The world's first cinema projectors without mechanical intermittents set a new standard for perfect picture presentation. The E series’ patented electronic intermittent optimizes picture steadiness, focus, contrast and light transmission (especially significant with the trend towards very large screens) while eliminating the need for most routine maintenance and allowing never-before-available levels of picture stability adjustment and operator safety. Details of our "E" technology.

The PK-60E provides Kinoton’s advanced image and sound technology to those who only need a projector.

Features: Electronic intermittent Mounts to any American-style console Accepts American-style upper and lower arms and accessories Proven Kinoton reliability – no one approaches our experience with electronic projectors Continuous electronic framing Compact design Quick and simple installation Many options Easy operation Excellent picture steadiness - perfect for today’s big screens Synchronous interlocking Electrical knockouts for inch-sized fittings Gate design minimizes dust Easy access to all components Minimal maintenance costs

DESCRIPTION

The PK-60E is the cinema projector head version of Kinoton's FP-30EC studio projector. The "EC" has been used in the critical arena of studios and post-production facilities around the world for over twelve years. In the studio environment the EC runs forward, then reverse, over and over again at speeds up to 300 frames per second, sometimes 24 hours a day. The EC handles this with ease, therefore the PK-60E, utilizing most of the same components, has no difficulty in the cinema.

The PK-60E is designed for cinema projection of 35mm film at 24 and 25 frames per second. Red LED optical soundheads are standard, a Dolby basement reader can be added. Many other options are available.

IMAGE QUALITY

A better quality image can be projected because the time each frame is stationary in the gate is longer (greater dwell time due to faster pull-down). Each frame is held in its final, most stable position longer which contributes to apparent focus. Additionally, the low mass, no wear nature of the electronic intermittent drive system reduces the instability artifacts caused by pull-down overshoot/rebound and friction induced mechanical wear.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

There is none! Unlike all other cinema projectors there is no oil-filled intermittent movement to require critical periodic lubricant level checks and endless unpleasant and oft-neglected cleanings and refills. Also, there are no pumps, screens, gaskets, oil cans, drip pans and so forth to cause problems and act as dirt magnets.

SERVICE

Gone is the complex, filthy task of changing the movement. The intermittent motor assembly is unplugged and removed, and a replacement installed. Similarly, the shutter runs on its own small motor making replacement a breeze. In fact, most of the common problem areas found on mechanical projectors are simply absent and a large number of those remaining can be remedied by the projectionist simply changing modules. The savings in service visits and downtime can be substantial.

TECHNICAL PHILOSOPHY

Those who have been around this business a while can remember when the mono sound equipment in a single theater took a four hour monthly service call to maintain. Many manual tasks and mechanical adjustments that once consumed enormous amounts of time have been obviated by electronics.

Perhaps the only equipment in the cinema not to undergo a significant change in design is the projector. While some will resist this change, one only has to compare today's standards of reliability, lack of required maintenance and quality in sound systems with those of forty years ago, when most of today's projection designs originated, to glimpse the potential for progress. But this desire to advance is tempered by the understanding of our customers' need for reliability, thus our use of only well-proven technology.

Concept and Design

More than 12 years ago, Kinoton succeeded in developing a high speed projector for studio applications. Instead of the Maltese cross, the sprocket is driven by an electronically controlled servomotor. These versatile and heavy-duty projectors are in continuous operation at leading studios around the world. Only based on that know-how and experience can projectors which meet the highest standards be produced: Kinoton’s E-series.

Mechanical components as well as control units are easily and quickly accessible and - in the rare event of failure - simply replaced.

The projectors are delivered pre-wired and tested at the factory thus cutting down on installation time and expense.

Picture Quality

With today's larger screens and shorter projection distances picture quality and steadiness is pushed to the limits, even when using precision Maltese crosses. The electronic projectors of the E-series now set new standards and astonishing improvements in the projected image. The digital drive is designed for permanent control of the vertical picture jump. The extremely high resolution of the digital measuring system and the long dwell time resulting from rapid pull-down, visibly improves picture steadiness, focus and contrast.

Drive Method

A digitally controlled polyphase servomotor incorporating rare earth magnets has been specially designed for the intermittent drive. A constantly active position control compensates for mechanical jump and thus ensures precise centering of the picture. A software application allows service personnel to easily compensate for the mechanical tolerances inherent in all projectors, thus allowing the projector to produce no jump at all. More E-Drive info.

Popular Options

• Single lens holder with quick-change mount: 70.6 mm or 101.6 mm (4").
• Manual lens turret for 2 or 3 70.6 mm lenses
• Motorized turret and aperture changer for 2 or 3 70.6 mm lenses

Analog LED and Dolby Digital reverse scan reader is an example of Kinoton's precision, yet robust construction.

Warranty
One full year warranty on all parts (excluding wear items)

Technical Specifications