Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens. Copyright 2007 Vision Research, Inc.

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1 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens Copyright Updated: 9/13/2007

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3 Contents 3 Table of Contents Foreword 7 Part I Important Notices 10 1 Safety Instructions General Installation Shipping Precautions Operational... Instructions 11 Setup and Recording... Parameter Definition Powering Down... Part II Phantom Miro Camera Models Phantom Miro Introduction... Key Features Phantom Miro Introduction... Key Features... Active Pixel Window... Size and Maximum Speeds Phantom Miro Introduction... Key Features... Active Pixel Window... Size and Maximum Speeds Phantom Miro Introduction... Key Features... Active Pixel Window... Size and Maximum Speeds Part III Getting Started System Requirements To Control a Phantom... Miro Camera For Phantom... Software Only Preparing Your... Computer 25 Recommended... for Desktop & Notebook Controllers Recommended... for Recently Serviced Cameras Recommended... for Software Upgrades Installing Phantom... Camera Control Software 26 4 Installing the... Phantom Serial Number File 26 5 Defining an... IP Address to the Phantom Control Unit 27 6 Cabling and... Startup Process 28 7 Ethernet Connection... Verification Process 30

4 4 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens 32 Part IV Defining the Video Out Parameters 1 Selecting the... Video System 32 2 OSD (On-Screen... Display) Parameters 33 3 Tone Control... Parameters 33 4 Image Adjustments Video Player... Control Part V Using the MultiCine Feature 1 Overview Steps to Define... MultiCine 40 Initial Steps... Specifying the... Number of Memory Segments Reallocating the... Segment Memory Defining the Cine... (Memory Segment) Configuration Profile Viewing the Memory... Segment Configuration Profiles Selecting a Cine... (Memory Segment) to Capture Image Data Part VI The LCD Display Screens 1 LIVE PRE Display Overview... The Display Fields LIVE WTR Display Overview... The Display Fields LIVE TRG Display Overview... The Display Fields LIVE CST Display Overview... The Display Fields PLAY CST Display Overview... The Display Screen Edit/Save Display Overview... The Display Screen Save Display Overview... The Display Screen Erase Flash... Display 59 Overview... The Display Screen Delete Existing... Recording Display 61 Overview... The Display Screen

5 Contents 5 10 Power Off Display Overview... The Display Screen... Part VII Using the LCD Touch Screen Define Capture... Parameters 66 Post Trigger Value... Resolution... Sample Rate... Exposure Start Recording Power Down Perform White... Balance Adjustment 67 5 Perform Black... Reference Adjustment 68 6 Adjust Exposure... Index 68 7 Trigger the Camera Play/Pause a... Stored Cine 69 9 Perform a Quick... Search Edit a Recorded... Cine 70 Set a Mark In... Point Set a Mark Out... Point Reset Mark Points Save a Recorded... Cine Delete a Recorded... Cine Erase Flash... Memory 71 Part VIII Appendix A: Connectors and Indicators 74 1 Phantom Miro... 1 Capture Connector 74 2 Phantom Miro... 2 Capture Connector 75 3 Phantom Miro... 3 Capture Connector 76 4 Phantom Miro... 4 Capture Connector 77 5 Phantom Miro... Ethernet Connector 78 6 Phantom Miro... Power Connector 78 7 Phantom Miro... Indicators 79 Ethernet LED... Indicator Power LED Indicator... Capture LED Indicator... Part IX Appendix B: EULA (End User License Agreement) Phantom Camera... Control Software EULA 82 2 VRI Firmware... EULA 86

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7 Foreword 7 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Display Last Updated: 9/13/2007, 12:18 AM by Vision Research, Inc. Thank you for using Phantom! You chose the most powerful and easiest camera to discover the potential of your ideas. Phantom is a totally digital high speed imaging system capable of recording of high resolution images. If an ordinary photograph captures a moment in time, each high resolution Phantom image explores a remarkably unpredictable moment in time. The Phantom Miro built-in touch sensitive LCD screens provide you with creative control over time. You can select various pre-defined frame rates. Shift the frame rate a little and move a scene to a slightly future viewpoint. Or shift the frame rate a lot and move a scene to some long passing moment in time. You will enjoy the ability of having seamless control of the duration, speed and time of every element of the shot. With its two main components of the system the Phantom imager with advanced CMOS technology, and the Phantom Camera Control software, they form a system that provides high speed. high resolution image capture in digital cine format, with communications across multiple digital and analog protocols. This operational guide has been meticulously designed to ease the anxieties associated with learning how to use your Phantom camera and its powerful features. Enjoy the Phantom Experience!

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10 10 1 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens Important Notices All Phantom camera s and peripherals have been designed and produced according to the relevant safety standards. Although the mechanical design is extremely rugged and stable, the content, hightech micro electronics deserves a careful handling. 1.1 Safety Instructions General Do not open the product; there are no user serviceable parts inside. All maintenance and service work should be performed by qualified service personnel. The camera s are intended to be used in restricted access areas Installation Do not expose your cameras and peripherals to excessive heat, moisture or dirt. The Phantom cameras are intended to be used in a controlled environment, unless precautions have been taken for outdoor use. The cameras and peripherals should only be powered from an appropriate DC power supply that fulfills the local safety and EMC (Electro-Magnetic Charge) demands or the appended AC adapter. Do not install the Phantom camera in an excessively humid environment or near water. Avoid liquids or any foreign object to get into the product. The unit must be placed in a sufficiently ventilated area. It is important that ventilation air can move freely around the unit Shipping When shipping the Phantom camera s and accessories, use the carton in which the unit was originally delivered. If you must frequently ship your camera, you may wish to purchase an accessory carrying case that has been designed for this purpose Precautions A laser beam focused on the sensor of a Phantom camera, either directly or by reflection, can cause permanent damage to the sensor. Any laser powerful enough to produce localized heating at the surface of the sensor will cause damage, even if the camera power is off. A sensor damaged by laser light is NOT covered by warranty.

11 Important Notices 1.2 Operational Instructions Setup and Recording Parameter Definition 11 It is important to note that making a single setup and recording parameter change via the Phantom Camera Control software will set all the setup and recording parameters, as defined in the Phantom Camera Control>Acquisition>Setup and Recording... dialogue window when either the OK or Update buttons are depressed. Not all of the Phantom Miro cameras allow you to set various parameters via a built-in touch sensitive LCD display screen, for those camera models you will need to set their recording parameters via the Phantom Control Unit. Even if you plan on using the on camera LCD display screen to setup various settings you may need to use the Phantom Control Unit to define some camera settings not available via the LCD screen, i.e., trigger signal parameters, attached monitor settings, MultiCine use, just to mention a few. For these scenarios refer to the online Help file included within the Phantom Camera Control software supplied with your Phantom Miro camera Powering Down Phantom Miro cameras must be placed into the LIVE PRE, (Preview...Waiting for Pre-Trigger), operational state in order to power it down completely. Failure to comply with this instruction will result in the camera running on the battery, eventually draining the camera's battery charge. Only in the LIVE PRE mode are you guaranteed to not have a non-saved cine in memory.

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14 14 2 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens Phantom Miro Camera Models At the time of this writing, the members of the Phantom Miro product family include the Phantom Miro 1, Phantom Miro 2, Phantom Miro 3, and Phantom Miro 4 camera models. 2.1 Phantom Miro 1 Never has there been so much high-speed camera performance loaded into such an incredibly small and affordable package Miro 1 Front View Introduction The Phantom Miro 1 features a top recording speed of 500 pictures per second at a full resolution of 640x480 pixels. Eight different fixed frame rates, each with four appropriate exposure choices provide 32 settings to control exposure and image blur. The Miro 1 is also available in both color and monochrome models. A built-in touch sensitive LCD display screen allows you to preview your scene, playback recorded image files, and it also serves as the control interface for changing camera settings. The Miro's external rechargeable battery frees you from mains power sources making it truly a stand alone and portable high-speed camera that is at home in the field or a crowded manufacturing environment. This camera fits in your briefcase for travel and is always ready for use at a moment's notice. Miro 1 Rear View Your images are recorded to 512 megabytes of DRAM internal memory, and may then be securely stored to removable CompactFlash cards. These files can be viewed at a later time on a PC, and detailed analysis can be performed using our Phantom application or the TEMA Starter for Phantom software, both included with every Miro purchase. Small but powerful, the Miro 1's performance features and attractive pricing will expand the use of image analysis technology to new customers that have until now considered this valuable tool to be beyond their expertise or budget.

15 Phantom Miro Camera Models Key Features Resolution: 640x480 Frame rate: 500 maximum Minimum exposure: 200 microseconds Sensitivity: 4800 ISO monochrome, 1200 ISO color (ISO 12232) Built-in memory: 512MB Nonvolatile memory: CompactFlash removable Pixel bit-depth: 8-bits Record time: 3.4 seconds at 500 fps Camera control: 10/100 Ethernet Camera signals: Trigger, Video Out Video out: PAL & NTSC Lensing: 1" C-mount Size: 4.3" x 2.6" x 3.2" (W x D x H); 11cm x 6.5cm x 8 cm Weight: 2.0 lbs, 0.9 kg Power: VDC, 12W Battery: Poly-Lithium 15

16 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens Phantom Miro 2 With its full-featured portability, the Miro 2 has the power to get the great quality highspeed images that you need, virtually anywhere Miro 2 Front View Introduction The Phantom Miro 2 incorporates one of VRI's own high performance CMOS sensors offering a resolution of 640x480 pixels operating at a top speed of 1,000 full frame pictures per second. The fully adjustable shutter supplies a rapid, action stopping minimum speed of 5 microseconds. As with the other cameras in the Miro line, the 2 is available in color or monochrome models. This is a high-speed digital camera that is equally suited to the outdoors, the manufacturing area, or research lab. The built in touch sensitive screen provides a live view of your subject, recorded image file playback, and control of camera settings. The removable external rechargeable battery and the sensor's excellent light sensitivity free you from conventional power sources, and often supplemental lighting equipment. Recorded image sequences are captured and initially stored in internal DRAM featuring a spacious 1GB (2GB optional) capacity. This memory can also be segmented in up to four sections when needed. Images may then be securely stored to inexpensive and removable CompactFlash media cards. These cards can then be read and downloaded to a conventional PC for viewing and analysis using our Phantom application, or the TEMA Starter for Phantom software, both included with every Miro purchase. The Miro 2 is ready to go when you are, on your home turf or at a remote location. High-speed digital imaging is now within your reach without bulky equipment, or a price that may have kept you away in the past

17 Phantom Miro Camera Models Key Features Resolution: 640x480 Frame rate: 1,000pps maximum full frame 640x480 Minimum exposure: 5 microseconds Sensitivity: 4800 ISO monochrome, 1200 ISO color (ISO 12232) Built-in memory: 1GB or 2GB (optional) Nonvolatile memory: CompactFlash removable Pixel bit-depth: 8-bits standard, 10-bits optional Record time: 13.9 seconds at 500 fps (2GB memory, 8-bit) Camera control: 10/100 Ethernet Camera signals: Trigger, Strobe, Video Out Video out: PAL & NTSC Lensing: 1" C-mount Size: 4.3" x 2.6" x 3.2" (W x D x H); 11cm x 6.5cm x 8 cm Weight: 2.0 lbs, 0.9 kg Power: 12-32VDC, 12W Battery: Poly-Lithium Active Pixel Window Size and Maximum Speeds Height Width FPS (Frames Per Second) , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,000 17

18 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens Phantom Miro 3 Introducing the first member of the Phantom Miro family of high-speed digital cameras Miro 3 Front View Introduction The first member of the Phantom Miro family, the Phantom Miro 3, is optimized for applications such as Hydraulically Controlled, Gas Energized (HYGE) crash simulations used in the automotive industry. Rated to survive 100g acceleration, this rugged camera can take 800x600 pixel images at up to 1,000 frames-per-second (or 2,200 fps at 512x512). Reduce the resolution to 32 x 32 and achieve frame rates greater than 95,000 fps. With an ISO rating of 4800 (monochrome, saturation-based ISO 12232), the camera has the light sensitivity for the most demanding applications. With shutter speeds as low as 2 microseconds, the user can freeze objects in motion, eliminate blur, and bring out the image detail needed for successful motion analysis. The camera accepts any standard 1" C-mount lens. Selectable 8-, 10- or 12-bit pixel depth allows the user to choose the dynamic range that best meets the demands of the application. (10-bit and 12-bit pixel depth is a camera option.) The Miro 3 has a number of external control signals allowing for external triggering, camera synchronization, and time-stamping. The camera has both dynamic RAM and internal flash memory for non-volatile storage. Internal battery power allows the camera to be used in an un-tethered mode and ensures data survivability in case of loss of power.

19 Phantom Miro Camera Models Key Features Resolution: 800x600 Frame rate: 1,000 fps at 800x600, >95,000 fps at 32x32 Minimum exposure: 2 microseconds Sensitivity: 4800 ISO monochrome, 1200 ISO color (ISO 12232) Built-in memory: 1GB or 2GB (optional) Integrated flash memory: 2GB or 4GB (optional) Pixel bit-depth: 8-bits standard, 10- & 12-bits optional Record time: (max resolution, standard config) 8.9 seconds at 500 fps Camera control: 10/100 Ethernet Camera signals: Trigger, Strobe/IRIG out, Ready, Sync, IRIG in, Video Out Video out: PAL & NTSC Lensing: 1" C-mount Size: 4.3" x 2.6" x 3.2" (W x D x H); 11cm x 6.5cm x 8 cm Weight: 2.0 lbs, 0.9 kg Power: 20-32VDC, 12W Battery: Poly-Lithium Active Pixel Window Size and Maximum Speeds Height Width FPS (Frames Per Second) , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,000 19

20 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens Phantom Miro 4 Compact portability with 800x600 resolution at 1,000pps, the Miro 4 is the most feature packed highspeed camera in the Miro family Miro 4 Front View Introduction The Miro 4 includes our own high resolution 800x600 pixel CMOS sensor combined with a maximum full frame recording speed of 1,000 pictures per second. The continuously adjustable shutter supplies exposures as short as 2 microseconds for incredible motion freezing control. The Miro 4 provides excellent image quality with your choice of color or monochrome sensors that deliver 8-bit pixel depth, or 12-bit as an option. A built-in touch sensitive LCD display screen allows you to preview your scene, playback recorded image files, and it also serves as the control interface for adjusting camera settings. The Miro's removable external rechargeable battery frees you from mains power sources resulting in a truly a stand alone high-speed imaging system. This camera shares the same compact size as the others in the Miro family, making it extremely portable and an ideal choice for working in confined environments, or working cable free in the field. Recorded image sequences are captured and initially stored in internal DRAM featuring a spacious 1GB (2GB optional) capacity. This memory can also be segmented in up to four sections when needed. Images may then be securely stored to inexpensive and removable CompactFlash media cards. These cards can then be read and downloaded to a conventional PC for viewing and analysis using our Phantom application, or the TEMA Starter for Phantom software, both included with every Miro purchase There are many other features to explore within the Miro 4, many traditionally found only on larger PC controlled cameras. This Miro 4 can set you free, free of cables and bulky equipment without sacrificing performance and image quality.

21 Phantom Miro Camera Models Key Features Resolution: 800x600 Frame rate: 1,000 fps full frame 800x600 Minimum exposure: 2 microseconds Sensitivity: 4800 ISO monochrome, 1200 ISO color (ISO 12232) Built-in memory: 1GB or 2GB (optional) Nonvolatile memory: CompactFlash removable Pixel bit-depth: 8-bits standard, 12-bits optional Record time: 8.9 seconds at 500 fps (2GB memory, 8-bit) Camera control: 10/100 Ethernet Camera signals: Trigger, Strobe/IRIG out, Ready, Sync, IRIG in, Video Out Video out: PAL & NTSC Lensing: 1" C-mount Size: 4.3" x 2.6" x 3.2" (W x D x H); 11cm x 6.5cm x 8 cm Weight: 2.0 lbs, 0.9 kg Power: 12-32VDC, 12W Battery: Poly-Lithium Active Pixel Window Size and Maximum Speeds Height Width FPS (Frames Per Second) , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,000 21

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24 24 3 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens Getting Started Although the Phantom Miro cameras come with all software installed and ready to run, if you purchased your Phantom Control Unit from Vision Research. The topics in this section provide recommendations and instructions if: you're upgrading to a new software version you've purchased an additional software licence for installation on another computer you've purchased a Phantom Control Unit from a vendor other than Vision Research These instructions detail the minimum system recommendations and preparation, program installation, and how to verify your computer is connecting properly to the Phantom Miro camera via an Ethernet connection. 3.1 System Requirements To Control a Phantom Miro Camera To control a Phantom camera (i.e., capturing images) your computer system should meet the following minimum recommendations described below: System type: IBM-PC or compatible Microprocessor: Pentium-class 1.4GHz or higher Operating system: Windows XP Pro +SP2 (English version) Administrative Privileges: Required for installation and operation RAM Memory: 512 megabytes minimum, 4.0 gigabytes recommended Hard drive: 40 gigabytes minimum available space, 80 gigabytes or more recommended CD-ROM drive: any speed, write capability Monitors: UltraXGA 1284 x 1024 x 24bit large fonts Ethernet: NIC 10/100 or higher card installed.. NOTE A more powerful computer will deliver faster display and playback, as well as shorter save and download times For Phantom Software Only If you've purchased a software license and will not be controlling a camera, your computer system should also meet the following minimum requirements. System type: IBM-PC or compatible Microprocessor: Pentium-class 1.4GHz or higher Operating system: Windows XP Pro +SP2 (English version) Administrative Privileges: Required for installation and operation

25 Getting Started 25 RAM Memory: 512 megabytes minimum, 4.0 gigabytes recommended Hard drive: 40 gigabytes minimum available space, 80 gigabytes or more recommended CD-ROM drive: any speed, write capability Monitors: UltraXGA 1284 x 1024 x 24bit large fonts Ethernet: NIC 10/100 or higher card installed. NOTE A more powerful computer will deliver faster display and playback, as well as shorter save and download times. 3.2 Preparing Your Computer Recommended for Desktop & Notebook Controllers Maintenance of your system s hard drive is recommended for all software installations. Cine files captured by your Phantom camera are large. For best system performance, run the following routine maintenance tasks before installing the Phantom software. 1. Backup all data files. Archive (off-load) cine files that are rarely accessed. 2. From Windows System Tool, run Disk Cleanup on all installed hard drives. 3. From Windows System Tool, run ScanDisk on all installed hard drives. 4. From Windows System Tool, run Disk Defrag on all installed hard drives. 5. From Windows Outlook, set a reminder to routinely run ScanDisk & Disk Defrag. 6. Disable virus protection software and close all open programs during the installation process Recommended for Recently Serviced Cameras Are you re-installing your camera on your system after factory service, upgrade, or repair? If so, you received the latest release version of software. You must use this latest release version, but first you must first completely remove all earlier versions of Phantom software from all computers used to control this camera. 1. From Windows's Control Panel, run Add & Remove Programs. 2. Uninstall all earlier versions of Phantom software from all installed hard drives. If you've created a Desktop shortcut for Phantom, delete it manually. 3. From Window s Explorer, find and delete the following files from all installed hard drives: ph1394.sys ph1394.dll ph1394.inf phcon.dll phint.dll 4. From Windows' Explorer, find and delete all earlier.stg files for this camera from all installed hard drives. (*.stg). When the camera is first connected to the controller, it will automatically download the updated "stg" file.

26 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens Recommended for Software Upgrades Are you just upgrading from an earlier version of Phantom software? If so, you must first completely remove all earlier versions of Phantom software. 1. From Windows's Control Panel, run Add & Remove Programs. 2. Uninstall all earlier versions of Phantom software from all installed hard drives. If you've created a Desktop shortcut for Phantom, delete it manually. 3. From Window s Explorer, find and delete the following files from all installed hard drives: ph1394.sys ph1394.dll ph1394.inf phcon.dll phint.dll 3.3 Installing Phantom Camera Control Software After verifying your system meets the system recommendations and preparing your computer requirements, your are you ready to install the Phantom software. The Phantom installation CD contains all the files required for installation and operation of the Phantom camera. It also includes the 'stg' file for your camera. 1. Disable virus protection software and close all open programs during the installation process. 2. Place the Phantom installation CD in the CD drive. If AutoStart is enabled on your system, the setup begins automatically. If AutoStart is not enabled, go to Step From Windows' Start button, click Start>Run. On the Command line, type D:\setup.exe 4. The Phantom InstallShield will automatically start and guide you through the software installation process. 5. If you prefer to have a Phantom icon on your Windows' Desktop, you may create the shortcut in the normal way. CAUTION Do not open the Phantom Camera Control software until all installation procedures have been completed. 3.4 Installing the Phantom Serial Number File Each Phantom camera has a unique serial tag number file. This file is known as the camera's '.stg' file. The '.stg' file contains factory calibrations and settings essential for the proper operation of your Phantom camera. The Phantom installation CD, supplied with each new or newly serviced camera, includes the '.stg' file for your camera. Serial Tag Files use the file extension.stg and reside in the Phantom directory on the controlling computers hard drive. These files are specific to each camera manufactured and store the factory settings and various lookup tables for the image sensor based on the 4-Digit Camera ID number. The information in this file is also stored (duplicated) in the camera's non-volatile flash memory. Under normal camera operation, this information is read by the Phantom application each time the software is started or each time a camera is accessed over the network. When started, the application first tries to read the factory settings from the computer.stg file. If it doesn't find the appropriate.stg file on the computer, it reads the settings from the camera.

27 Getting Started 27 On the flip side, if the Phantom application is started or if the camera is accessed over the network and no.stg file resides on the hard drive, the Phantom application will automatically create the.stg file on the controlling computer's hard drive using the information residing in the camera flash memory. If for any reason the Phantom application cannot read the.stg information from the camera flash or from a file in the Phantom directory on the hard drive then the software will prompt the user for intervention. If the proper.stg file is not available the application can load a default set of information. If the default information is written to the flash the camera will still operate but the image quality will be less than optimum. CAUTION Never use an outdated stg file. Never mix.stg files. Using.stg files from other cameras may cause serious damage. Vision Research keeps copies of the.stg files on record and if needed a copy can be obtained via by contacting us. VRI recommends making a backup copy of your camera's.stg file to store in a safe place. We also recommend placing a copy of this file in a temporary folder somewhere on your hard drive in the event you need to quickly restore the camera's factory calibration settings. When the camera is first connected to the controller, it will automatically download the '.stg' file to the Phantom folder. Normally, this folder is C:\Program Files\Phantom. Therefore you MUST copy the file from the CD, and use Windows Properties to disable the READ ONLY attribute of the.stg file after it's copied to the hard drive. 3.5 Defining an IP Address to the Phantom Control Unit 1. From Windows' Start button, go to Settings>Network and Dialup Connections. 2. Right-click Local Area Connections>Properties to view a list of components used by your system. 3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 4. Click the Properties button. 5. When the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties box opens: a. Select Use the Following IP Address and enter the following: IP Address: Subnet mask: b. Select Use the Following DNS and leave the entry blank. c. Click OK to complete the setup NOTE If multiple Phantom Control Units will be used to access the same Phantom cameras, each controller unit requires a unique IP Address. For example: Controller 1: ( ); Controller Unit 2: ( ), etc.

28 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens Cabling and Startup Process 1. If you have not already done so, apply power to the Phantom Control Unit and ensure that the Phantom Control Unit completed its startup process before proceeding to the next step. 2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector on the camera's side panel. 3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 Ethernet interface on the control unit computer. NOTE If you plan to use an Ethernet hub or Ethernet Layer 2 or Layer 3 switch, most Ethernet hubs do not permit the use of crossover cables, therefore a straight-thru cable is required. However some Ethernet Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches have the capability of automatically detecting the cable type and adjust their pin-outs internally. Refer to the manufactures setup guide. 4. Attach the Vision Research supplied Capture cable to the camera. Phantom Miro Connectors and Indicators 5. Power up the camera a. When using the supplied power adapter to power the Phantom Miro camera: 1) Connect the 12-32VDC (Miro 1, 2, and 4 cameras) or the 20-32VDC (Miro 3 camera)power to the camera. You may use the AC adapter supplied with your camera, a battery pack, or other DC power supply 2) Plug the power adapter into an AC power source at this point. 3) Depress and hold in the start button for approximately 15 seconds (Not available on the Phantom Miro 3) b. When using the cameras internal battery to power the camera: 1) Depress and hold in the start button for approximately 15 seconds (Not available on the Phantom Miro 3) 6. Observe the Power LED on the camera: Green Power on; Battery fully charged Cyan (Blue/Green) Battery charging

29 Getting Started 29 Orange (Yellow/Red) Operating on battery Blinking Green/Yellow Low battery charge 7. Observe the Ethernet LED on the camera: Green Indicates that the camera is connected to an Ethernet network Flashing Green/Blue Indicates data is being transferred between the camera and the Phantom Phantom Control Unit computer Red then Blinks Orange/Pink Indicates the camera is in the initialization process. This LED should turn Green after the camera has completed this process. If this LED does not go Green, it indicates an error has occurred in the camera firmware load process. If this happens it is best to reboot the camera to correct the error. 8. Observe the Capture LED on the camera. The Capture LED provides a visual indication of the cameras operational states. By factory default, the camera is placed into the Preview - Waiting for Pre-trigger mode when the camera is powered on, unless it has otherwise been user configured to start in the Recording waiting for trigger (capture) mode. Once in the Capture mode the camera starts recording images into the cameras circular memory buffer (DRAM). Upon detection of a trigger signal the camera is instructed to stop writing to the cameras internal memory buffer, once the number of specified Post Trigger frames has been reached, and the camera will be placed into the Preview mode. If the camera has been configured to automatically save the images to Flash the camera will, at this point write the images stored in the cameras DRAM to the Flash module. User intervention is required to either save the cine to an external drive, or to put the camera back into capture mode from the Setup and Recording screen. The following will indicate the camera's operational state described above: Red Recording waiting for trigger (capture) mode Blue Triggered or Saving Cine File Off Power up, Preview or Preview - Waiting for Pre-Trigger Blue Cine stored White Sync error 9. You may now start the Phantom software by double-clicking the Phantom icon on the Windows' Desktop.

30 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens Ethernet Connection Verification Process 1. Click the Windows Start button and select the Run command. 2. Type: cmd, and click the OK button. 3. In the C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe window, type: ping <IP Address of the camera> at the C:\ prompt. 4. Click Enter. If properly installed the camera should reply to the Ping Request. If the Phantom Control Unit fails to detect the camera: a. Unplug the Cat-5 cable from the Network Phantom Phantom Control Unit computer, and ensure the proper cable type is being used. b. Re-insert the proper cable. c. Verify the TCP/IP Addressing information is correct. d. Shutdown the Network Phantom Phantom Control Unit computer. e. Remove power from the camera. f. Restart the Network Phantom Phantom Control Unit computer. g. Re-apply power to the camera. h. Ping the camera again to verify the Phantom camera replies to the Ping Request. NOTE If you still are unable to establish and verify the connection, please contact Vision Research Technical Support.

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32 32 4 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens Defining the Video Out Parameters As mentioned in an earlier topic not all of the Phantom Miro cameras allow you to set various parameters via a built-in touch sensitive LCD display screen, for those camera models you will need to set their recording parameters via the Phantom Control Unit. Even if you plan on using the on camera LCD display screen to setup various settings you may need to use the Phantom Control Unit to define some camera settings not available via the LCD screen. This following section provides information related to using a Phantom Miro camera model with an attached compatible monitor. The information contained within this section can also be found in the Phantom Camera Control Software - Help File Example Acquisition>Camera Options Dialogue Window 4.1 Selecting the Video System Clicking the Video System down arrow allows the user to specify the type of video signal format the camera will transmit to a monitor. Format types include: Analog NTSC When selected the camera will transmit the NTSC (National Television System Committee) video signal format; half frames (called fields) per second and 525 lines per field, (480 lines in each field are the image, and the last 45 are the "vertical blanking interval" (VBI), designed to give the electron gun time to reposition itself from the bottom of the last field to the top of the next), to attached compatible monitor. NOTE NTSC is the analog television system in use in Canada, Japan, South Korea, the United States, and some other places, mostly in the Americas. Analog PAL When selected the camera will transmit the PAL (Phase Alternating Line) video signal format; 25 fields per second and 625 lines per field, to attached compatible monitor.

33 Defining the Video Out Parameters 33 NOTE PAL is the analog television system used in most of Western Europe, Australia and other countries. 4.2 OSD (On-Screen Display) Parameters By clicking the down arrow next to the OSD (On Screen Display) field the user can select which of the following is to be displayed: Disable OSD No information will be displayed. Name,status Displays the name and current status of the camera +acqui params Displays the setting specified via the Acquisition menu, along with the name and current status of the camera +time,playback Displays the absolute time and the playback rate, along with the name and current status of the camera, and specified via the Acquisition menu +range data Displays the camera name, current status of camera, the acquisition parameters, and all range data information Other OSD options includes: OSD Opaque Removes the background color (black) from the OSD informational fields when disabled, not checked. Colors Allows the user to change the OSD background color by selecting one of the options from the pulldown selection list OSD Position Allows the user to move the OSD informational fields upward (top), left, and/or right. Increasing the number move the displayed OSD information in the opposite direction. Example increasing the Top entry field moves the OSD information downward. Image Position Allows the user to center the image by adjusting the x and y axis 4.3 Tone Control Parameters Tone curves adjust the apparent image contrast without changing the black and white points of the image (and thus maintain the dynamic range of the image). There are currently three presets:

34 34 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens Tone 1 Applies a medium contrast Tone 2 Applies a strong contrast Tone 3 This is intended to be used for images that have a high ration of highlight to mid-tones. Tone 4 Maps to a linear function; it could be set by the user for a custom curve (not fully implemented at he time of this writing). 4.4 Image Adjustments Defaults - Resets the following adjustment sliders back to their default settings: Brightness Gain Gamma Saturation 4.5 Video Player Control The Video Output Control feature provides the user with the ability to control any Phantom Ethernet camera attached to a monitor. This feature will be extremely effective with the higher resolution cameras since most computer monitors do not refresh the screen images quickly enough to produce a smooth visual display. By default the Video Output Control window will display a live image on the monitor. The user can also place the camera into capture mode and trigger it. The user may perform a quick edit of the recorded cine by easily selecting the range of images to be played back. Once captured the user can playback the recorded cine file from the cameras memory, using the video play back buttons along with adjusting the speed of the playback. When the Video Player button is select the Video Output Control window will be displayed.

35 Defining the Video Out Parameters 35 Example Video Output Control Dialogue Window Below is a brief description of the Video Output Control buttons, pull-down menus, and entry fields. Capture Button This button puts the camera into the default recording mode. When the Capture button is clicked, images are continuously recorded in an endless loop to an image storage area until the camera has received one of the three different types of triggers. 1. If not, click the Capture button. 2. If the Capture buffer has retained a previous recorded file the following Warning message will be displayed: Cine(s) may already be stored in camera(s) memory and will be overwritten by this operation. Continue? 3. Click the Yes button to continue, No to cancel the instruction. Trigger Button When the camera is in Capture mode selecting the Trigger button provides a soft trigger to the camera that instruct the camera to stop capturing and recording images to the storage buffer. It is just one of three possible ways to trigger the Phantom cameras the other two, with the camera in Capture mode, include: Press Alt-T on the keyboard. Provide a dry switch closure or a low TTL pulse to the BNC connector marked Trigger on the Capture breakout cable attached to the rear panel of the camera. NOTE: When the camera is in Waiting for Pre-trigger mode, selecting the the trigger button provides a soft pre-trigger signal to the camera instructing the camera to start capturing and recording images to the storage buffer.

36 36 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens Video Control Buttons Play Fast Reverse Decrements every 10 images. Play Fast Forward Increments every 10 images. Standard Play Reverse Decrements 1 image at a time. Standard Play Forward Increments 1 image at a time. Pause Playback Stops/Pauses the playback process. Play Single Frame Reverse Advance backwards 1 image only. Play Single Frame Forward Advance forward 1 image only. Recording Speed This informational field displays the speed at which the cine was recorded in fps (frames per second). Playback Speed This informational field displays the speed at which the cine in being played back at, in fps (frames per second). This field will automatically adjust as you change the playback rate using the Playback Speed Slider, described below. Pb/Rec This filed indicates the percentage rate the images are being played back at based on the frame rate used to record them. It also displays the ratio of the playback rate in parenthesis. Play Each Image Enabling (checking) this option instructs the camera to playback every image in the recorded cine. Limit to Range Presently enable. Endless Loop Presently disabled. Playback Speed Slider This slider is used to adjust the speed of the cine playback. This adjustment only applies when the Standard Play Forward and Standard Play Reverse buttons have been selected. It also displays the percentage of the playback speed. Rewind Button The image number next to the (R)ewind button specifies the number of the image being displayed on the monitor. Image number zero represents the moment of trigger. The (R)ewind button to the right of the image box is used to rewind to the start of the cine. Selection Range Edit

37 Defining the Video Out Parameters 37 Many recorded cine files contain a lot of unnecessary information both before and after the actual motion of interest. The Selection Range can be used to edit unnecessary images from the beginning and the end of the recorded cine prior to playing back the cine. Editing the cine will create smaller files, reduce download times and make cine playbacks more interesting. The blue area in the Cine Editor Bar represents the clip. The number displayed at the left end of the Selection Range refers to the first image in the entire cine sequence. The number at the right end refers to the last image in the entire cine sequence. The numbers in between the Begin and End buttons are the first and last image numbers in the cine clip to be displayed. NOTE: Frame number zero always refers to the moment in time when the trigger was received by the camera regardless of what sample rate or resolution settings where made in the Setup screen. All negative numbers represent Pre-trigger frames and all positive numbers represent the number of Post Trigger frames entered in the Setup and Recording screen.

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40 40 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens 5 Using the MultiCine Feature 5.1 Overview This feature allows the user to: Specify the number of memory segments, or partitions, the cameras DRAM memory will be, by default, evenly divided into. You can change the memory allocation percentage for each segment in the Cine/Memory % field Adjust memory allocation segments to meet the recording requirements. The Phantom Camera Control Software application will automatically adjust the memory allocation percentages, for all the segments, based on the parameter value or values specified Define a unique configuration profile for each of the memory segments View how the memory segments are configured Select which memory segment to capture or record image data into Deleted the recorded cine file, (image data), stored in a specific memory segment, without deleting recorded image data in any of the other memory segments, to free up that memory to perform another capture NOTE The Phantom Miro 1 does not support MultiCine. 5.2 Steps to Define MultiCine Initial Steps 1. Start the Phantom Control Software application 2. Open the Acquisition pull-down menu 3. Select the Setup and Recording... command from the Acquisition menu Specifying the Number of Memory Segments 1. Define the MultiCine Parameters a. Click on the Options button

41 Using the MultiCine Feature 41 b. In the Options dialogue window 1) Click the down arrow to the right of the Cine field 2) Select the number of memory segments required 3) Click the Update button 4) Click the Yes button, when the "You changed the memory partition size or count. This will delete any cine stored in the camera RAM memory. Would you like to re-partition the camera memory?" warning message appears Reallocating the Segment Memory 5) Click the down arrow next the Cine/Memory % field to reallocate the amount of memory that will be allocated to each segment

42 42 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens 6) Select the memory segment to be changed 7) Double-click on the percentage value under Memory % 8) Enter in the percentage of memory to be allocated for this segment 9) Click the Update button 10)Click the Yes button, when the "You changed the memory partition size or count. This will delete any cine stored in the camera RAM memory. Would you like to re-partition the camera memory?" warning message appears 11)Repeat Steps 5 thru 10 until all memory segments that need to be changed 12)Click the OK button when finished Defining the Cine (Memory Segment) Configuration Profile b. Define the Setup and Recording window configuration profile(s) 1) Determine if the configuration profile will be the same for all the cine segments, or whether they will have a unique configuration profile a) If all the cine segments will be configured with identical parameters, or profile: i. Click the down arrow next to the Cine field ii. Select Preview for the pull-down selection list iii. Define the Setup and Recording parameters as required

43 Using the MultiCine Feature 43 iv.click the down arrow next to the Cine field v. Select Set to All for the pull-down selection list vi.click the Update button b) If a cine segment will be configured with its unique parameters, or profile: i. Click the down arrow next to the Cine field ii. Select the Cine to be configured for the pull-down selection list iii. Define the Setup and Recording parameters as required that cine iv.click the Update button v. Repeat Steps i thru iv until all the cine profiles have been configured to meet your requirements Viewing the Memory Segment Configuration Profiles b. Click the Options button in the Setup and Recording Window c. In the Options dialogue window, click the View button under MultiCine Result: The system opens a text file displaying information for each of the memory segments Selecting a Cine (Memory Segment) to Capture Image Data When the camera is placed into the capture or recording mode, the system will start recording image data to the first available memory segment that does not have a cine file, or image data, stored in it. By default this will be Cine 1, or memory segment 1. If a memory segment has been used to stored a cine file, the camera will bypass its memory locations and find the next available, or image free, memory segment to store the image data. To choose a particular memory segment you wish to use to store your cine file, (image data), into: f. Return to the Setup and Recording Window a) Click the down arrow next to the Cine field b) Select the Cine you wish to use to store the cine file for the pull-down selection list c) If the Cine or memory segment you just selected contains a cine file within it already, the system will display warning message indicating "Cine: n is already in the RAM memory of this camera. Would you like to delete it an start a new recording?" If this occurs, d) Press Yes to delete the cine and use that memory segment for the new recording; click No to cancel

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46 46 6 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens The LCD Display Screens Below are the various display screens we will cover in this section: LIVE PRE Display Screen LIVE WTR Display Screen LIVE TRG Display Screen LIVE CST Display Screen PLAY CST Display Screen Edit/Save Display Screen Save Display Screen Save Progress Display Screen Erase Flash Display Screen Erasing Flash Progress Display Screen Delete Existing Recording Display Screen Power Off Display Screen

47 The LCD Display Screens LIVE PRE Display LIVE PRE (Preview...Waiting for Pre-Trigger) Mode Display Screen Overview The LIVE PRE, (live image preview, waiting for pretrigger) mode, is the operational state the camera will startup in when it is first powered up. What this means is the camera displays a live image on an attached monitor or the camera's LCD display, but is not yet recording any image data or frames to the camera memory buffer. In this state the user can: View a live image to focus Examine the recording duration time and the number of frames that will be recorded within the recording time frame Select various recording parameters

48 48 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens Determine if any image area is over exposed Change the operational state of the camera The Display Fields Below is a brief description of the information that could be displayed in the LIVE PRE display screen: Camera State Designation The camera state designation is comprised of two items; the Phantom logo and text display. The color of the Phantom logo will change based on the state of the camera. The Phantom logo will be cyan (blue) when the camera is in the LIVE PRE mode. The text, to the right of the Phantom logo, indicates the present state or operational mode of the camera. Date and Time The date and timestamp field indicates; day number/hour:minute:second:microsecond. Memory Buffer Graphical Representation This is a graphical representation of the camera's memory buffer. It acts as a memory gauge that consists of two basic components when the camera is in the LIVE PRE state. The first component, of the graphical representation is the line which represents the total frames that can be stored in the camera's buffer. The second component is a "T" on top of the line. The "T" represents a trigger point that is defined by the user. Any frames that are captured after a trigger signal is detected by the camera are referred to as Post Trigger frames, and the frames recorded prior to the trigger signal are referred to as Pre-Triggered frames. Recording Duration The Duration field indicates the total length of recording time. The recording duration is based on the amount of memory in the camera, along with the resolution and sample rate settings. This field will change based on these variables. Total Recordable Frames This field indicates how many images or frames will be recorded within the Duration time. This field will also change based on how the amount of memory in the camera, and how the resolution and sample rate are set and will change accordingly. Battery Status Indicator Indicates battery charge status. NOTE When the indicator turns yellow, you should attach the power adapter or use a new battery. Any cine in volatile memory at the time of power loss will be lost. If the indicator turns red the battery charge has expired and you have lost any cine stored in the camera's volatile memory buffer. Resolution Setting This field indicates the active pixel area, (Width x Height), of the sensor defined by the user. It is also used to set the desired Resolution. Sample Rate Setting This field specifies the rate the Phantom camera will capture or record image data, (frames), into the camera's memory. It is also used to set the desired Sample Rate. Exposure Setting This field shows the current, user defined exposure setting of the camera. It is also used to set the desired camera Exposure.

49 The LCD Display Screens 49 Start Recording Selector This field is used to place the camera into recording mode. 6.2 LIVE WTR Display LIVE WTR (Preview, Recording Cine...Waiting for Trigger) Mode Display Screen Overview The LIVE WTR, (live image preview, waiting for trigger) mode, is the operational state the camera will be in when once the camera has been instructed to capture or record image data or frames to the cameras memory buffer. The camera continues to display a live image on monitor or LCD display screen, just as it did when the camera was in the LIVE PRE mode. The camera will continue to capture or write image data into the camera scrolling memory buffer locations until a trigger signal has been sent and detected by the camera The Display Fields The majority of the information, displayed on the monitor or viewfinder screens, is the same as the information described under the; "LIVE PRE Display Screen - The On-Screen Display Fields", except for the following differences: Camera State Designation The Phantom logo will be red when the camera is in the LIVE WTR, (Preview, Recording Cine... Waiting for Trigger), mode. Memory Buffer Graphical Representation

50 50 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens The graphical representation of the cameras memory buffer, which acts as a memory gauge will display a Recording to Memory Location Indicator, (a vertical line), that will scroll backwards from the trigger point, (T), indicating that the (pre-trigger) memory buffer is in the process of being filled the moment the camera has been placed into the LIVE WTR mode. When the indicator reaches the beginning of the line the cameras memory buffer is full. This does not mean that the camera stops recording since the camera utilizes a scrolling buffer technique to fill the buffer. What this means is that the camera writes the captured image data or frame into the first available memory location, the second frame into the second available memory location, and so on until all available memory locations have been written into with image data or frames. Once all the memory locations have been written into the next frame that is captured will overwrite the image data that is presently stored in that first memory location, the next frame overwrites the next location and so on. This process of overwriting memory locations will continue until a trigger signal has been detected by the camera and any user defined post trigger frame requirements have been recorded. It is only at this point the camera will stop overwriting the captured images or frame stored in the memory buffer. Trigger Camera Selector This field is used to provide a soft trigger to the camera. NOTE You can also use the on camera trigger button to provide a hard-trigger to the Phantom Miro 1, 2, or 4 camera models by depressing the trigger button. 6.3 LIVE TRG Display

51 The LCD Display Screens 51 LIVE TRG (Preview...Camera Triggered) Mode Display Screen Overview The LIVE TRG, (live image preview, camera triggered) mode, is the operational state the camera will be in when once the camera has detected a valid trigger signal. The camera continues to display a live image on monitor or built-in LCD screen, just as it did when the camera was in the LIVE PRE or LIVE WTR modes. The camera will stop capturing or writing image data into the camera scrolling memory buffer locations upon receipt of the trigger signal once the user defined post trigger definition, if any, has been satisfied The Display Fields The majority of the information, displayed on the monitor or viewfinder screens, is the same as the information described under the; "LIVE PRE Display Screen - The On-Screen Display Fields" topic, except for the following differences: Camera State Designation The Phantom logo will be yellow when the camera is in the LIVE TRG mode. Memory Buffer Graphical Representation The graphical representation of the camera's memory buffer, which acts as a memory gauge will display a Recording to Memory Location Indicator, (a vertical line), that will scroll backwards from the trigger point, (T), indicating that the memory buffer is in the process of being filled the moment the camera has been placed into the LIVE WTR mode. When the indicator reaches the beginning of the line the cameras memory buffer is full. This does not mean that the camera stops recording since the camera utilizes a scrolling buffer technique to fill the buffer. What this means is that the camera writes the captured image data or frame into the first available memory location, the second frame into the second available memory location, and so on until all available memory locations have been written into with image data or frames. Once all the memory locations have been written into the next frame that is captured will overwrite the image data that is presently stored in that first memory location, the next frame overwrites the next location and so on. This process of overwriting memory locations will continue until a trigger signal has been detected by the camera and any user defined post trigger frame requirements have been recorded. It is only at this point the camera will stop overwriting the captured images or frame stored in the memory buffer. Memory Fill Locator This up arrow will move toward the right end of the Memory Buffer Graphical Representation line, if you have define the camera to record post trigger frames, indicating how much longer it will record post trigger frames. Wait Indicator This field is an informational field to advise you that the camera is still storing image data into the cameras memory buffer.

52 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens LIVE CST Display LIVE CST (Preview...Cine Stored) Mode Display Screen Overview As mentioned in the "LIVE TRG Display Screen - The On-Screen Display Fields" topic, when the camera's memory buffer is full, and the user's defined post trigger frame requirements as been satisfied the camera stops recording image data or frames. Once this process has completed the camera will be placed into the LIVE CST, (live image preview, cine stored), mode, indicating that the camera has recorded a cine in its memory buffer for review, editing, and saving to an external storage device The Display Fields The majority of the information, displayed on the monitor or built-in LCD screen, is the same as the information described under the; "LIVE PRE Display Screen - The On-Screen Display Fields" topic, except for the following differences: Camera State Designation The Phantom logo will be green when the camera is in the LIVE CST mode. ViewCine Screen (PLAY) Selector This field is used to access the PLAY CST, (ViewCine Playback) screen.

53 The LCD Display Screens PLAY CST Display PLAY CST (ViewCine Playback) Mode Display Screen Overview It is from the PLAY CST, (playback, cine stored), mode the user can playback the captured cine file, to review the capture cine file prior to editing or saving the file. The user can play the cine file forward or in reverse, or pause the playback, using the touch sensitive, built-in LCD display screen. It is from this display screen you would delete the recorded cine file from the camera's DRAM (Dynamic Read Only Memory) buffer to record a cine file.

54 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens The Display Screen The majority of the information, displayed on the monitor or builti LCD diplay, is the same as the information described under the; "LIVE PRE Display Screen - The On-Screen Display Fields" topic, except for the following differences: Camera State Designation The Phantom logo will be green when the camera is in the LIVE CST mode. Displayed Image Number The Displayed Image Number field specifies the number of the image being displayed in the playback window. Zero represents the first image or the trigger point frame. Pre-trigger frames will be represented in negative numbers, while post trigger frames will be positive numbers. Memory Buffer Graphical Representation The graphical representation of the cameras memory buffer, which acts as a memory gauge will display the Mark In and a Mark Out Points as vertical lines. The Displayed Image Reference Point Indicator, (the up-arrow), represent the present memory location of the image being displayed. The the trigger point, (T), indicates the image or frame the trigger point frame. Playback Time The Playback Time represents the how much of the total recording duration will be played or saved. This field is depended on the Mark In and Mark End Points which are user definable using the Edit/ Save Selector. Recorded Time This field indicates the total recording duration time. The duration is determined by the amount of DRAM in the camera, the pixel bit depth, and the sample rate. Number of Frames Recorded This filed indicates the total number of frames stored in the camera's DRAM buffer. Just like the Recorded Time, it is determined by the amount of DRAM in the camera, the pixel bit depth, and the sample rate. Play Single Frame Backward Selector Rewinds 1 image only. Play Backwards Selector Decrements 1 image at a time. Play Forward Selector Increments 1 image at a time. Play Single Frame Forward Selector Advances forward 1 image only. Playback Image Pauses/Stops the playback process. Edit/Save Selector This field is used to access the Edit Cine or Save Cine display screens. Delete Selector This field is used to delete the recorded image data presently stored in the camera's DRAM buffer. When selected the built-in LCD display will advance to the Delete Existing Recording Display screen.

55 The LCD Display Screens Edit/Save Display Edit/Save (Stored Cine) Display Screen Overview Many recorded cine files contain a lot of unnecessary information both before and after the actual motion of interest. The Edit/Save Display allows you to edit unnecessary images from the beginning and the end of the recoded image data presently stored in the camera's DRAM buffer prior to saving the cine. Editing the cine will create smaller files, reduce save times and make cine playbacks more interesting The Display Screen Below is a brief description of the fields displayed in the Edit/Save display screen: Return to Previous Screen Selector

56 56 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens When select return you to the PLAY CST display. Displayed Image Number This field represent the number of the image presently being displayed. If the image was recorded before a trigger signal had been sent and detected by the camera, the image number will be a negative number. Post trigger frames, frames recorded have a trigger signal has been detected by the camera, will be positive numbers. Memory Buffer Graphical Representation The graphical representation of the cameras memory buffer, which acts as a memory gauge will display the Mark In and a Mark Out Points as vertical lines. The Displayed Image Reference Point Indicator, (the up-arrow), represent the present memory location of the image being displayed. The the trigger point, (T), indicates the image or frame the trigger point frame. Playback Time The Playback Time represents the how much of the total recording duration will be played or saved. This field is depended on the Mark In and Mark End Points which are user definable using the Edit/ Save Selector. Recorded Time This field indicates the total recording duration time. The duration is determined by the amount of DRAM in the camera, the pixel bit depth, and the sample rate. Number of Frames Recorded This field indicates the total number of frames stored in the camera's DRAM buffer. Just like the Recorded Time, it is determined by the amount of DRAM in the camera, the pixel bit depth, and the sample rate. Set Mark In Point Selector This field allows you to define a new starting point of the cine file presently stored in the camera's DRAM buffer. Set Mark Out Point Selector This field allows you to define a new end point of the cine file presently stored in the camera's DRAM buffer. Reset Mark Points Selector This field will reset the Mark IN and Mark Out points to the first and last frames, respectively, of the image data or frames stored in the camera's DRAM buffer. Save Cine Selector This selector field is used to instruct the camera to save the recorded cine file. When selected the built-in LCD display will advances to the Save Display Screen.

57 The LCD Display Screens Save Display Save (Stored Cine) Display Screen Overview This screen is used, primarily, has a Save File confirmation window prior to saving the cine file. It also provides information related to the size of the file you wish to save and the amount of storage space available The Display Screen Below is a brief description of the fields displayed in the Save Display screen: Back Selector When selected the camera returns to the Edit/Save display. Number of Frames to Be Saved Self explanatory Cine Size Indicates the size of the cine file being saved. Available Storage Space

58 58 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens Self explanatory Erase Flash Selector This selector field is used to erase all saved cine file(s) from the camera's non-volatile Flash memory. When selected the built-in LCD display will advance to the Erase Flash Display Screen. NOTE You cannot erase an arbitrary cine. You either erase all or none. Save Cine Confirmation Selector When selected, the camera will begin to save the frames between the Mark In and Mark Out points. The built-in LCD display advances to the Save Progress Display Screen. Save Progress Display Screen

59 The LCD Display Screens Erase Flash Display Erase Flash Display Screen Overview This screen provides a safe guard form accidentally erasing all recorded cine files from the non-volatile Flash. It requires you to provide confirmation to erase Flash prior to purging the data stored in Flash The Display Screen Below is a brief description of the fields displayed in the Erase Flash Display screen: Yes Selector When selected, the camera will begin to remove all cine file stored in non-volatile Flash. The built-in LCD display advances to the Erasing Flash Progress Display Screen.

60 60 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens Erasing Flash Display Progress Screen No Selector Aborts the erase non-volatile Flash process and returns to the Save Display Screen.

61 The LCD Display Screens Delete Existing Recording Display Delete Existing Recording Display Screen Overview This screen provides a safe guard form accidentally deleting the recorded image data from the camera's internal DRAM buffer. It requires you to provide confirmation to delete the recorded frames prior to deleting the data stored in DRAM The Display Screen Below is a brief description of the fields displayed in the Delete Existing Recording Display screen: Yes Selector When selected, the camera deletes all frames or image data stored in the camera's DRAM buffer. No Selector This selector aborts the delete process and returns to the PLAY CST Display Screen.

62 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens Power Off Display Power Off Display Screen Overview It is from this display screen that you can instruct the camera to: Power Off Perform a White Balance Adjustment Perform a Black Reference Adjustment Adjust the Exposure Index The Display Screen Below is a brief description of the fields displayed in the Power Off Display screen: Back Selector When selected the camera returns to the previous display. Power Off Selector

63 The LCD Display Screens 63 This selector instructs the camera to power down. NOTE Phantom Miro cameras must be placed into the LIVE PRE, (Preview...Waiting for Pre-Trigger), operational state in order to power it down completely. Failure to comply with this instruction will result in the camera running on the battery, eventually draining the cameras battery charge. Only in that mode are you guaranteed to not have a non-saved cine in memory. White Balance Selector This selector instructs the camera to perform a White Balance Adjustment. Because of the different "colors" of various types of light sources, a color cameras' preview images may have a color tint that may not appear quite right during setup. The Phantom Miro camera's have several adjustments methods to assist in correcting image color. Using this fast and easy-to-use White Balance control should be the first step in color adjustment. Black Reference Selector This selector initiates the Black Reference adjustment process. Performing a Black Reference ensures the best possible images will be captured and recorded by the cameras sensor. A Black Reference adjustment should be performed prior to capturing and recording images whenever possible. Exposure Index Selector An amount by which it is possible to over or underexpose a light sensitive material and, with standard processing, still produce acceptable results. By referring to the exposure index in the LCD display and working in stops, you can fine tune your exposure.

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66 66 7 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens Using the LCD Touch Screen The focus of this section is how to use the built-in, touch sensitive, LCD display to set various capture parameters, place the camera into various operational states, edit, save, and playback a recoded cine file, along with a host of other tasks. Regardless of the task, the method to execute will be similar in the majority of cases as you will soon experience. Vision Research recommends that you experiment performing these tasks described in this section prior to using the camera on a critical recording session. 7.1 Define Capture Parameters Although the capture parameters can be defined from any of the following displays screens; the LIVE PRE Display, the LIVE WTR Display, or the LIVE CST Display, you will most likely define these various parameters in the LIVE PRE, (Preview...Waiting for Pretrigger), Display screen since it's the first screen to be display when the Phantom Miro camera is power on Post Trigger Value In either the LIVE PRE, LIVE WTR, or LIVE CST Display screens: 1. Gently tap on the Memory Buffer Graphical Representation gauge and, 2. Drag in the direction you would like the (T) trigger point indicator to be placed. The area to the left of the trigger point indicator represents the percentage of pre-trigger frames that will be record. The area to the right of the trigger point indicator represents the percentage of post trigger frame that will be recorded. a. Dragging the trigger indicator to the far left of the memory gauge sets the maximum number of images written in the cameras DRAM, prior to the trigger signal being detected by the camera, to all Pre-Trigger frames being saved. b. Dragging the trigger indicator to the far right of the memory gauge sets the maximum number of images written in the cameras DRAM, after a trigger signal is detected by the camera, to all PostTrigger frames being saved. c. Placing the trigger indicator anywhere in between the far end of the memory gauge will introduce a delay, continue to record for a period of time after the trigger signal has been detected by the camera, before saving the total number of images the cameras DRAM will allow. NOTE When dragging, the drag speed will dictate how fast the control moves. Some people will find using a stylus to be easier, however using a stylus may scratch the LCD Resolution In either the LIVE PRE, LIVE WTR, or LIVE CST Display screens tap on the Resolution Selector. The Resolution Selector will scroll through a set of predefined settings as you: 1. Tap on the selector to increment through the available parameter options, or 2. Tap approximately 1-inch above the selector to decrement through the available parameter options.

67 Using the LCD Touch Screen Sample Rate In either the LIVE PRE, LIVE WTR, or LIVE CST Display screens tap on the Sample Rate Selector. The Sample Rate Selector will scroll through a set of predefined settings as you: 1. Tap on the selector to increment through the available parameter options, or 2. Tap approximately 1-inch above the selector to decrement through the available parameter options Exposure In either the LIVE PRE, LIVE WTR, or LIVE CST Display screens tap on the Exposure Selector. The Exposure Selector will scroll through a set of predefined settings as you: 1. Tap on the selector to increment through the available parameter options, or 2. Tap approximately 1-inch above the selector to decrement through the available parameter options. 7.2 Start Recording From the LIVE PRE, (Preview...Waiting for Pretrigger), Display screen tap on the Record Selector to instruct the camera to start the recording process. Once selected the Ethernet LED indicator is Flashing Green/Blue indicating that data is being transferred between the camera and the Phantom Phantom Control Unit computer, and the Capture LED indicator has turned Red indicating the camera is in the rrecording or capture mode waiting for a trigger. If the Memory Buffer Graphical Representation gauge Trigger Point (T) Indicator has been set to record both pre- and post trigger frames you will see the Memory Fill Locator, a vertical line, moving to the left of trigger point. This movement indicates that the image data is being recorded to ca,era's memory buffer. It will continue to move left until the memory buffer as recorded the required number of pre-trigger frames. 7.3 Power Down NOTE Phantom Miro cameras must be placed into the LIVE PRE, (Preview...Waiting for Pre-Trigger), operational state in order to power it down completely. Failure to comply with this instruction will result in the camera running on its battery, eventually draining the cameras battery charge. To power down the camera: 1. Gently tap the Phantom logo located in the upper left-hand corner of the LIVE PRE display screen. 2. Tab on the Power Off Selector in the Power Off Display. 7.4 Perform White Balance Adjustment Because of the different "colors" of various types of light sources, a color cameras' preview images may have a color tint that may not appear quite right during setup. The Phantom Miro camera has several adjustments methods to assist in correcting image color. Using the fast and easy to use White Balance control should be the first step in color adjustment. The White Balance Adjustment Selector

68 68 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens can be found in the Power Off Display screen. To perform a White Balance Adjustment: 1. Center on a known white area within the live image being displayed on the LCD screen. NOTE The dimensions of this area should be approximately 32x32 pixels and the pixels should not be saturated. Your choice for a white area can be greatly simplified if you can physically place a white object in your scene during camera setup to make the white balance adjustment (the white, back side of a Kodak 18% gray card, or a piece of poster board will work fine). Make sure the target card is receiving full illumination from your primary light source. After making the adjustment, remove the card or place it in an unimportant area of the scene for possible future reference. If placing a white target in your field of view is not possible, try to pick a bright area in your scene that is as close to white, or light neutral gray as possible for the adjustment, perhaps a bright section of concrete or a white vehicle or target marker. 2. Tap the Phantom logo located in the upper left-hand corner of the following display screens: LIVE PRE Display LIVE WTR Display LIVE TRG Display LIVE CST Display PLAY CST Display 3. Tap on the White Balance (WBAL) Selector. 4. The camera will modify the Red and Blue values in the White Balance so that the selected area becomes white. 7.5 Perform Black Reference Adjustment To ensure that the best possible images are captured and recorded, a Black Reference Adjustment should be performed prior to capturing and recording the images. To perform a Black Reference Adjustment: 1. Tap the Phantom logo located in the upper left-hand corner of the following display screens: LIVE PRE Display LIVE WTR Display LIVE TRG Display LIVE CST Display PLAY CST Display 2. Place the lens cover over the lens ensuring that no light will hit the sensor. 3. Tap on the Black Reference (BREF) Selector. 7.6 Adjust Exposure Index An amount by which it is possible to over or underexpose a light sensitive material and, with standard processing, still produce acceptable results. By referring to the exposure index in the LCD display and working in stops, you can fine tune your exposure.

69 Using the LCD Touch Screen 69 To change the Exposure Index: 1. Tap the Phantom logo located in the upper left-hand corner of the following display screens: LIVE PRE Display LIVE WTR Display LIVE TRG Display LIVE CST Display PLAY CST Display 2. Tap and slide your finger on the Exposure Index Selector to scroll through a set of predefined Exposure Index settings 7.7 Trigger the Camera Triggering a camera can be accomplished either by applying a "soft" trigger or "hard" trigger to the camera. Upon detection of the Trigger signal the camera will stop recording images into the cameras DRAM immediately, unless otherwise configured to capture a user specified number of post-trigger frames. To apply soft-trigger using the LCD display: 1. The camera must be in the LIVE WTR, (live image preview, waiting for trigger) mode. 2. From the LIVE WTR Display screen tap on the Trigger Selector. Result of Actions: a. The camera will be placed into the LIVE TRG, (live image preview, camera triggered) mode. b. The LCD display will advance to the LIVE TRG Display screen, if you have define the camera to record post trigger frames, and c. The Memory Fill Locator will move to the right of the trigger point, (T), indicator until all post trigger frames have been recorded into the camera's DRAM buffer. d. The LCD display will advance to then LIVE CST, (live image preview, cine stored) Display screen when the recording process is completed. NOTE You can also use the on camera trigger button to provide a hard-trigger to the Phantom Miro 1, 2, or 4 camera models by depressing the trigger button. 7.8 Play/Pause a Stored Cine Once a cine file has been recorded the camera will be placed into the LIVE CST mode. It is from this display that you can review the stored cine, start the editing, save, or delete processes. To play your stored cine file: 1. Tap on the ViewCine Playback (PLAY) Selector located in the lower right-hand corner of the LIVE CST Display screen. 2. Tap on the appropriate playback arrow: < Standard Play Reverse < Play Single Frame Reverse Rewinds 1 image only. > Play Single Frame Forward Advances forward 1 image only. > Standard Play Forward Decrements 1 image at a time. Increments 1 image at a time.

70 70 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens 3. To Stop/Pause the playback process simply tap on the LCD display area. NOTE If you hold down on the play (or rewind) icons for a few seconds, it will enter Play Fast Forward that will increment images or Play Fast Reverse that will decrement images. The camera will increment and decrement in the images when in these playback modes using the following calculation; the total number of cine frames /1000, no less than 10 frames, auto adjusting to cine size. 7.9 Perform a Quick Search To perform a Quick Search, or what is often referred to as "scrubbing' process tap and drag your finger, just below the Memory Buffer Graphical Representation gauge, in the direction you wish to fast forward the stored cine to, while in either the PLAY CST, (playback, cine stored) or Edit/Save Display screens Edit a Recorded Cine Many recorded cine files contain a lot of unnecessary information both before and after the actual motion of interest. The Memory Buffer Graphical Representation gauge is used to edit unnecessary images from the beginning and the end of the recorded cine prior to saving the cine. Editing the cine will create smaller files, reduce save times and make cine playbacks more interesting. NOTE The area between the Mark In and Mark Out Indicators, in the Memory Buffer Graphical Representation gauge, represents the clip. To access the Edit/Save Display screen, tap on the Edit/Save Selector in the PLAY CST, (playback, cine stored) Display screen. NOTE Through a combination of using the Mark In, Mark Out, and Reset Mark Points the user can potentially trim one long clip into 2 or 3 smaller clips saving them separately Set a Mark In Point To set a new Mark In, (Start), point for the stored cine, from the Edit/Save Display screen; 1. Advance the Memory Buffer Graphical Representation gauges, Display Image Reference Point to the desired start point of the cine file you wish to save. 2. Tap on the Set Mark In Point, (SET IN), Selector. Result of Actions: The Mark In Indicator moves to that point on the Memory Buffer Graphical Representation display Set a Mark Out Point To set a new Mark Out, (End), point for the stored cine, from the Edit/Save Display screen; 1. Advance the Memory Buffer Graphical Representation gauges, Display Image Reference Point to the desired ending point of the cine file you wish to save.

71 Using the LCD Touch Screen Tap on the Set Mark Out Point, (SET OUT), Selector. Result of Actions: The Mark Out Indicator moves to that point on the Memory Buffer Graphical Representation display Reset Mark Points To reset the Mark In and Mark Out points to first and last image of cine stored in the camera's memory buffer: 1. Advance to the Edit/Save Display screen 2. Tap on the Reset Mark Points, (RESET), Selector. Result of Actions: The Mark In Indicator returns to the far left of the Memory Buffer Graphical Representation display and the Mark Out Indicator moves returns to the far right of the Memory Buffer Graphical Representation display Save a Recorded Cine To save a cine file that has been recorded into the camera's memory buffer: 1. From the PLAY CST, (playback, cine stored) Display screen tap the Save Cine Selector to access the Edit/Save Display screen. 2. In the Edit/Save Display screen tap the Save Selector. Result of Actions: The LCD screen advances to the Save Progress Display screen informing you of the number of frames left to be saved Delete a Recorded Cine To delete a cine file that has been recorded into the camera's memory buffer: 1. From the PLAY CST, (playback, cine stored) Display screen tap the Delete Cine Selector to access the Delete Existing Recording Display screen. 2. In the Delete Existing Recording Display screen: a. Tap Yes selection field to confirm deletion. b. Tap No to discontinue the delete process and return to the PLAY CST Display screen 7.13 Erase Flash Memory To erase a cine file that has been recorded into the camera's Flash memory: 1. From the PLAY CST, (playback, cine stored) Display screen tap the Erase Flash Selector to access the Erase Flash Display screen. 2. In the Erase Flash Display screen: a. Tap Yes selection field to confirm erasing the entire Flash memory. Result of Action: The LCD screen advances to the Erasing Flash Progress Display screen informing you of the erase Flash progress. b. Tap No to discontinue the erasing of Flash process and return to the Save Display screen.

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73 Part VIII

74 74 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens 8 Appendix A: Connectors and Indicators 8.1 Phantom Miro 1 Capture Connector The pin out for this connector is as follows: 1 Unused 2 Unused 3 PGND The power input and the acquisition control signals are isolated from the camera system ground. This isolation is designed to avoid system ground loops only, and should not be subject to high voltages. 4 Trigger-In Isolated input. Active low. Can be activated by a switch to ground. On early cameras the trigger was level-sensitive, and was accepted if asserted (low) at the end of an exposure. As such, the trigger signal should have lasted at least as much as the reciprocal of the frame rate to guarantee it was recognized. Now the trigger is edge-sensitive, and the exact time of the trigger edge is recorded. The trigger pulse needs to be at lest 3µs long. 5 Unused 6 Unused 7 Unused 8 Video GND Ground/Shield 9 Video1-Out The video output of the Phantom cameras is a standard level, 75-ohm output. It is not isolated. The video output should only drive a properly terminated (75 ohm) input. Also, for anything but the shortest cable runs, quality 75-ohm coax (e.g. RG59/U) must be used. 10 Unused 11 Unused 12 Unused

75 Appendix A: Connectors and Indicators Phantom Miro 2 Capture Connector The pin out for this connector is as follows: 1 Unused 2 Unused 3 PGND The power input and the acquisition control signals are isolated from the camera system ground. This isolation is designed to avoid system ground loops only, and should not be subject to high voltages. 4 Trigger-In Isolated input. Active low. Can be activated by a switch to ground. On early cameras the trigger was level-sensitive, and was accepted if asserted (low) at the end of an exposure. As such, the trigger signal should have lasted at least as much as the reciprocal of the frame rate to guarantee it was recognized. Now the trigger is edge-sensitive, and the exact time of the trigger edge is recorded. The trigger pulse needs to be at lest 3µs long. 5 Unused 6 Unused 7 Unused 8 Video GND Ground/Shield 9 Video1-Out The video output of the Phantom cameras is a standard level, 75-ohm output. It is not isolated. The video output should only drive a properly terminated (75 ohm) input. Also, for anything but the shortest cable runs, quality 75-ohm coax (e.g. RG59/U) must be used. 10 Unused 11 Unused 12 Strobe Isolated open collector output, with 1k pull-up. When asserted (low) Strobe indicates that the camera integrates (the shutter is open). Strobe is low for the duration of the exposure.

76 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens Phantom Miro 3 Capture Connector The pin out for this connector is as follows: 1 SIGGND Signal Ground 2 PGND The power input and the acquisition control signals are isolated from the camera system ground. This isolation is designed to avoid system ground loops only, and should not be subject to high voltages. 3 PGND See above. 4 Trigger-In Isolated input. Active low. Can be activated by a switch to ground. On early cameras the trigger was level-sensitive, and was accepted if asserted (low) at the end of an exposure. As such, the trigger signal should have lasted at least as much as the reciprocal of the frame rate to guarantee it was recognized. Now the trigger is edge-sensitive, and the exact time of the trigger edge is recorded. The trigger pulse needs to be at lest 3µs long. 5 Ready-Out Isolated open collector output, with 1k pull-up. When high, indicates that the camera is in capture mode. In a multiple camera system, the READY outputs of up to 4 cameras can be connected together; the resulting signal will be high when all the cameras in the system are in capture mode. 6 FSYNC Frame Sync is a bi-directional isolated signal. 7 IRIG-In All Phantom Miro cameras provide unmodulated IRIG B time code input. The input withstands signals of up to +/- 15v. The input threshold is 1.5V, so the input is also compatible with TTL levels. All IRIG i/os are not isolated. 8 Video GND Ground/Shield 9 Video1-Out The video output of the Phantom cameras is a standard level, 75-ohm output. It is not isolated. The video output should only drive a properly terminated (75 ohm) input. Also, for anything but the shortest cable runs, quality 75-ohm coax (e.g. RG59/U) must be used. 10 Unused 11 Unused 12 Strobe/IRIG-Out Strobe: Isolated open collector output, with 1k pull-up. When asserted (low) Strobe indicates that the camera integrates (the shutter is open). Strobe is low for the duration of the exposure. IRIG-Out: The Phantom MIro 3 and Miro 4 cameras provide unmodulated IRIG-B time code inputs and outputs. The input withstands signals of up to +/- 15v. The input threshold is 1.5V, so the input is also compatible with TTL levels. The output swings to RS-232 levels of +/-9V. All IRIG i/os are not isolated.

77 Appendix A: Connectors and Indicators Phantom Miro 4 Capture Connector The pin out for this connector is as follows: 1 SIGGND Signal Ground 2 PGND The power input and the acquisition control signals are isolated from the camera system ground. This isolation is designed to avoid system ground loops only, and should not be subject to high voltages. 3 PGND See above. 4 Trigger-In Isolated input. Active low. Can be activated by a switch to ground. On early cameras the trigger was level-sensitive, and was accepted if asserted (low) at the end of an exposure. As such, the trigger signal should have lasted at least as much as the reciprocal of the frame rate to guarantee it was recognized. Now the trigger is edge-sensitive, and the exact time of the trigger edge is recorded. The trigger pulse needs to be at lest 3µs long. 5 Ready-Out Isolated open collector output, with 1k pull-up. When high, indicates that the camera is in capture mode. In a multiple camera system, the READY outputs of up to 4 cameras can be connected together; the resulting signal will be high when all the cameras in the system are in capture mode. 6 FSYNC Frame Sync is a bi-directional isolated signal. 7 IRIG-In All Phantom Miro cameras provide unmodulated IRIG B time code input. The input withstands signals of up to +/- 15v. The input threshold is 1.5V, so the input is also compatible with TTL levels. All IRIG i/os are not isolated. 8 Video GND Ground/Shield 9 Video1-Out The video output of the Phantom cameras is a standard level, 75-ohm output. It is not isolated. The video output should only drive a properly terminated (75 ohm) input. Also, for anything but the shortest cable runs, quality 75-ohm coax (e.g. RG59/U) must be used. 10 Unused 11 Unused 12 Strobe/IRIG-Out Strobe: Isolated open collector output, with 1k pull-up. When asserted (low) Strobe indicates that the camera integrates (the shutter is open). Strobe is low for the duration of the exposure. IRIG-Out: The Phantom MIro 3 and Miro 4 cameras provide unmodulated IRIG-B time code inputs and outputs. The input withstands signals of up to +/- 15v. The input threshold is 1.5V, so the input is also compatible with TTL levels. The output swings to RS-232 levels of +/-9V. All IRIG i/os are not isolated.

78 Phantom Miro - Using the Touch Sensitive LCD Screens Phantom Miro Ethernet Connector This connector provides a means to connect the controlling laptop or PC to the camera. The Ethernet connector provides connectivity to other cameras in a multi-camera setup. The pin out for this connector is as follows: Unused Not used 2 Unused Not used 3 Unused Not used 4 Unused Not used 5 ETHRX+ 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Receive Data (positive) 6 ETHRX- 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Receive Data (negative) 7 ETHTX+ 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Transmit Data (positive) 8 ETHTX- 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Transmit Data (negative) Phantom Miro Power Connector This connector is used to provide the necessary power (+24VDC) to the camera. The pin out for this connector is as follows: 1 GND Chassis Ground 2 +24VDC Provides +24VDC (Direct Current) positive power to the Phantom camera. 3 RXD RS-232 Receive Data 4 TXD RS-232 Transmit Data 5 Video2 The video output of the Phantom cameras is a standard level, 75-ohm output. It is not isolated. The video output should only drive a properly terminated (75 ohm) input. Also, for anything but the shortest cable runs, quality 75-ohm coax (e.g. RG59/U) must be used. 6 GND Power Ground