Christie 157-074102-01 PK1 - Pandoras Box Compact Player, 480GB SSD Hardware Performance Kit

What is the Christie Pandoras Box Compact Player PK1?

The Christie Pandoras Box Compact Player PK1 (157-074102-01) is a half-rack, built-to-order media player from Christie Digital, configured with the PK1 Hardware Performance Kit and a 480GB SSD. It runs Pandoras Box playback on server-grade hardware with a professional NVIDIA Quadro GPU and four HDMI 2.0 outputs, and it is designed for 24/7 operation in digital signage, museums, exhibits, and cruise ship installations.

What is included?

• Pandoras Box Compact Player with PK1 Hardware Performance Kit (480GB SSD)

• Output licensing is configured to order (hardware only, or one to four outputs) through a Pandoras Box software license

How does the Christie Pandoras Box Compact Player PK1 work?

The Compact Player stores show content on its internal 480GB SSD and plays it out through four HDMI 2.0 outputs driven by an NVIDIA Quadro GPU. Content can be built on a timeline or run from the Playlist feature, which plays media files back to back without programming separate timeline containers. Each output supports EDID management, and Mosaic mode lets several outputs act as one large canvas.

Any number of Compact Players can be controlled and synchronized over the network from Pandoras Box Manager, so a multi-screen installation stays frame-locked and can be updated centrally. Two Gigabit Ethernet ports, RS-232, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth tie the player into show control and building systems, and JavaScript control plus an interactive web browser support live and interactive content. For touch and sensor-driven exhibits, pair it with Pandoras Box Widget Designer.

What are the key features of the Christie Pandoras Box Compact Player PK1?

• 480GB SSD — PK1 Hardware Performance Kit storage.

• 4x HDMI 2.0 outputs — licensed from hardware-only up to four outputs.

• NVIDIA Quadro GPU — professional rendering on server-grade hardware.

• 4 video layers, 2 sequences, unlimited graphics layers for layered compositing.

• Playlist mode — back-to-back playback without timeline programming.

• Network sync — unlimited players managed through Pandoras Box Manager.

• EDID management and Mosaic mode on all outputs.

• Compact half-rack chassis — about 4.4 lb (2 kg), built for 24/7 duty.

Where is the Christie Pandoras Box Compact Player PK1 typically used?

• Digital signage networks

• Museums and exhibits

• Cruise ships and hospitality venues

• Retail and corporate lobbies

• Distributed playback nodes in larger Pandoras Box show systems

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between PK1, PK2, and PK3?

Storage. PK1 has a 480GB SSD, PK2 a 960GB SSD, and PK3 a 1.9TB SSD. The playback platform is otherwise the same. See the PK2 and PK3 configurations.

How many outputs does it support?

The player has four HDMI 2.0 connectors. Active outputs are set by the Pandoras Box software license, from hardware-only up to four outputs.

Can several players run in sync?

Yes. An unlimited number of Compact Players can be controlled and synchronized over the network with Pandoras Box Manager.

Is it suitable for unattended installations?

Yes. It is built on server-grade hardware and designed for 24/7 operation.

Can Creation Networks design and install it?

Yes. Creation Networks designs, programs, installs, and supports Pandoras Box playback systems nationwide. Contact us at 888-230-3661 or sales@creationnetworks.net.