The new SRX-R320 Projection System, LMT-300 Media
Block and Theatre Management System Gives European Exhibitors
Unprecedented Flexibility
January 12, 2010
Source: Sony Digital Cinema
Sony is unveiling a new 4K digital cinema
projection system across Europe that builds on its proven
technology in use by exhibitors, while offering new enhancements
in performance and functionality.
Sony’s newest system features the SRX-R320 4K SXRD projector
and LMT-300 Media Block. It incorporates similar features
and design elements of its predecessor – the widely implemented
SRX-R220 system. However, the new system measures approximately
half the size and weight to give exhibitors more installation
options.
“With an ongoing surge in 3D production since we introduced
our first 4K cinema projection system 3 years ago, Sony is
continually advancing technology to meet the evolving requirements
for European exhibitors,” said Oliver Pasch, Head of
Digital Cinema, Sony Professional.
“This newest version continues that tradition and illustrates
why European exhibitors of all sizes are making Sony 4K technology
their projection choice. With extremely high resolution, outstanding
security, and operational versatility, this new system is
ideal for creating an immersive digital cinema experience
– in 2D or 3D – on any screen.”
"The new system provides all three levels of image structure
as specified by DCI for 2D and 3D projection including level
3 with 4096 x 2160 pixels established using SXRD technology
that delivers a high contrast ratio of more than 2000:1 required
for cinema projection."It is designed to be compatible
with the same lamps and lenses used for the R220 system, which
has been widely accepted across Europe after Hollywood Multiplex
Operations (HMO) in Romania became the first European cinema
to adopt 3D on 4K digital solution.
The SRX-R320 system is FIPS 140-2 compliant and its secure
enclosure design allows the LMT-300 server to be seamlessly
integrated into the projector’s chassis, providing a
high level of security that meets the SPB-2 anti-tamper regulations
stipulated by the Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI). The projector
also produces superb images that are compliant to DCI requirements
for image parameters such as colour fidelity, white point
and contrast.
A choice of six motorised lenses with memory function for
both zoom and focus and selectable 4.2 kW, 3.0 kW, and 2.0
kW Xenon projector lamps from a variety of manufacturers allows
for screen coverage of up to 20 meters (65 feet) – providing
a SMPTE-standard brightness level of 14 ft-L on a wide screen.
Using an optional anamorphic lens (LKRL-A001), screen coverage
can be extended up to 21.4 meters (70 feet).
Using Sony’s 3D dual lens adaptor, the SRX-R320 projector
can deliver crisp 3D images on screens up to 15 meters (50
feet, constant height / side-masked screen) in width at 4.5
ft-L brightness.
The lenses of the SRX-R320 have the capacity to reproduce
resolutions higher than 4K, which is necessary to project
4K content exactly at 4K resolution. In addition, these lenses
are designed to minimise chromatic aberrations.
The new system offers the optional STM-100 Theatre Management
System software suite that allows theatre staff to efficiently
manage multiple auditoriums from a central PC connected to
a theatre’s LAN. The TMS technology can provide efficient
centralised management for cinema complexes and is also prepared
to adopt existing installations with SRX-R220 / LMT-200 systems.
The SRX-R320 4K projector and LMT-300 Media Block have been
commercially available in Europe since November and have already
been installed at several cinemas including CinemaxX AG in
Germany and Apollo Cinemas Ltd. in the UK, the latter including
three all-digital complexes featuring the STM-100 TMS-software
suite and central storage solutions by Sony.
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