Christie/AIX: The first large scale turnkey digital cinema deployment.

This implementation package for digital cinema includes compatible hardware, equipment installation, training, complete maintenance, management software, and DCI-compliant technology.

Christie/AIX, a subsidiary of AccessIT, will act as a financing intermediary between content owners – including major studios and independent distributors – and exhibitors who will receive turnkey, DCI-compliant Digital Cinema systems including 2K DLP-Cinema^® projectors and related hardware provided by Christie. AccessIT has already secured the capital funding for the initial systems.

Benefits to your theatre of going digital with Christie/AIX.

• Immediate availability
• DCI-compliant technology with interoperable components
• Vendor agnostic, interoperable central server and management software
• Improved quality presentation for customers
• Enhanced revenue opportunities for your theatres
• More efficient management of theatre operations
• Forward-looking compatibility with future technology
• Turnkey implementation and ongoing warranty maintenance services support

What our turnkey package includes.

At Christie/AIX, we take very seriously our relationships with everyone involved in making digital cinema work. As an exhibitor, we know that you to expect the highest quality equipment and optimum support and Christie/AIX delivers on both counts. Our turnkey implementation package includes the following:

Each system will be compliant to the DCI Specifications V 1.0 released on July 20, 2005.

Compatible hardware:

• The latest generation Christie 2K DLP-Cinema^® Projector for each screen in your theatre.
• JPEG 2000 media player at each screen, capable of both 2K and 4K playout, and 3D capable
• Central Library Server featuring AccessIT’s unique Theatre Command Center software that will enable centrally managed programming control for all screens in a complex and will seamlessly integrate with other AccessIT theatre management software programs including our “Hollywood Software” film booking systems. This central server will be the management hub for all data in the theatre including movies, trailers, advertising and alternate content for all screens, and will facilitate the efficient moving of content from one auditorium to another.
• Rooftop satellite dish which will enable the theatre to receive all its digital content.

Training – Comprehensive, and ongoing training sessions will be provided by Christie Digital Systems on use of the equipment at each installed location. User manuals will be provided and a Telephone Helpdesk will be available 24/7/365 for troubleshooting and technical assistance during theatre operating hours.

Remote monitoring – Christie Network Operations Center continually surveys system performance, noting trends that can be used often to prevent problems before they occur or to correct a situation quickly via the Helpdesk.

Complete warranty maintenance program – The Christie/AIX program includes all parts and labor (excluding lamps and filters), and is designed to be comparable in cost to current 35mm maintenance service. Regular maintenance will be performed on a twice yearly basis. If necessary between scheduled maintenance appointments, emergency onsite visits will be available with a four-hour response time by Chrisite’s field service engineers. Critical spare parts will be housed locally ensuring minimal downtime.

Equipment installation – through its partner Christie Digital Systems, Christie/AIX will perform a thorough site survey and site preparation requirements, and install the complete digital cinema system to turn your theatre into a digital showplace.

Management software – Each system will include AccessIT’s Theatre Command Center (TCC) software. This unique software package will enable centrally managed programming control for all content on all screens in a complex and will seamlessly integrate with other AccessIT software programs.

The Christie/AIX digital cinema system comprises fully-vetted hardware and software. We would be pleased to share our performance experience with you, and to have you visit the Christie facility for a live demo, including a clip from a JPEG-encoded feature motion picture.

To learn more about the Christie/AIX program, please contact:
Chuck Goldwater
(323) 463-2144
cgoldwater@accessitx.com