THE PANASONIC SC-BT100 FULL-HD BLU-RAY DISC^TM
HOME THEATER SYSTEM
Maximizes Enjoyment of the Blu-ray Disc and Other New HD Media

Kuala Lumpur, 9 October 2008 - Panasonic recently introduced the SC-BT100 Full-HD Blu-ray Disc^TM Home Theater System as a powerful home theater system that takes maximum advantage of the remarkable image and sound quality of the Blu-ray Disc to provide a viewing experience that surpasses even actual theater.

The SC-BT100 features the UniPhier®, which combines Panasonic's original PHL Reference Chroma Processor and P4HD image-processing technologies onto a single chip. And it supports the BONUSVIEW (Final Standard Profile), which plays special content, such as the director's comments, along with the actual movie. This level of enjoyment is possible only with the Blu-ray Disc.

Panasonic has also provided the SC-BT100 with special audio technologies that complement the superb quality of its Blu-ray Disc images. The Bamboo Diaphragm Speaker, which was developed by an extensive study of speaker cone materials, achieves high sound quality. The Kelton Subwoofer produces rich, robust bass tones to match the large-screen, high-resolution images. And by aligning the two woofers directly above and below the tweeter, the Vertical Symmetrical Configuration Speaker achieves sharp, clear sounds. These high-quality audio technologies combine to reproduce the superb sounds of the lossless compressed Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD formats.

Also, by adding the optional Wireless Kit for Rear Speakers (SH-FX67) and surround speakers (SB-HS100A), the exciting ambience and superb sound of a surround sound system* with up to 7.1 channels can be enjoyed. The Whisper-mode Surround function provides a powerful surround sound effect even when watching late-night movies with the sound volume lowered.

A full complement of networking functions prepare the SC-BT100 for the new age of entertainment, such as the Integrated Universal Dock for iPod®, which allows simple connection of an iPod to the Blu-ray Disc^TM Home Theater System, an SD Memory Card Slot that makes it easy to exchange data with an HD camcorder or digital still camera, and new VIERA Link functions for smooth operation using only the VIERA TV's remote control. The Panasonic SC-BT100 Full-HD Blu-ray Disc^TM Home Theater System clearly brings a host of new AV possibilities to HD entertainment.

*The 7.1-channel surround sound system requires the optional wireless Kit for Rear Speakers (SH-FX67) and one set of surround speakers (SB-HS100A).

[Main Features]

High Quality Picture

UniPhier®
Combining a PHL Reference Chroma Processor with advanced P4HD imaging technology, Panasonic's original digital consumer electronics integration platform, UniPhier® reproduces crisp, natural colours that are extremely faithful
to the original movie. UniPhier® reflects the advanced encoding and authoring technologies developed by Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory (PHL) in collaboration with film industry professionals. With UniPhier® at its heart, the SC-BT100 provides a level of image and sound quality that meets Hollywood's stringent demands – so you experience movies just the way they were meant to be experienced.
*UniPhier is a trademark/a registered trade mark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries.

PHL Reference Chroma Processor
The PHL Reference Chroma Processor up-samples (4:2:0 to 4:2:2) the colour information in decoded video signals. Using unique Panasonic technology, this innovative circuit faithfully reproduces the fine details and nuances of Blu-ray video streams that have been recorded with high quality image compression system. It generates images with all the clarity and depth that BD-Video movies have to offer.

P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD)
P4HD processes more than 15 billion pixels per second and applies the optimal processing to every pixel. So that it can render progressive images superbly, expresses motion smoothly, and draws crisp diagonal lines.

Deep Colour
The SC-BT100's HDMI output is Deep Colour compatible. While the earlier HDMI V.1.2 offers 8-bit, 256-step gradation, HDMI V.1.3 bumps it all the way up to 12-bit, 4,096-step gradation. This helps the SC-BT100 reproduce natural looking colours with smooth gradation and minimal colour banding.
*An HDMI V.1.3 with Deep Colour compatible TV is required.

1080/24p Playback
The SC-BT100 provides 1080/24p output. It reproduces movie images from a Blu-ray Disc in their original 24p form, with no need for conversion. You see movies in the same format used in movie theaters.
*24p stands for 24 frame/sec.
*1080/ 24p supported display device is required

Premium Sound Quality
Kelton Subwoofer
Thanks to a Kelton subwoofer, the SC-BT100 outputs deep, thunderous bass sounds that make viewing Blu-ray Discs a truly awesome entertainment experience. The Kelton subwoofer has two internal chambers. A drive unit mounted in the rear chamber vibrates the front chamber, causing a large, 25cm Passive Radiator in the front chamber to vibrate and produce bass sounds. Because the front chamber functions as an acoustic filter, there is minimal unwanted noise. The thinness and high compliance of the passive radiator help achieve an extremely clean, powerful and responsive bass sound.

Bamboo Diaphragm Speaker
Use of rigid, low-density bamboo in the woofer and tweeter cones of the center and front speakers helps achieve a highly responsive sound. This system reproduces sounds from sources in high definition audio formats of Blu-ray disc with stunning clarity and fidelity.

Vertical Symmetrical Configuration
The SC-BT100's front and center speakers feature a vertical symmetrical configuration, with the tweeter in the center and the woofers arranged directly above and below it. The sound seems to emanate from a single point. This reproduces a sound so clear and transparent that when you're listening to an orchestra, for example, you can easily pinpoint the location of each instrument.

Whisper-mode Surround
In the past, when you were watching a movie late at night with the volume turned down, the surround effect would be lost. Not with Whisper-Mode Surround. It compensates for the sound pressure level of the low-frequency component (which contains the signals that affect the surround effect), so you're enveloped in a rich surround sound even when watching movies at low volume.

7.1ch Surround Sound Available with Optional Kit
You can also create a multi-channel surround sound system with up to 7.1 channels by separately purchasing the SH-FX67 for a wireless system and the SB-HS100A for surround speakers.

Compatible for New All Audio Codec
The SC-BT100 is compatible with the newest Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD 7.1 channel surround sound formats. Sit back and enjoy the incredibly rich, clear and faithful surround sound these high-data formats make possible.

New Medial Friendly
Integrated Universal Dock for iPod
Just slip your iPod into the built-in cradle and enjoy. With the Blu-ray Disc^TM Home Theater System's awesome picture and sound quality, you'll love listening to the music and watching the images on your iPod. There are no iPod or USB cables to connect, so it's super easy and your room stays tidy and uncluttered.

iPod Music / Video Capability
iPod Music Playback and iPod On-Screen Display for Music Menu
Panasonic's Blu-ray Disc^TM Home Theater System is a great way to listen to the music on your iPod. The list of songs on your iPod can be displayed on the TV screen, and you can use the remote control from the home theater system or a VIERA TV to select and play them.

iPod Video Playback
Use the iPod's screen to select a video, then sit back and enjoy awesome large-screen viewing and thunderous surround sound.
* To enjoy iPod Video contents, please connect your home theater system with composite video cable.
* iPod not included.

Enjoy Multi Channel Contents of Set-top Box
Connect a set-top box to your Blu-ray Disc^TM Home Theater System with an optical audio cable, and you can view cable programs and other content on your large-screen TV, while enjoying 5.1-channel surround sound.
*The video output of the set-top box must be connected to the TV, and the set-top box must be connected to the SC-BT100 via an optical audio cable.

HD Networking with SD Memory Card
Linking with an HD Camcorder
The SC-BT100 can play back AVCHD-format images shot with an HD camcorder, such as the Panasonic HDC-SD9. Images recorded onto the camcorder's SD Memory Card are output directly from the SC-BT100's HDMI terminals in their original, high-quality 1920 x 1080 resolution. The SC-BT100 also provides an AVCHD Direct Navigator function that makes it easy to search for particular scenes.

Linking with a Digital Camera
The SC-BT100 can play back JPEG still images on an SD Memory Card, such as those recorded with a Lumix DMC-TZ15 digital camera. The SC-BT100 can output the images to 1920 x 1080 resolution – ideal for a full-HD TV – and output them via the HDMI terminal* Using the Slideshow playback feature, you can play a music CD at the same time you're showing the photos, so viewers enjoy both beautiful images and your favorite music.
*JPEG and other still image sources converted to 1920 x 1080 resolution, while of high quality, will exhibit somewhat lower subjective image resolution than true, native 1080p full HD sources.

Easy to Use & Set-Up with VIERA Link
New Seamless GUI
As the types of media continue to increase, the VIERA Link capability continues to evolve. The newly enhanced VIERA Link displays a menu on the TV screen, making it easier to operate the connected equipment. For example, you can display a menu with a list of the music stored on your iPod, and use the VIERA remote control unit to select one and begin playback.

Auto Theater Setup
When you connect your Blu-ray Disc^TM Home Theatre System to a VIERA TV via an HDMI cable, the TV settings (menu language, aspect ratio, and so on) are automatically loaded into the home theater system. This saves you the trouble of making those settings manually.
*Not All 2008 VIERA Link features are compatible with all 2006/2007 VIERA Link products.

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Blu-ray Disc^TM Home Theater Sound System
SC-BT100
1. Enjoy Full Audio Codec for Blu-ray Disc: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio with Powerful "Kelton Subwoofer" & Clear Sound "Bamboo Diaphragm Speakers"
2. High Definition 1080/24p Playback, HDMI, P4HD Accurate 1080i to 1080p Conversion*1, BONUSVIEW (Final Standard Profile) for picture-in-picture function
3. Enjoy additional Inter-Operability with Panasonic Products which have VIERA Link*2, Enjoy Precious Memories in HD with SD Memory Card Slot

Blu Ray Home Theatre System SC – BT100 selling at RM4,399.00

Home Theater Receiver
• Home Theater Mode: Total Output Power of 1250W (RMS)
• Digital Amplifier
• Whisper-mode Surround
• H.Bass
• Surround Enhancer
• Real Center Focus
• EQ (Flat, Heavy, Clear, Soft)
• Subwoofer Boost
• Subwoofer Level Control
• Quartz-Synthesized Digital Tuning System (FM)
• AV Remote Control

[Blu-ray Disc Features]
Video Features
• PHL Reference Chroma Processor
• P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD)
• Precise Pixel Generation
• 16-Level Motion Detection with Pixel-Based Motion Adaptive
• Diagonal Processing
• Detection of 3:2/2:2 Pull-Down Progressive Processing
• i/p Conversion for 1080p* Playback
• Up-Conversion to 1080p* Playback
* HDMI connection required.
• 1080/24p Playback (Blu-ray Disc)
• Deep Colour
• 148.5MHz/12bit Video D/A Converter
• Digital Noise Reduction (3D-NR/ Integrated NR)
• Picture Mode (Normal, Soft, Fine, Cinema, User)
• Picture Adjustment (Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Colour, Gamma Correction)
• Advanced Progressive Scan* (PAL/NTSC)
* To enjoy a progressive scan picture, a TV with progressive scan capabilities must be used.
• Zoom Function for JPEG image
• Multi-Format Playback (BD-ROM, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-R, BD-R DL, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW*3, DVD-R*3, DVD-R (Dual Layer)*3, +R*3, +R (Double Layer)*3, +RW*3, CD, CD-R/RW*4, MP3*5, AVCHD (SD Memory Card/DVD), JPEG and DivX®*6)

Audio Features
• Built-in Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and Linear PCM Decoder
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Movie, Music) (for Disc/iPod/Digital In/FM/AUX) with Optional Surround Speakers.
• DTS Neo :6 (Cinema,Music) (for Disc/iPod/Digital In/FM/AUX)
• High Quality 192kHz/24bit Audio D/A Converter
• Dynamic Range Compression

Other Media Features
• Integrated Universal Dock for iPod
• On-Screen Display for iPod Music Menu
• iPod Music Playback
• iPod Video and Photo Playback*7
• High Definition Movie & Picture Playback via SD Memory Card Slot

Input/ Output
• 1 HDMI Terminal (VIERA Link)
• 1 Component Video Output
• 1 Video Output
• 1 Digital Input (Optical)
• 1 Analog Audio Input for AUX
• 1 Phone Out
• 1 Wireless Rear Terminal

Speaker System
• 5 New Satellite Speakers
• Wall Mounting Holes

Front:
• 6.5cm Woofer x 2, 6cm Cone Tweeter (Bamboo Diaphragm)
• Magnetic Shielding for Home Theater Use

Center:
• 6.5cm Woofer x 2, 6cm Cone Tweeter (Bamboo Diaphragm)
• Magnetic Shielding for Home Theater Use

Surround:
• 6.5cm Full Range Speaker

Subwoofer:
• 25cm Passive Radiator /16cm Woofer (Kelton Type)

*1 Video sources converted to 1920 x 1080 resolution, while of high quality, will exhibit somewhat lower subjective image resolution than true, native 1080p full-HD sources. See dealer for details.
*2 Not all 2008 VIERA Link features are compatible with all 2006/2007 VIERA Link products.
*3 Discs recorded and finalized on DVD video recorders/cameras.
*4 This unit can play CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW. It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording.
*5 For contents recorded on CD-R/RW media from CDs for personal use. Playability may vary depending on conditions and discs.
*6 Official DivX® Certified product. Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6) with standard playback of DivX® media files. DivX®, DivX® Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX®, Inc. and are used under license.
About DivX®
DivX® is a popular media technology created by DivX®, Inc. DivX® media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file size.
*7 To enjoy iPod Video contents, please connect your home theater sound system with composite video cable to your TV.
 
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