Christie Spyder X80 Assembly instructions
Installation and Setup Guide
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Spyder X80
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addition to the other limitations that may be specified in Christie’s standard limited warranty and, to the extent relevant or applicable to your product, the
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a. Problems or damage occurring during shipment, in either direction.
b. Problems or damage caused by combination of a product with non-Christie equipment, such as distribution systems, cameras, DVD players, etc., or use
of a product with any non-Christie interface device.
c. Problems or damage caused by misuse, improper power source, accident, fire, flood, lightning, earthquake, or other natural disaster.
d. Problems or damage caused by improper installation/alignment, or by equipment modification, if by other than Christie service personnel or a Christie
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The product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a commercial environment. The product generates, uses, and
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Content
Product overview..................................................5
Important safeguards.................................................5
General safety precautions........................................... 5
Power precautions.................................................6
Required tools..................................................... 6
Product documentation................................................6
Related documentation..............................................7
Spyder X80 interface and ports...........................................7
Front panel components.............................................7
Rear ports......................................................8
Installing the Spyder X80........................................... 10
Mounting the Spyder X80 in a rack........................................10
Connecting the power................................................10
Connecting video sources and displays.....................................10
Connecting the Spyder X80 to the network...................................11
Changing the IP address of the Spyder X80................................11
Configuring Spyder Studio..........................................12
Installing the Spyder Studio software......................................12
Configuring the network connection.......................................12
Connecting Spyder Studio to the Spyder hardware..............................13
Adding a router....................................................13
Configuring a router.................................................14
Creating a new Spyder configuration...................................... 14
Saving a project file to the computer...................................... 15
Specifications....................................................16
Physical specifications................................................16
Power requirements.................................................16
Environment requirements.............................................16
Regulatory.......................................................17
Safety....................................................... 17
Electro-magnetic compatibility........................................ 17
Environmental.................................................. 18
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Product overview
Spyder is a versatile video processing system that blends, windows, and scales a wide array of video
signals.
The Spyder architecture allows multiple displays to be combined to generate a resolution exceeding
what a single display can handle. Use Spyder to drive multiple displays to achieve greater brightness,
image quality, and resolution than previously possible.
Spyder systems are generally composed of the following base components:
•Spyder—The hardware-based video processor core of the system. Adding additional Spyder
boxes expands the system and allows more video inputs and windows to be managed.
•Spyder Studio—Used to configure the Spyder system and provides online and offline editing
capabilities for creating configurations.
Spyder Studio hosts a virtual version of the Spyder server allowing users to work within the
software as though connected to the system. It provides synchronization options for the user
to take a copy of the system data offline, or to push their offline work to the server hardware.
•External control systems—Use external control protocols to develop customized control
systems and user interfaces. These control systems are generally found in installations where
Spyder is only one of several disparate systems combined to form a larger system. Typical
applications include systems such as Montage II, AMX, or Crestron.
Important safeguards
To prevent personal injury and to protect the device from damage, read and follow these safety
precautions.
General safety precautions
To prevent personal injury and to protect the device from damage, read and follow these safety
precautions.
Warning! If not avoided, the following could result in death or serious injury.
• SHOCK HAZARD! Disconnect the product from AC before installing, moving, servicing, cleaning,
removing components, or opening any enclosure.
• A minimum of two people or appropriately rated lift equipment is required to safely lift, install,
or move the product.
• Motors and fans may start without warning.
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Power precautions
Ensure all power precautions are understood before installing the product.
Warning! If not avoided, the following could result in death or serious injury.
• FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD! Do not operate the system unless certified power connections,
providing the recommended voltage, are used.
• FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD! Do not attempt operation unless the power cord, power socket, and
power plug meet the appropriate local rating standards.
Caution! If not avoided, the following could result in minor or moderate injury.
• SHOCK HAZARD! Only use the AC power cord provided with the product or recommended by
Christie.
• TRIP OR FIRE HAZARD! Position all cables where they cannot contact hot surfaces, be pulled, be
tripped over, or damaged by persons walking on or objects rolling over the cables.
• FIRE HAZARD! Do not use a power cord, harness, or cable that appears damaged.
• FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD! Do not overload power outlets and extension cords.
• SHOCK HAZARD! The AC power cord must be inserted into an outlet with grounding.
• SHOCK HAZARD! Do not attempt operation if the AC supply is not within the specified voltage
and current, as specified on the license label.
Required tools
Make sure the following tools are available during the installation.
• Torque driver
• M6 screwdriver
Product documentation
For installation, setup, and user information, see the product documentation available on the Christie
Digital Systems USA Inc. website. Read all instructions before using or servicing this product.
1. Access the documentation from the Christie website:
• Go to this URL: http://bit.ly/2GTBKgx.
• Scan the QR code using a QR code reader app on a smartphone or tablet.
2. On the product page, select the model and switch to the Downloads tab.
Product overview
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Related documentation
Additional information on Spyder is available in the following documents:
•Christie Spyder Studio User Guide (P/N: 020-102205-XX)
•Christie Spyder Serial Commands Technical Reference (P/N: 020-102207-XX)
Spyder X80 interface and ports
Learn about the interface and physical ports on the Spyder.
Front panel components
Identify the components on the front of the Spyder.
A Front panel menu navigation buttons
B LCD display
C LED status light
D Power button
E USB port
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Rear ports
Identify the ports on the back of the Spyder.
Input ports
Connect video sources to the Spyder through the input ports.
A BNC connectors for SDI (x24)
B HDMI (x24)
C DisplayPort (x24)
Control card
Connect multiple Spyder devices together through the control card ports, and control all devices from
the primary Spyder.
A PCI express OUT
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B PCI express IN
C BNC for Genlock
D BNC loop out
Output ports
Connect the Spyder to the displays through the output ports.
A HDMI ports (x16)
B DisplayPorts (x16)
C BNC connectors for SDI (x16)
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Installing the Spyder
X80
Use the following instructions to install and configure the Spyder X80.
Mounting the Spyder X80 in a rack
The Spyder X80 must be mounted in a clean and dry environment. Provide space at the front and rear
of the system for ventilation.
1. Attach the L brackets onto the rack using the screws supplied with the rack.
2. Set the Spyder X80 onto the brackets, and slide the device back into the rack.
3. Secure the Spyder X80 to the rack using the screws supplied with the rack.
Connecting the power
Supply power to the Spyder in the rack.
If the Spyder is not being installed in a rack, plug one end of the power cord into the AC receptacle on
the device and plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded AC outlet.
1. For each of the four power receptacles on the Spyder, attach a power cable.
Two of the power receptacles are used to provide power to the Spyder, and the other two
receptacles provide redundancy.
2. Plug the other end of the power cords into grounded AC outlets.
Connecting video sources and displays
All source connections are made to the input panel, located at the back of the Spyder. Each projector
or display is connected through the output panel.
1. Connect your video sources to the Input ports.
2. Connect the projectors or displays to the Output ports.
Related information
Spyder X80 interface and ports (on page 7)
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