Christie Spyder X20 User Manual

Christie Spyder X20

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Spyder X20

User Manual

020-000916-01

Table of Contents

Default Chapter8
- Table of Contents8
Overview13
- Components of the Spyder System13
Spyder System Introduction14
- Spyder Terms and Concepts14
Installing Vista Advanced17
- Computer Requirements17
  - Microsoft Windows Requirements17
- Installing the Spyder Control Suite17
- Advanced Client Configuration18
  - Special Requirements18
  - Permission Requirements18
- Spyder Network Basics18
Getting Started with Vista Advanced20
- Connecting to the Spyder System20
- User Interface Introduction21
- Modifying the Panel Layout23
- Saving and Recalling Panel Layouts25
Getting Started26
- Using the Configuration UI26
- Working with Sources29
  - Working with the Sources List30
  - Source Properties Panel30
- Configuring a New Source31
  - Input Keyer Modes33
- Keyframe Manipulation34
- Layer Test Patterns40
Working with Still Images42
Treatments43
Using the Display Simulator44
Command Keys46
- Relative and Absolute Modes46
Scripting48
- Script Panel48
- Cue Triggers49
Function Keys50
System Layout Grid51
Alert Viewer53
Devices54
- Configuring a New Device54
EDID Management55
- Accessing the EDID Manager55
- Recording EDID Data from a Display Device56
- Programming Spyder Input EDID56
- Verifying Spyder Input EDID57
License Management59
- Requesting a License59
- Installing a License60
- Viewing Current License Status60
- Available Options for Spyder61
  - Maintenance Contract61
  - Stereoscopic (SSO)61
User Diagnostics62
- Real-Time Protection62
  - Real-Time Protection Alerts62
  - Configuring Real-Time Protection62
- User Diagnostics Viewer63
Hot-Sync65
- Options for Hot-Sync65
  - Push Routers65
  - Apply Output Configurations66
Video Playback67
- Required Hardware67
- Supported Playback Devices67
- Getting Started68
  - Adding a New Playitem68
- Playitem Property Panel69
  - Configuring Video Playback Devices70
  - Configuring Playitems71
- Manual Playitem Control72
  - Property Panel Controls72
  - Register List Controls72
Scripting with Machine Control74
- Triggering Playitems from Scripts74
- Triggering Scripts from Playitems74
- Playitem Drag-Drop Operations in Script75
Still Server (X20 Only)77
- Still Server PC Requirements77
  - Minimum Requirements77
  - Recommended Specification78
- Installing and Configuring the Still Server78
- Configuring X20 to Use the Still Serve78
Sample Configuration80
- Using the Setup Configuration GUI80
Sample Screen Configurations93
- (4 X 2) Pixelspace Sample Configuration93
- Projector Blend with Rotated Flanking Displays98
- Projectors Edgeblend and Rotated101
- Working with Mullions (Dead Space for Fluid Window Fly's)103
- Troubleshooting105
External Control Protocol111
- Serial Connectivity111
- Ethernet Connectivity111
- Command Overview Table111
- Command Processor Responses113
- Supported Command Descriptions113
- Layer Alignment Effects125
- Substituting Layer Ids with Device Assignments126
- Understanding Registers127
- Register Types128
Spyder Hardware129
- Important Safety Instructions129
  - Cautions and Safety Notices130
- FCC Notice - for Commercial Use Only130
- Operating in 110V or 220131
Spyder Hardware Family132
- Spyder Models and Options134
Spyder X20 Hardware Family140
- Spyder X20 Models140
- Spyder X20 External Connections140
X20 Front Panel142
- Inputs142
- Outputs143
- Power143
- Front Panel143
Physical Specifications144
- Dimensions (W X H X D)144
- Weight144
- Power Consumption144
- Rack Mount Instructions145
Spyder Expansion146
- Virtual Image (VI)146
- Signal Flow147
- Serial Expansion147
- Serial Expansion Group Example148
- Discreet Expansion151
- Discreet Expansion Example152
- Seamless Parallel Expansion156
- Unrestricted Layers156
- Restricted Layers156
- Combining Restricted and Unrestricted Layers157
- Operator Monitors157
- Seamless Parallel Expansion Example157
- Configuring the Frame Groups and Their AOR161
- Unrestricted Layers162
Spyder X20 HDCP Functionality (Option)164
- Configuring HDCP Mode168
- Displaying HDCP Status in the UI169
- Output Status169
- Input Status169
- License Status169
Updating a Fielded X20 to Support HDCP171

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Brand	Christie
Model	Spyder X20
Category	DVD Player
Language	English