Christie®, a leader in creating and delivering the world’s best visual and audio
experiences, is expanding its series of laser phosphor projection systems with the
global launch of the DCI-compliant Christie CP2208-LP digital cinema projector at
CinemaCon 2016, April 11 – 14 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The CP2208-LP is a
high-value DCI-compliant projection system that is easy to maintain, provides DCI
colour reproduction and offers lower total cost of operation.
Previewed in EMEA at Filmwoche in Munich, and delivering up to 11,000 native
lumens of brightness, the 3D capable Christie CP2208-LP is virtually maintenance
free with no lamps to change, offers a lower total cost of operation, and provides a
lower carbon footprint for theatre owners. It is available as a complete system with
the optional Christie IMB-S2 integrated media block and also works with other,
popular Series-2 IMBs. It delivers superior content flexibility with its ability to
display DCI content, alternative content, 3D content and content developed at high
frame rates.
“The Christie CP2208-LP is a truly cost-effective entry into DCI-compliant digital
cinema,’ said Allan Fernandes, product manager, Christie. “It is the perfect solution
for the independent exhibitor, local art houses with limited budgets and remote
sites where lamp maintenance can be troublesome.’
Designed, engineered and manufactured by Christie, a world leader in digital laser
cinema technology, the Christie CP2208-LP is reliable and easy-to-operate. Capable
of lighting screens up to 35 feet wide in DCI colour, the CP2208-LP supports various
alternative content sources through dual HDMI-over-DVI ports, delivering images on
the screen that are bright and engaging. It can display a full range of content, from
the latest Hollywood blockbusters to locally produced content from all over the
world.
“For the cinema owner facing the challenges of finding an easy and affordable path
to digital cinema, the Christie CP2208-LP is the perfect solution,’ added Fernandes.
“It is the only projector at this price point to package industry-leading Christie laser
phosphor technology into a DCI-compliant, reliable and easy to operate projection
system.’
