Sustainability in movie theatres. Starring the green Series 4.

The increased energy consumption due to the use of digital projectors and the accompanying air conditioning (HVAC) systems is one of the main drivers for greener thinking in movie theatres. Energy is no longer simply an internal cost factor.

The integrated projection system delivers an industry-leading energy-efficient performance up to 11.5 lumens per Watt. It also offers the option to switch to ECO-mode, consuming less than 3 Watt, or the stand-by mode which further reduces the energy use to 0.15W!

The ability to reuse certain modules on the projector as part of its scheduled maintenance cycle is often overlooked as a potential green aspect.

The Series 4 laser projectors have no consumables. Instead, they use reusable components, like reusable air filters: the service technician can easily blow off, vacuum and/or rinse these and put the same module back into the projector. This is not only the most eco-efficient approach; feedback from customers with a mixed installed base confirm that it is also the most cost-efficient.

In 2014, Barco was the first to release a laser projector in the cinema market. The laser light source has many benefits compared to its lamp predecessors. You can cut costs up to 70% by reducing your power consumption, minimizing heat dissipation, and increasing operational efficiency.

But the laser light source is also much smaller than a lamp, which significantly optimizes the logistic part during maintenance. Additionally, the Series 4 projector also includes compact modules and spare parts.

When designing our products, we look for ways to deliver durable and long-living solutions. A modular product design, for instance, enables lifetime extension and easier serviceability. Witness the true modularity of the Series 4 projectors in this video.

And with the Series 4 projectors, Barco takes its renowned modularity even beyond the projector, inside the light source. Easy, field-swappable and cost-efficient laser plates reduce your total cost of ownership.