Christie Spyder X20 User manual

Spyder X20
User Manual
020-000875-01

Spyder X20
User Manual
020-000875-01

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or Christie. In 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 warranty does not cover:
a) Problems or damage occurring during shipment, in either direction.
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precipitation or other adverse weather or environmental conditions and the ambient temperature is within the recommended ambient temperature set forth in
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specific maintenance items as they relate to your product. Failure to perform maintenance as required, and in accordance with the maintenance
schedule specified by Christie, will void the warranty.
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China RoHS Compliance Information
关于中国《电子信息产品污染控制管理办法》的说明
• Environmentally Friendly Use Period
环保使用 期限
The year number in the centre of the label indicates the Environmentally Friendly Use Period,
which is required to mark on the electronic information product sold in China according to the
China RoHS regulations.
本标志中表示的年数是根据《电子信息产品污染控制管理办法》（2006年2月28日）以及《电子信
息产品污染控制标识要求》（2006年11月6日）制定的、适用于在中华人民共和国境内销售的电子
信息产品的环保使用期限。
• Material Concentration Values Table
有毒有害物质含量表
Part Name
部件名称
Material Concentration
(有毒有害物质或元素)
铅
（Pb）
汞
（Hg）
镉
（Cd）
六价铬
(Cr 6+）
多溴联苯
（PBB）
多溴二联苯醚
(PBDE)
Low voltage power supply
低压电源
X
O
O
O
O
O
Standby LVPS
备用低压电源
X
O
O
O
O
O
Switch
开关
X
O
O
O
O
O
Ballast
镇流器
X
O
O
O
O
O
Line filter
滤波器
X
O
O
O
O
O
Ignitor
点火器
X
O
O
O
O
O
Harness/cable
连接电线/缆
X
O
O
O
O
O
Integrated Cinema Processor
集成处理板
X
O
O
O
O
O
Projector Intelligence Board
智能板
X
O
O
O
O
O
Backplane
底板
X
O
X
O
O
O
Internal Motor Control Board
内部电机控制板
X
O
O
O
O
O
Touch Panel Controller
触摸控制屏
X
O
O
O
O
O
Blower/fan
吹风机/风扇
O
O
O
O
O
O
Sensor
传感器
O
O
O
O
O
O
Illumination optics system
照明光学系统
X
O
X
O
O
O
Projection lens
投影镜头
X
O
X
O
O
O
Mechanical enclosure*
机械附件
X
O
O
O
O
O
Lamp
灯泡
X
O
O
O
O
O
Motorized intelligent lens
mount (optional)
智能电动镜头架
（备选件）
X
O
O
O
O
O
Note:
O: indicates that the concentration value of the particular hazardous substance contained in all the homogeneous materials for this part,
according to EIP-A, EIP-B, EIP-C, is below the stipulated levels in China SJ/T11363-2006.
表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在SJ/T11363-2006规定的限量要求以下。
X: indicates that the concentration value of the particular hazardous substance contained in all the homogeneous materials for this part,
according to EIP-A, EIP-B, EIP-C, may be above the stipulated levels in China SJ/T11363-2006.
表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量可能超出SJ/T11363-2006规定的限量要求。
* This part uses metallic alloys, which may contain Lead.
- 因该部件使用金属合金材料，故可能含有铅。

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Content
Introduction...................................................................................... 10
Understanding Stereoscopic Modes..........................................................11
Active Stereo...................................................................................................................... 11
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 11
Passive Stereo .................................................................................................................... 12
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 12
Mirage HD Stereo................................................................................................................ 12
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 12
How does the Spyder X20 Stereo Option Work? ..........................................14
Overview ........................................................................................................................... 14
Spyder Internals ................................................................................................................. 14
Active Stereo Inputs ............................................................................................................ 15
Spyder X20 Supported Input Resolutions and Formats ......................................................... 15
Connecting an Active Stereo Source into Spyder X20 ........................................................... 16
Passive Stereo Inputs .......................................................................................................... 16
Spyder X20 Supported Input Resolutions and Formats ......................................................... 16
Connecting a Passive Stereo Source into Spyder X20 ........................................................... 16
Active Stereo Outputs.......................................................................................................... 17
Spyder Supported Output Resolutions and Formats.............................................................. 17
Connecting Spyder to an Active Stereo Display.................................................................... 18
Passive Stereo Outputs ........................................................................................................ 19
Spyder Supported Output Resolutions and Formats.............................................................. 19
Connecting Spyder to a Passive Stereo Display.................................................................... 19
Licensing............................................................................................................................ 19
Creating and Editing Spyder Stereoscopic Configurations ..............................21
Building a new Configuration ................................................................................................ 21
Defining Input Sources ........................................................................................................ 22
Editing input configurations .................................................................................................. 24
Editing output configurations ................................................................................................ 25

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Introduction
This document describes the physical and logical workings of the Spyder X20 video processor when used in
conjunction with the SSO license option to create a stereoscopic display.

Understanding Stereoscopic Modes
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Understanding Stereoscopic Modes
The sections below provide an introduction to the various stereoscopic modes available for use with Spyder.
Each of these modes will be discussed in detail throughout this document.
Active Stereo
Overview
An active stereo video signal consists of a single video connection which interleaves a left-eye and right-eye
signal on alternating video frames, and uses a separate sync signal which is used to identify the left and right eye
frames. On graphics cards, the sync signal is typically provided by a 3-pin mini-DIN connector (shown in figure 1
below).
Figure 1: VESA miniDIN-3 connector
Pin
Function
1
+5V DC (secured with 750mA)
2
Ground
3
Stereo Sync
Table 1: miniDIN-3 Pin Description
Since both the left and right eye video frames are interleaved within a single video connection, two frames are
required (a left eye and a right eye frame) to present one full frame of active stereo video. Because of this
frame pairing, the effective frame rate for the video signal is half the original signal’s refresh rate. To regain a
full video frame rate, the refresh rate of the signal is doubled, turning a 60Hz signal into a 120Hz signal for
example.
Active Stereo Related Signals and Resulting Image
Figure 2: Stereo Signals
Figure 3: Resulting Display

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Passive Stereo
Overview
A passive stereo source generates two physical video connections, one displaying a left-eye signal and the other
displaying the corresponding right-eye signal. The sync timings of the two signals are locked together, which
ensures that the current left and right eye frames match each other when displayed. Figure 4 (below) depicts
the two separate DVI connections of a passive source, and the resulting image when displayed in a stereoscopic
display.
Passive Stereo Related Signals and Resulting Image
Figure 4: Passive Source
Figure 5: Resulting Display
Since two separate physical connections are used to provide the left and right eye image content, each of the
connections can run at a standard video frame rate such as 50Hz (PAL) or 60Hz (NTSC).
Mirage HD Stereo
Overview
The Mirage HD stereo mode (Spyder SSO2) utilizes the frame doubling capability of the Christie Mirage HD
projector to alleviate bandwidth requirements involved with traditional active stereoscopic systems. Source
content and video processing equipment (including the Spyder X20) run active stereoscopic content at normal
video refresh rates, and the projector internally uses frame doubling to prevent any flicker from being visible to
the user.

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Note: Certain areas of the Vista Advanced software may refer to Mirage HD stereo as ‘interleaved’. Interleaved
stereo is an operational mode specific to Spyder 200/300 series, and does not apply to X20. Interleaved / Half-
frame rate stereo modes are configured as active when using X20.

How does the Spyder X20 Stereo Option Work?
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How does the Spyder X20 Stereo
Option Work?
Overview
Any Spyder windowing processor can be used to manage and create stereoscopic imagery once equipped with
the required stereoscopic license. This section describes stereoscopic imagery as it pertains to the Spyder
system.
Spyder Internals
The Spyder X20 windowing processor contains an internal video canvas, on which background images and video
inputs are composited before being split into individual outputs which are sent to display devices. When
working with active or passive stereo solutions, a second video canvas within the system is utilized. One canvas
contains all left-eye video content, and the other contains right-eye content.
Figure 6: Two separate areas internally for left and right eyes
Figure 6 (above) depicts a configuration containing a single PixelSpace spanning 3,000 horizontal pixels. To
create a stereoscopic image the Spyder system internally utilizes two separate VI sections, each with a maximum
capacity of 20 million pixels, for left / primary and right / alternate eye content.
Whether the VI is running in 2D or a stereoscopic mode, the maximum VI size remains at 20 million pixels. This
effectively means that a stereo configuration may internally be processed at up to 40 million pixels (20 million
for the left eye and 20 million for the right eye). In scenarios where there are not enough pixels available to
achieve a desired configuration, the stereoscopic modes can be used in conjunction with a parallel widescreen
or parallel discreet configuration. Both parallel modes allow multiple X20 frames to be combined in order to
increase available pixels in a large configuration. Parallel configurations are outside the scope of this document;
contact Christie support for additional information.

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Active and passive stereo input content is split left-eye / right-eye pixel areas within X20. Because the internal
display contains format independent, separated areas for left / right eye content, any number of active and
passive stereoscopic inputs can be passed into the Spyder system simultaneously.
In scenarios where non-stereo (2D) content is applied to a stereo PixelSpace, the 2D image is automatically
copied into both the left and right eye areas. This allows 2D and 3D content to be easily used with X20
simultaneously.
Figure 7: Multiple Stereo and Non-Stereo Sources
Figure 7 displays an example combination of active, passive, and 2D inputs applied to the VI simultaneously.
Active Stereo Inputs
Spyder X20 Supported Input Resolutions and Formats
The tables below show the maximum resolutions supported at common stereoscopic frame rates. Note that all
active stereoscopic connections, both digital and analog, must be made via the DVI-I input connectors.
Active Stereo DVI Inputs (Max Pixel Clock = 317Mhz)
Active Stereo Frame Rate
Maximum Supported Resolution
120Hz
1920 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 2048 x 1080, 1600 x 1200
100Hz
2048 x 1200
96Hz
2048 x 1200
Note: Max resolution cannot be greater than
2048 horizontal and 1200 vertical regardless of
refresh rate.
Active Stereo Analog Inputs (Max Pixel Clock = 165Mhz)
Active Stereo Frame Rate
Maximum Supported Resolution
100Hz
1280 x 1024
96Hz
1400 x 1050
60Hz
2048 x 1080

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Connecting an Active Stereo Source into Spyder X20
An active stereo source must be provided to Spyder using one of the DVI (even) connectors. Additionally, the
stereo sync signal provided by the stereo graphics source must also be routed to the 3-pin connection located
above the DVI connector.
Both the video and the stereo sync signal can
be connected to an upstream router and
managed by the Spyder X20 software. When
using upstream routers, the sync signal is
commonly passed through the V-Sync channel
of an analog routing switcher.
Dual link inputs require two input channels and all stereoscopic sources will use two layers.
For an example a 1920 x 1080 @ 120Hz active stereo input (285MHz) on input channel 2 will use input channels
1 and 2. While the source is displayed it will use any two adjacent layers.
Passive Stereo Inputs
Spyder X20 Supported Input Resolutions and Formats
The maximum input resolution of passive inputs is 2048x1200 @ 60Hz. The video signal can be DVI, analog, or
HDSDI provided the resolution required is valid for the desired connector type.
Connecting a Passive Stereo Source into Spyder X20
A passive stereo source must be provided to
Spyder using two separate input modules.
Although not required, the right-eye signal is
typically provided to the DVI input adjacent to
the input used for the left-eye signal.
Passive stereo connections can be connected
directly to the Spyder X20 system, or can be
connected and managed through an upstream
routing switcher.
Figure 8: Splitting Active Stereo Connections to Spyder Inputs
Figure 9: Connecting Passive Stereo to X20 Inputs

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Active Stereo Outputs
Spyder Supported Output Resolutions and Formats
The maximum resolution of Spyder active stereo output limits depend on the connection type and the specific
output channel being used. Odd output connectors (1, 3, 5…) support dual-link bandwidth, while the even
output connectors (2, 4, 6…) support only single-link bandwidth. DVI and analog connection types can be used
as outputs to displays, and the table below describes the maximum rates for the various connection options.
Odd Connectors
Even Connectors
Analog
Digital
Analog
Digital
Max Pixel Clock
165Mhz
317Mhz
165Mhz
165Mhz
120Hz
N/A
1920 x 1200
2048 x 1080
N/A
N/A
100Hz
1280x1024
2048 x 1200
1280 x 1024
1280 x 1024
96Hz
1400x1050
2048 x 1200
1400 x 050
1400 x 1050
60Hz
1920x1200
2048x1080
2048 x 1200
1920 x 1200
2048 x 1080
1920 x 1200
2048 x 1080
Table 2: Maximum Supported Output Resolutions
Notes: Output rotation is not currently supported in active stereo except for interleaved (SSO2) up to 1920 x
1200 @ 60Hz.

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Connecting Spyder to an Active Stereo Display
The Spyder X20 output board shares a single 3-Pin din connector for all outputs on the board. When using
multiple active stereo displays, this signal must be split downstream of the X20 frame.
Figure 10: Stereo Sync Rate Locked to Output 7
The refresh rate of the stereo sync signal is locked to the video refresh rate of the seventh (7th) output channel
on the output board. In systems containing multiple output boards, the seventh output on each board controls
the interval of the refresh signal.
Figure 11: Connecting Active Stereo Outputs
Figure 11 depicts two active stereoscopic displays correctly patched to an output board of an X20 system. Note that the
same stereo sync signal for the system is being split and sent to both of the displays. Also note that the Infrared emitter
is being from the display device and not the X20 sync signal. This configuration allows the stereoscopic display to offset
the timing of the sync signal to compensate for any delay added by the display. The configuration shown above assumes
that output 7 is running at the same refresh rate as outputs 1 and 2, to ensure the timing of the sync signal matches the
rate of the stereo outputs.

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Passive Stereo Outputs
Spyder Supported Output Resolutions and Formats
The maximum resolution of passive outputs is 2048x1200 @ 60Hz. Any connector can be used for passive
outputs, provided the video format selected is valid for the desired connector type.
Connecting Spyder to a Passive Stereo Display
Two outputs are required to display a passive video output. When using universal output modules, as shown in
figure 12 below, two separate output modules must be used to provide the individual left and right eye video
feeds.
Licensing
The Spyder X20 stereoscopic option is available with any new or existing Spyder X20 system, and is applied in
the form of a license file provided by Christie. Spyder systems not containing a valid stereo license file will not
perform any of the stereoscopic specific functions listed in this guide.
The stereoscopic option (SSO) is purchased separately from the Spyder system. For information on SSO license
pricing information, contact support , visit:
http://www.christiedigital.com/en-us/product-support/support-offices/Pages/default.aspx
Figure 12: Connecting Spyder Universal Output to Display Device

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