Panasonic SC-BTT350 review
Our Rating :
Price when reviewed : £370
inc VAT Format support could be better but its solid set of features, excellent sound quality and compact dimensions are superb for the price.
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There are more negatives than positives to report about VieraCast, but the Picasa module is the highlight. If viewing your own photos is a high priority, Panasonic’s players perform admirably.
The BTT350’s saving grace is excellent sound quality. Compared to the other sub-£500 systems it sounded balanced, focused and smooth. The difference wasn’t hugely apparent in Blu-ray tests, but in music tests it took a clear lead. On this basis alone we can forgive the long list of quibbles. With 3D and iPod support, a discrete, compact design and a sensible price, it’s our top recommendation.
Details | |
|---|---|
| Price | £370 |
| Rating | ***** |
| Award | Best Buy |
Connections | |
| HDMI inputs | 0 |
| HDMI outputs | 1 |
| Component inputs | 0 |
| Component outputs | 0 |
| Output resolutions | 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p |
| Total SCART sockets | 0 |
| SCART socket type | 0 |
| S-Video input | 0 |
| S-video output | 0 |
| Composite inputs | 0 |
| Composite outputs | 1 |
| Stereo phono inputs | 1 |
| Stereo phono outputs | 0 |
| Coaxial S/PDIF inputs | 0 |
| Coaxial S/PDIF outputs | 0 |
| Optical S/PDIF inputs | 1 |
| Optical S/PDIF outputs | 0 |
| Multi-channel input | no |
| Speaker configuration | 5.1 |
| Main unit end speaker connection type | proprietary |
| Speaker end speaker connection type | spring terminals |
| Other connections | USB, SDXC, iPod dock |
| Wired network ports | 1x 10/100 |
| Wireless networking support | optional 802.11n |
Playback | |
| Surround sound formats | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD HRA, DTS-HD MA Essential |
| Optical drive | yes |
| Supported playback disc formats | Blu-ray, DVD, CD |
| Audio format support | MP3, WAV |
| Video playback formats | AVCHD, DivX |
| Image viewing formats | JPEG |
| Radio | FM |
Speakers | |
| Speaker configuration | 5.1 |
| RMS power output | 1000W |
| RMS power centre | 250W |
| RMS power front | 250W |
| RMS power surround | 250W |
| RMS power subwoofer | 250W |
| Wall mountable | no |
| Centre speaker cable length | 2.0m |
| Front speaker cable length | 3.0m |
| Surround speaker cable length | 8.0m |
General | |
| Extras | remote control, composite cable |
| Size | 430x287x62mm |
| Subwoofer dimensions | 145x258x290mm |
| Centre speaker dimensions | 145x72x85mm |
| Front speaker dimensions | 80x68x119mm |
| Surround speaker dimensions | 80x68x119mm |
| Power consumption standby | 10W |
| Power consumption on | 40W |
Buying Information | |
| Price | £370 |
| Warranty | one-year RTB |
| Supplier | http://www.askdirect.co.uk |
| Details | www.panasonic.co.uk |