Kaleidescape Strato C 4K HDR Movie Player

Bring your Kaleidescape movie collection to another room without adding another movie server.

The Kaleidescape Strato C is a premium 4K Ultra HD movie player designed to work with an existing Kaleidescape movie system.

Unlike the standalone Strato E and Strato V, Strato C does not contain internal movie storage. Instead, it accesses movies stored on a compatible Kaleidescape Terra movie server or networked Strato player with internal storage.

With support for 4K HDR10 video, lossless Dolby Atmos and DTS audio, and separate HDMI outputs for video and audio, Strato C is an excellent solution for expanding a Kaleidescape system throughout the home.

Reference-Quality 4K HDR Video

Strato C delivers 4K Ultra HD playback with support for HDR10 and standard dynamic range.

Its video capabilities include:

• 4K Ultra HD resolution
• HDR10
• Standard Dynamic Range (SDR)
• BT.2020 color-space support
• 4K movie playback and user interface
• CinemaScape aspect-ratio support

Kaleidescape movies are downloaded to compatible system storage and played across the local network, avoiding the variable picture quality associated with conventional internet streaming.

For a premium Sony, JVC, Epson, or Barco projection system, the quality of the movie source is an essential part of the finished theater.

Note: Strato C supports HDR10 but does not offer Dolby Vision playback.

Lossless Dolby Atmos and DTS

Strato C supports high-quality immersive audio formats, including:

• Dolby Atmos
• DTS
• Dolby TrueHD
• DTS-HD Master Audio
• Dolby Digital Plus
• Multichannel PCM

Kaleidescape's lossless movie soundtracks allow a properly designed theater to reproduce the detail, dynamics, and impact available in the source material.

When you're investing in a premium surround processor, amplification, and loudspeaker system, that difference matters.

A great theater needs a great source.

Separate HDMI Audio Output

One of Strato C's useful features is its dedicated HDMI audio output.

The player includes:

HDMI 2.0a video output

HDMI 1.4 audio-only output

This allows us to send video directly to a projector or television while routing audio separately to a compatible surround processor or AV receiver.

Strato C also includes coaxial and optical digital audio outputs for installations that require them.

This connection flexibility can be particularly useful when integrating Kaleidescape into an existing theater.

Expand Your Existing Kaleidescape System

Strato C is designed to work with a compatible Kaleidescape system that provides movie storage.

It has no internal storage of its own.

Instead, movies are accessed through the home's wired network from a compatible Terra movie server or Strato player with internal storage.

This makes Strato C a practical choice when expanding an existing installation.

For example, a home might have a Terra Prime server and a primary Kaleidescape player in the dedicated theater.

Adding Strato C allows the movie collection to be enjoyed in another compatible room without purchasing a second server.

A Kaleidescape Player for Multiple Rooms

Strato C is particularly useful for whole-home entertainment.

A Kaleidescape system can be designed to provide access to the same movie collection across multiple rooms.

That might include:

• A dedicated private cinema
• A family media room
• A premium living-room entertainment system
• A secondary theater
• A vacation home installation with compatible local Kaleidescape storage

Each player becomes another way to enjoy the movie collection.

The Grid can help determine the appropriate player, server, networking, and control configuration for the entire property.

CinemaScape for Projection Systems

Strato C supports Kaleidescape's CinemaScape functionality for compatible widescreen projection installations.

CinemaScape is designed to work with 2.35:1 projection systems, allowing compatible movies and menus to be displayed appropriately on a widescreen theater screen.

For a purpose-built private cinema, this can be an important part of creating a seamless movie-watching experience.

The Grid can configure Kaleidescape alongside the projector, screen, video processing, and control system.

Professional Control System Integration

Strato C supports integration with leading home automation and control platforms, including:

• Control4
• Crestron
• Savant
• Josh.ai
• AMX

It also supports Lutron RA3 and HomeWorks integration over Ethernet.

At The Grid, we can incorporate Kaleidescape into a complete Control4 system.

Select Watch Movie, and the theater can automatically turn on the projector, select the Kaleidescape input, configure the surround processor, dim the lighting, and close the motorized shades.

The goal is simple: one system that works together.

Designed for Custom Installation

Strato C features a compact chassis that fits easily into a professional equipment rack or entertainment cabinet.

Optional mounting accessories allow it to be installed in a rack or behind a television.

A wired Gigabit Ethernet connection provides communication with the Kaleidescape system and access to the movie library.

For larger installations, proper network design is an important part of ensuring reliable playback across multiple rooms.

Key Features & Specifications

Feature	Specification
Product Type	4K Ultra HD Movie Player
Internal Storage	None — Requires Compatible Kaleidescape Storage
Video Resolution	Up to 4K Ultra HD
HDR Support	HDR10
Dolby Vision	Not Supported
Immersive Audio	Dolby Atmos and DTS
Lossless Audio	Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
Video Output	HDMI 2.0a
Dedicated Audio Output	HDMI 1.4
Additional Audio Outputs	Coaxial and Optical Digital
Network	Gigabit Ethernet
Control	Control4, Crestron, Savant, Josh.ai, AMX
Width	7.87"
Height	1.52"
Depth	10"
Weight	4.2 lbs.

Important: Strato C is not a standalone movie player. It requires a compatible Kaleidescape system with movie storage. A movie server or compatible storage-equipped player is sold separately.

Kaleidescape at The Grid HiFi

The Grid HiFi is your Kaleidescape and private cinema expert in Houston, Texas.

Whether you're adding another player to an existing Kaleidescape system or designing an entirely new private cinema, we'll help determine the right equipment configuration.

We'll evaluate your movie storage requirements, number of playback rooms, network infrastructure, projector or television, surround processor, and control system before specifying the equipment.

The Grid can also design and install the complete theater, including premium projection, screens, surround processing, amplification, loudspeakers, subwoofers, acoustic treatment, theater seating, lighting, networking, and Control4 automation.

If you already have a Kaleidescape movie collection and want to enjoy it in another room, Strato C may be exactly what you need.

Contact The Grid HiFi to expand your Kaleidescape system in Houston, Texas.