CA501 HD PORTABLE CINEMA SYSTEM The CA501 is an incredibly powerful, super portable boxed cinema system suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It can screen movies, live TV, graphics and just about anything else to the delight of audiences up to a few hundred and is set up in minutes without any specialist skills or knowledge. From a backyard to a town hall, the CA501 is perfect for bringing the magic of the big screen to your place. Use your creativity to produce great events - and use the CA501's versatility to present these on a large screen with inbuilt sound system. Entertain, inform or inspire. KEY FEATURES Boxed ultra portable cinema kit - everything you need to put on a stunning event. Available to rent or own, as a stand alone item or with screen and speakers. See your best loved films in your best loved location! Screen DVDs, BluRay, TV, PC or MAC graphics or just about anything Show images, slides, graphics or video, Inbuilt PA for the total event Secure, sturdy single box flightcase. Heavy duty ply and alloy Simple instructions for anyone to use, yet advanced inpits and mixing options for more elaborate presentations Forced air projector cooling for longer lamp life Vertical lens shift, 1.5x zoom lens Suitable for use anywhere - indoors, outdoor, static or various locations. Inputs for game consoles via HDMI - or use the PC inputs for online gaming Optional 3D glasses and modulators for any size audience - no special screen required Stand alone or operator assisted use Full multiple infra-red remote controls + PC interface Direct presentations from USB, Tablet / wireless HD resolution 5000 ANSI lumen picture Suitable for multiple use for larger events Supplied with accessory kit including cables, mic, instructions and lots more Runs off a 13a outlet Suitable for use with inverter driven generators (see options) Optional satellite and E Cinema content systems for opera, theatre and recent feature films. Suitable for E Cinema servers - HDMI 1.4a support Quick to transport and rig, dead easy to use Small enough to use anywhere - large enough to produce stunning images and sound Inbuilt 3D bluray, freeview and content playback Mix in mics, music and external feeds with the inbuilt mixer Simple inputs from any PC, console or even some phones HDMI, MP3, PC and mic inputs Suitable for connection to and from external video and PA sources Lens options 1.37-2.05 Sound output 2 x 50W Suggested largest screen 8m x 4m Typical applications Home use, charity events, small film societies, indoor and outdoor screenings, advertising and just about any small-to-medium sized event where you want the best images and sound. Page 1
CA501 INFORMATION SHEET ABOUT THE SYSTEM Enjoy the full cinema experience in your own backyard, park, workplace or any indoor or outdoor venue. The DarkChip3 from Texas Instruments, combined with Eco+ dynamic lamp technology produce a stunning 15,000:1 contrast ratio for pin sharp graphics and crystal clear text. Crisper whites, ultra-rich blacks makes images come alive With flexible location options and a permanent zoom lens, this HIgh Definition 5000 ANSI unit can work in any location. The kit can be supplied by itself or with a combination of indoor or outdoor screens and speaker systems. The system can show graphics, powerpoint presentations and makes a fantastic gaming system when connected to an appropriate console - twin HDMI inputs are included. Feature films can be screened off DVD, BLURAY and data sources, or off air via the freeview box. PC graphics and mics are simple to plug in. Add the optional satellite receiver or E cinema server and the system becomes the perfect heart of a small scale cinema operation. Use it anywhere - indoors, outdoors, retail or community settings. The CA501 is perfect for a film show, a party or getting your message across. Screen options range from a white wall to a full scale inflatable or fast fold systems - see screens or kit sets for more. Sound is via twin powerful 50w feeds, with speakers optional. Utilise the PA functions of the system for presentations, bands, vocals and even Karaoke. Direct playback off USB is supported, as is "off air" broadcast reception through the inbuilt freeview receiver. The system is tied together with a simple-to-use control unit and again by easy to follow instructions. TYPICAL EVENTS AND APPLICATIONS Film societies - the CA501 is a compete solution,, offering sound, projection, DVD/BDD and options for E cinema and event cinema playback. By adding the optional satellite receiver or E cinema server the system becomes the perfect heart of a small scale cinema operation. Fully compatible with E cinema secured playback Outdoor movies - the kit is durable and can be housed in a vehicle, building or scaffold. It is powerful enough for a small scale outdoor event of up to 100 people, and can be coupled with generators and FM transmitters as required Weddings - entertain the kids, show baby pictures of the happy couple (!) or a mix of pictures you took earlier that night. Show video messages from abroad, favourite movies or whatever images or sounds complement the moment - the inbuilt PA adds to the event and can reinforce speech or play audio as required Parties- kids parties go off with a bang when they play their favourite console game on a massive screen with 100W sound! The system can show music videos, TV, sport or images and can be used to power the sounds of your gathering. Anniversaries - imagine his or her surprise to walk into a 12 foot image of themselves as a younger soul - OR perhaps surprise them with a giant screen experience of the movie you first saw together. Titanic on Valentines day? First Wives Club to commemorate your divorce? All in a simple to use package Advertising and graphics - with stand-alone operation, the CA501 can blast your message across almost any surface on proportions never before imagined! Advertise, inform, show just about anything just about anywhere Fund raisers and community - the CA501 is easy to use and can quickly transform a village green into a miniplex! Hotels and clubs - screen live sport outdoors, introduce movie nights, blow the Karaoke up to 2 stories tall. Suitable for use around multiple venues Business- bring the big screen experience to your presentation. The kit includes HDMI cables for quick PC connectivity, as well as direct USB playback of multiple formats. Conference - with the inbuilt PA and multiple inputs, the CA series is the perfect heart of any small scale conference or presentation requiring large scale performance The kit ships in a discrete black flight case Art - suitable for building and mapping Education - utilise the optional 3D kit to wow your students - and at the same time use the kit for teaching in perspective and vision. 3D ppt authoring tools available. Then treat the school to a Friday afternoon feature film on the giant screen Page 2
KIT DIMENSIONS CA501 INFORMATION SHEET DIMENSIONS THROW AND SCREEN OPTIONS Page 3
CA501 INFORMATION SHEET SPECIFICATIONS SIMPLE TO OPERATE YET POWERFUL AND CAPABLE The kit is easily transported in any small car - weighing about 25kg it's a hefty single person move or an easy two person move. Supplied with full instructions and support videos, the unit is plugged in, the speakers connected and a DVD, Blu Ray or other content disk is inserted and played - it is that simple. The system has a wealth of input functions - show a slideshow from your PC (or off a USB disk), demo your YouTube channel, play the latest MP3s or share the suspense of the cup final - all possible and inbuilt with the CA501. Typically a presentation may start with music playing off a MP3 or on-screen slides or videos - this is easily accomplished via USB drives. Alternatively the system has a lot of inbuilt content, ranging from pop videos to Karaoke.Outdoor screenings usually start half an hour before sunset - for indoor venues the CA501 requires only limited blackout due to it's hgh brightness. Add the optional satellite receiver or E cinema server and the system becomes the perfect heart of a small scale cinema operation. You can add fun and value to your screenings, showing graphics, slides and video - past, present and even photos of the audience coming in before sunset. Thank your sponsors with on screen graphics, or use the vibrant, large images and crystal clear sound to get your own message across. Shipped in a solid ply and alloy case, the kit is easily derigged and packs away to a small block, ready to use again in the same or a different location. It is compact enough to be left on site and is fully securable for mixed user venues. At Future Projections we work hard to ensure that our kits fit your needs and budget. We offer a full pre sales service, do lens light and sound calculations for you, work out the best locations and provide bracketry and installation services as required. We always demonstrate and include full training on rigging and operating the gear, either in our office or on site. We offer full training, on-line and direct support as well as a wealth of backup gear - we pride ourselves in having designed and supplied kits and screens for virtually all of the UK's enterprising outdoor cinema operators. We specialise in customising kits to fit within existing venues and subsequent restraints - please call for more SPECIFICATIONS Image Native Resolution 1080p (1920 x 1080) Display Technology 0.65 1080p, DC3 chip DLP Technology Brightness Bright mode 5000 ANSI Lumens Contrast 15,000:1 Noise Level 27dB (Eco+ mode min) Lamp Life 2 4000 hr Eco+ Mode / 2500 hr Bright Mode Projection Lens Throw Ratio 1.37~2.05:1 Focus / Zoom Type 1.5x Manual Zoom Projection Distance 1.2-10m Image Size 0.76-7.62m (30-300 ) Diagonal 16:9 Offset 115% +5% Lens Shift +20% Vertical Remote Control Remote Control Full function remote with laser pointer, mouse control Uniformity 85% Displayable Colours 1.07 Billion Lens options 1.37-2.05 Suggested largest screen 8m x 4m Lens native 1.37-2.05 System Playback capabilities 3D BluRay, DVD, TV, PC and video formats, MP3 Inputs Mic, PC, USB, PA Playback Preview monitor No Inbuilt playback DVD, BLURAY, CD External playback MP3, MP4 AVI, MOV, JPG Data inputs USB, PC FILE, DVD TV Freeview TV inbuilt Content USB content disk Sound Sound 50W x 2 Audio mixer 4 channel mixer Mic inputs Mic x 2 (XLR) Line / MP3 inputs Line x 2 (XLR- shared) AUDIO OUTPUTS Twin RCA for external PA or transmitter Mixer out Data and Video Network BDD only Wifi content Yes HDMI Inputs selector 3 way USB direct play Yes Inputs HDMI x 2 VGA x 1 VGA/YUV/RBG/CV x 2 (BNC) Monitor comp Video out HDMI x 1 Antenna Inbuilt and ext Power AC outlets 6 Power 13A cable Power consumption Approx 5A Physical High Density Foam: No Plywood: 9mm Laminated Width: 545mm Height: 417mm Depth: 665mm Weight : 25kg wheels No Warranty 12 month RTB Typical applications Home use, charity events, small film societies, indoor and outdoor screenings, advertising and just about any small-to-medium sized event where you want the best images and sound. Recommended audience up to 100 We make every effort to keep the data contained in this document up to date, however we reserve the right to update and change any item without notice. Usually this will be in the form of updates however please contact us if you have any particular requirements particularly in legacy formats Page 4
CA501 INFORMATION SHEET OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES ACCESSORY KIT - INCLUDED We include everything you will need to get you up and running quickly and smoothly - from cables to connect your laptop through a spare lamp and basic tools (should the worst happen!). Full instructions and a laminated "quick start" guide are included, all packed in a separate carrycase. KIT CONTENTS; Carry case Mains lead 16A 20m Mains adaptor 13A male 16A female PC Network cable for PC - 10m VGA to VGA for PC - 10m Wired mic Headphones USB drive (attached) Instruction booklet Packing list / drawing HDMI cable 5m 3.5mm to twin XLR male 5m Spare lamp T-shirt! Maglite and batteries Freeview / FM antenna Torch AAA batteries Mains fuses Philips driver Allen keys OPTIONS Our kits are just the start of your event, and offer possibilities to add 3D, large or multi screen presentations and customisation to fit any requirements. Call us for a dedicated design - meantime, some common options are listed below. Our website lists our package systems, complete with screens and speakers... OPTIONS; Screens 3D Sound Projector Addon Lighting Extras Services Inflatable, indoor, roller or fixed screens Passive or active systems for any size audience 3D systems and glasses Extra amplification, mixers, wired and radio mics Spare lamps and filters Additional projector for stacking or backup Static or moving head lighting systems SPL audio meter RCD residual current device for outdoor use Speaker and mains cables FM transmitters for sale or hire Headphone cinema Hearing impaired systems Cameras for live events Rigging, design, support, operation Training and demonstration CAD and lens / light calculations WANT TO LEARN MORE? Our website is a wealth of information relating to E cinema and outdoor or location screenings. Lens calculators, technical advise and links to booking, film supply and even sunset times! See www.cineanywhere.com for details. Cineanywhere is part of Future Projections - www.fproj.com - see our website for installed and D cinema systems. We make every effort to keep the data contained in this document up to date, however we reserve the right to update and change any item without notice. Usually this will be in the form of updates however please contact us if you have any particular requirements particularly in legacy formats Page 5