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Miro C321/C321J/
N5/JBox 2.0
USER MANUAL
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1 Introduction 1
2 Connectors 5
3 Quick Start Guide 9
4 Battery 13
5 PCC Phantom Software 15
6 Signals & Programmable I/O 25
7 Miro Junction Box 2.0 29
8 Accessories 33
9 Support 41
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Miro C321/C321J/N5/JBox 2.0
User Manual

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VEO 440 & Miro C321J

Chapter 1: Introduction | 1
INTRODUCTION
The Phantom Miro C321, C321J, N5 camera head and Junction Box 2.0 (JBox 2.0) are the
building blocks for flexible multiple-camera setups.
• Either Stand-alone or with a system for flexibility: The Miro C321 and the N5 camera
head with the Miro N-B Base can be used either individually or as part of a multi-
camera system.
• Multi-camera system efficiency: The Miro C321J and N5 with Miro N-JB Base
connect to the Junction box with 1 simple, rugged cable. Power, signaling and data
all flow through the Junction Box.
• Mix and match with Phantom VEO cameras: The Junction Box 2.0 is compatible with
up to 4 VEO cameras as well as up to 6 of all other Miro C cameras and legacy Miros.
• Expandable: The Junction box can be daisy-chained or branched to as many junction
boxes as the application needs.
Their small size, rugged body, and flexibility make them perfect for applications including:
• Vehicle safety testing
• Ballistics testing
• Microscopy
• Mechanical analysis

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CAMERA CONTROL
Phantom cameras come with PCC software for Ethernet-based setup and control.
IMAGE STORAGE
The C321 and C321J have either 8GB or 16GB of internal memory, and the N5 bases
have 8GB of memory. Both cameras and bases have a 240GB internal, non-removable
CineFlash to protect data in the event of power loss.
BATTERY BACKUP
The Miro C and N5 bases have an internal, non-removable battery designed to provide
back-up power to complete operation and safely save a cine in the event of power loss to
the camera. The battery is UNDOT 38.3 qualified.
IMAGE MONITORING & VIDEO OUTPUTS
Phantom Miro C cameras have a 1.5G HD-SDI output on the front of the camera via a
mini-DIN connector. The N5 has 1.5G HD-SDI on the base via a standard BNC connector.
In each case, a video monitor or view finder can be connected to view the image at the
camera. Standard video rates up to 1080 p30 are supported.

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Set new CSR default: Set a CSR in PCC with customer-selected settings. If settings are not
changed, the camera may be powered off and on and the CSR will remain active. Camera
must be set at full resolution.
Programmable I/O: Assign and define signal parameters for each Programmable I/O port.
Available signals include Strobe, Ready, F-Sync, Pre-Trigger, Event, Memory Gate and
several core signals. See Programmable I/O section for more information.
Data Acquisition: External sensor data imported through a compatible National Instruments
DAQ model can be embedded in Cine files and visualized in PCC along with the high-speed
images.
Image-Based Auto-Trigger (IBAT): Trigger the camera (or a number of connected cameras)
from motion detected within the live image.
Exposure Tools: Auto-exposure, Threshold mode for the video output, PCC histogram, and
a Zebra pattern overlay in PCC are all tools used to dial in the best exposure without over
saturation.
Multi-Cine: Support for up to 63 partitions.
Quiet Fans: When enabled, the fans are stopped during capture to eliminate vibration.
Continuous Recording: Automatically and continuously saves Cines to external storage.
Shutter Off Mode: (also known as Exposure in PIV) turns off the shutter to maximize
achievable exposure with minimal frame overhead.
Burst Mode: Generate a precise number of frames with every frame sync pulse.
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol enables the automatic assignment of an IP
address when using a DHCP router. This method eliminates the requirement to define the
PC’s dedicated camera network. Automatic DHCP is an alternative to the secondary user-
definable IP network available in all Phantom cameras.
HV Trigger: High Voltage (HV) trigger, when selected in PCC the camera will trigger from a
+6-32V pulse.
Detailed information about Phantom cameras, features, and software can be
found at: www.phantomhighspeed.com

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CONNECTORS
BREMOTE
CBATTERY RESET
DETHERNET
ECAPTURE
F+16-32VDC
GSDI
ISDI
HCXP
ASYSTEM
Fischer connector connects to a Camera Port on a
Miro Junction Box (J-Box).
Fischer connector, Remote port.
Recessed push-button turns battery power off
with use of paper clip or similar object.
Fischer connector connects GigE to a control unit
computer / laptop for camera control communication.
Fischer connector connects to a Miro MiniBoB or
standard Miro adapter cable.
Fischer power connector connects to standard
40W Miro Power supply.
Capped BNC connector for HD video on N5 bases.
BNC connector for CXP to N5 camera head.
DIN 1.0/2.3 connector for HD video.
C321 AND MIRO N BASE
CONNECTORS

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MIRO JUNCTION BOX
BTRIGGER
CAUX
DETHERNET
ESYSTEM
FPOWER 20-36VDC
G1
H2
I3
J4
K5
L6
AREADY BNC connector; closed’ for ready, ‘open’ for not ready; covers all cameras
connected to this JBox and any JBox up-chain of this one.
BNC connector; contact closure causes trigger. BNC connector also
accepts TTL pulses (rising / falling edge) for trigger. There is also Trigger
on System connector: isolated, <1V deassert, 3 to 24V assert.
Selectable strobe or FSYNC for synchronization with equipment such as pulsed
LED lighting.
Ruggedized RJ45 connector connects GigE to acontrol unit computer /
laptop for camera control communication.
Same Fischer connector as Camera port. Connects to a Camera Port on
second JBox to daisy chain or branch the system for additional cameras.
Protected for reverse polarity, overcurrent (10A), undervoltage
and overvoltage to 50V. Independent power is required for each
Junction Box.
Fischer connectors; each Miro JBox has six (1-6) Camera ports which carry
Ethernet, power, serial, and Miro camera signals on capture connector. There are
two status LEDs for each camera port – Ethernet and camera status. One port can
be used to daisy chain or branch to another JBox’s System port.

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QUICK START GUIDE

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QUICK START GUIDE
NETWORK SETUP & QUICK START GUIDE
Phantom cameras are typically controlled with PCC software through a dedicated Ethernet
network. PCC is compatible with the 64-bit version of Windows 10 operating systems.
The latest version can be downloaded at: www.phantomhighspeed.com/PCC
ASSIGNING A Gb CAMERA NETWORK
Connecting the camera using Gb Ethernet simply requires the computer to detect the IP
address range of Phantom cameras.
PCC software includes a Network Configuration Utility which will launch automatically after
the software is first installed, or it can be later launched from the PCC program itself.
The NetConfig Utility will show all network interfaces currently installed in the PC.
Identify the one that will be physically connected to the camera (this process can be done
with or without a camera connected at the time).
Click ‘Config Adapter’, which will then adjust the IP Address and Subnet to the first one
available within the 100.100 network that all Phantom cameras are pre-configured to
work with. Once connected, the Phantom logo will appear on the lower right with the
“Configured for PCC operation” message.
OPTIONAL: MANUALLY ASSIGN Gb CAMERA NETWORK
Alternatively, In the Windows ‘Network and Sharing Center,’ select the camera network.
Change the Ethernet IP settings by selecting ‘Properties,’ then ‘TCP/IPv4’ ‘Properties,’
then select ‘Use the following IP address.’
Enter IP address 100.100.100.1 and Subnet 255.255.0.0. Other settings should be blank.

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POWER ON CAMERA
Connect the camera’s dedicated power supply to the Primary DC input or connect via
system cable to the Miro JBox. The camera is ready for operation when the red capture
light of the Trigger button is illuminated.
LAUNCH PCC SOFTWARE
Double-click the PCC icon located on the desktop. Camera will be recognized
immediately if connected and network settings are correct.
SELECT CAMERA FOR USE
In the ‘Manager’ tab, select the Phantom camera to be used from the ‘Cameras’ group
folder. Click the ‘Live’ tab.
DEFINE RECORDING PARAMETERS
Click ‘Cine Settings’ and define the following parameters by either selecting the value
from the pull-down selection list or typing a value into the respective data entry field.
1. Set ‘Resolution’ to the required Width x Height.
2. Choose the required ‘Sample Rate,’ and ‘Exposure Time’
3. Set ‘Post Trigger’ to zero (0) by moving the ‘T’ (Trigger Position) slider to the right,
or enter zero (0) into the ‘Last’ data entry field.
Cover the lens and click the ‘CSR‘ button to perform a Current Session Reference. A
CSR is a black reference for that session. It is required before capturing the first cine
and after changing any recording parameters.
With color cameras, perform a White Balance by right-clicking an area of the image that
is neutral gray or white, as long as it is not 100 percent saturated.
SET DEFAULT CSR
For customers that rarely change their camera settings, the “Set new CSR default”
feature provides a convenient alternative to this process. It is available in versions of
PCC 3.77 and higher. The camera must operate at full resolution, for example 1920 x
1080 for the C321. The Set Default CSR is set for the frame rate and exposure time being
used. That CSR will remain through turning the camera off and on, for as long as that
setting is not changed.

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Step 1: Enable in PCC: Step 2: Right click the CSR button in the live tab,
and select “Set Default CSR”
FINE-TUNE SETTINGS
After CSR and White Balance are performed, adjust settings, aperture and/or lighting to get a
good exposure. A CSR must be performed after any camera settings are adjusted.
‘ARM’ CAMERA
Click the ‘Capture’ button to start recording to the camera’s internal RAM memory buffer.
TRIGGER
At the end of the action, click the ‘Trigger’ button at the bottom of the ‘Live’ panel provide an
external trigger signal (TTL pulse) via the Trigger connector.
PLAYBACK AND EDIT CINE
Click the ‘Play’ tab to Scrub through the timeline or use the ‘Video Control’ buttons to locate
the first image to be saved.
Click the ‘Mark-in’ button.
Locate the last image of the Cine to be saved and then click the ‘Mark-Out’ button.

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B A T T E R Y
SAVE TO FLASH OR COMPUTER
Click the large ‘Save Cine...’ button on the bottom of the ‘Play’ panel.
1. Navigate to the folder where you want to save the Cine file.
2. Enter a file name and from the ‘Save as Type’, select the ‘Cine Raw, .cine’ file
format.
3. Click the ‘Save’ button to begin downloading the Cine file from the camera.
CONFIRM COMPUTER SAVE
Click the ‘Open File’ button. Navigate to the folder and open the saved Cine file.
Review the playback by scrubbing through the file and viewing the playback.

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B A T T E R Y
BATTERY
OPERATION
The Miro C cameras and N5 Bases have an internal, non-removable battery designed to
provide back-up power to complete an operation and safely save a cine in the event of power
loss to the camera or base. The following description of battery operation pertains to both
Miro C cameras and the N5 bases. Only for simplicity, the description refers only to the
camera. The battery is UNDOT 38.3 qualified and has a total capacity of 8.4 volts. When the
battery activates, it ready to provide power to the camera in the event DC power is lost, and
the LED is Green. The following conditions must be met for battery to activate:
• The camera has DC power and is fully booted.
• The battery is charged to at least 8.0 volts.
• In the Battery Control Section in PCC, the box
“Enable Battery” is checked (Default).
The 3 modes of operation are:
Preview Mode (Selectable): This mode provides a 2-minute window to disconnect and
reposition cameras during set-up without needing to re-boot the cameras. The battery
activates when the camera is placed in Preview mode. If the camera is disconnected from DC
power, the battery will supply power for up to 2 minutes. If the camera is not reconnected to
DC power within 2 minutes, the battery automatically deactivates and turns off the camera.
The battery operation mode does not automatically change to Capture when the camera is
placed in Capture.
Capture Mode (Selectable): This mode allows the camera to operate in Capture mode for a
short period without DC power. In the event of DC power loss, the battery will supply power to
the camera either for 3, 5 or 10 minutes (Selectable). If the camera triggers within this time
span, the battery operation mode automatically switches to Trigger Mode to protect the data.
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Capture mode in the event of power loss. This battery operation mode is disabled in the
C321J).
Trigger mode (Default mode, always selected): This mode protects critical cines and
ensures they are saved in the event of DC power loss. The battery activates when the
camera is triggered. In the event of DC power loss, the battery will supply power to the
camera until any of the following conditions are met:
• All auto save operations of Cines in RAM memory have been completed.
• All Cines in RAM memory have been deleted.
• The reset button on the back of the camera has been pressed.
• The battery voltage has reached the full discharge limit.
The camera then automatically turns off.
CHARGING
If the battery is not fully charged (at least 8.2 volts), it will automatically charge when
the camera has DC power and is fully booted up. While charging, the camera’s power
draw is 22W, and the Battery LED on the back of the camera is Blue (if not armed) or
Cyan (if armed).
The battery will not charge or stop charging under the following conditions:
• A battery fault is detected. In this case, the LED
is Red.
• The battery will also stop charging automatically once it is fully charged. The
LED light is off for a fully charged battery that is not armed.
A fully depleted battery requires 2.5 to 3 hours to fully charge.
Miro C321 Rear View
Miro C321J Rear View
Battery Status LED Battery Status LED

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PHANTOM PCC SOFT WARE
PHANTOM CAMERA CONTROL (PCC) APPLICATION OVERVIEW
TOOLBAR
The ‘Toolbar’ buttons provide quick access to the most frequently used functions.
In the program, hover over a button to display a text box briefly describing its function.
The ‘Help’ options provide valuable reference information, along with
extensive documentation, relating to the software. Online tutorials can
be found at www.phantomhighspeed.com/tutorials.
CONTROL TABS
PCC provides three control tabs: ‘Live,’ ‘Play’ and ‘Manager.’
When first started, the ‘Manager’ tab is selected. Connected
cameras are selected for use and naming in this tab. It is also
used to manage saved Cine files.
All camera control and capture parameters (sample rate,
exposure time, etc.) are performed in the ‘Live’ tab.
Reviewing, editing and saving of Cine files, either from the
camera’s internal RAM memory, installed Phantom CineMag
V or external hard drive, are performed in the ‘Play’ tab.
The latest version of Phantom PCC software can
be downloaded from the Vision Research website:
www.phantomhighspeed.com/pcc
This manual covers the most commonly used
functions. See the ‘PCC Help’ file for details of
other settings.

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PHANTOM VIDEO PLAYER (PVP) APPLICATION OVERVIEW
PVP can be launched directly from the
desktop shortcut or by the ‘Video Out’
toolbar button in PCC.
PVP controls the video outputs
connected to a video monitor or
viewfinder only.
PVP provides the ability to view,
capture, review, edit and/or save a
Cine recorded into the camera’s RAM,
to a hard drive or installed Phantom
CineMag. PVP is extremely effective
when used with high-resolution
cameras since most computers will not
play captured raw files smoothly.
The camera’s video system and display settings are also set through PVP. The best
video system for the project will vary based on the country you are in, what kind of video
monitor is used and the required video resolution.
All available video systems for the connected cameras can be found in the ‘Settings’
menu of PVP, along with production area and other video overlay controls.
CAMERA CONTROL VIA PCC
PCC provides the ability to select units for specific camera
parameters by clicking the ‘Preferences’ button at the
bottom of the ‘Manager’ tab.
Units can be set to commonly used values (‘Presets’) or can
be customized using the pull-down selection lists. First time
users should use one of the three ‘Presets.’
The ‘Exp’ unit is probably the most important unit to be set.
It specifies what unit to use when setting the exposure time.
The other units to set are EDR (Extreme Dynamic Range, not
compatible on all models) and PTF (Post Trigger Frames)
covered later in this section.