The Christie® Spyder X20 combines the power of a video processor with the flexibility of a video matrix switcher to easily convert and route any signal to any combination of display devices. Drive multiple displays in any combination of edge-blended widescreen, single and multiscreen applications and achieve higher brightness, enhanced image quality and improved resolution.
When it comes to creative visual effects, the only limit is your imagination. Any input can operate as a Native High Resolution Channel, Scaled PIP, Scaled Background or Key Channel on any display in the system. The Christie Spyder X20 gives users a 20 megapixel bandwidth for 16 video layers of unrestricted blending, windowing, mixing and scaling along with key frame effects for dynamic content programming capabilities in both live and pre-programmed video environments.
The Christie Spyder X20 is easy to deploy and install with all components in one unit, reducing the number of wires, boxes and rack space you need. You can add inputs, outputs and pixel real estate with powerful expansion capabilities that allow inputs/outputs from other Christie Spyder systems to contribute to a single pixel space.
Key features
Mixing and multiple key frame effects
- Smooth transitions automatically interpolate between the first look and the second look according to user-defined duration
- Real-time window resizing and positioning
- Full motion path editing with velocity control at each key frame
- PIP borders, including drop shadows and soft inside edge
- Adjustable PIP aspect ratio correction as well as cropping, pan and zoom
- Quickly apply looks to multiple video layers with user-defined treatments
- Integrated Operators Monitor allows you to see what the audience sees and preview what they will see next, all on a single monitor
- Stereoscopic option enables viewing of 2D and 3D images from multiple sources at the same time for enhanced design collaboration
Keying
- Luminance keyer on every input
- Chroma keyer on every input
- Alpha channel bitmaps on every input, for alpha channel titling or bugs from your favorite graphics application
Presets and timed cues
- Save Command Key presets for a single video layer or a complete on-screen look that includes all layout information as well as machine control for ancillary devices
- Save multiple keyframes in scripted sequences that advance manually or automatically based on timed cues
Background buffers
- Two native or scalable resolution background buffers allows mixing between high-resolution, still backdrops for PIP images or background inputs without having to use any of Christie Spyder X20's inputs to prevent screens from going to black
Video processing
- 10-bit analog inputs and outputs
- Low delay (<1.5 interlaced frames)
- 3:2 and 2:2 pull-down detection
Need support? Have questions?
Existing customers
- Technical support: 888-404-4001 or 602-943-5700
- Service and order status support: 866-880-4462
- Note: Christie will continue to honor existing Vista Systems warranty agreements
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Backed by Christie's industry-leading warranties, service and support, you can feel confident investing in the Christie Spyder X20. If you have any questions, or if you'd like to speak to a Christie sales representative, please contact us.
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Specifications
Input number (X20-0808)
- Inputs total - 4 Supporting composite, S-Video, Component Analog, HDSDI, SDI and 3G SDI (SMPTE 424M) - 4 Supporting Progressive DVI and Progressive RGBHV
Input signals
- - Analog RGB, composite, component
- - DVI, single-link and dual-link (8 inputs are dual-link capable)
- - SDI, HD-SDI and 3G HD-SDI (SMPTE 424M)
- - Motion adaptive de-interlacing (SD & HD)
Pixel clock
- Analog up to 165 MHz
- DVI up to 330 MHz
Resolutions
- Horizontal resolutions up to 2560 and vertical resolutions up to 2160 within 330MHz (any resolution greater than 2048 x 1200 uses 2 input channels)
Scan rates
- Up to 120Hz dependent on pixel clock rate maximum
Output number
- 8 @ (< 2048x1200) or 4 @ (2560x1600) or combination of 4 dual-link and 4 single-link resolutions
Accessories
Downloads
End of Production for Sypder X20
Jan 02, 2024 | PDF: 67 KB
We continually evaluate market demands to ensure we properly balance product portfolios to accurately address our customers’ needs.
On January 2, 2024, Christie® Spyder X20 reached end-of-production status.
We’ll continue to provide support for 3 years from the end-of-production date, until January 2, 2027, while parts are available, unless the product is covered under a warranty or extended warranty, in which case we’ll continue to provide support for the applicable warranty period.
Content management and image processing products line card
Aug 29, 2023 | PDF: 399 KB
Christie Spyder X20 Brochure - English
Feb 28, 2022 | PDF: 415 KB
This PDF product brochure outlines key features, specifications and uses. Please refer to the information presented on the Christie website, or speak to your Christie representative......
Christie Spyder X80 Stereoscopic 3D Tech Feature
Sep 29, 2020 | PDF: 204 KB
This document outlines Christie Spyder's stereoscopic capabilities.
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