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[bluemoonhu]

I found that there is a significant difference in the numbering between the Barco CINE7 produced in 2000 and the CINE7 produced after 2002. For example, the CINE7 produced in 2000 is numbered NR11 *****, while the CINE7 produced after 2002 is numbered NR50 *****. Does this mean they are different versions?

[Hulio]

Of course there is a difference. The article number is increased with each development (version) of the projector. Always starts with R900XXXX.
The serial number on the other hand, is unique to each individual machine. You will never see two projectors with the same serial number.
A good way to tell if all parts in the projector are original, is to check their serial number. Each card, tube, chassis etc should have the same serial number as the one on the projector's case label. If not, that particular part was changed with a spare one.

[bluemoonhu]

Thank you Hulio
I understand what you mean.

What I originally understood was that all Barco cine7 machines are the same version, with identical parts, software, and functionality, except for additional special models. But later on, I found out that the production years of the Barco cine7 were different, and there was a significant jump in the serial numbers. Does this mean they are different in some ways? For example, has the Barco Cine7 produced after 2002 improved in terms of software?

[bluemoonhu]

Barco cine7 produced in 2000

[bluemoonhu]

Barco cine7 produced in 2002