“Exhibitors are continuously looking for ways to improve the movie experience while optimizing their cinema operations to minimize costs,” comments Stijn Henderickx, VP Cinema at Barco. “We bring laser benefits to all cinema screens. From the ultra-bright, high-contrast 6P RGB flagship laser projectors to our cost-effective laser phosphor projectors, we provide the widest range of DCI-compliant laser-illuminated cinema projectors in the industry. This enables every exhibitor to tap into laser projection – irrespective of screen size, theater size, or budget.”

Flagship laser high-contrast projectors: a broader choice for premium cinema screens

Doubling contrast
Barco is introducing two high-contrast versions of its flagship laser projector series that offer twice the contrast – up to 6,000:1 – of its current flagship laser projectors. With the DP4K-20LHC and DP4K-40LHC, Barco offers exhibitors a wider range of options to captivate audiences with the ultimate visual experience. Reaching brightness levels of 36,000 lumens, the LHC series provide the same superior color saturation and uniformity as the other flagship laser projectors. Next to offering exceptional image quality for white and silver screens, the LHC enable exhibitors to simplify operations and reduce operating expenses. What’s more, an upgrade path is available for customers who already own a flagship laser projector from Barco. 

New laser phosphor models: bringing laser benefits to every screen

Reduced total cost of ownership
The laser phosphor cinema projectors free users from all lamp-related costs and allow for significant energy savings. Thanks to their unique cooling system, they boast long lifetimes. Furthermore, their optical efficiency is also significantly higher than lamp-based projectors – resulting in electricity bill savings of up to 50%. The introduction of the SLP series brings laser projection down to unprecedented price points. For less than 1 dollar per hour of operations, exhibitors can now enjoy laser image quality and ease of mind from a brand-new laser phosphor projector.

Superior image quality
By introducing the DP4K-BLP projectors with native 4K and high-lumen light output, laser phosphor projection will now find its way to many large cinema screens across the globe. The SLP range brings laser phosphor quality to the smallest theaters at a very attractive price point. Varying in brightness levels – up to 24,500 lumens – and providing native 2K or 4K resolution, the laser phosphor projection portfolio combines Barco’s renowned DCI-compliant image quality with the outstanding uniformity and contrast that’s unique to laser illumination. The laser phosphor projectors show improved image quality on both white and silver screens and are fully compatible with popular 3D systems. Additionally, the projector’s light output remains constant over time.

Unprecedented ease of mind
Exhibitors who already own a B-series or S-series Barco cinema projector don’t need to invest in an entirely new model to benefit from laser technology. They can simply retrofit their current projector with a laser phosphor module. Based on a laser light source, the laser cinema projectors increase uptime and eliminate the costs, administration, and maintenance related to lamp-based illumination, for worry-free operation. The light output of the laser phosphor projectors can be dimmed to 30% of their initial brightness, enabling users to show both 2D and 3D content from one and the same projector.

Next-generation Barco Alchemy server
Next to its new laser cinema projectors, Barco also introduces its brand-new Barco Alchemy Integrated Cinema Media Processor (ICMP) as an option. With this next-generation ICMP, exhibitors can leverage the full benefits of alternative content by directly hooking up their ‘UHD Premium’ sources to the projector. Two additional HDMI2.0 interfaces have been added to the ICMP, while keeping its legacy HDMI1.4 (and SDI) inputs. This gives users the option to hook up four different sources. Thanks to the capabilities of HDMI2.0, the 4K HFR and 4K 3D capabilities that the projector and server already had are now linked to a much wider portfolio of new alternative content sources.