Foscam SD2X User Manual

Table of Contents
Security Warning...................................................................................................................................................................1
1 Overview............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 Key Features...........................................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Read before Use.................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Packing Contents...................................................................................................................................................3
1.4 Physical Description.............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.5 SD Card Management...........................................................................................................................................4
1.6 Wall Installation.......................................................................................................................................................5
2 Access the IP Camera in Foscam App.......................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Setting Up Your Camera:Wired Connection via Foscam App........................................................................ 6
2.2 Foscam APP Surveillance Window.....................................................................................................................9
2. 3 Watch Live........................................................................................................................................................... 10
3 Access the Camera in the Web.....................................................................................................................................12
3.1 Hardware Connection & Software Installation................................................................................................ 12
3.2 Access the Camera in LAN................................................................................................................................ 12
3.3 Access the Camera in WAN...............................................................................................................................14
3.4 Using the VLC Player..........................................................................................................................................14
3.5 IP Camera Connection to the Server............................................................................................................... 17
3.6 Surveillance Software GUI................................................................................................................................. 17
3.7 Advanced Camera Settings................................................................................................................................26
3.8 Playback................................................................................................................................................................ 60
4 Surveillance Software Foscam VMS........................................................................................................................... 62
4.1 Hardware Connection & Software Installation................................................................................................ 62
4.2 Software Installation............................................................................................................................................ 62
4.3 Create Acount.......................................................................................................................................................63
4.4 Add Device............................................................................................................................................................64
4.5 Surveillance Software GUI................................................................................................................................. 67
4.6 Advanced Camera Settings................................................................................................................................73
5 Appendix......................................................................................................................................................................... 105
5.1 Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................................................................105
5.2 Default Parameters............................................................................................................................................111
5.3 Specification........................................................................................................................................................111
5.4 CE & FCC............................................................................................................................................................112
5.5 WARRANTY........................................................................................................................................................113
5.6 Statement............................................................................................................................................................ 115
6 Obtaining Technical Support........................................................................................................................................117

Foscam SD2X Specifications

General

Form factor	Dome
Mounting type	Wall
Product color	White
International Protection (IP) code	IP66
Camera pan control	-
Minimum illumination	0 lx
Optical zoom	18 x
Zoom capability	Yes
Number of lenses	1
Focal length range	5.4 - 97.2 mm
Maximum aperture number	3.6
Minimum aperture number	1.7
LED type	IR
Night vision distance	50 m
Total megapixels	2 MP
Maximum resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Supported video modes	240p, 480p, 720p, 1080p
Video formats supported	H.264
Image quality adjustment	Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness
Supported graphics resolutions	320 x 240, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)	450 Mbit/s
Ethernet interface type	Fast Ethernet
Supported network protocols	IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP, SMTP, FTP, RTSP, ONVIF
Type	IP security camera
Antenna type	External
Certification	FCC, CE, RoHS
Placement supported	Indoor & outdoor
Connectivity technology	Wireless
Built-in HDD	No
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card size	128 GB
Security algorithms	WPA, WPA2
Alert notification type	E-mail
Sensor type	CMOS
Optical sensor size	1/2.9 \
Power consumption	200 mA
Power consumption (max)	20 W
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 50 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 85 %
Mobile operating systems supported	Android, iOS
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Audio system	2-way

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	136 mm
Width	246 mm
Height	202 mm
Weight	1500 g