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COMPLIANCE TEST PLAN
IMPORTANT - This page is an archived COPY of the ARCHIVED top level page for CTP V1.2
The DCI Digital Cinema System Specification (DCSS) is intended to promote the widespread deployment of high quality digital cinema equipment that is interoperable and provides rigorous content security. The Compliance Test Plan (CTP) was created by DCI to provide a uniform testing procedure for demonstrating compliance with the DCSS. Manufacturers may demonstrate compliance by developing equipment in accordance with the DCSS and its referenced SMPTE, ISO and FIPS standards, and then submitting the equipment for testing to a third-party entity licensed by DCI to administer the CTP.
Note Regarding Direct-View Screens
Having passed the CTP in its current form, DCI has now listed a direct-view screen system as compliant. However, DCI has not performed a comprehensive assessment, similar to original system testing, of the imagery of direct-view systems. DCI is taking steps to add new tests to future versions of the CTP. In the interim, DCI encourages consultation with industry experts to ensure a thorough understanding of the issues and limits, if any, with direct-view systems.
Note Regarding Laser-Illuminated Projectors
Having passed the CTP in its current form, DCI is now listing some laser-illuminated projection systems as
compliant. However, DCI has not performed a comprehensive assessment, similar to original system testing, of
the imagery of laser systems on various available screen types. Additionally, the possibility exists for anomalies
in the projected image. DCI is taking steps to add new image tests to future versions of the CTP. In the interim,
DCI encourages consultation with industry experts to ensure a thorough understanding of the issues and limits,
if any, with laser-based systems.
Revisions to the DCI Compliance Test Plan (CTP)
Revisions dated April 2014
Revisions dated October 2014
Revisions dated January 14 2015
Revisions dated March 27 2015
Revision dated September 25 2015
Revision dated March 2016
Revision dated February 16 2017
Revision dated March 23 2018, amending CTP sections Introduction, 7.2.1, 10.4.2, 10.4.59, 10.4.72 and adding new sections 10.4.81, 10.4.82 and 10.4.83.
Revision dated October 1, 2018, amending CTP sections 6.5.2, 10.4.43, 10.4.60 and adding a new section 10.4.84.
Revision dated March 13, 2019, amending CTP sections 7.2.1 and 7.2.2
Revision dated April 24, 2020 amending CTP section 6.6.1
NEWEST Revision dated July 16, 2020 amending CTP section 7.2.1
CTP Revision items continue to be evaluated and will be posted after agreement by the DCI membership that the specific CTP Revision needs to modify the DCI Digital Cinema System Specification, Compliance Test Plan, Version 1.2. Suggested CTP Revision issues may be emailed to  . Please include "CTP Revision" in the subject line.
The aggregate collection of the current CTP Version 1.2, the CTP addendum, and all posted revisions will constitute the Compliance Test Plan in effect.
Use of the Compliance Test Plan
The CTP facilitates testing of d-cinema equipment by detailing a set of test procedures and reference files to be used with the test procedures. These materials are described in Appendix A of the CTP, which allows the materials to be re-created from the descriptions, and used to achieve testing results equivalent to those achieved with the original reference files.
Testing Process and Testing Entities
Manufacturers of d-cinema equipment are encouraged to use the CTP to self-test prior to committing to formal testing. Manufacturers can contract with a licensed testing entity to perform the appropriate test procedure based upon equipment type. DCI has licensed the CTP to the following testing entities:
Dr. Kunitake Kaneko
Keio University
Research Institute for Digital Media and Content
2-1-1 Hiyoshihoncho, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi,Kanagawa
223-8523 Japan
Facsimile: +81-45-556-2153
Email: dcitest@dmc.keio.ac.jp
CineCert LLC, United States of America
2840 North Lima St, Suite 110A
Burbank, CA, 91504 USA
Attn: Mr. John Hurst
Email:info@cinecert.com
Attn: Mr. John Hurst
Aegisolve, Inc.
415 Fairchild Dr.
Mountain View, CA 94043 USA
650-386-1436 tel
650-386-1495 fax
Attn: Mr. Travis Spann
Email:tspann@aegisolve.com
Compliance Test Plan Change Policy Statement
Publication of a new version of the DCI Compliance Test Plan (CTP) will take effect in two stages as determined solely by DCI in consultation with the licensed testing facilities in operation at the time.
Stage 1 will include changes that remedy errors to tests, clarify existing tests, or are required to facilitate the testing procedure. Stage 1 changes will take effect immediately upon publication of the CTP revision on the DCI website.
Stage 2 changes will include all other changes to the CTP not included in Stage 1. Stage 2 changes will take effect one hundred twenty (120) days after publication on the DCI website.
When a new version of the CTP is published and has taken effect based on the above, any device undergoing actual compliance testing or re-testing, as defined by an executed testing agreement, the described device being in the possession of the DCI-licensed testing facility, and at least one test has been initiated, may continue to test or re-test to completion using the version of the CTP in effect when that device's testing or re-testing began.
Approved September 30, 2010
Digital Cinema Initiatives, LLC, Member Representatives Committee
Compliance Test Plan Result Reporting
If a particular piece of digital cinema equipment passes the CTP, only the following data will be transmitted by the testing entity to DCI for display on this webpage:
- Test Completion Date
- Name of the Testing Entity
- Manufacturer, Make and Model of Subject Test Equipment
- Software Version Number(s)
- Firmware Version Number(s)
- Test Procedure Performed (DCP Test, Standalone Server Test, Standalone Projector Test, Projector with Media Block Test)
- Testament of Family Group (if provided).
Failed test attempts using the licensed CTP will not be reported to DCI.
Compliance Test Plan Result Scope and Durability
After a piece of equipment (defined by the model, software, and firmware combination) passes the CTP, it remains "compliant" only to the version of the CTP in effect as of the posted test completion date, and for purposes of compliance reported on this website, is compliant only in the version tested, using the software and firmware running when the test was administered.
Each DCI member company reserves the right to decide independently the extent to which it accepts the "compliant" classification, and also reserves the right to seek the corresponding detailed testing data individually from the manufacturer.
Notes on Compliance Test Plan Data
- Digital Cinema Initiatives makes additions or updates to this page only from information supplied by the appropriate testing entity.
- DCI does not have any additional compliance testing information or results about the listed equipment - please contact the manufacturer directly with inquiries.
- DCI shall not be liable for any exemplary, incidental, proximate or consequential damages or expenses arising from the use of this data.
- DCI's posting of compliance information as described is not intended to, and does not, constitute any statement, opinion, representation, evaluation or warranty by DCI, or any member studio, that any piece of digital cinema equipment is safe, suited to any purpose, method of operation or standard of quality, and is not an endorsement of any statement or representation by any manufacturer that any piece of digital cinema equipment is safe, suited to any purpose, method of operation or standard of quality.
Compliance Test Plan Changes from Version 1.1 to 1.2
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The current version of the DCI Compliance Test Plan is version 1.2. The document " DCI_CTP_Changes-Marked_v11-v12.pdf" is a draft document that shows the differences (additions and deletions) between CTP version 1.1 and CTP version 1.2. The actual documents of CTP versions 1.1 and 1.2 are the definitive expressions of their respective CTP versions and prevail in the event any interpretation is required.
Download: DCI_CTP_Changes-Marked_v11-v12.pdf
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