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Christie CineLife+ IMB-S4 | Christie - Audio Visual Solutions
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Christie CineLife+™ IMB (IMB-S4) integrated media block is a low-cost, feature-rich media server for Christie CineLife+ Series 4 cinema projectors that converts and delivers packaged feature film content within a secure, DCI-compliant environment. Ultra-fast CineLife+ processing electronics and the IMB-S4 gives exhibitors everything they need to offer audiences a premium moviegoing experience.

Integrated within our intuitive CineLife+ web UI for a seamless projector-IMB experience and engineered to be compatible with all major Theatre Management Systems (TMSs), IMB-S4 enables out-of-the-box HFR playback of up to 4K at 96fps. IMB-S4 comes with 1.8TB of integrated SSD storage – and the ability to add more with the optional Christie NAS-S4 storage solution – and an incredible 10 year shelf life, with no need to charge its batteries. Exhibitors can feel protected with an industry-leading 5-year warranty and ongoing software updates even after the warranty expires.

Key features

  • ​A budget-friendly IMB solution for premium cinematic experiences
  • Converts and delivers packaged feature film content within a secure, DCI-compliant environment
  • Out-of-the-box HFR 4K playback at up to 96fps
  • 1.8TB of onboard SSD storage, with the ability to add more with the optional NAS-S4 storage solution
  • Integrated within our intuitive CineLife+ web UI
  • Extremely long-lasting, with an incredible 10 year shelf life – and no need to charge its batteries
  • Easy set-up and integration with all Christie CineLife+ Series 4 projectors
  • An industry-leading 5-year warranty1 – and ongoing software updates even after the warranty expires

1. Includes a 3 year base warranty and 2 years of extended warranty

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Specifications

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System interfaces

  • 1 x Gigabit Ethernet - (1GbE/RJ-45)
  • 2 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet - (2.5GbE/ RJ-45) for dedicated high speed ingest / streaming media and optional NAS
  • 1 x USB 3.0 (Type A female - 4.8Gbits/s)
  • 3 x BNC (Sync In, Sync Out, LTC Out)

Audio output

  • 16/24-bit AES3 16-channel, 48 kHz (2 x RJ-45)
  • AUX audio*

Storage

  • 3 x 1TB Solid State Drive (SSD) in RAID 5 configuration**
  • Supports optional external NAS for additional storage

DCP Playback

  • DCI-compliant
  • JPEG 2000
  • 2K - 24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60, 120 fps (2D)
  • 2K - 24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60 fps (3D)
  • 4K - 24, 25, 30, 48, 60, 96 fps (2D)
  • 4K - 24, 25, 30, 48 fps (3D)
  • MPEG-2 (Interop DCP)
  • SMPTE Digital Cinema Package (DCP), Interop DCP

Control

  • UX-designed SMS integration with projector web interface
  • VNC remote access
  • Theatre Management System integration with major TMS suppliers

* The auxiliary audio port is compatible with AES67 and SMPTE ST 2098-1 Immersive Audio Metadata, ST 2098-2 Immersive Audio Bitstream, and ST 2098-5 D-Cinema Immersive Audio Channels and Sound field groups (e.g. Dolby Atmos, Auro, DTS-X).

** 1.8 TB usable storage. Upgradeable to 4TB.

Downloads

Christie CineLife+ IMB Solution

Sep 03, 2024 | PDF: 9.3 MB

This document outlines the key features and specifications for the Christie IMB solution.

Professional Services cinema brochure

Mar 26, 2024 | PDF: 10.6 MB

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