digitization and modernization
Cinema modernization: from lamp to laser
We help cinemas move from aging xenon projection to modern Barco laser technology - design, delivery, installation and long-term service.
Why modernize: laser vs. xenon
- Lifetime
- A xenon bulb typically lasts only 500 to 1000 hours before it has to be replaced. A laser light source shines consistently for 30,000 to 50,000 hours.
- Energy consumption
- According to the manufacturer, laser projection uses roughly 70% less energy than a comparable xenon projector.
- Maintenance
- A laser projector does not need its light source replaced for its entire service life, which means fewer service visits to the projection booth.
// how we work
From design to 24/7 service. One team.
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Solution design
We design the complete cinema technology: projection, lens, screen, sound, automation and the required infrastructure.
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Project and preparation
We verify projection distances, image size, sightlines, acoustics, cable routes, power and interfaces to the other technologies.
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Installation
We deliver, install and wire the technology into one functional system. From the projector and server to the sound and auditorium automation.
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Commissioning and calibration
We set up picture and sound to digital cinema standards, test the whole system and train the operators.
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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.
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Cinemas we have modernized
Susice Cinema Gets a New 4K Barco Laser Projector and Full Automation
In 2023, the cinema in Susice underwent a major technological upgrade.
Modernization of the Tylovo Divadlo Cinema in Rakovnik
In the fall of 2021, XC tech s.r.o. carried out a major modernization of the projection equipment at the Tylovo Divadlo theater in Rakovnik.
Kino Kacko Dobrany Gets a New DCI Laser Projector
In 2008, Kino Kacko in Dobrany became the first digitized single-screen cinema in the Czech Republic.
Grant programs
In many cases, cinema modernization can be co-financed through Czech State Cinematography Fund grant programs aimed at supporting cinema digitization and technical equipment. We recommend checking the specific conditions and currently open calls directly with the fund.
Frequently asked questions
Request a cinema modernization
Tell us about your current equipment and we will propose the right upgrade path.