Panasonic launches Blu-ray offering in its home cinema system

Blu-ray, also known as Blu-ray Disc (BD), is a next-generation optical disc format with the same dimensions as a standard DVD or CD, whose main uses are high-definition video and data storage.

Panasonic has added to 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 and high-resolution images. 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," said Panasonic Marketing Middle East Product Manager Yasuo Kimoto. "Also, by adding the optional Wireless Kit for rear and surround speakers, the exciting ambience and superb sound of a surround sound system 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."

Added to this, 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 DiscTM Home Cinema 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 DiscTM Home Cinema System clearly brings a host of new AV possibilities to HD entertainment.