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- Page 1 Vista SYSTEMS ™ OPERATION MANUAL Document Revision: 1.5 Release Date: July 2005 Part Number: MAN-SPYDER Vista Systems, Corp. 2001 W. Melinda Lane Phoenix, AZ 85027 Phone: 602.943.5700 Fax: 623.582.3571 Web: http://www.vistasystems.net Email: support@vistasystems.net...
- Page 2 Spyder, Montage, CanvasMaster & ScreenMaster are trademarks of Vista Systems, Corp. ©Vista Systems, Corp. All rights reserved worldwide. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Important Safety Instructions ..............4 Section 2: Introduction....................5 Section 3: Model Descriptions ................... 6 Spyder 200 Series ....................7 Spyder 300 Series ....................7 Options ....................... 8 3.3.1 200X/300X Expansion Option..............8 3.3.2 200C/300C Composite/S-Video Option........... 8 Section 4: Operation .................... -
Page 4: Section 1: Important Safety Instructions
Section 1: Important Safety Instructions This symbol indicates the presence of “dangerous voltage” within the product enclosure that may be significant enough to cause a risk of electrical shock. 1) Do not use this device near water or water sources. Do not expose to dripping or splashing or liquid filled objects such as beverages or vases. -
Page 5: Section 2: Introduction
Providing a fast easy solution to expand a system to meet changing requirements or specifications. Spyder control can be accomplished multiple ways depending on application: The easy to use Vista Spyder control software, one of the state of the art Vista Spyder desktop controllers, or utilizing 3 party control. -
Page 6: Model Descriptions
Section 3: Model Descriptions... -
Page 7: Spyder 200 Series
Spyder 200 Series The 200 series is a 2 RU unit that utilizes 4 I/O modules. The range of configurations is listed below. Model Number No. of Inputs No. of Outputs 240* 204* Spyder 300 Series The 300 series is a 3RU unit that utilizes 8 I/O modules. The range of configurations is listed below. -
Page 8: Options
(See Figure 3.3.1 b on following page) Figure 3.3.1 a Output Input InfiniBand Cable (Vista P/N CAB-60670) This cable allows multiple Spyder units to be connected to the Expansion Ports. This option is only applicable with the 200X or 300X Option. 3.3.2 200C/300C Composite/S-Video Option When selected this option will provide Composite (BNC) and S-Video (SVHS) connections on each Input and each Output of the Spyder unit. -
Page 10: Section 4: Operation
Section 4: Operation Overview Spyder is a video processing and windowing system designed by Vista Systems specifically to offer an uncompromising solution for Windowing, Compositing and Widescreen display applications. Spyder uses a new advanced architecture that creates one or more virtual displays (or pixel spaces) up to 6 million pixels in size. Multiple windows can be placed, tiled, mixed and keyed anywhere within the virtual display. -
Page 11: Inputs
Figure 4.2 a Input Configuration is accomplished for the selected input type via the control platform of choice: Vista Systems software, Vista Desktop Controller or 3 party control. An input can be used as a background mixer, a window mixer, or a key. These settings are also accomplished from the chosen control type. -
Page 12: Outputs
Outputs Each Output Module has various video connectors on the rear. Conditions exist when multiple output types can be utilized. Below are listed the standard video formats accepted by Spyder • 24p, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM • Analog RGB (SOG, Composite or Separate Sync) •... -
Page 13: Display
Display The Spyder enclosure is equipped with a status/error display located on the front panel. This is helpful in determining proper start-up and shut-down of the unit, as well as indicating error messages. The following diagram indicates the status when the unit has been booted up and has determined the version, frame, I/O configuration and IP address. -
Page 14: Control
Spyder ships with the current Windows based software package (Vista Spyder Basic). Vista also offers desktop controllers from small units to do elegant but simple control to large controllers designed for the most demanding live environment. Vista also makes control protocol available for 3 party control systems. - Page 15 Command Table: Command set applies to Note: Some commands listed Command Description Example display their last argument as Learn Basic Preset BPL 1 60 ‘Argument x ~ XX:’. These Recall Basic Preset BPR 1 60 commands allow the last argument field to be repeated, Input Config Recall ICR 1 2 allowing multiples of the last...
- Page 16 This command forces the remote Spyder frame to flush all configuration and user data changes to non-volatile storage. • Command: SAV Recall Script Cue This command recalls an existing script at a specified cue. Use ‘Vista Advanced’ software interface to build script. • Command: RSC • Argument 1: Script ID to recall •...
- Page 17 Layer Position Change This command sets the horizontal and vertical position of one or more specified layers. Positions are mapped in pixels, relative to the top left PixelSpace corner associated with the layer. Position changes can be relative to the layer’s current position, or can be an absolute position setting.
- Page 18 • Argument 1: File name to load • Argument 2: PixelSpace ID to load to • Argument 3: 0 = Load Next / 1 = Load Current Transition Background This command transitions the background layers across all PixelSpaces defined in the system.
- Page 19 This command applies an existing source to one or more specified layers. A source is defined as an input configuration and a router input. Use Vista Advanced to create sources and define connected routers. • Command: SRA • Argument 1: Source Name...
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Page 20: Physical Specifications
Section 5: Physical Specifications Physical Dimensions (W x H x D) Spyder 3 RU: 17.3 x 5.3 x 22.1 inches (43.9 x 13.3 x 56.1 centimeters) Spyder 2 RU: 17.3 x 3.5 x 22.1 inches (43.9 x 8.9 x 56.1 centimeters) Weight Spyder 3 RU: 33lbs (Approx) Spyder 2 RU: 25lbs (Approx)
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