{"id":6604,"date":"2023-05-07T22:02:02","date_gmt":"2023-05-07T22:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/?p=6604"},"modified":"2024-05-07T22:02:27","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T22:02:27","slug":"repairing-refurbishing-retrofitting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/2023\/05\/07\/repairing-refurbishing-retrofitting\/","title":{"rendered":"Repairing, refurbishing, retrofitting"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"twoclick_social_bookmarks_post_6604 social_share_privacy clearfix 1.6.4 locale-en_US sprite-en_US\"><\/div><div class=\"twoclick-js\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\njQuery(document).ready(function($){if($('.twoclick_social_bookmarks_post_6604')){$('.twoclick_social_bookmarks_post_6604').socialSharePrivacy({\"txt_help\":\"Wenn Sie diese Felder durch einen Klick aktivieren, werden Informationen an Facebook, Twitter, Flattr, Xing, t3n, LinkedIn, Pinterest oder Google eventuell ins Ausland \\u00fcbertragen und unter Umst\\u00e4nden auch dort gespeichert. N\\u00e4heres erfahren Sie durch einen Klick auf das <em>i<\\\/em>.\",\"settings_perma\":\"Dauerhaft aktivieren und Daten\\u00fcber-tragung zustimmen:\",\"info_link\":\"http:\\\/\\\/www.heise.de\\\/ct\\\/artikel\\\/2-Klicks-fuer-mehr-Datenschutz-1333879.html\",\"uri\":\"https:\\\/\\\/greenfilmshooting.net\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/2023\\\/05\\\/07\\\/repairing-refurbishing-retrofitting\\\/\",\"post_id\":6604,\"post_title_referrer_track\":\"Repairing%2C+refurbishing%2C+retrofitting\",\"display_infobox\":\"on\"});}});\n\/* ]]> *\/<\/script><\/div><p>The days when cinema projectors seemed to last forever have gone. But repairing and retrofitting is also an option in the digital age. Laser projectors are becoming the norm, and several manufacturers have stopped producing lamp projectors, yet many exhibitors struggle with expenses when they invest in new cinema equipment. The price is high, and new projectors are not necessarily always available. Therefore, retrofits are becoming a viable alternative solution.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6607\" src=\"http:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/oli-197x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/oli-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/oli.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 162px) 100vw, 162px\" \/>\u201cDemand is growing because the cost of energy is rising\u201d, says Olivier Douet, CEO of the French company <a href=\"https:\/\/lacabinerie.com\/\">La Cabinerie<\/a>, which supplies original spare parts for many brands of projectors. Refurbishing cinema projectors not only cuts costs for customers but it also saves precious resources. \u201cThe main part of the projector is the DLP engine, which is designed to last 100,000 hours. Besides the electronic DLP-chip boards, the rest of the parts can be replaced by our retrofit kits\u201d, Olivier Douet points out. \u201cWe also change parts that wear out, such as fans, pumps, filters, and liquids.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>According to the engineer, the life span of a cinema projector can be extended to fifteen years or even more. When a projector is refurbished, the work in most cases includes a laser retrofit. Replacing xenon lamps with laser upgrades means increasing not only the energy efficiency but also the life span of the projector. \u201cThe laser is more economical. Compared to xenon, electrical energy consumption is reduced by 65 to 70 percent\u201d, says Olivier Douet. \u201cThe lamps are not wasted, either.\u201d Furthermore, La Cabinerie provides a warranty for its work. The laser kit is guaranteed from 27 to 60 months or 20,000 to 30,000 hours.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-HC7CDYWlmk?si=pcc4BIpNOWt8S6_F\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6608 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/innen-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"213\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/innen-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/innen.jpg 494w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/>\n<p>Manufacturers like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barco.com\/\">Barco<\/a> even offer extended warranties on the entire projector for up to thirteen years. Barco projectors, which have received laser upgrades, are still DCI-compliant. \u201cWe have an agreement with Barco, which is committed to extending the life cycle of its equipment. Other manufacturers are not interested in this philosophy\u201d, says the founder of La Cabinerie. The trend toward laser is attributable to several advantages it has. \u201cIt\u2019s a winning combination. We use the current resources, reduce energy consumption, and improve the quality of projection.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Safety measures are also taken into consideration when using laser lamps. \u201cWe define a zone called NOHD (nominal ocular hazard distance) for the position of the projector.\u201d According to Olivier Douet, a laser projector is not more dangerous than a xenon projector. In both cases the ocular safety zone must be checked, which is not always the case with xenon projectors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6609\" src=\"http:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/retro-300x268.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/retro-300x268.jpg 300w, https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/retro-630x563.jpg 630w, https:\/\/greenfilmshooting.net\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/retro.jpg 709w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/>The cost of retrofitting a cinema projector to laser is about 60 percent cheaper than purchasing a new comparable laser projector. Depending on energy costs, the return on investment can take between three and six years. Cinema goers benefit because they notice the better image quality. \u201cIt\u2019s evidence\u201d, emphasizes Olivier Douet, \u201cthat laser projection brings better images and more luminosity to the screen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Photos\/video: \u00a9 La Cabinerie<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The days when cinema projectors seemed to last forever have gone. But repairing and retrofitting is also an option in the digital age. Laser projectors are becoming the norm, and several manufacturers have stopped producing lamp projectors, yet many exhibitors struggle with expenses when they invest in new cinema equipment. 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