Christie 157-076104-01 PK3 - Pandoras Box PK3 Hardware Compact Player

Product Overview

The Christie Pandoras Box PK3 Hardware Compact Player (157-076104-01) is a rack-mount media playback server delivering up to two channels of 4K video from server-grade hardware in a half-rack 1U chassis. Built around a professional NVIDIA Quadro GPU, it outputs via four HDMI 2.0 ports at up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4. The PK3 performance kit includes a 1.9TB SSD for uncompressed HD playback and large media libraries. It is designed for 24/7 operation in fixed installations.

Product Description

The Compact Player brings Pandoras Box playback into a small, dependable hardware platform for permanent installations. The PK3 configuration pairs the server-grade build with a 1.9TB SSD, supporting uncompressed playback of HD60 content and extended show files. Up to two independent 4K outputs can each be individually warped and blended, with mixed-resolution setups and EDID management on all outputs — enough processing to drive blended projection or irregular display surfaces without an external processor. Four video layers, two image playback sequences, and unlimited graphics layers give designers compositional flexibility, while the integrated interactive web browser and JavaScript control support dynamic signage content. The Playlist feature runs multiple media files back-to-back without timeline programming, and any number of Compact Players can be centrally controlled and synchronized over the network with Pandoras Box Manager software. Connectivity includes RS-232, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth for show control integration.

Key Features

• Two Channels of 4K Playback — dual independent outputs, each warpable and blendable.
• 4x HDMI 2.0 Outputs — up to 4K@60Hz with 4:4:4 chroma for full-quality graphics and text.
• 1.9TB SSD (PK3 Kit) — capacity and throughput for uncompressed HD60 playback.
• NVIDIA Quadro GPU — professional-grade rendering hardware on a server-grade platform.
• 4 Video Layers + Unlimited Graphics Layers — flexible compositing including two image sequences.
• Playlist Mode — sequential playback without timeline programming.
• Network Synchronization — unlimited players controlled and synced via Pandoras Box Manager.
• Interactive Web Browser + JavaScript Control — live web content and scripted behavior.
• RS-232, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth — integration with show control and building systems.
• Half-Rack 1U Chassis — compact 1U 1/2 19-inch form factor, built for 24/7 duty.

Typical Applications

The PK3 Compact Player suits museums and visitor attractions, digital signage networks, cruise ships, themed environments, retail flagships, and corporate lobbies — anywhere synchronized, reliable 4K playback must run unattended around the clock. It also serves as a distributed playback node in larger Pandoras Box systems for live events and projection mapping. See related Pandoras Box products in our Christie Digital collection.

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from Christie vendor data. Unlisted values are omitted rather than estimated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the PK3 differ from the PK2 Compact Player?
The hardware performance kit: PK3 includes a 1.9TB SSD versus 960GB on the PK2, providing roughly double the media storage.

How many 4K outputs does it support?
Up to two independent 4K channels, each individually warpable and blendable, delivered over HDMI 2.0 at up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4.

Can multiple Compact Players run in sync?
Yes. An unlimited number of players can be centrally controlled and synchronized over the network using Pandoras Box Manager software.

Is it suitable for permanent installations?
Yes. It is built on server-grade hardware and designed for 24/7 operation in fixed installs such as museums, signage, and cruise ships.