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Dramatically Improves the Picture on Your Home Entertainment System
The Datacolor SpyderTV colorimeter and software deliver an easy-to-use solution for optimizing any TV for a better viewing experience. SpyderTV scientifically measures contrast, brightness, color, tint, and color temperature presets on your TV and helps you make the necessary adjustments to dramatically improve your picture quality. SpyderTV supports Plasma, RPTV, DLP, LCD and CRT TVs.
Features & Benefits
- Innovative SpyderTV Colorimeter
The new standard for TV color accuracy. SpyderTV scientifically determines the optimal settings for your system using the sliders that exist in the user menu of your TV.
- Sleek Hardware Design
Cutting-edge industrial design offers effortless calibration for all types of TVs.
- Easy-to-Use Calibration Wizard Software
SpyderTV walks you through the entire optimization process with its intuitive interface. Comprehensive help screens guide you through each step to achieve your desired color setting.
- Step-by-step Instructions
SpyderTV instructions video will turn you into an expert.
- Excellent Reporting
SpyderTV provides an excellent report after optimization of the TV. You can save and/or print the report for your future reference.
- Unique Before and After Viewing Feature
Our unique before and after images allow you to compare your TV's before and after state.
- SpyderTV supports Plasma, RPTV, DLP, LCD and CRT TVs.
What You Get
- SpyderTV software CD
- SpyderTV colorimeter
- Suction cup/tripod attachment
- SpyderTV test pattern and Instructions DVD
- Storage Bag
- 2 year SpyderTV hardware warranty
- Free technical support
- Free software updates
Requirements
- DVD player
- Remote controls for your TV and DVD
- A desktop or laptop PC with Windows 2000 or XP operating system near your TV
- USB port
- Computer: Pentium II 800 Mhz, 256 MB Ram, 100 MB Free Drive Space
- Video Card: 1024x768 resolution, 24 bpp color (16.7 million colors)
Home Theater Products Comparison Chart
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Datacolor SpyderTV™ |
Datacolor SpyderTV PRO™ 2007 |
Datacolor ColorFacts Professional™ 7.0 |
| Features |
| Target User |
Home users, home theater enthusiasts |
Installers, system integrators, For Audio/Video installers and dealers |
Professional calibrators |
| Suggested Retail Price |
$199 |
$1199 |
$3500 |
| Supported Displays |
Plasma, RPTV, DLP, LCoS, LCD, CRT |
Plasma, RPTV, DLP, LCD, LCoS, CRT TVs and LCD, CRT, Front Projectors and laptop computer monitors |
Plasma, RPTV, DLP, LCoS, LCD, CRT, front projectors + video walls, multi display systems |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows XP, Vista |
Windows XP, Vista |
Windows XP, Vista |
| Training & Support Website |
No |
Yes, 1 year Free |
Yes, 1 year Free |
| Pro Calibration Forum |
No |
Yes, 1 year Free |
Yes, 1 year Free |
| Industry Expert Technical Support |
No |
Yes, 1 year Free |
Yes, 1 year Free |
| Direct Connect Cables |
No |
Yes, RS-232 cable, USB to Serial adapter, Null Modem Adapter |
Yes, RS-232 cable, USB to Serial adapter, Null Modem Adapter |
| Custom Metal Carrying Case |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Supports 3rd Party Device |
No |
No |
Yes |
| 0% Financing Option |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Datacolor SpyderTV™ |
Datacolor SpyderTV PRO™ 2007 |
Datacolor ColorFacts Professional™ 7.0 |
| Hardware Specifications |
| Measurement Device |
Datacolor Spyder2™ |
Datacolor Spyder2™ Platinum |
Datacolor Spyder2™ Platinum |
| Number of Filter/Detector Combination |
(7 filter/detector technology) |
(7 filter/detector technology) |
(7 filter/detector technology) |
| Accuracy |
Luminance: Y: typical +/- 1.5%; Chroma x,y: Typical +/- 0.0035 |
Luminance: Y: typical +/- 1.5%; Chroma x,y: 0.002 Max |
Luminance: Y: typical +/- 1.5%; Chroma x,y: 0.002 Max |
| Repeatability |
Luminance: Y: Less than +/- 1.0%, Chroma x,y: Less than +/- 0.0010 |
Luminance: Y: Less than +/- 1.0%, Chroma x,y: Less than +/- 0.0010 |
Luminance: Y: Less than +/- 1.0%, Chroma x,y: Less than +/- 0.0010 |
| Inter-Instrument Agreement |
Luminance: Y: Less Than +/- 1.5%; Chroma x,y: typical +/- 0.0016 |
Luminance: Y: Less Than +/- 1.0% Max; Chroma x,y: typical +/- 0.0016 |
Luminance: Y: Less Than +/- 1.0% Max; Chroma x,y: typical +/- 0.0016 |
| Dynamic Range |
Black Point: .02 cd/m2 White Point: up to >5,000 cd/m2 |
Black Point: .02 cd/m2 White Point: up to >5,000 cd/m2 |
Black Point: .02 cd/m2 White Point: up to >5,000 cd/m2 |
| Light Baffle or Tunnel Tech |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ambient Light Shield |
> 2" |
> 2" |
> 2" |
| Mounting Methods: Suction Cup, Counter Weight, or Tripod |
Suction Cup or Counter Weight |
Suction Cup or Counter Weight |
Suction Cup or Counter Weight |
| Tripod Mount (for Front Projector Measurement) |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Physical Dimensions |
Depth 1.4" x Width 4.25" x Length 4.7" |
Depth 1.4" x Width 4.25" x Length 4.7" |
Depth 1.4" x Width 4.25" x Length 4.7" |
| Weight |
6.0 oz./170 g (including counterweight & cable) |
6.0 oz./170 g (including counterweight & cable) |
6.0 oz./170 g (including counterweight & cable) |
| Cable Length |
6 ft |
6 ft |
6 ft |
| Computer Connection |
USB |
USB |
USB |
| Hardware Warranty |
2 Years |
2 Years |
2 Years |
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Datacolor SpyderTV™ |
Datacolor SpyderTV PRO™ 2007 |
Datacolor ColorFacts Professional™ 7.0 |
| Software Specifications |
| Test pattern source |
DVD (NTSC/PAL) |
DVD (NTSC/PAL) |
DVD (NTSC/PAL) |
| Before & After Feature |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Basic Free Technical Support |
Yes, 24/7 Support |
Yes, 24/7 Support |
Yes, 24/7 Support |
| Gray scale Cuts/Gains |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Direct Connect |
No |
Yes, Pioneer: PRO-810HD, PRO-910HD, PRO-920HD, PRO-930HD, PRO-1010HD, PRO-1110HD, PRO-1120HD, PRO-1130HD, PRO-1410HD, Elite PTV, PRO-FHD1, PRO-940HD, PRO-1140HD, PRO-1540HD |
Yes, Over 50 Supported Devices |
| Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Color Temp Preset |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Customer Database |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Customized Reports |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Video Wall Display Matching |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Gamma Calculator |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Macros |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Primaries/Secondaries |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Secondary Color Override |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Signal Generator Support |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Programmatic Control of Signal Generators |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Continuous Reading |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Detailed, Multi-Level Help |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Note: Free software updates are available to those who register their product
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