Y-cam YCW003 User manual

User Manual - English
This manual applies to the following Y-cam products:
S Range
SD Range
Bullet Range
Dome Range
Y-cam White S YCW004
Y-cam White S POE YCWP04
Y-cam Black S YCB004
Y-cam Knight S YCK004
Y-cam White SD YCW003
Y-cam Black SD YCB003
Y-cam Black SD POE YCBP03
Y-cam Knight SD YCK003
Y-cam Bullet White YCBL03
Y-cam Bullet Black YCBLB3
HD Range
Y-cam Bullet HD YCBLHD5
Y-cam EyeBall YCEB03
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.
v4.5

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................................5
1.1 APPROVAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 RESTRICTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.3 POWER SUPPLY ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.5 RECOMMENDATIONS.................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.6 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................ 8
1.7 EU ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION................................................................................................................................. 8
2.0EXPLORING YOUR Y-CAM ................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Y-CAM SRANGE AND SD RANGE AT A GLANCE ................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Y-CAM BULLET RANGE AT A GLANCE ............................................................................................................................. 10
2.3 Y-CAM EYEBALL AT A GLANCE ...................................................................................................................................... 11
2.4 Y-CAM BREAKOUT BOX AT A GLANCE ............................................................................................................................ 12
2.5 MICROSD CARD INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 13
2.51 MICROSD CARD INSTALLATION FOR SD RANGE .............................................................................................................................14
2.52 MICROSD CARD INSTALLATION FOR Y-CAM BULLET ........................................................................................................................14
2.53 MICROSD CARD INSTALLATION FOR Y-CAM EYEBALL ......................................................................................................................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)........................................................................................................................ 22
5.2 LIVE VIEW (USING FIREFOX,SAFARI AND OTHER BROWSERS)............................................................................................. 24
5.3 LIVE VIEW ON BULLET HD (USING INTERNET EXPLORER) .................................................................................................. 25
5.4 LIVE VIEW ON BULLET HD (USING FIREFOX,SAFARI AND OTHER BROWSERS) ....................................................................... 27
6.0 Y-CAM SETTINGS...........................................................................................................................................28
6.1 QUICK SETUP WITH THE WIZARD.................................................................................................................................. 30
6.2 SYSTEM PAGE ........................................................................................................................................................... 31
6.3 SUPPORT PAGE ......................................................................................................................................................... 32
6.4 REBOOT ................................................................................................................................................................... 33
6.5 CAMERA MENU......................................................................................................................................................... 34
6.5.1 CAMERA SETUP ..................................................................................................................................................................34
6.5.2 STREAM SETUP...................................................................................................................................................................36
6.5.3 OSD SETUP.......................................................................................................................................................................38
6.5.4 NIGHT VISION SETUP...........................................................................................................................................................39
6.6 NETWORK MENU ...................................................................................................................................................... 40
6.6.1 WIRELESS SETUP.....................................................................................................................................................................40
6.6.1.1 INFRASTRUCTURE WIRELESS SETUP OPTIONS.......................................................................................................................41
6.6.1.2 ADHOC WIRELESS SETUP OPTIONS ....................................................................................................................................42

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6.6.2 TCP/IP SETUP .......................................................................................................................................................................43
6.6.3 PPPOESETUP ........................................................................................................................................................................44
6.6.4 DDNS SETUP.........................................................................................................................................................................45
6.6.5 UPNPSETUP .........................................................................................................................................................................46
6.6.6 VIEWING YOUR CAMERA EXTERNALLY USING DDNS .......................................................................................................................47
6.6.7 VIEWING YOUR CAMERA EXTERNALLY USING A STATIC IP .................................................................................................................47
6.6.8 PORT FORWARDING IF UPNP IS NOT AVAILABLE............................................................................................................................ 48
6.7 ALARM MENU .......................................................................................................................................................... 49
6.7.1 DIGITAL I/O SETUP .................................................................................................................................................................49
6.7.2 MOTION DETECTION ...............................................................................................................................................................52
6.7.2.1 MOTION DETECTION USING INTERNET EXPLORER .................................................................................................................52
6.7.2.2 MOTION DETECTION USING OTHER BROWSERS.....................................................................................................................53
6.7.3 SCHEDULE SETUP ....................................................................................................................................................................54
6.7.4 ALARM MANAGEMENT -FTP....................................................................................................................................................55
6.7.5 ALARM MANAGEMENT -EMAIL .................................................................................................................................................56
6.7.6 PERIODIC SENDING -FTP .........................................................................................................................................................57
6.7.7 PERIODIC SENDING -EMAIL.......................................................................................................................................................58
6.7.8 BUFFER MANAGEMENT............................................................................................................................................................59
6.8 ALARM SERVER ......................................................................................................................................................... 60
6.8.1 FTP SERVER ......................................................................................................................................................................60
6.8.2 E-MAIL SERVERS................................................................................................................................................................. 61
6.8.3 Y-CAM &COMMON EMAIL SERVER SETTINGS ..........................................................................................................................62
6.9 STORAGE.................................................................................................................................................................. 63
6.9.1 STORAGE SETUP......................................................................................................................................................................63
6.9.2 RECORD ON ALARM.................................................................................................................................................................64
6.9.3 SNAPSHOT ON ALARM .............................................................................................................................................................65
6.9.4 CONTINUOUS RECORD .............................................................................................................................................................66
6.9.5 SNAPSHOT AT INTERVAL ...........................................................................................................................................................67
6.9.6 FTP SENDING.........................................................................................................................................................................68
6.9.7 BROWSE STORAGE ..................................................................................................................................................................69
6.10 TOOLS MENU ........................................................................................................................................................... 70
6.10.1 SYSTEM IDENTITY................................................................................................................................................................70
6.10.2 USER MANAGEMENT...........................................................................................................................................................71
6.10.3 DATE &TIME.....................................................................................................................................................................72
6.10.4 BACKUP AND RESET ............................................................................................................................................................73
6.10.5 FIRMWARE UPGRADE ..........................................................................................................................................................74
7.0 ADVANCED SETTINGS....................................................................................................................................76
7.1 MANUALLY ENTERING TCP/IP SETTINGS FOR A CAMERA.................................................................................................. 76
7.2 PROXY SERVER SETTING.............................................................................................................................................. 78
7.3 ENABLING ACTIVE XIN INTERNET EXPLORER................................................................................................................... 79
7.4 RECOVERING FROM A FAILED FIRMWARE UPDATE USING WINDOWS .................................................................................. 80
7.5 CONNECTING YOUR Y-CAM DIRECTLY TO A COMPUTER..................................................................................................... 82
7.6 USING THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE................................................................................................................................... 83
7.7 ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF ACCESSING THE VIDEO STREAM............................................................................................... 83
7.8 VIEWING YOUR Y-CAM ON A MOBILE PHONE ................................................................................................................. 84
7.8.1 USING THE /MOBILE EXTENSION.................................................................................................................................................84
7.8.2 USING THE /IPHONE EXTENSION .................................................................................................................................................84
7.8.3 USING OUR FREE SMARTPHONE APPS .......................................................................................................................................... 84

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7.8.4 TROUBLESHOOTING WITH MOBILE DEVICES .................................................................................................................................84
7.8.5 VIEWING BULLET HD ON IPAD AND IPHONE.................................................................................................................................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.
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 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
(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 Commission 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
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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.
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
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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: YCB004, YCK004, YCB003, YCBP03, YCK003, YCBL03, YCBLB3, YCBLHD5
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.
1.5 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
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 S Range and SD Range at a glance
Applies to products: YCW004, YCWP04, YCB004, YCK004, YCW003, YCB003, YCBP03, YCK003
* - not available on White S YCW004, White S POE YCWP04, or White SD YCW003
** - not available on S range
*** - not available on White S POE YCWP04 and Black SD POE YCBW03

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2.2 Y-cam Bullet Range at a glance
Applies to products: YCBL03, YCBLB3, YCBLHD5
Please note: The status LED on the Bullet is inside the camera. To access the led 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 status LED of the camera will be visible.
Please note: To reset your Y-cam Bullet back to factory default settings, you will need to press
the reset button. This is located inside the Bullet and you will need to remove the front part of
the camera. Be careful not to break the lens or infrared LEDs. The reset button is located just
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2.3 Y-cam EyeBall at a glance
Applies to products: YCEB03
Please note: Pressing and releasing the reset button on the side of the EyeBall will perform a
reset. The reset button should not be pressed for more than 4 seconds as this will put the
camera into firmware dump mode. This will require the camera to be recovered before it can
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2.4 Y-cam Breakout Box at a glance
Applies to products: YCBL03, YCBLB3, YCEB03, YCBLHD5
Please note: The Y-cam Breakout Box is not waterproof, and if used outdoors should be sealed in a waterproof
junction box or other suitable container.

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2.5 microSD Card Information and Installation
Applies to products: YCW003, YCB003, YCBP03, YCK003, YCBL03, YCBLB3, YCEB03, YCBLHD5
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 re-
inserted, you will need to turn the power off and then on again for the card to be recognized.
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 ranging from 16Mb to 8GB, including those labeled
“SDHC”.
You are advised to format the microSD card through your computer (with FAT32 file system) before installation.
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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2.51 microSD card installation for SD Range
The microSD memory card slot can be found on the bottom 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.
2.52 microSD card installation for Y-cam Bullet
Inserting a microSD card into the Y-cam Bullet requires you to remove the front 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 lens.
The card can only be inserted into the camera with the golden pins of the microSD card facing towards the reset button.
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2.53 microSD card installation for Y-cam EyeBall
The microSD memory card slot can be found on the inner rim of the Y-cam. The card can only be inserted into the
camera with the golden pins of the microSD card facing towards the lens of the camera.

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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 network connection socket on the Y-cam at one end, and
plug the other end in to a spare port on your router/switch.
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.
* - The Y-cam Bullets Status LED is located inside the camera behind the lens and infrared LEDs

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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 a 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 (Snow Leopard)
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
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.
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.