE Menu) [File attachment] Select if you would like a snapshot of the camera view attached to the e-mail. [Snapshot From] Select the stream from which it should get the snapshot.
6.5.4 Periodic Sending - FTP The Y-cam can upload an image to an FTP server at specific time intervals. [FTP Periodic Sending] Enable/Disable uploading of images at periodic intervals to an FTP server. [Interval Time] Time interval between uploads. [FTP Server ID] Select the FTP Server number from the list (set under STORAGE Menu) [Remote path] Path where to save the image file on the FTP server. [Snapshot From] Select the stream from which it should get the snapshot.
6.6 MOTION RECORDING MENU 6.6.1 Schedule You can specify schedule which you would like the motion recording, snapshot, e-mail/FTP sending to be active. Click, hold and drag the desired period to select. You can select multiple periods by pressing Ctrl on the keyboard and clicking and dragging another Click SAVE SETTINGS to confirm your settings.
6.6.2 Motion Detection Y-cam motion detection can trigger an alarm to record video, snapshot or sends images via e-mail or FTP (File Transfer Protocol). You can set up to three different Motion Detection windows and three Privacy Mask Windows 6.6.2.1 Motion Detection Window Y-cam motion detection threshold and sensitivity can be adjusted. [Window] Check this box to enable the window. [Threshold] Determines at what point the alarm is triggered.
Note: Sliding the Sensitivity bar to the left will decrease the sensitivity of the motion detection i.e. ‘More’ movement is required to trigger the alarm. The best way to configure these settings is to adjust the settings and have someone walk in front of the camera until your feel you are getting the required results. This trial and error method make take quite long to get right but it’s the best way to obtain good results. 6.6.2.
6.6.3 Record on alarm The Y-cam record on alarm will record footage to your storage device upon detection of the motion trigger. [Record on alarm] Enable/Disable saving video to your storage device. [Record From] Select the stream from which it should record the video. [Record file name] A name for the video file. [Suffix of file name] Video file name suffix can either be date & time or a sequence number. [Split Time of Record file] This specifies the maximum duration of one file.
6.6.4 Snapshot on alarm Y-cam cameras allow you to program a snapshot on alarm which will record a JPG snapshot to your storage device upon detection of motion trigger. [Snapshot on alarm] Enable/Disable saving a snapshot on your storage device at periodic intervals. [Trigger Time] The number of seconds that the camera should keep saving images when motion stops. [Trigger FPS] The number of frames per seconds that the camera should keep saving images when an alarm is triggered.
6.6.5 E-Mail alarm management The Y-cam can also be configured to send an email when the Motion Detection alarm is triggered. [Email alarm management] Enable/Disable sending of e-mails on motion detection. [Trigger Time] The number of seconds that the camera should keep sending images after motion stops. [Trigger FPS] The number of frames per seconds that the camera should keep sending images at when an alarm is triggered. [Interval Time] Time interval between e-mails.
6.6.6 Periodic Sending - FTP The Y-cam can be configured to upload an image to an FTP when the Motion Detection alarm is triggered. [FTP alarm management] Enable/Disable FTP upload on motion detection. [Trigger Time] The number of seconds that the camera should keep sending images after motion stops. [Trigger FPS] The number of frames per seconds that the camera should keep sending images at when an alarm is triggered. [Interval Time] Time interval between uploads.
6.6.7 GPOUT The Y-cam can be configured to send signal on the GPOUT when the Motion Detection alarm is triggered. [GPOUT] Enable or disable GPOUT signal on motion detection Effective Period: [Always] Always trigger the alarm upon motion detection. [Schedule] FTP periodic sending effective period according to schedule. [Transparent] Select whether OSD should have a transparent or solid background.
6.7 SYSTEM INFO MENU The system info screen is one of the most useful within the settings. The screen lists all the information you will need to connect to your camera from other systems. It is also great way to ensure your camera has all the details needed to operate correctly. Firmware Version – Your current firmware version. Check the ycam.com website to see if there are updates for your model. Wireless – The current status and strength of your wireless connection if in use.
7.0 ADVANCED SETTINGS 7.1 Manually entering TCP/IP Settings for a Camera In most cases, this is not required as the router will assign the correct settings to the camera. It is however useful if you want to setup the TCP/IP settings of the camera before you connect to it, if DHCP is disabled across your network, or if you have subnet network problems. Assigning an IP address to the Camera with Y-cam Setup utility 1. 2. 4. Launch Y-cam Setup to detect the camera on your local network.
6. Take note of the following: a. IP Address b. Subnet Mask c. Default Gateway d. DNS Servers (Both numbers with the first being the primary DNS server and the second being the secondary DNS server) 7. Enter the details noted in step 6 into the relevant fields in the setup. Note: The default IP address of the camera is 192.168.1.150. This can be changed to any IP address on your IP range. For example if the IP address of your PC is 192.168.1.
7.2 Proxy Server Setting A proxy server may prevent you from connecting to the Y-cam in some corporate environments. If your computer uses a proxy server, the easiest way to check is via Internet Explorer connection settings. Note: A proxy server is generally used to maintain security on a network when connected to the internet. The proxy server may cause lack of image quality and delays in refresh intervals. Consult your network administrator for further details. Start Internet Explorer.
7.3 Enabling Active X in Internet Explorer Your browser must have Active X enabled to view the camera in Internet Explorer. To activate this, do the following: 1) Open a new Internet Explorer window. 2) From the menu bar, select Tools, and then select Internet options… 3) From the Internet Options window, select the Security tab. 4) Click on the Custom Level… button. 5) Scroll down to the section labelled ActiveX controls and plug-ins.
7.4 Connecting your Y-cam directly to a Computer You can also connect the Y-cam directly to a computer. Please note that in this mode you will not be able to view your Y-cam from anywhere else apart from the computer you are currently using. Connect one end of the network cable in to the Y-cam Network Connection socket, and plug the other end in to a spare network port on your computer. Connect the included power adapter to the power port on the camera and the other end into an electrical socket.
8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause and Remedy I forgot the IP address of the Y-cam 1. Use the Y-cam Setup program. I forgot my password to access the Settings menu 1. You will need to press the RESET button. Note: all configuration settings will be lost. Wi-Fi connectivity doesn’t work. 1. Signal strength is weak. Relocate the camera nearer to your router or remove the obstacles between the two. 2. Make sure your wireless network SSID and Encryption settings are identical to your networks. 3.
The motion detection feature does not send e-mail alerts. 1. Check the e-mail alert feature is properly configured 2. The SMTP server that the IP camera uses to send the e-mail may be filtering e-mail to prevent spam from being sent from your server. Try using a different SMTP server or contact your ISP to see if SMTP access is being blocked. 3. Your Primary DNS IP Address may not be set Motion Detection triggers unexpectedly 1. Motion detection is based on changes in pixel in the image.
9.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Ad-Hoc Mode: A wireless network system in which devices communicate directly with each other, without the use of a wireless router. DDNS: DDNS is a method of keeping a domain name linked to a dynamic IP address with your Network Camera. You can set up your DDNS service and the device will automatically update your DDNS server each time it alter a different IP address.
