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Panasonic SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater System
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Designed and built with superb 1080p HD imagery, enhanced 7.1-channel digital audio circuitry, and rear wireless capabilities Panasonic introduces its SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater System - now you can enter the surreal world of BD-Live (BD Profile 2.0), the epitome of the ultimate interactive movie experience; offering the ability to instantly stream movies and music from the Internet. It raises the bar of excellence with HDMI (ver. 1.3a) x.v.Color/Deep Color processing, Panasonic's exclusive 1080i/1080p P4HD upconversion, high precision 4:4:4 color sampling, 148.5MHz/12-bit video DAC, and PHL Reference Chroma Processing; and multi-format Blu-ray video playback at native HD resolutions of 720p, 1080i, and 1080/24p cinema output.
Enjoy the awesome power of Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD (HRA/MA) 7.1-channel processing, for a wider, more enveloping surround sound experience - DTS-HD Master Audio decoding realizes the high-quality, cinematic surround sounds intended by the master soundtrack studio editor. This is a full-function audio/video control center, combining a powerful 1250W 7.1-channel AM/FM receiver with an integrated multi-format Blu-ray/DVD player, and a built-in iPod dock with audio and video playback. The sophisticated 7.1-channel tower speaker system features sturdy enclosures and Bamboo driver cones that are capable of reproducing clear dialog and superb surround sound special effects. And the 4-step Kelton subwoofer with level control is capable of handling all the punches.
BonusView (picture-in-picture) Support enables independent HD simultaneous video streaming to view your favorite Blu-ray disc movies while simultaneously watching the bonus content at the same time. Moreover, it presents superb functionality that will be hard to match. It features a built-in SD memory card reader, AVCHD (MPEG-2) playback, Ethernet jack, (2) optical digital audio inputs, component video output, and PCM audio down conversion - with VIERA Link function, VIERA Cast (YouTube, Picasa access), Smart Setup with auto calibration microphone, and playback capabilities to a slew of video and audio formats, your entertainment choices are endless with the Panasonic SC-BT300. Also, its stylish black finish is sure to complement your room's decor; and it offers a low power consumption of only 0.2W in stand-by.
- BD-Live 2.0 Ready
- BD-Live technology will enable you to connect this system to the Internet to download such data as additional scenes, shorts, trailers, and to join in multi-player interactive games that are linked to BD bonus content contained in Blu-ray discs.
- The Exquisite P4HD Technology
- Panasonic's P4HD technology performs IP conversion at the pixel level for the finest details by utilizing a pixel-management-task. This advanced video processing samples over 15 billion pixels per second to create a detailed picture with life-like textures, and 16-level motion detection ensures on-screen movement stays blur-free.
- HDMI (v 1.3) Output with 1080p HD Video Upconversion
- It features an HDMI (v 1.3) output with Deep Color technology, capable of upconverting video signals to 720p, 1080i or 1080p with 4,096 steps of gradation for even smoother, finer-quality images. This technology enables the player to carry the HD audio and video information through a single cable and achieving the highest quality picture and clearest sound available.
- HD Digital Audio Decoding
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With this system you will enter the surreal world of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD Master Audio/High Resolution decoding. DTS-HD Master Audio supports bitrates up to 24.5Mbps, 7.1 discrete channels of 96KHz/24-bit audio, and is ideal for HDMI Version 1.3 cables. This technology reproduces true-to-life audio the way the director intended. DTS-HD High-Resolution Audio also offers 7.1 discrete channels of 96KHz/24-bit audio, but only supports bitrates up to 6Mbps. Simply stated, it will reproduce the high-quality (cinema) surround sounds intended by the master soundtrack studio-editor.
In addition to HD audio decoding, the SC-BT300 uses specific Dolby Digital/DTS codecs and Cinema DSP Digital to reproduce an enveloping surround sound experience. The unit decodes Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, and DTS audio. The dynamic range of this system is so well balanced and matched that the center, front and rear channels blend seamlessly.
- UniPhier Technology
- This unique Blu-ray player is engineered with UniPhier Advanced Processing technology, capable of decoding Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD audio signals with high precision accuracy, then outputting the signal in bitstream form (via HDMI output) with no degradation.
- Blu-ray Disc Features
- Blu-ray disc offers picture quality beyond anything available, with full capability 1080p HD resolution in Blu-ray and up to 40Mbps, encoding 5-10X the capacity of regular DVDs. It also features theater-quality uncompressed audio (supporting 8 channels of Liner PCM), up to 32 streams of audio, interactive capability, seamless menus, integrated games, hi-def bonus and educational features.
- Wireless Rear Speaker Ready
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With the optional SH-FX70 you can connect the rear surround speakers to the SC-BT300 without making unnecessary holes in your walls or floors. It eliminates the need to run messy wiring from the back of your receiver to the rear speakers located across the room with 2.4GHz high-frequency wireless technology.
Just insert the digital transmitter (SH-FX70T) into the SC-BT300, and connect (2) rear speakers to the 2-channel wireless receiver module, it's that simple. This system is capable of receiving crystal clear audio within a 33' range.
- iPod Connectivity
- It offers the ability to connect your iPod with the integrated iPod dock and access the full title list for audio and video contents. Your iPod effectively becomes another Panasonic component flowing through the system.
- HD Networking with SD Card
- This system offers a convenient SD card slot that allows easy viewing of hi-def videos and photos on your HDTV. HD video content shot with a Panasonic HD camcorder are output in their original 1920x1080 resolution, while still images taken with a Panasonic Lumix digital camera are up-converted and output in 1920x1080 resolution.
- BonusView with Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
- This interactive player offers the ability to easily access (during live playback) additional Blu-ray content. Some BD-Video incorporates the PIP function in pre-selected scenes; BonusView enables you to display the secondary video source over the primary video.
- AVCHD Media Compatibility
- Enjoy the ability to play back your HD camcorder AVCHD files in full HD resolution. AVCHD discs encoded with x.v.Color (xvYCC) technology, an international standard for wide color space, expands the current data range of video by about 1.8 times, resulting in more natural and vivid colors similar to what the human eye can actually see.
- Progressive Scan Playback
- By scanning an entire video frame at once, scan-lines commonly associated with interlaced video are drastically reduced. The result is a spectacularly clear image with no motion artifacts (stair-stepping), and details so sharp they seem as if they're etched onto the screen.
- Top-Notch Video Processing
- This player utilizes a 148.5MHz/12-bit video D/A converter that provides high quality 4x over-sampling for 1080i/720p output. Noise-shaping video processing, shifts the noise component to an unused area to further enhance the signal-to-noise ratio. By incorporating these technologies, it realizes super-fine, high-definition images with over 4400 billion colors.
- Multi-Format Playback Capability
- It offers a full-range of playback capabilities for enjoying movies, music and images. It will playback Blu-ray Disc, BD-ROM (BD-Live Profile 2.0), BD-MV (BD-RE Ver 3), BD-MV (BD-R Ver 2), DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-VR, AVCHD (H.264), CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, and JPEG (HD).
- VIERA Link Control
- The VIERA Link function displays a menu on the TV screen, making it easier to operate your connected home theater system. For instance, you can display a menu with a list of the movies or music stored on your iPod, and use the VIERA remote control unit to select one program and begin playback.
- VIERA CAST
- With VIERA CAST you can access a selection of Internet services such as YouTube, Picasa Web Album, etc., from the Home screen. It requires a broadband Internet connection.
- 7.1-Channel Speaker System
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The center channel speaker (w/dual bamboo drivers), (2) front tower satellite speakers (w/bamboo driver), and (4) rear surround satellite speakers provide the soundstage, plus a side-firing 250W subwoofer with Kelton driver technology provides the punch for the low frequencies.
Reproducing a full range of audio frequencies to complement your audio selections, you can finally watch your favorite movies come alive with the SC-BT300. Also, its stylish design will complement the newest flat-screen Plasma and LCD TVs in your home theater set-up.
- Automatic Speaker Calibration
- Enjoy better sound as the automatic calibration system adjusts for speaker placement, distance and delay. Just hold the included optimizer microphone at your listening position and built-in metering system called YPAO will analyze room acoustics for the proper balance of your surround sound speakers.
- Built-In AM/FM Tuner
- Enjoy your favorite radio broadcasts with surround sound processing, with the built-in AM/FM wide-band tuner.
- Magnetically Shielded
- The (2) front tower satellite, (1) center speaker, and (4) surround speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent picture interference when placed near your TV or display.
- Full-Feature Remote Control
- Included with this package is a full-feature remote control capable of executing every command from any angle up to ±30°.
- Stylish Design
- Its stylish design will complement any home decor with sleek contours and a decorative black finish.
| DVD Player/Receiver Combo | |
|---|---|
| Surround RMS Power |
125W x 6 @ 3 ohms, 1KHz, 10% THD 250W x 1 @ 3 ohms, 100Hz, 10% THD (Center) 250W x 1 @ 3 ohms, 100Hz, 10% THD (Subwoofer) |
| No. of Channels | 7.1 |
| Input 2 |
Optical Audio: - x2 FM Antenna: - Coaxial x1 AM Antenna: - x1 Analog Audio: - RCA x1 Set |
| Output 2 |
Analog A/V: - RCA x1 Set Component: - RCA x1 Set HDMI (v 1.3): - x1 Speaker: - x8 Sets Headphone: - Mini x1 |
| Other Ports | Wireless Slot for Transmitter, Ethernet Jack, Setup Mic Input |
| Surround Format | Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD Master Audio/High Resolution |
| System | NTSC |
| Region |
DVD: 1/All Blu-ray: A |
| Disc Playback Formats | |
|---|---|
| Video | Blu-ray Disc, BD-ROM (BD-Live Profile 2.0), BD-MV (BD-RE Ver 3), BD-MV (BD-R Ver 2), DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-VR, AVCHD (H.264) |
| Audio | CD, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, MP3 (CD-R/W only) |
| Pictures | JPEG (HD) |
| HD Upconversion | Yes, 720p/1080i/1080p |
| Progressive Scan | Yes |
| Progressive Cinema Scan (3/2 Pulldown) | Yes |
| DVD Recorder | No |
| Recording Format | N/A |
| Tray Type | Single |
| Digital Media Slot | Yes, SD Card Slot |
| iPod Dock | Yes, built-in dock with iPod music, video, and photo capability |
| AM/FM Presets | 60 |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 16.9 x 2.5 x 12.8" (430 x 63.5 x 327mm) |
| Weight | 8.2 lbs (3.7kg) |
| Speakers | |
|---|---|
| Configuration | 2 x Tower Satellites, 4 x Satellites, 1 x Center |
| Shielded | Yes |
| Connector Type | Spring Clip |
| Speaker Type | 1-Way (Bass Reflex) |
| Drivers |
Front Tower Satellites: Woofer (Bamboo): 2.5" (63.5mm) Rear Satellites: Woofer: 2.5" (63.5mm) Center: Woofer (Bamboo): 2.5" (63.5mm) (Dual) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
Front Tower Satellites w/base: 10 x 40.2 x 10" (254 x 1021 x 254mm) Surround Satellites: 3.6 x 5.1 x 3.2" (91.4 x 129.5 x 81.2mm) Surround Back Satellites: 3.6 x 5.1 x 3.2" (91.4 x 129.5 x 81.2mm) Center: 9.7 x 3.7 x 3.2" (246.3 x 93.9 x 81.2mm) |
| Weight |
Front Tower Satellites: 5.1 lbs (2.3kg) Surround Satellites: 1.1 lbs (0.5kg) Surround Back Satellites: 1.1 lbs (kg) Center: 2.6 lbs (1.1kg) |
| Enclosure | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Sub-Woofer | |
|---|---|
| Power Output | 250W |
| Driver |
6.5" (165mm) Woofer Cone 10" (254mm) Passive Radiator |
| Impedance | 3 ohms |
| Connectors | Spring Clip |
| Enclosure | Bass Reflex |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 7.1 x 14.3 x 12.4" (180.3 x 363.2 x 314.9mm) |
| Weight | 10.4 lbs (4.7kg) |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements | 120VAC, 60Hz |
| Power Consumption |
120W 0.2W in Stand-by |
| Color | Black |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 16 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to set up (14)
- Good audio (14)
- Interfaces well with TV (12)
- Powerful bass (6)
- Intuitive controls (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Surround sound solution (13)
- Living room (10)
- Movies (8)
- Large rooms (7)
- Television shows (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (9), Movie enthusiast (7), Tech savvy (5), Audiophile (3)
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Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Thundering Bass
Cons
- Confusing Remote
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Movies
- Surround Sound Solution
Comments about Panasonic SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater System:
After purchasing the sc-bt300 I can find litle to fault panasonic with. The picture and sound quality are amazing. The first blue-Ray movie I viewed on it was avatar. It performed well. The surround sound made it feel like I was in the theater. If you want great quality for decent price this is a great set up.
There wereany reasons I chose this system over compititers. The 7.1 channel Dolby sound is great for home use. It is rear speaker wireless once you get the wireless connection box. Also if you have a panasonic tv the viera cast makes the need for two remotes obselete. The unit does connect to the Internet and you can play YouTube videos as well as amazon on demand.
The only faults I have found with this system are lack of netflix connectivity, sub is a little loud at first, and unless the manual is read, the remote functions are not intuitive to use. The netflix is available on 2010 model blue-Ray players. The sc-bt300 is a 2009 model. Not a big problem as I can connect using my xbox. The subwoofer is set a little to loud but can be adjusted with the remote. Also the remote does take a little while to learn to navigate.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Interfaces Well With TV
Cons
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Movies
- Surround Sound Solution
- Television Shows
Comments about Panasonic SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater System:
This Panasonic Blue Ray Unit is very good for a mid range priced system. Not to mention the Quality and Sound it puts out. Have the speakers hooked up to use with my LCD TV and won't be using the TV speakers anymore though they sounded pretty good by themselves. So give it a good look if your looking to buy a home theater system!
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
- Not wireless
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Surround Sound Solution
Comments about Panasonic SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater System:
Product sound is great, the quality of BD player is excellent. but with all the wires it makes it a hassle to move and hide. But overall Very good system for the price
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
- Interfaces Well With TV
Cons
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Movies
- Smaller Rooms
- Surround Sound Solution
- Television Shows
Comments about Panasonic SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater System:
This is the first Blu-Ray player I have owned and the second surround sound system. I live in a small apartment, so the sound is very good as I don't need it to carry too far. Also have a Panasonic TV, so I am able to just use one remote which is nice.
Positives: Good sound, pretty good system especially for the price
iPod dock: Works great and needs no extra cords or cables
Negatives: Rear surround speakers need an extra component for wireless capabilities.
I very much recommend this system. Enjoy!
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Intuitive Controls
- Thundering Bass
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Movies
- Surround Sound Solution
Comments about Panasonic SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater System:
Meet our expectations but needs a larger room to allow the sound to expand to it's full potential. Side speakers had to be placed toward the rear in our application; however the surround effect remained in tack.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
- Wired Surround Speakers
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Movies
- Surround Sound Solution
- Television Shows
Comments about Panasonic SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater System:
The SC-BT300 is a very good buy for first-time home theater system buyers. It has amazing sound, very flexible to be used with multiple sources, real easy to use and set up and looks nice too.
The 1250 W audio is powerful enough to listen to crystal clear music in every room of my house (a big 2-bedroom apartment) even though its placed in the living room. I love war movies and this is the best I have heard them play outside of a movie hall. The surround sound picks up every detail and gives a movie hall feeling.
This system can be used with multiple sources such as TV, laptop, iPod/iPhone, etc. The instruction manual is very detailed and I had no issues whatsoever setting it up. It also contains detailed instructions on how to use the multiple features of this system and so I truly believe that is an amazing package.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Intuitive Controls
- Thundering Bass
Cons
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Surround Sound Solution
Comments about Panasonic SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater System:
I use this hometheater with my Panasonic TV and the sound is great. set up was relatively easy speaker wires are color coded and the output with HDMI cable is awesome.
The one thing I have yet to figure out how to get connected to netflix. Although I have cable TV the router didn't work but it may be too far of a distance to the modem.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
- Poor Interface
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Surround Sound Solution
Comments about Panasonic SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater System:
We purchased this Blu-ray home theater system for our main living room. It was very simple to set up and has greatly enhanced our entertainment quality. My two kids, 8 & 11, no longer ask to go to the movies, they want to watch all our old movies again with the up conversion this unit provides.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Intuitive Controls
- Thundering Bass
Cons
- It's 110 v only
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Movies
- Surround Sound Solution
- Television Shows
Comments about Panasonic SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater System:
The system was easy to set up. Very easy to operate. It charges the iPod, while playing. The only negative is unlike the SC-BT300PX being sold at the military PX, this does not have the 220v option.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Interfaces Well With TV
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Movies
Comments about Panasonic SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater System:
Great bluray/entertainment combo. Has great sound and bass. My only complaint would be the ipod controls but overall a great product for the price.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Thundering Bass
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Surround Sound Solution
Comments about Panasonic SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater System:
very powerful! picture is very good but sound is excellent. really makes my room a theater. must have been perfect if Netflix-ready too...
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Fast Loading Blu-ray Disc
- Interfaces Well With TV
Cons
- Wireless spks additional
Best Uses
- Music
- Smaller Rooms
- Surround Sound Solution
Comments about Panasonic SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater System:
What I like most about this system is that it is compact and does almost anything one would want it to do, FM/AM radio, plays almost every disk out there, easy to connect speakers (with wiring included), HDMI output, two optical audio inputs. There is only one RCA audio input though, so we could not connect all the components that we have to it (had to go direct to the TV). It sounds great! The sound reproduction seems accurate to me (although I have nothing to compare it to). It sounds as I expected it to sound, separating the front from the back and the sides. There is some customization available, although the screen is so small that you likely have to use the TV as a display to make sense of it all. The bass gets choppy once you get to a certain high volume, which I was disappointed about. The wiring is white, so it would only blend if everything around it is white. In our case, I am going to have to get creative to get hide them. There is an option to get wireless connections (although not truly wireless, from what I have read), but it costs about one hundred for each pair. That makes this very affordable solution a lot less desirable. It is fast in loading the Bluray discs. It has worked with no problems at all for the two weeks I have had it. I would easily have to spend double this if I wanted this performance with a component system, and that would start to get cluttered really quickly.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Thundering Bass
Cons
- Not enough audio outputs
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Smaller Rooms
- Surround Sound Solution
Comments about Panasonic SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater System:
Pretty easy to setup. I didn't use the voice setup because I thought it was unnecessary. The paper instructions are pretty self-explanatory, you just have to be smarter than the product. You can set the bass level between 1-4. It also has different variations of sound, i.e standard, flat etc. Its definitely worth every penny.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Interfaces Well With TV
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
- Surround Sound Solution
Comments about Panasonic SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater System:
Good product with very easy setup. Good integration with panasonic TV which is the reason I bought this unit. Not exactly as intuitive as I had hoped but still very functional.
Comments about Panasonic SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater System:
I shopped around extensively for a sound system. Finally decided on the Panasonic for it's versatility and features. I would advise to read the manual for hooking it up. There are still a few features I have yet to try but for now my movies sound great and TV is wonderful....A+++
Pros
- Cost
Cons
- Dimension
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater System:
very good cost/benefits
its my first of many others purshase Panasonic products!
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What's in the Box
- Receiver/Blu-ray Disc Player/DVD Player
- 2 x Front Tower Satellite Speakers
- 4 x Rear Satellite Speakers
- Center Speaker
- Subwoofer
- Optimizer Microphone
- System Remote Control
- 2 x AA Batteries
- Speaker Cable Pack
- FM Indoor Antenna
- AM Loop Antenna
- AC Power Cord
- Instruction Manual
- 1-Year Parts and Labor Warranty
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