Y-cam Outdoor HD Pro User manual
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Quick Start Guide
Y-cam Outdoor HD Pro
Your unique camera ID is:
2*Data connection required.
Features may change occasionally as service improves, visit www.y-cam.com for up-to-date account features.
See and hear what’s happening outside your
property from anywhere*, on your smartphone
or tablet. Y-cam Outdoor HD Pro alerts you
when motion is detected. Watch live or review
recordings in the cloud for FREE.
FREE Unlimited
Cloud Storage
Save the clips that matter. Every
movement detected during the last 7
days is recorded and stored in your
online account, ready to view free of
charge, no monthly fees.
Safe & Secure
Even if your camera is vandalised
or stolen, your clips are safe in our
cloud platform and fully protected
utilising 128 bit SSL security
encryption. Save your clips for 30
days by upgrading to Y-cam Plus.
Easy to Install
9/10 HD Pro customers* install
the camera themselves, saving
time and money compared to
other more complicated security
systems. Everything you need is in
the box including all connectors,
standard cabling and step by step
instructions.
Weatherproof
This robust outdoor security
camera is weatherproof to
IP66 international standards
and is perfect for watching
driveways, observing gardens
and outbuildings. Complete with
a tted sun shield to deect heat
away from the camera, keep a
watchful eye over your property
come rain or shine.
Y-cam HD Pro
camera & wall
mount
Wi-Fi antenna 1m/3ft network
(Ethernet cable)
3m/10ft power
supply with UK/
US/EU plugs
2 x screws and
anchors for
xing
Screw, grommet
and Allen key
for wall mount
What’s in the box
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Getting the best from your Y-cam
Questions you may want to consider
When you have considered these questions make sure
• The Y-cam is securely positioned facing what you want to see.
• The motion detection set-up matches your needs.
• The schedule for the Y-cam is set to match your requirements.
What do I want to see in the eld of view?
What kind of scenarios do I want to trigger a motion
recording?
When do I want to have motion recorded?
Do I want a notication sent to me when motion
recording is triggered?
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Motion alert & notication tips
Y-cam is equipped with a sophisticated motion sensor
which detects when motion is happening and can alert
you instantly by email and by push notications.
If you want to receive alerts every time motion is detected*, you may want
to take in to consideration the following tips so that you achieve the best
results and reduce the number of fake alerts.
Active pets (or children!) may activate the motion
recording by accident.
Movements near busy doors or windows may
set o multiple alarms.
Moving cars or headlights may cause unwanted motion
recordings.
Sunlight and reections of the light may cause
the motion alerts to trigger.
IR lights will reect when pointed at glass and
may create false alerts.
*Alerts will be sent a maximum of once every 15 minutes per camera in order to avoid you being
alerted multiple times to the same event.
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24 Infrared LEDs
Status LED
Lens
Protective boot
Stand
cap
Light sensor
Wi-Fi antenna
Cable Ball joint Stand Stand cap screw
Top of camera Bottom of camera
Sunshield Sunshield adjuster Cable Screw mount
Weatherproof reset button
Microphone
Specications
Image Quality: 1 Megapixel 1/4” CMOS lens,
1280x720 resolution, Far Focus lens
Viewing Angle: Horizontal: 100°, Vertical: 56°, FOV: 109°
Night Vision: 24 infrared LEDs, up to 15m
Weatherproof: IP66-rated - waterproof & weatherproof
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz,, Ethernet, PoE
Power: 100-240V AC, 12V, 3.75W
Size & Weight: 110 x 65 x 200mm, 410g
Exploring your Y-cam HD Pro
Online / booting up: Solid GREEN
Sending video: Blinking GREEN
Establishing connection
/ Connection lost: Blinking RED
No power: No light
LED Status Light
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A- Unscrew the stand cap screw (anti-clockwise)
B- Twist the stand cap to remove the cables
(anti-clockwise)
Remove the protective boot and screw
in the Wi-Fi antenna in it’s place (clockwise)
Setting up your Y-cam HD Pro
It’s important your Y-cam is congured according to
your individual requirements. Once you have completed
the set up process it is advisable to test it so you are
satised it will do what you need.
Attach the Wi-Fi Antenna
(if using Wi-Fi)
1Cable access
3Connect the camera to main router and power on
A
B
Use the network (Ethernet) cable supplied to connect your Y-cam camera
to a spare network port on the back of your router. Connect the power.
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For creating an account via your
PC/Mac please visit www.y-cam.com
Create your account by downloading
the Y-cam iOS or Android app
The Status LED on the front of the camera will start ashing. Wait for it to start
communicating with our cloud platform, once connected the status LED will
go green. This may take a few minutes.
4b
Visit www.y-cam.com and choose ‘Sign In’. Follow online steps for
connecting your Y-cam camera to Wi-Fi or using it with a network cable.
4a
Download the Y-cam app on your smartphone (search for “Y-cam”
on Google Play or the iOS App Store) and follow the step-by-step
instructions to get your camera up and running in minutes.
If you’re having problems nding the app please scan the QR code below with your smartphone.
If you already have an existing Y-cam account, please login and go to Camera Manager to add your new camera.
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•If using Wi-Fi, make sure you remove the protective boot from the Wi-Fi antenna
mounting screw before attaching the antenna.
• We recommend placing the camera no further than 10m/30ft away from your router;
closer if there are obstacles in the way such as walls, doors or ceilings.
• Outside of this range, we recommend using an Ethernet connection, Power over Ethernet,
installing a Wi-Fi signal extender or repeater, or using HomePlug/Powerline technology.
• Y-cam is only compatible with 2.4GHz network. If your router is using the 5GHz band,
please ensure it is operating in a mixed mode and with the frequencies operating
independently from one another.
• Make sure your camera is connecting to your network properly before following the rest
of the installation procedure and securely fastening your camera to the wall.
Installation & placement tips
Connected on Wi-Fi
or using extender
Using a Wi-Fi connection for our camera
is a popular option, but thick or insulated
external walls can greatly reduce the
signal strength. Always test the camera
can reach your network before installation.
Connected by network
cable or PoE
Ethernet or Power over Ethernet* (PoE)
connections are the most reliable. PoE
allows you to also power the camera
from a PoE switch/router, so only an
ethernet cable is required to reach
the camera.
*A PoE Injector or Switch that is 802.3af compliant and a minimum 13W power per port is required.
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If using Wi-Fi, before mounting, ensure your camera is in a position where Wi-Fi is accessible
Installing your HD Pro on a wall
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Work out where you want the camera to be
placed, and drill two holes for the stand cap.
Prepare your cabling to the centre of this point,
either along the wall or through the wall (See
Picture 1) (Power cable if using Wi-Fi, power
cable and/or ethernet cable if using network
connection or PoE), bearing in mind the cabling
will be going straight in to the back of the camera
- so all excess cable should be removed, with the
cable connectors as close to the centre of the
base plate as possible.
Position the rubber grommet over the cables
between the two screws, channeling the cables
through the groove if required (See Picture 2)
The grommet only ts into the stand cap one way.
Position the stand cap over the wires, ax the
grommet into the cap, and then screw the cap to
the wall, ensuring the grommet is ush against
the rear of the stand cap (See picture 3)
Prepare the camera and stand for mounting
(attach Wi-Fi aerial, tighten ball joints slightly,
move sun shield, etc as needed for your setup)
Note: Ensure all excess cable is is removed as
excess cable will not t in the camera mount.
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Option 1 Option 2
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Connect the cable from the camera to the cabling
in step 2 (See picture 4)
Please make sure the power connector is pushed
in securely
Position the cable from the base of the camera
through the base of the stand and insert any
extra cable in to the stand (See picture 5)
Turn the camera and stand anti-clockwise and
place over the stand cap, and then turn clockwise
to lock in to place (See picture 6)
If you have any issues locking the stand into
place, make sure the cable from the camera
going into the base is not preventing the stand
from locking in to place.
Insert the stand cap screw and tighten it in order
to rmly secure the camera and stand to the wall
(See picture 7)
Readjust the cameras ball joint to capture the
desired view. Ax any loose cabling to the wall.
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