SECAUCUS, N.J., March 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic
today announced pricing and availability for the 2012 lineup of
home audio products including Compact Stereo Systems, Full HD 3D
Blu-ray Disc™ Home Theaters, DVD Home Theaters and Home Theater
Systems. The new 2012 lineup of audio and home theater
products are developed to offer users design-oriented products that
enhance the home entertainment experience and produce superior
sound quality.
Panasonic' Consumer Marketing Company of North America's 2012 line of Compact Stereo
Systems, the SC series is comprised of six distinct models, all of
which feature outstanding sound quality and offer users a pure,
direct sound system with noise reduction capabilities that allow
users to enjoy a crystal clear listening experience. The
SC-HC57, SC-HC37 and SC-HC27 offer sleek, ultra-slim designs with
smart networking technology and can play music from a variety of
music sources including iPhone/iPod, CD-R/RW and FM Radio.
Additionally, the SC-HC57 Compact Stereo System features AirPlay®
which allows users to wirelessly stream music from an iPad, iPhone,
iPod touch or MAC/PC directly into the device through a home's
wireless LAN network. AirPlay allows lossless transmission
for the finest sound quality playback of a personal music library
and provides a multi-room listening function. The Panasonic
SC-HC series of Compact Stereo Systems will be available nationwide
in April 2012 and will have the
following SRP's: SC-HC57 $199.99,
SC-HC37 $149.99 and SC-HC27
$99.99.
Extending the 2012 line of Compact Stereo Systems, the SC-AP01
and SC-MC07 introduces users to a new micro system concept coupled
with unique design styles and user-friendly functionality.
The SC-AP01 is a wireless, metal bar system that offers clear and
dynamic sound in a slim and stylish design. Featuring
nano-sized bamboo cone speakers to create audio with clearer vocals
and crisper dialog, the SC-AP01 utilizes Aero Stream Port to create
rich and robust bass by controlling distortion and Direct-Vocal
Surround to expand sound throughout a listening environment to
mimic a concert hall and is equipped with AirPlay® to wirelessly
stream music from supported devices. The SC-MC07 is the
smallest of the new compact stereo system products.
Bluetooth® compatible, the SC-MC07 streams music wirelessly from
iPhone/iPad/iPod, Blackberry and other smartphone devices (with
Bluetooth capability) to offer full digital, clear stereo sound in
the compact size of a cookie to create an audio device that can be
placed virtually anywhere, or even used on-the-go. The
SC-AP01 will be available in June with an SRP of $169.99. The SC-MC07 will hit shelves in
July with an SRP of $69.99.
Panasonic's new Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Home Theaters,
SC-BTT490, SC-BTT195 and SC-BTT190 employ advanced technologies to
reproduce clearer, enhanced, theater-like surround sound to
skillfully match high-quality 3-D imagery and are equipped with 3D
Cinema Surround as a standard feature. Additional expanded
features also enhance the home entertainment experience.
VIERA Connect™(*1) has been expanded to offer users a greater
variety of online content and the DLNA function allows users to
access, browse and view content stored on a home network
server. All 2012 Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc Home Theaters
feature a digital music connection for iPod /iPhone, which
minimizes sound degradation allowing users to enjoy their favorite
iPod tunes with pure sound that is highly faithful to the original
source. All Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc Home Theaters will be
available in April with the following SRP's: SC-BTT490,
$499.99; SC-BTT195, $399.99; SC-BTT190, $299.99.
The 2012 DVD Home Theaters, SC-XH170 and SC-XH70, feature high
sound quality technology for pure, clear sound reproduction and
1080p Up-Conversion(*2) to produce crystal clear picture
quality. The 2012 DVD Home Theaters have been revamped with a
more sophisticated and stylish appearance and the SC-XH170 offers a
visible speaker design to enhance the product's sleek look.
The easy-to-use systems are equipped with VIERA Link™, which
provides simple, one-touch control of Panasonic VIERA-enabled
products, ARC (Audio Return Channel), which allows for one HDMI
cable smart connection, Selectable Speaker Layout and simple
setup. The SC-XH170 and SC-XH70 DVD Home Theaters will be
available in April 2012 for a SRP of
$199.99 and $149.99, respectively.
The 2012 lineup of Home Theater Systems, the SC-HTB550,
SC-HTB350 and SC-HTB20, offer multi-positional, detachable speakers
for flexible layout options in the home environment and are
equipped with a wireless subwoofer(*3) for freestanding placement
options. Each system's high-quality sound employs an
Anti-Jitter Digital Amplifier to eliminate distortion and clearly
direct sound to produce pure, brilliant audio, Clear-mode Dialog to
deliver dialog that is more precise in the linking of picture and
sound that seems like it is coming directly from the center of the
TV and Auto Gain Control to provide users a smooth, automatic
adjustment of volume between a movie or television show and
commercial, reducing sudden volume increases. With the
Wireless Music Streaming with Bluetooth® function(*3), users can
listen to their favorite music from Bluetooth-compatible devices
without having to plug the device into a docking station or hook it
into the sound system. The Panasonic 2012 Home Theater System
HTB series will be available in April. Pricing for the series
is as follows: SC-HTB550, $399.99
SC-HTB350, $299.99; SC-HTB20,
$229.99.
In keeping with Panasonic's commitment to the environment, the
2012 home audio products(*4) feature low power consumption and are
Energy Star® Qualified.
"Made for iPod" and "Made for iPhone" mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod,
or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to
meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the
operation of this device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory
with iPod, or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
AirPlay, the AirPlay logo, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod
nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under
license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.
(*1) Access to a broadband Internet connection is required to
use VIERA Connect™ features. There is no fee to use the VIERA
Connect™ functionality, however, some VIERA Connect™ services
require membership registration and have a separate fee structure.
Network services are operated by the respective service providers,
and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently
without notice.
(*2) Video sources converted to 1920x1080 resolution, while of high
quality, will exhibit somewhat lower subjective image resolution
than true, native 1080p full-HD sources
(*3) Not available in the HTB20 model
(*4) The SC-MC07 features low power consumption but it not an
Energy Star Qualified product
About Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North
America
Based in Secaucus, N.J.,
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, a Division of Panasonic
Corporation of North America, the
principal North American Subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:
PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and
R&D operations, offers a wide-range of consumer solutions in
the U.S. and Canada. The Company's portfolio of innovative
consumer products ranges from VIERA Full HD 3D Televisions, Blu-ray
players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless
Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness and Personal Care products and
more.
Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the
earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the
company's Eco Ideas programs. Panasonic was the only Consumer
Electronics company to be listed in the top ten brands on the
Interbrand Best Global Green Brands 2011 ranking. Follow Panasonic
on Twitter @panasonicdirect, and additional company information for
media is available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
SOURCE Panasonic