Balder Cinema

5K UHD Projector w/ EN63 Lens (Demo Unit)

Brightness Uniformity: >90%
Resolution: 5,120 x 2,160 (5K UHD)
Contrast Ratio: 1,800:1 Sequential 450:1 ANSI
Weight: Excluding Lens 37 kg / 81.5 lbs

All specifications

Price $55,600

Includes GST

Voted Australia's #1 Hi-Fi Retailer, Sound+Image Awards 2023. Family owned since 2010.

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Barco Balder Cinema

Specifications

Projector Type: Single chip DLP
Technology: 0.9" DMD™
Resolution: 5,120 x 2,160 (5K UHD)
Aspect Ratio: 2.37:1 (CinemaScope)
Light Source: Laser phosphor
Light Source Lifetime: 20,000 - 60,000 hours Laser intensity dependent
Light Output: DCI (P3) Color Wheel: Up to 3,600 ANSI lumens T Color Wheel: Up to 4,000 ANSI lumens M Color Wheel: Up to 5,600 ANSI lumens
CLO (constant light output): Yes
Contrast Ratio: 1,800:1 Sequential 450:1 ANSI
Brightness Uniformity: >90%
Lens Range: (R9802232) - EN68 (0.30:1) - Periscope Lens (requires vertical installation) (R9801832) - FLDX UST (0.41:1) - 90° Lens (R9802244) - EN67 (0.65:1) (R9802243) - EN66 (0.80 - 1.21:1) (R9802003) - EN76 (0.95 - 1.30:1) (R9802242) - EN63 (1.20 - 1.70:1) * (R9802241) - EN61 (1.70 - 2.50:1) (R9801211) - EN44 (2.50 - 4.60:1) Standard Lens Option(s)
Optical Lens Shift: Up to 122% vertical lens shift & up to 40% horizontal lens shift (depending on lens selection)
Optical Dowser: Yes
Color Correction: P7 RealColor™
Color Gamut: DCI (P3) Color Wheel: DCI P3 T Color Wheel: REC.709 M Color Wheel: REC.709
Image Processing: Embedded Warp & Blend Engine
WARP: 4-Corner Warp & Bow Correction via Warp Engine
Orientation: 360° Rotation
Network Connection: 10/100 Ethernet via RJ45 connection
Integrated Web Server: Yes
Diagnostics: via Prospector web interface
HDR: HDR10
3D: Active Stereoscopic 3D Additional hardware required; please contact an authorized Barco representative for details
Inputs: 1 x HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) 1 x HDBaseT (HDCP 1.4 - 9Gbps only) 2 x Dual Link DVI-D 2 x Display Port (1.2) 12G-SDI 1 x RJ45 Ethernet 1 x RS232 1 x Remote Control (RC) 3 x USB (2 x Rear, 1 x Front) DMX (1 x Input, 1 x Output)
Input Resolutions: From VGA up to 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) @ 60Hz or up to 2,560 x 1,600 @ 120Hz
Latency: TBD
Control: IR, RS232, IP, 12v Trigger Driver modules available for: Crestron, Control4, RTI & Savant NOTE: 12v Trigger(s) do not follow standard functionality and require an IP command to enable/disable them. Download our integration guide for more information
Power Requirements: 100 - 240V / 50 - 60Hz
Power Consumption: 1,100 W - Max.
Standby Power: Standby ECO Mode: 110v - 0.73W (with LAN Connection) 230v - 0.82W (with LAN Connection)
BTU per Hour: 4,000 BTU/h - Max.
Noise Level: 36 dB(A) (typical at 25°C/77°F)
Operating Temperature: 10 to 45 °C at Sea Level Optimal Set Point: 20 °C
Operational Humidity: 20 to 80% (relative humidity)
Airflow Requirements: Air Inlet (from Rear w/Feet Down): Right Side Exhaust (from Rear w/Feet Down): Rear Clearance Requirements: Front: 1cm Left: 1cm Right: 50cm Rear: 100cm Top: 1cm Exhaust airflow: 112 ft³/min @ 25 °C 190 m³/hour @ 25 °C Download Lens & Airflow Data Here
Dimensions (WxLxH): Excluding Lens 475 x 588 x 286 mm 18.7 x 23.1 x 11.3 in.
Weight: Excluding Lens 37 kg / 81.5 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: Excluding Lens 730 x 600 x 480 mm 28.7 x 23.7 x 18.9 in
Shipping Weight: Excluding Lens 43 kg / 94.8 lbs
Standard Accessories: Power Cord, Remote Control
Certifications: CE, FCC Class A and cCSAus
Safety Requirements: This projector is Risk Group 2 (RG2) according to IEC EN 62471-5. This projector may become Risk Group 3 (RG3) when an interchangeable lens with throw ratio greater than 6.0 is installed. Refer to the installation manual for further information.
24/7 Operation: This projector is designed and warranted for heavy duty 24/7 operation. Specific measures and design considerations have been made in order for it to comply with stringent requirements in challenging applications.
Warranty: Limited 3 years parts and labor Extendable up to 5 years *Firmware upgradable Please contact an authorized Barco representative for details

In detail

About the Balder Cinema

This is listing is for 1 only demonstration unit which has been used only in our premium showroom - see image for Laser use and Overal time including product credintials. Barco is sold with the EN63 Lense 1:20 to 1:70 ratio (Lens Value is $13,695) Projector Retail Value $79,000. Projector is in perfect showroom condition and native 2:3:5 5K resolution

Sale Price for Projector with EN63 Lens $55,600 - Sale Price will include Professional Projector Calibration by Tony O'Brien from Clarity AV - Australias best ISO Certified Calibrator.

Contact SydneyHiFi Mona Vale on 80883088 or email info@sydneyhifimonavale.com.au for inspection.

Balder CinemaScope 5K UHD Projector: Ultimate Home Cinema Experience

Cutting-Edge Technology and Design

The Balder CinemaScope 5K UHD Projector incorporates Barco's unique PULSE electronics platform, an in-house designed laser engine, and the finest optical components available. Utilizing DLP technology, preferred by 9 out of 10 professional cinemas, Balder delivers unparalleled image quality.

Superior Professional-Grade Optics

Built on the robust architecture of Loki CinemaScope, Balder features custom-designed aspherical glass elements and enhanced low-dispersion glass lenses. Its chassis and core, crafted from aluminum and magnesium, ensure exceptional durability and picture quality, setting a new standard in home cinema projection.

State-of-the-Art Electronics

Balder's Pulse electronics leverage our unique single-step processing technology (SSPTM), capable of processing 4K UHD, HDMI 2.0a, HDCP 2.2, and HDR10 signals with extremely low latency. This ensures smooth and immersive viewing experiences.

Advanced DLP Chipset

Balder CinemaScope uses the latest 0.9" DMD DLP chipset to display flawless 5K UHD (5,120 × 2,160 px) images with a 2.37:1 aspect ratio. This technology guarantees crystal-clear visuals for movies, games, and other content.

Versatile CinemaScope Features

Balder's unique aspect ratio detection system automatically crops and scales content to fit screen areas from 1.78:1 to 2.39:1. Manual cropping is available for custom configurations, such as preserving subtitles while removing top black bars in non-1.78:1 content, enhancing the viewing experience.

Efficient Liquid Cooling System

Departing from traditional fan-based cooling, Balder employs a liquid cooling PID regulation system. This innovative cooling solution, combined with a simulation-grade warp engine, allows Balder to operate at any angle (free rotation), providing new possibilities for architectural integration.

Key Features:

Pulse Electronics Platform: Advanced processing with low latency.
Professional-Grade Optics: Custom aspherical glass elements and low-dispersion glass lenses.
DLP Chipset: Latest 0.9" DMD DLP for flawless 5K UHD images.
CinemaScope Aspect Ratio: Automatic cropping and scaling for various screen formats.
Liquid Cooling: Efficient liquid cooling system for versatile installation.

Cinema design

Part of something bigger.

The Balder Cinema is one piece of a room. We design the screen, speakers, acoustics and seating around it, then install and calibrate the lot, so it all works as one.

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