Y-cam Cube YCW005 User manual

User Manual - English
This manual applies to the following Y-cam products:
Y-cam Cube
Y-cam Cube 720
Y-cam Cube 1080
White: YCW005
Black: YCB005
White: YCWHD5
Black: YCBHD5
White: YCWHD6
Black: YCBHD6
Features and operations listed in this manual depend on the specific model.
Each cameras model name can be found on the reverse of the camera.
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.
V1.0

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 APPROVAL INFORMATION ...............................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 RESTRICTIONS...............................................................................................................................................................................6
1.3 POWER SUPPLY.............................................................................................................................................................................7
1.4 MAINTENCE .................................................................................................................................................................................8
1.5 RECOMMENDATIONS .....................................................................................................................................................................9
1.6 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................................10
1.7 EU ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION .................................................................................................................................................11
2.0 EXPLORING YOUR Y-CAM....................................................................................................................................................12
2.1 Y-CAM CUBE RANGE AT A GLANCE ..................................................................................................................................................12
2.2 Y-CAM CUBE POEDONGLE (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) ...........................................................................................................................13
2.3 MICROSD CARD INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................14
2.3.1 MICROSD CARD INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................................15
3.0 INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................................................16
4.0 Y-CAM SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................17
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
5.0 WELCOME TO YOUR Y-CAM!...............................................................................................................................................21
5.1 LIVE VIEW (USING INTERNET EXPLORER) ..........................................................................................................................................23
5.1.1 EXPLANATION OF OPERATING BAR.......................................................................................................................................... 24
5.2 LIVE VIEW (USING FIREFOX,SAFARI AND OTHER BROWSERS)................................................................................................................25
6.0 Y-CAM SETTINGS.................................................................................................................................................................26
6.1 QUICK SETUP WITH THE WIZARD....................................................................................................................................................28
6.2 SYSTEM PAGE .............................................................................................................................................................................29
6.3 SUPPORT PAGE ...........................................................................................................................................................................30
6.4 REBOOT.....................................................................................................................................................................................31
6.5 CAMERA MENU ..........................................................................................................................................................................32
6.5.1 CAMERA SETUP ..................................................................................................................................................................33
6.5.2 STREAM SETUP...................................................................................................................................................................34
6.5.3 OSD SETUP.......................................................................................................................................................................36
6.5.4 NIGHT VISION SETUP........................................................................................................................................................... 37
6.6 NETWORK MENU ........................................................................................................................................................................38
6.6.1 WIRELESS SETUP.....................................................................................................................................................................39
6.6.1.1 INFRASTRUCTURE WIRELESS SETUP OPTIONS.......................................................................................................................40
6.6.1.2 ADHOC WIRELESS SETUP OPTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 41
6.6.1.3 WPS SETUP ..................................................................................................................................................................42
6.6.2 TCP/IP SETUP .......................................................................................................................................................................43
6.6.3 DDNS SETUP.........................................................................................................................................................................44
6.6.4 UPNPSETUP .........................................................................................................................................................................45
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 STORAGE ...................................................................................................................................................................................49

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6.7.1 STORAGE SETUP......................................................................................................................................................................50
6.7.2 BROWSE STORAGE ..................................................................................................................................................................52
6.7.3 FORMAT SD CARD ..............................................................................................................................................................5253
6.8 TASK........................................................................................................................................................................................ 54
6.8.1 MOTION DETECTION ...............................................................................................................................................................54
6.8.1.1 MOTION DETECTION USING INTERNET EXPLORER .................................................................................................................55
6.8.1.2 MOTION DETECTION USING OTHER BROWSERS.....................................................................................................................56
6.8.2 SCHEDULE SETUP ....................................................................................................................................................................57
6.8.3 TASK MANAGEMENT ...............................................................................................................................................................58
6.8.3.1 E-MAIL ALARM SENDING ..................................................................................................................................................59
6.8.3.2 EMAIL PERIODIC SENDING ............................................................................................................................................6161
6.8.3.3 FTP ALARM SENDING .....................................................................................................................................................63
6.8.3.4 FTP PERIODIC SENDING ..................................................................................................................................................64
6.8.3.5 HTTP ALARM SENDING...................................................................................................................................................65
6.8.3.6 HTTP PERIODIC SENDING................................................................................................................................................66
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 FTP SERVER...........................................................................................................................71
6.9 TOOLS MENU .............................................................................................................................................................................72
6.9.1 SYSTEM IDENTITY ....................................................................................................................................................................72
6.9.2 USER MANAGEMENT ...............................................................................................................................................................73
6.9.3 DATE &TIME.........................................................................................................................................................................74
6.9.4 BACKUP AND RESET.................................................................................................................................................................75
6.9.5 FIRMWARE UPGRADE .............................................................................................................................................................. 76
7.0 ADVANCED SETTINGS .........................................................................................................................................................78
7.1 MANUALLY ENTERING TCP/IP SETTINGS FOR A CAMERA ....................................................................................................................78
7.2 PROXY SERVER SETTING................................................................................................................................................................ 80
7.3 ENABLING ACTIVE XIN 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
8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................................................86
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
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.
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.

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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. 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.
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.

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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
recent versions, please visit http://www.y-cam.com.
3. It is recommended that Y-cam products are not installed near microwave ovens or DECT phones (cordless
phones) as these devices tend to interfere with the Wi-Fi signal.

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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 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