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Video Dome Upgrade

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Projector-PlacementOne of the features that stands out at the Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, is the 90 foot wide quarter-spherical domed projection screen at the “Hollywood on the Roof” lounge. The projectors are suspended under a catwalk in a Left, Center, Right arrangement covering the majority of the screen, with an additional projector shooting vertically to cover the upper portion of the dome. The property owners opted to replace the four existing projectors in order to breathe new life into the space.

Control Point recommended installing new Christie J Series projectors to make full use of the unusual canvas. Once the first projector was in place, the full impact of the Christie projectors could be seen and it was clear that the Hollywood Casino was going to be pleased with the product. After the physical installation, the individual images were warped to conform to the dome’s curve, then edge-blended to create a smooth transition from each of the matched images. The finished product provided the high luminance needed to allow Hollywood’s digital artist to use more contrast in the creation of new imagery. Deeper, darker, more saturated colors help to form more visually intriguing content while the brightness makes the digital art, sports, and video really pop.

 

Legacy Products

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eNet-IR

enet-irDescription

The eNet-IR is a standalone network device that receives data packets across an ethernet network from a host PC running Control Point software. The packets are encoded infrared commands that have been captured and stored as files on the host. Each eNet-IR is uniquely addressed and will only respond to data packets that conform to the encoded format and include the eNet-IR device’s address. On receipt, these datagrams are reconstructed into the original infrared signal and sent out to an emitter LED attached to the output port of the eNet-IR unit.

Specifications

  • Network transport protocol: UDP
  • Device addressing: MAC addressing with reserved space
  • Network addressing: standard ethernet class B, C or D
  • External emitter LED port: 3.5 mm jack
  • Power: 9 VDC @ 200 Ma
  • Dimensions: (L x W x H) 2 3/8” x 2 3/8” x 1 1/8”
  • Built in web server for administration
  • LED panel indicators: Power, ACK, IR output activity, LAN activity.
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RF Receiver and IR Data Decoder

rfir-rxDescription

The RFIR-RX receiver unit connects to the RF distribution system through its coaxial input connector. A coaxial loop-through connector passes the RF information out for connection to an external device, such as a TV CATV input. The receiver unit is tuned to the carrier frequency of the RFIR-TX transmitter and the RFIR-RX decodes the transmitter’s data packets as they arrive. Each receiver unit is uniquely addressed and will only act on data packets that match its address. Addresses are configured by adjusting three rotary dials inside the unit. Each dial is set from 0 to 9. This allows for a total of 1,000 addresses. Special order requests allow up to 10,000 addresses. Once a valid data packet arrives with the correct address, the receiver unit converts the signal back to the original infrared signal and sends it out to a standard IR emitter diode for delivery to the target device.

Specifications

  • Receiver frequency: tuned at 418 MHz (cable channel 56)
  • RF signal I/O connector: F-type 75 ohm coaxial jack
  • Loop through insertion loss: ~ 2 DB at 75 oms.
  • IR emitter connection port: 3.5 mm mini mono jack.
  • Power: 15 VDC @ 200 Ma
  • Dimensions: (L x W x H) 5 3/8” x 3 3/4” x 1.0”
  • On Power auto boot and self test.
  • Power indicator: Red LED
  • Activity indicator: Green LED
  • Clam shell snap off front cover for tool free access to internal settings
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RF Modulated IR Control Transmitter

rfir-txDescription

The RFIR-TX is an infrared signal control processor/transmitter that encodes infrared data signals into discrete packets that are communicated over RF distribution networks and is compatible with both analog and digital (QAM) networks. The RFIR-TX connects to a host PC by standard RS-232 COM serial port interface. Infrared control signals are captured through the RFIR-TX learning port and are stored on the host PC as files. These files are sent to the transmitter from the host PC’s serial port connection. Once the RFIR-TX receives these data files, they are encoded into individual packets for transport across the RF network using a specially designated carrier frequency. These packets are captured and decoded by the companion receiver unit (RFIR-RX) which processes them back to the original infrared signal and sends them out to an IR emitter diode attached to the target device’s infrared sensor.

Specifications

  • Sends digital information at 418 MHz (cable channel 56).
  • Connects to the control PC by standard RS-232 DB-9 connector mounted on the transmitter unit’s back panel.
  • Baud rate 9600, 8, none, 1 protocol.
  • Two separate F-connectors mounted on the transmitter back panel provide concurrent RF outputs.
  • Delivers +56 Dbmv into 75 ohm from each of these RF output connectors for use with a CATV or MATV combiner.
  • Signal attenuation up to 20 DB for each RF output is provided via back panel
    adjustments.
  • A separate test output provides a fixed +36Dbmv.
  • Front panel includes a power indicator, a data activity indicator and an integrated IR learner with indicators.
  • Housed in a single RU high standard 19 inch rack mountable chassis.
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Hollywood Casino St Louis

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Columbus OH Lounge Install

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The O.H. Lounge incorporates a huge 74 by 19 foot Christie Digital projected video wall, an LED video wall consisting of 18 55-inch Planar LED displays, a line-array audio system from EAW, and stage Lighting from ETC and Varilite.

The O.H. Lounge incorporates a huge 74 by 19 foot Christie Digital projected video wall, an LED video wall consisting of 18 55-inch Planar LED displays, a line-array audio system from EAW, and stage Lighting from ETC and Varilite.

The O.H. Lounge and Stage was one of the most demanding areas of the Columbus Hollywood Casino job. The large number of audio visual elements coupled with the unique challenges of the architecture and the constantly evolving process of new construction made this space difficult to bring to life. Even so, as we progressed through the build, it became clear that it was going to come together into a beautiful finished product.

The scale of the video portion is apparent from the pictures. The projected screen above the stage is a whopping 74 feet wide by 19 feet high and consists of blended images from three Christie Digital 20,000 Lumen J-series projectors. A video processing system brought the three images together to form a single uninterrupted “canvas” on which could be placed any number of video windows from the twelve tuner inputs. In addition, behind the performance space, an 18-display Planar LED video wall with matching processing provides a dynamic backdrop during performances as well as additional content display capability. Images can be displayed across the entire wall or can be windowed as the operator sees fit. Rounding out the visual elements are several 55 and 60 inch Samsung LED televisions, and a high definition Sony PTZ stage camera for displaying performances and promotions throughout the facility.

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Hollywood Casino St. Louis Remodel

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A large projection screen and twelve 55in LED TV's make the Sunset Bar at the Hollywood Casino St. Louis one of the highlights of the facility.

A large projection screen and twelve 55in LED TV’s make the Sunset Bar at the Hollywood Casino St. Louis one of the highlights of the facility.

As part of Hollywood Casino St. Louis’ remodel, several AV components were added. A large 9′ x 29′ curved projection screen was added. Two 10k HD Christie Digital projectors were employed to fill the space.  The projected images are pixel matched and geometry corrected to fit the surface, and each side is edge blended to create single digital canvas matching the dimensions of the physical screen. A video processor is used to create content windows anywhere on the screen using any of the eight serial controlled TV tuners, even spanning the left and right projectors. The design also equipped the venue with twelve 55-inch LED televisions. The televisions, audio, projection TV tuners, and video wall processor are all dynamically controlled by the latest version of the Control Point software from a touch panel located at the bar.

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Hollywood Casino St. Louis

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HollywoodTurnstileSignFlagThis video shows three dimensional lettering with projection on the front face. There are two identical Hollywood signs – one above the turnstile at each main entrance to the Hollywood Casino St Louis gaming floor. Control Point took the lead on the technical aspects of bringing these signs to life. The video content can be updated and/or created by the property’s digital artist to fit seasonal or marketing themes, and to keep the content fresh.

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Hollywood Casino Joliet

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Joliet Front ShotHollywood Casino Joliet, in an effort to lower their operating costs and simplify maintenance for a 20 X 68 foot curved video projection wall, opted to replace their three existing projectors with two 14k HD Christie Digital projectors. The space was challenging due to potential placement obstructions and the large size of the screen surface. The two projected images were butted together, pixel matched and geometry corrected to conform to the boundaries of the existing surface. The projectors were placed on 28-foot-travel Display Devices ceiling lifts to simplify maintenance and lamp changes. “Show” position and “Service” position stop-points are programmed into the lifts. The results are superior picture quality, fewer service issues, and lower cost of operation.

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