Christie - Providing Digital and Film Projection Solutions for any Application
Login  |  International   |    Search

Christie's Industry Firsts & Awards
Home > Corporate > Media Center > Christie's Industry Firsts & Awards

Christie's CP2000 Digital DLP Cinema™ ProjectorChristie’s history has been marked by a long list of technological and creative breakthroughs. With over 80,000 installations worldwide, Christie projection and display solutions serve a wide range of requirements and applications including boardrooms, command and control room centers, houses of worship, classrooms, broadcasting centers, cinemas, large entertainment venues, conference centers, simulators and 3D/VR imaging.

75 Years of Firsts
We were the first to convert film projectors to Xenon arc lamp technology and the first to combine lamphouse and power supply, developing the present-day Xenon console system. We were ahead of our time when we introduced the first monochrome CRT data projection system in 1979, and in 1983, brought to market the first CRT-based single lens color data/graphics projection system and variable scanning with auto lock. In 1994, we pioneered the first 30-71 kHz data/graphics projection system specially designed for large screen display of ultra-high resolution CAD/CAM workstations, and the first affordable high brightness 1000 ANSI lumens LCD projector.

Putting Digital Technology To Work Early On
In 1995, Electrohome Projection Systems (acquired by Christie in 1999) formed a technology alliance with Texas Instruments (TI) to evaluate TI’s Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) technology for use in its projection display systems designed for multimedia, large-screen, professional and other display markets. Within a year, Christie introduced the world’s first 3-chip DLP™ SVGA projector that delivered 1300 ANSI lumens. Less than four years later, Christie introduced the world’s first DLP Cinema™ projector delivering 13,000 ANSI lumens – an astounding ten-fold increase in light output. By the turn of the century, we also were the first to manufacture a 3-chip DLP™ projector designed for 24/7 mission critical, command and control room operations.

Positioned For Now and Into The Future
As we entered the new millennium, Christie continued to play a leading role in AV products, networking and services with many firsts and awards. Whether we were the first DLP Cinema™ manufacturer to be involved with the release of the Star Wars’ Trilogy from production to post production to exhibition, to the first purpose-built 3-chip DLP™ simulation projector combining high resolution, high contrast and edge-blending, Christie defined expectations.

Christie's Industry Firsts & Awards:

2007

 -

Christie Mirage series are the first native 1920x1080 HD resolution 3-chip DLP® projectors with active stereo capability for 3D; includes four models: Christie Mirage HD3; Christie Mirage HD6; Christie Mirage HD8 and the Christie Mirage HD18 

2006

 -

First commercially available native 1920x1080 HD 3-chip DLP® projectors

2006

 -

First multi-screen Digital Cinema premiere, Disney/Pixar’s “Cars”, held at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte; screening featured six Christie CP2000 DLP® projectors

2005

 -

First large-scale deployment of Digital Cinema, featuring the Christie CP2000 2K DLP Cinema® projectors; 4,000 systems scheduled to be installed, including 2,300 systems for Carmike Cinemas

2005

 -

First Digital Cinema distribution master (DCDM) of a major motion picture, using the Christie CP2000 DLP Cinema® projector, featuring Universal Pictures’ “Serenity”; also featuring Doremi Labs’ DCI-compliant JPEG2000 technology and Fotokem postproduction facility

2005

 -

First major Hollywood studio, Disney, signs historic agreement to provide content for Christie/AIX digital systems, featuring the Christie CP2000 DLP Cinema® projector

2005

 -

First 2K DLP Cinema® screening in India, using Christie CP2000 DLP Cinema® projector, to screen premiere of “Star Wars Episode III – Revenge of the Sith”

2005

 -

First commercial 2K Digital Cinema® deployment in Italy, featuring Christie CP2000 DLP Cinema® projector

2005

 -

Christie CP2000 2K DLP Cinema® projectors selected for world’s first and largest digital cinema rollout with groundbreaking UK Film Council initiative and Arts Alliance Digital Cinema

2005

 -

First successful cross-continent Digital Cinema transmission (CCTx), featuring the Christie DLP Cinema® projector. Transmission occurred between Digital Cinema Laboratory, Los Angeles and Singapore-based 1-Net Data Centre

2004

 -

First 2K-resolution DLP Cinema® projector installed in commercial theater in Japan, featuring the Christie CP2000

2004

 -

First 25,000 lumen projector, the Roadie 25K, featuring 3-chip DLP® technology

2004

-

First 2K-resolution DLP Cinema® projectors, the Christie CP2000, installed in theme park attraction ride, “Star Trek: Borg Invasion 4D,” Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, NV

2004

 -

The editors and contributors at Presentations magazine choose the Christie Roadie 25K as the best large venue projector; Standing Ovation Award, in recognition of the projector’s outstanding technological achievement and performance

2004

 -

Christie DS+60 wins Insight Media’s Best Buzz Award at InfoComm 2004

2004

 -

Christie DS+60 wins Sound & Video Contractor’s Pick Hit at InfoComm 2004

2004

 -

Christie DS30 wins German AV/IT magazine, FACTS, award for best projector in the sub 3kg category

2004

 -

Christie LX25 projector garners Media & Methods magazine’s Awards Portfolio for outstanding educational resource

2004

 -

Christie CP2000, first 2K-resolution DLP Cinema™ projector installed in commercial theater in Japan

2004

 -

First 2K DLP Cinema™ projectors installed in theme park attraction ride, Star Trek Borg Invasion 4D, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, NV

2003

 -

First 2K DLP Cinema™ installation in a North American commercial theatre, Grauman’s Theatre, Hollywood

2003

 -

First 2K DLP Cinema™ commercial theatre installation in Asia at SFX Cinema in Bangkok, Thailand

2003

 -

Wins Presentations magazine Standing Ovation Award for best single-chip SXGA portable projector, 6-12lbs category

2002

 -

First projection manufacturer to provide the largest projector networking application in theatres

2002

 -

First purpose-built three-chip DLP™ simulation projector combining high resolution, high contrast and edge-blending, MirageSIM

2002

 -

First stereo 3D entertainment movie system delivering 3D high definition content from a single server and a single projector, 3D Cinema™ Server

2002

 -

Christie becomes first DLP Cinema™ manufacturer to be involved with the making of the Star Wars’ Trilogy from production to post production to exhibition

2001

 -

First single-server, multi-screen Digital Cinema presentation: Universal Pictures’ Jurassic Park III Premieres

2001

 -

Ships world’s first three-chip stereo DLP™ projector

2001

 -

First DLP Cinema™ projector in Japanese post-production studio, Imagica Japan

2001

 -

First original high definition Broadway musical using DLP Cinema™ projection for unique digital entertainment concept, BroadwayCinema™

2000

 -

Presentations magazine 2000 Standing Ovation Award for best Digital Cinema projector

2000

 -

AV Video/Multimedia Producer Reader's Choice award - Large Venue Projectors - Vista series - 5000 ANSI lumens 3-chip DLP projector

2000

 -

AV Video/Multimedia Producer Reader's Choice award - Large Venue Projectors - Roadie series - 12000 ANSI lumens 3-chip DLP Projector

2000

 -

First to market with Advanced Digital Processing module offering the highest possible image quality for high-resolution graphics, standard definition and HDTV applications

2000

 -

First 3-chip DLP™ projector designed for mission critical, command and control room operations, the DLV1280-DX

2000

 -

Becomes the first licensed DLP Cinema™ manufacturer

1999

 -

LiteLOC (Light Output Control), the industry’s first and only variable lamp output feature which offers three power modes to prolong lamp life.

1999

 -

TruView, proprietary screen provides the most seamless images on the market – enhances blacks providing unsurpassed contrast.

1999

 -

Intelligent Lens System (ILS), the industry’s first lens system that automatically recalls lens position (zoom, focus and offsets) during channel switching.

1999

 -

First projection manufacturer to enter into the Digital Cinema market in a meaningful way winning customers such as a chain of luxury theaters in China, Big Picture Show (Seattle), Manhattan Short Film Festival and the Banff Mountain Film Festival.

1998

 -

Receives Technical Achievement Award from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for Endless Loop Film Transport and Service Systems.

1998

 -

World’s smallest, brightest 3-chip DLP™ projector achieving the highest lumens/volume ratio - the VistaGRAPHX 4000

1998

 -

First 3-chip DLP™, purpose-built high brightness projector - VistaGRAPHX 7000 “Roadie” - built for the Rental/ Staging market

1998

-

First 3-panel SXGA reflective light valve - DLV1280

1998

 -

First 3-chip, XGA panel resolution, DLP™ projector that operates on 110 volt power - VistaGRAPHX

1997

 -

First 35 degrees keystone projector for dome applications - Marquee Dome

1996

 -

First professional market projection system using three-chip DLP™ engine – VistaPro™

1994

 -

First affordable high brightness 1000 ANSI lumen LCD projector

1993

 -

First affordable 15 130 kHz projector

1992

 -

First 3 lens projector to combine electromagnetic focus CRT's, liquid coupled lenses and true Scheimpflug adjustment with electronic astigmatism correction

1990

 -

First 3 lens 15 55 kHz, 15 80 kHz projection systems with ACON (Automatic Convergence) built in. Systems also utilize microprocessor memory, I.R. remote and screen images all adjustable from 5 ft. through 25 ft.

1989

 -

First 3 lens 15 80 kHz projection system for use with high resolution CAD/CAM terminals that utilize an I.R. remote micro processor memory, digital convergence and can provide adjustable screen image from 5 ft. through 25 ft.

1987

 -

First single lens 15 80 kHz graphics projection system for ultra high resolution with digital convergence, microprocessor memory, remote control for CAD/CAM work stations

1987

 -

15 50 kHz data/ graphics and video 3 lens projection system with digital convergence, microprocessor memory, remote control, and adjustable image size 5 ft. through 25 ft.

1985

 -

First 30 71 kHz data/graphics projection system specially designed for large screen display of ultra high resolution CAD/CAM work stations

1983

 -

First CRT based single lens color data/graphics projection system and variable scanning with auto lock

1980

 -

First monochrome CRT data projection system
Printer Friendly Version Email This Page
Corporate Links

Home   |   Contact Us   |   About Us   |   Site Map   |   GSA   |   Legal   |   Contact the Webmaster

© 2008 Christie Digital Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Information presented on this web site is continually updated and is subject to change without notice.
Please speak to your Christie representative for the confirmation of installation-critical specifications and features.