Christie introduced the Christie CP4325-RGB ‘pure laser’ cinema projector, intended to deliver a premium movie-going experience to mainstream theatres. Output is 22,000 lumens in standard mode with 2,000:1 contrast or 17,250 lumens in high contrast mode (6,0000). The projector uses a 1.38″ three chip DLP architecture with DCI 4K resolution. The unit was previewed at CinemaCon earlier this year. (Christie Shows Range of Solutions at CinemaCon 2017)
Featuring CineLife electronics and RealLaser illumination, the compact all-in-one DCI-compliant projector excels is marketed as having a low cost of ownership.
Allan Fernandes, senior manager, Product Management, Global Cinema, at Christie, said:
“Using next generation, pure red-green-blue direct-emitting laser technology, the CP4325-RGB offers the most authentic and immersive cinema experience for the mainstream market. It offers all the advantages of a high-performance laser projector in a compact ‘all-in-one’ form factor that eliminates the need for sub-ambient external cooling, while providing rich colors, higher contrast ratios, and the lowest total cost of ownership of any projector in its class.”
“The CP4325-RGB is the forerunner of a line of Christie RGB pure laser projection solutions intended for mainstream cinema applications and as such is an ideal replacement product for exhibitors wishing to upgrade existing installations, as well as for new-build cinemas and retrofits,”
said Brian Claypool, VP, Product Management, Global Cinema, at Christie.
Operational life is claimed as more than 30,000 hours, with a 20% loss in brightness over this time. The CP4325-RGB has a contrast ratio of up to 6000:1 and provides better uniformity and a wider color gamut than other cinema projection systems, Christie said. In addition, the projector’s compact form-factor means that it can be integrated into standard cinema booths.
The Christie CP4325-RGB, like its fiber-coupled sibling – the Christie CP42LH – has a wide color gamut, exceeding DCI P3 specifications, enhanced contrast ratios and high frame rates (HFR) compatibility. The CP4325-RGB features Christie’s new CineLife™ Series 3 electronics and embedded cinema automation for streamlined playback, scheduling and content management. Field tested on more than 100 screens since 2014 with the next-generation Christie IMB-S3, the CineLife Series 3 electronics also provides backwards compatibility with existing Series 2 IMB architectures.
Separately, Christie said that it has already sold some units Hoyts Purchases Christie CP4325-RGB Pure Laser Cinema Projectors
Features List, Summarized
- Native cinema 4K3D support with Christie IMB-S3 at 4K 48 frames per second (fps), and 2K 120fps HFR functionality out-of-the-box
- 4K 60fps ready, with upgrade path for 4K 120fps support
- UX-designed interface with large 1280 x 800 touch panel
- Built-in automation controller (relay outputs, GPIO, serial-over-Ethernet)
- Optional Christie Series-3 IMB with integrated SMS
- Backwards compatible with select third-party Series-2 IMBs
- AIC (Add-In-Card) expansion for future support
- Support for all major TMS vendors
