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Christie and NEC 4K Projector announcements at ShowEast

Christie Launches 4K at ShowEast

Christie(R), the pioneer in digital projection technology for cinemas, is taking the lead again with the launch of its new premium 4K DLP Cinema(R) Solaria(TM) series projectors at ShowEast in Orlando, FL October 11-14, following its successful preview last month at IBC.

Christie is rapidly paving the way with advancements in cinema technologies based on the enhanced 4K DLP Cinema chip from Texas Instruments (TI). The latest Christie Solaria CP4230 and CP4220 projectors feature the Christie 4K+4 advantage which includes:
Optimum performance for 3D utilizing more pixels than other competing technologies Christie Pixel Track(TM) technology to streamline pixel alignment for optimum image quality Simple maintenance procedures that comply with the latest DCI and SMPTE specifications for content security The lowest cost of ownership of any digital cinema projector on the market
At ShowEast last year, the company introduced the world’s first Series II 2K 1.2″ DLP Cinema projector, designed around a fast and cost effective 4K upgrade path. Continuing its tradition of innovation and industry firsts, Christie is now offering even more choice for exhibitors with its enhanced 4K solution for premium screens.
“While there are many options available on the market for 4K, Christie is committed to designing products for exhibition that will protect their technology investment now and well into the future,” comments Brian Claypool, senior product manager, Entertainment Solutions for Christie. “Our engineers continue to push the envelope with technology advancements that will accommodate evolving requirements as the demands on content continue to change. We’re also committed to providing solutions for exhibition that continue to offer the lowest cost of ownership on the market, streamline maintenance procedures for reliability and offer superior image performance for both 2D and 3D presentations.”
The latest Christie Solaria series 4K projectors are built on the proven design concepts of the best selling Christie CP2000 platform and are designed to be compliant with the Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) specification.
Orders for the 4K models are taking place now with shipments expected to begin in early 2011. Development of Christie 4K solutions for markets beyond cinema will be based on market demand.
Visit Christie at ShowEast, booth 613, in the Orlando World Center Marriot, Orlando, FL for a live demonstration of Christie’s 4K projector.

original post: http://www.dcinematoday.com/dc/pr.aspx?newsID=2058

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NEC Display Solutions Announces Its First 4K DLP Digital Cinema Projector

NC3240S to Be Premiered at ShowEast 2010 in Orlando, FL

NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the availability of the NC3240S, its first 4K DLP digital cinema projector, which joins the Digital Cinema Projector Series models NC1200C, NC2000C and NC3200S.

The NC3240S can be seen at ShowEast 2010 (NEC Display Solutions Suite K) on October 11-14 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Fla.

Equipped with the new 1.38” 4K DLP Cinema® Chip from Texas Instruments®, the NC3240S is fully Digital Cinema Initiative (DCI) Compliant. The projector provides a brightness of 31,000 ANSI lumens and offers exceptionally bright images on screens sized up to 105-feet wide. The NC3240 projector provides users with a modular design that simplifies servicing and minimizes downtime. Its clear electronic layout and wiring, easy prism replacement and custom DMD shielding gaskets with patented reflector design help reduce maintenance costs and enable quick parts replacement.

“NEC’s industry-leading full service and support is what sets us apart, from financing to installation to maintenance,” said Jim Reisteter, General Manager for Digital Cinema Projectors at NEC Display Solutions. “The NC3240S is a prominent example of NEC’s unrivaled Digital Cinema Series Projectors as it combines ease of use for operators with bar-setting reliability in its feature set. Uniquely designed functions, like its cooling system, and continued excellence in technologies, like its support for all major suppliers of 3D accessories, is what exhibitors expect from the NEC brand. As such, we anticipate working with the other leading providers of 2K/4K IMB and local storage servers as we test for compatibility.”

The NC3240S offers the following features:

Newly designed cooling system, which creates positive air pressure internally to prevent contaminates from entering the main chassis

4 KW variant for smaller screens

Custom DMD shielding, which protects the projector from dust and oil, thereby providing optimal picture quality

One-Touch Operation and Memory Functions, which store eight projector configurations such as lens shift position, zoom and focus, and lamp power settings

Auto Lamp Brightness Control, which continuously monitors the lamp’s brightness and maintains a consistent level by adjusting the lamp power as it ages

Trouble-Free Lamp Replacement, which allows maintenance personnel to replace lamps from the back of the projector

Intuitive keypad

3D capabilities with special 3D control connector and optional automatic turret to mount polarizers in front of the lens

Optional 2K/4K Integrated Media Block (IMB) and Local Storage Server, making NEC the only manufacturer in the market to offer a DLP cinema projector/server solution developed completely in-house. The IMB’s internal design allows for content management, screen management and higher security

The powerful 7KW version of the cinema projector will be available from the beginning of 2011 together with the 4KW variant for smaller screens. NEC will also be offering a convenient 4K upgrade option for its current NC3200S 2K model.

original post: http://www.dcinematoday.com/dc/pr.aspx?newsID=2060

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