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Unit has a few cosmetic scratches, it normally lives in a floating rack. We have 1 vista spyder x20 manual available for free pdf download. Software interface the microsoft windows based control software provides full setup, configuration, and realtime control with an easytouse interface. Vista systems christie spyder x20 1608 production switcher. This application is designed for and tested against versions up to 2.
The vista advanced software is provided as part of the spyder control suite software package, which is included with the shipment of the spyder system on a discus drive. Sas installed four christie spyder x20 video processors at its worldwide headquarters in cary, north carolina. You can read the manuals and play with the vista advanced control software in virtual. Spyder control can be accomplished multiple ways depending on application. This entry was posted in software, vista systems and tagged bitmap, borders, shadows, spyder, still server, x20 on september 19, 2010 by dsmithson. The christie vista spyder gives you total control and flexibility, so you can mix an incredible number of sources in multiple windows, create all kinds of pictureinpictures pips, define, shape and blend borders with remarkable ease, and do it all without a hitch, every single time. Spyder x20 christie digital systems knowledge base vista. Its integrated source monitoring enables simultaneous, realtime, full frame rate monitoring of all inputs.
How do i create commands for spyder vista x20 using venus. Go to the server tab and choose frame configuration from the. The spyder x20 is the latest and most powerful which can process up to 20 megapixels. The vista spyder processors have been around in various forms for over 10 years. Vista spyder 200 series operation manual pdf download. Three grandma2 light consoles were specified by lighting and visual control specialists fix8 as the most flexible, reliable and expedient solution to run the production lighting and video at the 2011 itunes festival. We can build a script for a client, hit play and let the content run from a tower of flat screens to a video wall, or do mosaics, senior av technician chris kennedy explains. Two vista spyder x200808 video processors are adding visual punch to the sporting events broadcast at the owners box, the sports bar located in the new omni dallas hotel. Combined with the flexibility of a video matrix switcher, easily converting and routing any signal to any device or combination of display devices. The 200300 series comes in 22 models packaged as 2ru or 3ru units with varying io combinations up to 32 inputs and 32 outputs, as well as smaller io increments so you can build the system you need. Vista systems spyder x20 video processor powerful video processing, flexible matrix switching. You can read the manuals and play with the vista advanced control software in virtual mode but, like soundman1024 said, to really. Qed spyder x20 rack 1 x spyder x20, ups, dvi matrix, 6 x dviethernet fibre transmitters overview. Note that this is not the same as the huey continuous measurement option not a feature id personally ever want activated on any system im using.
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Vista systems christie spyder x201608 production switcher. Vista systems spyder x20 purchased by 2020 exhibits. The christie vista spyder gives you total control and flexibility, so you can mix an incredible number of sources in multiple windows, create all kinds of pictureinpictures pips, define, shape and blend borders with remarkable ease, and do it all without a hitch, every single time theres a reason why spyder is the worlds most powerful video processor. Drive multiple displays in any combination of edgeblended widescreen, single and multiscreen applications and achieve higher brightness, enhanced image quality and improved resolution. Christie digital spyder x20 video processor gearsource. When using serial control, each command must be terminated with a carriage return.
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