Christie Continues Global Leadership with New Solaria Series 2K and 4K-Ready
Solutions
ORLANDO, Fla.--(Business Wire)--
Christie®, the leader in digital cinema projection technologies, will debut its
next-generation digital cinema solutions, the Christie Solaria series, at
ShowEast with the launch of the Christie CP2220 digital cinema projector.
Recognized as "the future of digital cinema," the projector features Texas
Instruments` (TI) (NYSE: TXN) next generation DLP Cinema® technology and an
optional integrated 2K/4K media block. Christie`s next-generation 4K digital
cinema projectors will display 4096 x 2160 pixels of resolution. While
maintaining support for 2K external servers, these new models allow exhibitors
to easily project 2K or 4K content, giving them the widest choice in digital
cinema options. The Christie CP2220 with Doremi`s integrated media block will be
on display at the Christie booth #1100.
The Christie CP2220 is the first in the new series of digital cinema projectors
that also includes the Christie CP2210 and the Christie CP2230. The Christie
CP4220 and the Christie CP4230, also introduced in June, are the Company`s
premium 4K projectors and among the brightest in the world - like the 2230, the
4230 is capable of delivering over 30,000 lumens on the largest screens and
delivers breathtaking 3D images. All next-generation Christie digital cinema
projectors continue to utilize Christie Brilliant3D technology, providing the
ultimate 3D experience with the lowest cost of operation.
"Christie is committed to supporting its customers today and in the future.
That`s the primary driver behind our 2K and 4K-ready solutions," remarked Craig
Sholder, vice president, Entertainment Solutions at Christie. "We`ve expanded
our line-up of industry-preferred digital cinema solutions to provide the most
flexibility for exhibitors - offering them the ultimate freedom to choose from
the widest range of 2K or 4K resolution projectors, as well as providing them
with the choice of either an external or integrated media block. Unlike other
proprietary solutions, Christie technology is designed to work with all external
cinema servers and will continue to work with companies that offer integrated
media blocks. We understand how important it is for exhibitors to safeguard
their long-term technology investment. With Christie, exhibitors are assured
they have a future-proof solution that can meet their needs both today and
tomorrow."
"Christie`s experience with the 1.2" DLP Cinema Chip on our current mid and high
power products has given us an advantage over the competition on developing next
generation 2K and 4K technology. In fact, the 4K DLP Cinema Chip is very similar
to the current 1.2" products and not available in the smaller chip format used
by other manufacturers in their mid power projectors," noted Brian Claypool,
senior product manger, Entertainment Solutions for Christie. "At ShowEast, the
industry will see the world`s first Series II 2K 1.2" DLP Cinema projector,
designed around a fast and cost effective 4K upgrade. Only Christie`s DLP Cinema
solutions have been tested and proven with the most installations worldwide and
an unmatched 99.999% reliability rating."
All projectors in the Christie Solaria series are designed to meet Digital
Cinema Initiatives (DCI) specifications. They feature a new modular architecture
for improved serviceability and ease of maintenance, with up to 25% lower cost
of operation than competing technologies.
Recognized for their superior light output capabilities, Christie digital cinema
projectors have once again been selected to screen all major studio releases at
AMC Theatres® during ShowEast.
Also at ShowEast, Christie will present the latest version of ChristieACT.
Designed to provide true integration of theater operations, ChristieACT features
pre-programmable sequencing, built-in device libraries and web-based
integration. With ChristieACT, exhibitors can now control entire booth
operations from the palm of their hand.
About Christie
Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ushio, Inc.,
Japan, (JP:6925), is a leader in visual solutions for world-class organizations,
offering diverse applications for business, entertainment, and industry. A
leading innovator in film projection since 1929 and a pioneer in digital
projection systems since 1979, Christie has established a global reputation as a
total service provider and the world's single source manufacturer of a variety
of display technologies and solutions. With the acquisition of Vista Controls
Systems, Corp., Christie offers the most complete and advanced solutions for
cinema, live venues, control rooms, business presentations, training facilities,
3D and Virtual Reality, simulation and education as well as industrial and
government environments. For more information, visit www.christiedigital.com.
Christie® is a registered trademark of Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc.
DLP Cinema® is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments, Inc.
Christie Solaria and Christie Brilliant3D are trademarks of Christie Digital
Systems USA, Inc.
AMC Theatres® is a registered trademark of AMC Entertainment, Inc.
Christie
Dorina Belu, 519-749-3323
dorina.belu@christiedigital.com
or
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