SYSTEM INTEGRATOR FOR DIGITAL CINEMA AND AV
We light up your screen.
who we are
AV integrator specialised in digital cinema.
We specialise in top-tier AV technology for cinemas and cultural venues and cover everything from design through installation to long-term support, including 24/7 service and monitoring with predictive analysis.
We supply DCI projectors, cinema servers, sound systems, automation, screens and all the equipment a modern digital cinema needs to run - for DCI as well as E-cinema projection, from single-screen town cinemas to open-air cinemas.
We also build our own software for cinema control, monitoring and automation, including custom AI agent systems.
// proven in the field
- 15+
- years in the field
- 70+
- installations
- 24/7
- monitoring
- NONSTOP
- service line
Brands we deliver and service
digital cinema
What is digital cinema
Cinema projection built on the DCI standard (Digital Cinema Initiatives): uniform specifications for picture, sound and content security that every commercial cinema meets. From delivery to the screen, the film follows one chain.
We design, deliver and calibrate this entire chain and keep it running with 24/7 service, in cinemas across the Czech Republic and Slovakia. We are a certified Barco partner.
01
DCP
The film does not arrive on a reel but as a Digital Cinema Package: an encrypted bundle of picture, sound, subtitles and metadata.
Glossary→02
Cinema server
A cinema server stores and decrypts the package. The KDM key authorises playback of a specific film in a specific auditorium and time window.
DCI servers→03
DCI projector
A Barco Series 4 projector renders the picture in 2K or 4K, with a laser light source instead of a xenon lamp.
DCI projectors→04
Screen and sound
The picture lands on the projection screen and the auditorium sound system takes over: from 5.1 up to immersive IAB, AuroMax and Dolby Atmos.
Auditorium sound→05
Automation
Lights, curtain, projection and sound follow the show playlist automatically. The auditorium runs itself; the operator supervises.
Cinema automation→
the DCI standard
Why the DCI standard exists
2002
founded
Digital Cinema Initiatives was founded by the Hollywood studios (Disney, Fox, MGM, Paramount, Sony Pictures, Universal and Warner Bros.) to unify quality and security requirements for digital projection. Until then no common standard existed and each studio risked pushing its own format.
2005
specification
The first DCI System Specification was published in July 2005. It defines the DCP format, JPEG 2000 compression, 2K and 4K resolutions, colour space and content encryption with KDM keys - everything that forms the technical foundation of digital cinema today.
today
condition of operation
Distributors release first-run films only to auditoriums whose equipment meets the DCI specification. Compliance is verified against the CTP test plan - which is why cinema projectors and servers are labelled DCI.
Terms explained in detail in our digital cinema glossary.
// how we work
From design to 24/7 service. One team.
- 01
Solution design
We design the complete cinema technology: projection, lens, screen, sound, automation and the required infrastructure.
- 02
Project and preparation
We verify projection distances, image size, sightlines, acoustics, cable routes, power and interfaces to the other technologies.
- 03
Installation
We deliver, install and wire the technology into one functional system. From the projector and server to the sound and auditorium automation.
- 04
Commissioning and calibration
We set up picture and sound to digital cinema standards, test the whole system and train the operators.
- 05
Service and monitoring 24/7
Handover is not the end. We monitor the cinema remotely, resolve faults and provide technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
More about service→
from the catalogue
Technology we deliver.
Barco SP4K-15C: 17,000 lumens, a 4K DCI laser projector for mid-size auditoriums with a 10-20 m screen.
Barco SP2K-15S: 14,000 lumens, a 2K DCI projector for mid-size auditoriums with a 10-20 m screen.
Barco Alchemy ICMP-X: an integrated cinema processor and media server for DCI cinemas, compatible with both Series 2 and Series 4.
Barco mFusion ICMP-XS: a revolutionary all-in-one cinema server combining a media server, audio processor, and streaming unit for DCI cinemas.
Dolby sound processors for DCI cinemas: CP650, CP750, CP850, and CP950, from classic surround to Dolby Atmos and IAB.
Barco Smart Amplifier: a next-generation smart amplifier up to 4,000 W for modern cinemas, fully integrated with Series 4 and the mFusion ICMP-XS.
// work
Selected installations.
references
What our customers say
I can sum up several years of working with XC tech as follows: 100% reliability, precision and exceptional availability for handling any situation in running our permanent and open-air cinema. This is not just an ordinary collaboration, but a strong partnership. As a cultural centre focused on programming and serving our audience, we can rely 100% on XC tech not only for supplies, service and setup, but also for advice on every question concerning the running of a cinema. A big thumbs up from me, and thank you!!!
„We have years of experience with XCtech. We appreciate the professional installation in our cinema, the expert approach and above all the willingness to help whenever we need it. We greatly value their fast communication, reliability and readiness to advise even remotely. Thank you for the great cooperation - we can only recommend them! With regards, the Kino Púchov team 🎬“
„Great company. Always fast and professional. Five stars from me 👍“
24/7 monitoring active
Service that never goes dark.
We monitor your cinema remotely via SNMP. Faults are often resolved before you notice them. You talk to a technician, not a call center.
- 99.9%
- uptime
- NONSTOP
- service line
- 24/7
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// news
From the field and the lab.
tools
Calculators and tools for cinema operators
Laser safety distance
Hazard distance per IEC 62471 for DCI laser projectors by Barco.
Sightline curve
Floor rake calculation so every row has a clear view of the full screen.
Projector and lens calculator
Projector placement, throw ratio and lens selection for your auditorium.
Test DCP
Test DCP packages for download to verify your projection chain.
DCP aspect ratio
Flat or Scope? How a picture fits the DCI containers, how many pixels remain, the DCNC code and the picture size on the screen.
Savings with laser
How much you save by switching from a xenon lamp to a laser light source.
Frequently asked questions
guides
Dig deeper into digital cinema
Digital cinema glossary
DCI projection, sound and AV terminology explained.
Barco laser projection
What laser projection means and why cinemas switch to it.
Cinema modernization
Digitization and the move to laser projection step by step.
Open-air cinemas
Projection technology for open-air and seasonal cinemas.
24/7 service
Service coverage for cinemas in CZ and SK.
Equipment rental
Projection and AV equipment for one-off events.
Free consultation
Tell us about your auditorium and we will propose the right solution.