
MD8563-EH
Mobile Dome Network Camera
2MP • WDR Pro • 3DNR • Smart Stream II • Video Rotation • 
IP67 • IK10 • EN50155 Tx
VIVOTEK’s MD8563-EH is a compact 2-megapixel network camera geared 
toward transportation applications such as buses, trains, and other vehicles. 
With full EN50155 Tx compliance & IP67-rated rugged design, the camera can 
withstand shocks, vibration, humidity, dust, and temperature fluctuations to 
maintain stable and reliable video during vehicle movement. Furthermore, 
the vandal-proof IK10-rated metal housing provides effective and robust 
protection from vandalism. This combination of high-resolution imaging 
and protective-housing endows the MD8563-EH with the rugged reliability 
required to maximize passenger safety and optimize mobile surveillance.
Featuring the Wide Dynamic Range Technology, WDR Pro, the MD8563EH provides improved visibilit y in high-contrast lighting environments. In 
addition, 3D Noise Reduction Technology enables the camera to capture 
clear, polished video under low-light conditions and reduce bandwidth 
from sensor noise. Taken together, these features allow users to enjoy an 
increased level of image detail in bright as well as low-light environments.
Employing VIVOTEK’s Smart Stream II technology, the MD8563-EH can reduce 
both bandwidth and storage consumption by up to 50%* while maintaining 
high standards of image quality. PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) also allows the 
camera to be operated and powered with a single Ethernet cable, giving 
greater ease of installation. In order to facilitate on-board storage and data 
portability, the camera is also equipped with a MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC card 
slot for local recording. And to fur ther add to the flexibility of this compact 
camera, in corridor scenarios, its video rotation feature can provide wider 
vertical coverage for more depth and a larger useful field of view. 
* Depending on scene monitored.
Smart Stream II
Save up to 50% of bandwidth and storage by optimizing quality for moving 
regions or ROI.
Key Features
• 2-Megapixel CMOS Sensor
• 30 fps @ 1920x1080 
• Smart Stream II to Optimize Bandwidth Efficiency 
• EN50155 Tx Compliance for Professional Mobile Surveillance 
• Fast AE for Quick Adaptation to Light Changes
• WDR Pro for Unparalleled Visibility in High Contrast Environments
• Vandal-proof IK10-rated and Weather-proof IP67-rated Housing
• Built-in 802.3af Compliant PoE
• Built-in MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot for On-board Storage
• Video Rotation for Corridor Scenario
Without Smart Stream II With Smart Stream II
Transportation

Technical Specifications
Model
MD8563-EHF2: f = 2.8 mm 
MD8563-EHF4: f = 4 mm
System Information
CPU Multime dia SoC (System-o n-Chip)
Flash 128 MB
RAM 256 MB
Camera Features
Image Sensor 1/2.7" Progressive CMOS
Maximum Resolution 1920x108 0
Lens Type Fixed-focal
Focal Len gth
Aperture
Field of View
Shutte r Time 1/5 sec. to 1/32,000 sec.
WDR Technology WDR Pro
Minimum Illumination
Pan Range ±5 degree
Tilt Rang e 90°
Pan/Tilt/Zoom Functionalities
On-board Storage
MD8563-EHF2: f = 2.8 mm 
MD8563-EHF4: f = 4 mm
MD8563- EHF2: F1.8 
MD8563- EHF4: F1.6
MD8563- EHF2: 
114° (Horizontal) 
65° (Vertical) 
119° (Diagonal) 
MD8563- EHF4:  
82° (Horizontal) 
46° (Vertical) 
101° (Diagonal)
MD8563- EHF2:
0.21 Lux @ F1.8 (Color) 
MD8563- EHF4:
0.22 Lux @ F1.6 (Color)
ePTZ: 
48x digital zoom (4x on IE plug-in,12x built in)
MicroSD/SD HC/SDXC card slot 
Seamless Recording
Video
Compression H.264 & MJPEG 
Maximum Frame Rate 30 fps @ 1920x1080 
Maximum Streams 4 simultaneous streams
S/N Ratio
Dynamic Range 100 dB
Video Streaming
Image Set tings
MD8563- EHF2: 55dB 
MD8563- EHF4: 50dB
Adjusta ble resolution, quality and bitrate 
Smart Stream II
Time stamp, text overlay, flip & mirror 
Configurable brightness, contrast, saturation, 
sharpness, white balance, exposure control, ga in, 
backlight compensation, privacy ma sks 
Scheduled profile set tings, 3DNR, vide o rotation
Audio
Audio Capability Audio input / Audio output (Full duplex)
Compression G .711, G.726
Interface
Effec tive Range 5 meters
Built-in microphone 
External line output
Network
Users Live viewing for up to 10 clients 
IIPv4, IP v6, TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTP S, UPnP, RTSP/RTP/
Protocols
Interface
ONVIF Suppor ted, specification available at www.on vif.org
RTCP, IGMP, SMTP, FTP, DHCP, NTP, DNS, DDNS, 
PPPoE, CoS , QoS, SNMP, 802.1X, UDP, ICMP, ARP, SSL, 
TLS 
10Base-T/100 BaseTX Ethernet (M12, Female, 4pin 
D-coded)
Intelligent Video
Video Motion Detection Five- window vide o motion detecti on
Alarm and Event
Motion detection, manual trigger, digital inp ut, 
Alarm Triggers
Alarm Events
perio dical trigge r, system boot, recording 
notification, camera tampering detection, audio 
detection
Event notification using digital output, HT TP, SMTP, 
FTP, NAS server and SD Card 
File uploa d via HTTP, SMTP, FTP, NAS server and SD 
card
General
M12 for Network/PoE connection 
Connectors
LED Indicator System power and status indicator
Power Inpu t IEEE 802.3af PoE Class 2
Power Consumption Max. 4.2W
Dimensions 129 mm (D) x 107 mm (W) x 54 mm (H)
Weight 453g
Casing
Safety Certifications
Operating Temperature
Humidity 90%
Warranty 36 months
Audio line out 
Digital input*1 
Digital output*1
Weather-proof IP67-rated housing 
Vandal-proof IK10-rated housing 
CE, LVD, FCC Class B, VCCI, C-Tick, UL, IP67, IK10, 
EN50130-4, EN50121-4, EN50155 Tx, IEC60571
Star ting Temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C (-40°F~ 158°F) 
Working Temperatur e: -40°C ~ 70°C (-40°F~ 158°F)
System Requirements
Operating System Microsoft Windows 8/7/Vista/XP/2000
Web Browser
Other Players
Mozilla Firefox 7~10 (streaming only) 
Internet Explorer 7/8/9/10
VLC: 1.1.11 or above 
QuickTime: 7 or above
Included Accessories
CD
Others
User's manual, quick installation guide, Installation 
Wizard 2, VAST 
Quick insta llation guide, scr ewdriver, alignm ent 
sticker, soft ware CD
Dimensions
107 mm
129 mm
54 mm
VIVOTEK INC.
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