2009 SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater System

7.1 Channel/1250 Watts

1 BD/DVD/CD disc 1080p DVD up-conversion Wireless ready for rear speakers

Premium Sound Quality

iPod direct dock for audio and video playback IERA CAST V - njoy great web entertainment and E streaming content on your HDTV SD Card slot for AVCHD high definition video and JPEG playback Two front tower speakers and four matching surround speakers Low power consumption - Ecologically and economically beneficial
Front and center Bamboo Cone Speaker and Kelton Subwoofer

Smart Setup Guide

Assists with optimum theater settings
2009 SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater System Specifications

SC-BT300

Playable Type BD-ROM BD-RE / BD-RE DL BD-R/ BD-R DL DVD-ROM DVD-RAM BD-Live*1 BD-MV (BD-RE version3) JPEG (HD) BD-MV (BD-R version2) DVD Video DVD-VR/ JPEG(HD)/ AVCHD DVD Video DVD-VR AVCHD DVD-VR AVCHD Video CD-DA MP3*4 JPEG (HD) AVCHD/ JPEG (HD)
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FORMAT

DVD-R*2/DVD-RW*2/DVD-R DL*2
+ R*2/ +R DL*2 / +RW*2 CD CD-R/-RW*

OTHER MEDIA SECTION

SD Memory Card (SDHC/SD) Television Signal System Home Theater Mode (RMS) Total Power Front Center Surround Surround Back Subwoofer Home Theater Mode (FTC) Total Power Front Center Surround Surround Back Subwoofer Digital Amplifier High Clarity Sound Whisper-mode Surround Center Focus EQ 96kHz Surround Re-master*5 Subwoofer Level Control Digital Synthesizer Tuner Remote Control Video Features PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD) 1080/24p Playback Deep Color Video D/A Converter Digital Noise Reduction Picture Mode Picture Adjustment Zoom Function (JPEG) Audio Features Dolby Digital Decoder DTSTM Decoder Audio D/A Converter Dynamic Range Compression VIERA LinkTM*6 Smart Setup VIERA CASTTM Universal Dock for iPod*7
NTSC 1250 W 125W x 2 (1kHz, 3ohms, 10% THD) 250W (1kHz, 3ohms, 10% THD) 125W x 2 (1kHz, 3ohms, 10% THD) 125W x 2 (1kHz, 3ohms, 10% THD) 250W (100Hz, 3ohms, 10% THD) 600W 65W x 2 (120Hz-20kHz, 3ohms, 1% THD) 105W (120Hz-20kHz, 3ohms, 1% THD) 65W x 2 (120Hz-20kHz, 3ohms, 1% THD) 65W x 2 (120Hz-20kHz, 3ohms, 1% THD) 105W (45Hz-120Hz, 3ohms, 1% THD)
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RECEIVER SECTION

Power Output

(AV Remote Control)

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Blu-ray Disc SECTION

148.5 MHz/12bit
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(HDAVI Control 4)

Integrated
iPod Full Title List on Screen Display for Audio & Video Contents iPod Music /Video*8 /Photo Playback HDMI Output Component Video Out Video Out Phone Out Digital Audio Input Analog Audio Input Ethernet Terminal Wireless Terminal

Input/Output

2 (optical) 1 (AUX) 8.2 16-15/16" x 2-31/64" x 12-59/64" Ready 1-way 1-speaker, Bass-reflex 2-1/2" Full Range (Bamboo Cone) 5.1 10-1/32 x 40-5/32 x 10-1/32 1-way 2-speaker, Bass-reflex 2-1/2" Full Range x2 (Bamboo Cone) 2.6 9-27/32 x 3-3/4 x 3-3/16 1-way 1-speaker, Bass-reflex 2-1/2" Full Range 1.1 3-5/8 x 5-1/32 x 3-3/16 1-way 1-speaker, Bass-reflex 2-1/2" Full Range 1.1 3-5/8 x 5-1/32 x 3-3/16 Kelton type 10'' Passive Radiator, 6-1/2'' Woofer 10.4 7-1/8 x 14-7/32 x 12-13/32
*6 VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ Sync. Not all VIERA LinkTM features are usable with earlier VIERA LinkTM and EZ Sync compatible products. *7 Made for iPod *8 To enjoy iPod Video contents, please connect your home theater sound system with composite cable to your TV. * "BD-Live" and BONUSVIEW are trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association. * Notes:Total harmonic distortion is measured by digital spectrum analyzer. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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* BD-ROM Profile2. (BD-Live features includes BONUSVIEW functions.) To enjoy additional contents (such as Bonus View/BD-Live) on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you will need to insert SD 1 card (1GB or larger/ Sold separately). *2 Discs recorded and finalized on DVD video recorders/cameras. *3 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. *4 For contents recorded on CD-R/RW media from CDs for personal use. Playability may vary depending on conditions and discs. *5 CD sampling is done at 88.2kHz. MP3 data can be re-mastered only on CD.

SPEAKER SYSTEM

Home Theater In A Box Reviews
A home theater in a box is a great solution for someone who doesn't know a lot about electronics or doesn't want to take the time to put together a home theater piecemeal. It takes the guesswork out of buying separate parts and then wondering if they will be compatible.
Home theater in a box setups are made to go together so you know all the pieces will work together the first time. Additionally, these home theater setups can be less costly than buying everything separate, although just as with anything else, there are setups that will run you a pretty penny.
There are many home theater in a box brands available. Here's 4 that we reviewed along with their price and what you get for it.

Toshiba Sd-V55HT

The lowest priced setup on our list was the Toshiba Sd-V55HT, affordable at around $299.00 it's a pretty good deal for such a small imvestment. IT comes with 5.1 speakers, 60 w/channel, progressive scan DVD player, VCR, receiver, and tuner. As you might guess, the quality isn't the greatest and the sound rated low with consumers but when the price is taken into consideration it rates high overall. Cords come with a color code giving this system a super simple setup.

Panasonic SC-HT720

The Panasonic SC-HT720 is a mid priced home theater in a box that can be had for around $349.00. This system has a lot of features for the price and comes with DVD audio playback, a five disk CD changer, 5.1 speakers, 50 w/channel giving it more options that the lower priced sd-v55HT when it comes to control. Unfortunately, consumers gave a thumbs down to the picture and should quality on this setup.

Onkyo HT-S77C

The Onkyo HT-S77C is perhaps the best buy out of the lot. For $700.00 you get a system that includes 6.1 speakers, a receiver, a separate DVD player, And the DV-CP702 six-disc DVD changer. The sound and video on this system are rated very high among consumers although it does have a more difficult setup than any of the others.
Gateway KAS-303 & Connected DVD Player Bundle
This is the most expensive home theater in a box on our list and will cost you around $999.00. This system includes 6.1 speakers along with a separate DVD player that also has the ability to play digital media from a computer. Although the high price suggests quality, many consumers have stated disappointment with it overall claiming that the audio is too overpowering and setup is too complicated.
Source: http://www.articlecircle.com About the Author
Lee Dobbins writes for http://www.home-theater.home-webzone.com where you can find out more about buying and setting up a home theater.