Christie CP2000 Becomes First 2K DLP Cinema Projector Installed in a Commercial Theater in North America

CYPRESS, CA – Christie Digital Systems, Inc., a major providerof visual solutions for business, entertainment and media, announcedthat the Christie CP2000 high performance digital cinema projectionsystem was recently installed at the world famous Grauman’sChinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. Featuring TexasInstruments’ 2K resolution DLP Cinema technology, it representsthe first 2K digital cinema projector to be installed at a commercialtheatre in North America.

In true Hollywood fashion, the Christie CP2000 screened TomCruise’s sweeping cinematic saga, “The Last Samurai,”which was viewed by a star-studded audience that included Cruisehimself.

“The vibrant and sharp theatrical digital images fromChristie’s CP2000 far exceeded everyone’s expectations forimage quality and brightness on one of the world’s largest cinemascreens,” noted Craig Sholder, senior director, businessdevelopment and cinema sales, Christie.

The Christie CP2000 series is part of Christie’s comprehensiveline of digital cinema solutions and represents the next evolution indigital cinema exhibition. All projectors include features such as theChristie LampLOC (Automatic Lamp Alignment), Christie LiteLoc to ensureconstant brightness on the screen, the Christie SSM (System SupervisorModule) for remote system diagnostics and monitoring via Ethernet, andChristie Touch Panel Controller (TPC), which provides system setup andcontrol via Ethernet. Christie’s digital cinema projectorssupport SMPTE/ATSC high definition video formats.

At Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Christie’s field serviceengineering team installed the Christie CP2000 in parallel with theexisting film projector and integrated the CP2000 digital cinemasystem.

“This installation is another great example ofChristie’s ability to work closely with the cinemaindustry,” adds Sholder.

About Christie

Christie is a leader in visual solutions for business, entertainmentand media used by world-class organizations for diverse applications.Christie is the world’s single source manufacturer of a varietyof display technologies including 35mm film projectors, digital cinemaprojectors, DLP and LCD projectors, rear screen projection modules andcubes, wall display controllers, networking solutions and cutting edgetechnologies such as immersive 3D, virtual reality and simulation. Withexpertise in professional projection systems since 1979 and filmprojection dating back to 1929, Christie has over 50,000 projectorsinstalled in over 50 countries around the world. For more information,visit www.christiedigital.com.