Y-cam Bullet HD 1080 (1st Gen) - Manual (Page 4)

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Quick Start Guide
It is highly recommended that you read the User Manual for your model in full to get the best from your Y-cam. The User
Manual can be found on the Setup CD-Rom, or downloaded from y-cam.com. If you are not setti ng up your Y-cam via a router/
modem, please refer to the User Manual. Diff erent models of Y-cam may vary slightly in layout and design compared to this
Quick Start Guide, but this will give you a general overview of how to operate your camera.
Tip: If you are experiencing diffi culty accessing the camera, or with certain setti ngs, it may be necessary to turn the power off
and on again to the Y-cam and/or your router.
If you are having problems with your Y-cam, it could be worth checking for updated versions of the manual or camera fi rmware
from our website: htt p://www.y-cam.com. For direct support, always consult your place of purchase fi rst. Y-cam have a
comprehensive support and help secti on on our website: htt p://www.y-cam.com
Warning
Do not place the Y-cam next to heat sources
Do no disassemble the Y-cam
Do not place the Y-cam in high humidity environments
Only use the Power Adaptor supplied, or offi cial Y-cam Power Adaptor replacements.
Be sure to use the correct Power Adaptor for your camera – diff erent models require diff erent Power Adaptors.
Unless specifi ed, Y-cam cameras should only be used indoors.
Unless specifi ed, keep the Y-cam away from water. If the Y-cam gets wet, power off immediately.
Connecti ng a Y-cam to your network
A PC or Mac is required for the initi al setup of a Y-cam only and once the camera is confi gured, a Y-cam can be used
independently without being connected to a computer.
Using the Network Cable provided, plug one end in to your router/modem (your local network), and the other end in to the
Y-cam. Connect the Power Adaptor to the power port on the Y-cam and the other end in to an electrical socket, and switch on
the power. You must then use a computer connected to this local network to complete the installati on.
PC Setup Instructi ons
Insert the Setup CD-Rom. Locate the “Microsoft Windows” folder on the disc and open the “Y-cam Setup for Windows”
program. This will install the Y-cam Setup soft ware and place a shortcut to the soft ware on your desktop.
Double-click the new Y-cam Setup icon on your desktop to run the program. The program will search for the camera(s)
connected to your local network and display any it fi nds. Use this program anyti me you need to fi nd your camera on your local
network - to view it or to change its setti ngs.
Each camera att ached and found on your cal network will have an internal IP address assigned to it, and displayed. See Fig.1
Select the camera you wish to connect to and click “Open”. This will open up the cameras Homepage in a new web browser
window.
Mac Setup Instructi ons
Insert the Setup CD-Rom. Locate the “Apple Mac OS” folder on the disc and open the “Y-cam.app” program.
The program will search for the camera(s) connected to your local network and display any it fi nds. Use this program anyti me
you need to fi nd your camera on your local network - to view it or to change its setti ngs.
Each camera att ached will have an internal IP address assigned to it, and displayed. See Fig.2
Select the camera you wish to connect to and click “Open”. This will open up the cameras Homepage in a new web browser
window.