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  • Smartvue S2 — Wireless IP Video Surveillance System Brochure

    September 08, 2026 3 min read

    Full product brochure and specifications for the Smartvue S2 self-configuring wireless IP video surveillance system (legacy/NLA product).

    Full text manual (for reference)

    Product brochure for the Smartvue® S2 IP Video Surveillance system — a self-configuring wireless IP camera and Digital Video Manager (DVM) solution with human-eye dynamic range imaging and H.264 in-camera compression.

    Overview

    The Smartvue S2 is an award-winning wireless IP video solution designed to reduce the cost, complexity, and time required to install high-quality, secure IP video surveillance. It won a 2005 Design & Engineering Showcase Honor at Innovations International CES.

    Smartvue S2 camera and Digital Video Manager (DVM) product family
    Smartvue S2 camera lineup (dome and bullet-style wireless cameras) alongside the Digital Video Manager (DVM).

    Key Features

    Smart

    • DynamicVue™ human-eye imaging: pixel-level exposure control for balanced exposure in high-contrast scenes (e.g. bright windows), outperforming standard IP cameras in side-by-side comparisons.
    • H.264 in-camera compression with progressive scan for DVD-quality (D1, 720x480) video.
    • MIMO 802.11 pre-n wireless — up to 10x the range of standard 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi.

    Simple

    • 1-Click Surveillance™ self-configuring setup — no gateway, IP, or firewall configuration required.
    • Supports up to 10 cameras per DVM.
    • Web and cell phone remote access with real-time text/email alerts on motion detection.

    Secure

    • SecureVue™: 128-bit encrypted USB IP surveillance key for remote access authentication.
    • CamLock™: prevents unauthorized access to cameras.
    • Closed, Linux-based system architecture with zero load on the customer's existing network.

    Specifications

    Video Quality

    • DynamicVue™ Wide Dynamic Range: 95dB typical, 120dB max
    • Progressive scan, 32-bit image processing, global shuttering with 36GBit/sec internal memory
    • Square pixel technology; NTSC/PAL support
    • Low light: 0.3 Lux; 17-bit data capture; ATW auto white balance
    • Automatic gain / backlight compensation
    • Tamron 4mm super-sharp lens, f1.4; 4X digital zoom with pan/tilt
    • In-camera motion detection, day/night switching, zero smear, natural color rendering

    Video Features

    • H.264 and MJPEG in-camera compression
    • 720x480 D1 recording resolution / 320x240 CIF playback option
    • Adjustable bit rate; frame rate up to 30fps
    • Wired RCA analog and RJ45 Ethernet outputs
    • DVM storage capacity: 250GB or 80GB

    Wireless & Networking

    • Self-configuring system for up to 10 cameras
    • MIMO OFDM (802.11n pre-standard), 5GHz (2.4GHz optional)
    • AES encryption, WPA support, hidden SSID
    • Plug-and-play DVM; DHCP or direct PC connect
    • DVMFinder™ automatic IP address configuration

    Security

    • CamLock™ camera locking technology
    • SecureVue™ 128-bit encrypted USB key plus firewall
    • 2-level permission management (username/password)
    • DNoS AP shutdown prevention; camera lock-out/time-out system

    Operation & Requirements

    • Simultaneous live preview, recording, and playback
    • Weekly calendar programming; archive search by camera/date/time/event
    • Save clips via PocketVideo™ to PC/USB; auto-purge by date or hard-drive capacity
    • Linux-based; browser compatibility IE v5+, Netscape v4.7+

    Remote Access & Management

    • RemoteVue™ access via PC or WAP cell phone
    • VSystem™ configuration reduces setup/firewall friction
    • Free InsightServer™ live view access
    • Email alerts with D1 JPEG images on motion; text message alerts (motion, power off, disk full)
    • DHCP or static IP modes

    Dimensions

    • Camera: 42W x 132H x 158D mm (1.6 x 5.2 x 6.2 in)
    • DVM: 97W x 296H x 291D mm (3.8 x 11.63 x 11.49 in)

    Package Contents

    • Removable camera shelf stand with wall/ceiling brackets
    • Network cable and crossover cable
    • 2 SecureVue USB security keys (Pro edition only)
    • Quickstart guide and operations manual
    • AC power adapters for camera and DVM

    Model Numbers

    Product Model #
    Smartvue S2 Wireless Camera, 4mm lens S2C4
    Smartvue S2 Wireless Weather/Vandal-Proof Dome Camera S2CD
    Smartvue S2 Digital Video Manager, 80GB HDD S2DVM80
    Smartvue S2 Digital Video Manager Pro, 250GB HDD S2DVM250P

    Note: this brochure describes a discontinued/legacy product line, retained here for reference and documentation purposes.

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