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Sun, 07/27/2008 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

Christie Unveils Lightweight CP2000-M DLP Cinema Projector Christie introduced the new light and compact CP2000-M DLP Cinema projector at Cine Expo in Amsterdam.The latest addition to the company's CP 2000 series it weighs in at only 95 pounds yet delivers up to 12 000 ANSI Lumens of output power. Ideal for screens 35 feet wide Christie says the new projector opens up a whole new universe of digital cinema excitement for smaller theatres multiplexes and post-production facilities around the world. Based on Texas Instruments' new .98-inch DLP Cinema chip the Christie CP2000-M incorporates proprietary Christie optics to produce an image of exceptional quality. Purpose-built to meet the needs of the exhibitor it features a rugged all-in-one design that can be easily installed. Combined with its infinite installation flexibility it represents a cost-effective value proposition for exhibitors seeking power performance and ease of use in a compact form for small to midsize theatres. Brian Claypool senior product manager for digital cinema says As the digital cinema revolution accelerates in theaters around the world exhibitors seek the widest choices and best values in DLP cinema solutions but they also want reliability and proven performance. Designed exclusively for theatrical applications the Christie CP2000-M was born of pioneering Christie engineering that continues to redefine the standards of performance value and dependability in the industry. The Christie CP2000-M features a new motorized lens system and a selection of eight new zoom lenses that offers the right lens for virtually any auditorium with absolutely no need for resizing or scaling. It incorporates a universal switching power supply that supports a high performance Xenon bubble arc lamp. HDCP decryption on both DVI inputs standard on the Christie CP2000-M allows the display of copy-protected alternate content Blu-Ray and even outside HDTV broadcasts. It can be self-cooled or use external air extraction depending on theatre configurations and need for greater installation options. Christie www.christiedigital.com