Y-cam Knight User manual

Please read this manual carefully before attempting to install or operate
this product. Please retain this manual for your future reference.
User Manual
V1.0
Y-cam Knight Wireless Internet Video Camera
English

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1.0 Introduction 4
1.1 Approval 4
1.2 Restrictions 5
1.3 Maintenance 5
2.0 Main Features 6
3.0 Power Adapter 8
4.0 PC System Requirements 8
5.0 Installation 9
5.1 Connecting the Y-cam Knight 9
5.2 Y-cam Knight Software installation 10
6.0 Y-cam Knight Live View 14
7.0 Y-cam Knight Settings 17
7.1 Camera Setup 18
7.11 Camera Setup 18
7.12 OSD Setup 19
7.13 Night Vision Setup 20
7.2 Wireless Setup 21
7.21 Wireless Setup (Infrastructure) 21
7.22 Wireless Setup (Adhoc) 22
7.3 TCP/IP Setup 23
7.4 PPPoE Setup 24
7.5 DDNS Setup 25
7.6 UPnP Setup 26
7.7 RTSP Setup 27
8.0 Alarm Features 28
8.1 Motion Detection 28
8.2 E-mail Setup 29
8.3 FTP Setup 30
9.0 Tools 31
9.1 System Identity 31
9.2 User Management & Password Setting 32
9.3 Date & Time Setup 33
9.4 Misc. Setup 34
9.5 Backup & Reset 35
9.6 Firmware Upgrade 36
Table of Contents

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10.0 Main Menu 37
10.1 Wizard 37
10.2 System 38
10.3 Support 39
11.0 Advanced Settings 40
11.1 Port Forwarding 40
11.2 Proxy Server Settings 41
11.3 Resetting the Y-cam Knight 42
12.0 Default Settings 43
13.0 Specifications 44
14.0 Troubleshooting 45
15.0 Glossary of Terms 46

1.0 INTRODUCTION
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.
Product Assurance
The 2.4GHz wireless camera meets wireless frequency security standards and recommended indexes
during operation. These standards and indexes are certificated by the academic organisation as
illustrated in the following paragraphs.
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All our products meet the requirements for approval by FCC and CE, and are authorized to bear the FCC
and CE mark.
1.1 Approval Information
FCC
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.
CE
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 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.
Thank you for purchasing the Y-cam Knight wireless internet video camera. Please read the following
instructions carefully before attempting to install or use the camera. The Y-cam Knight
Y-cam Knight
can be accessed
remotely, and controlled from any PC/laptop over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser. The user-
friendly installation procedure and intuitive web-based interface allow easy integration with your LAN or WiFi
network. The also comes with motion detection software that can generate alarm triggers via
e-mail and by uploading images straight to a website.

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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 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.
1.2 Restrictions
1. Ensure that the 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 temperature and humidity change;
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;
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 obey the local government's environment protection policy;
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.
Y-cam Knight
1.3 Maintenance

2.0 MAIN FEATURES
Easy Installation
The comes with built-in and
o need to install driver. etup CD-ROM includes the Camera Setup software,
User Manual and Quick Guide.
With industry standard automatic configuration-UPnP(Universal Plug and Play), PC will and
connect to your camera automatically. Once connected, using a simple Web browser you can see
the camera
The can be either wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted the
placed on a desktop using the supplied stand, providing flexible installation .
802.11b/g Wireless LAN Connection Available
The is designed to not only work with your existing wired network but also with standard
802.11b/g wireless devices, allowing the flexibility to operate the wi
utili SSID filtering and powerful 64/128 bit WEP encryption to protect
from .
The MPEG 4
The MPEG 4 image with a bit rate of 2048kbps 30 f
p s .
The
Multi-Client Access
The allows up to 16 users to view MPEG 4 image simultaneously.
that as the number of simultaneousl connected to increases, the overall
motion performance will decrease.
Audio Transmission
The comes with built-in microphone for audio monitoring as well as video monitoring. Sound
captured by transmitted to the client’s PC.
Y-cam Knight Wireless (IEEE802.11b/g) capability a built-in Web Server,
therefore there is n a The s
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your discover
what
sees from anywhere in the world!
Y-cam Knight using supplied stand. It can also
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you unauthorised access
High Compression MPEG-4
Y-cam Knight features - compression which compresses the video to make transmission
faster and more efficient. - can be transmitted at rames
er econd
Infrared Night Vision
Y-cam Knight utilises 30 infrared LEDs to provide high levels of light in no-light environments.
The intelligent photosensitive components can automatically turn on the infrared LED in low light conditions
or the user can select manually.
Y-cam Knight the - Please note that it is
possible y users Y-cam Knight
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the Y-cam Knight is
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Snapshot and Recording
You can capture a still image of the camera view on your PC and save the image as JPG or BMP
format file. You also can record the video and audio captured by the camera on your PC and save as
an ASF format file.
Motion Detection Function
The can detect change being monitored. Once a it will
email to
Authentication
uthentication window requires you to enter the user ID and password. Password security can
prevent unregistered users from accessing your .
Y-cam Knight s in the image change occurs send
an up to 3 email addresses with snapshot of what triggered the motion attached. The snapshot
can also be uploaded to an FTP server. In addition the camera can be configured to send snapshots
at regular intervals.
An a
camera
MJPEG Streaming
The Y-cam Knight live stream can be viewed using various browsers or operating systems
RTSP MPEG4 Streaming
The Y-cam Knight live stream can be viewed via RealPlayer or QuickTime.
3GPP Streaming
The Y-cam Knight live stream can be viewed using a mobile phone running RealPlayer or
QuickTime. The video size is 176x144.
OSD (On Screen Display)
The OSD function can display system name, date and time or a user-defined message in the top
left hand corner of video stream.

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This product conforms with the authenticated AC adapter. The adapter is marked with one or more of the
following:
Note:
When using the power adapter, make sure the rating voltage on it is compatible with that of the device to avoid potential
damages resulting from incorrect usage of power supply.
3.0 Power Adapter
UL Mark
American power
supply authentication
SAA Mark
Australia power
supply authentication
GS Mark
German power
supply authentication
CCC Mark
China power
supply authentication
European Union power
supply authentication
CE Mark PSE Mark
Japan power
supply authentication
The PC (Personal Computer) and the network must meet the following technical specifications for
to work properly.
the
Y-cam Knight
4.0 PC System Requirements
Processor:
RAM: MB or more
: Windows 2000/XP
Web Browser: Internet Explorer Version 5 or
Intel Pentium III, 1GHz or higher
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Color Monitor: 800x600 minimum and the latest driver for the Display Adapter
Operating System /Vista
.5 above, DirectX 8.1 or later
Network Protocol: TCP/IP network protocol installed.
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Interface: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet card/Wireless Network card for your network connection
Other: CD-ROM Drive, Broadband connection for remote viewing (128kbps upload min.)

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5.0 INSTALLATION
5.1 Connecting the Y-Cam Knight
To a Router
Using a standard Ethernet network cable, connect the Y-cam Knight to your network (depending on your
own setup, this may be to your router or switch) see figure below
Connect the included power adapter to the power port on the camera and the other end into an electrical
socket. see figure below
Check that the power indicator is lit on the front of the camera.
Rear view of Y-cam Knight
Directly to a Computer
You can also connect the Y-cam Knight directly to a computer using a wired or wireless connection.
Please note that in this mode you will not be able to view your Y-cam Knight from anywhere else apart
from the computer you are currently using.
A) Wired Connection: Connect the Y-cam Knight to your computer using a standard Ethernet network
cable. Connect the included power adapter to the power port on the camera and the other end into an
electrical socket. see figure above
B) Wireless Connection: Connect the included power adapter to the power port on the camera and the
other end into an electrical socket. see figure above
See page 19 of this manual for details of how to set up a wireless connection to your Y-cam Knight.
Please note; that in order to connect more than 1 Y-cam Knight in Adhoc wireless mode you need to
manually assign a different IP address to each Y-cam Knight. See page 12 of this manual for details on how to change
the IP address of your Y-cam Knight.
Check that the power indicator is lit on the front of the camera. (Green for wireless and Red for wired)
Note:
Please handle the power adapter carefully to avoid the risk of accidental electric shock.

5.2 Y-Cam Knight Software Installation & Usage
The Y-cam Setup utility can easily and quickly detect cameras connected to your local network and
list them on the Camera Setup window, also you can use the Y-cam Setup utility to assign an IP
address to each camera.
1. Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive and the installation screen should appear
automatically (See image below). If it does not, click “Start” then “Run”. In the text field enter “D:\autorun.exe”
(if “D:” is the letter of your CD-ROM Drive)
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2. Click on “install software” and the following screen will be displayed.Click “Next”.