Panasonic SA-HE100S Home Theater Receiver (Silver)

by Panasonic

Product Details

Product Manual [1.18mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 14.8 x 16.9 x 6.2 inches ; 27.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 28 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00006IKCQ
• Item model number: SA-HE100S
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #180,997 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The surround-ready Panasonic SA-HE100S meets the audio needs of home theater aficionados everywhere without blowing up the bank account. Designed for maximum compatibility, the device offers such features as component-video switching, which lets you switch between a DVD player and HDTV receiver, and six-channel discrete inputs, which distinctly parcel out audio signals to individual channels for superior clarity. The receiver also includes built-in DTS, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic II decoders, which help the system achieve a remarkably natural ambient sound that complements the spacious surround effects.

The 6.1-channel receiver has 600 watts of power (100 watts x 6), along with six preset sound fields that deliver dramatic audio effects to match your music, movie, or moods. The built-in digital tuner accurately tunes in radio broadcasts, while the digital inputs and outputs are designed to minimize electrical noise when transferring high-fidelity sound data. The digital inputs can accommodate DVD players, CD players, cable boxes, and any other components that use coaxial and optical digital outputs.

Other features include two-channel down mixing, which converts multichannel soundtracks into two-channel stereo; a setting that configures the sound output specifically for your speaker size; and a subwoofer output that completes the surround experience. The receiver comes with a universal remote and carries a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Receiver, remote control, and user's manual.

Product Description

Give your ears something worth listening to with this 6.1-channel surround sound receiver from Panasonic. It is ready to take on the challenge with 600 total watts of power at your fingertips. With a built-in Dolby Digital/DTS decoder, Dolby Pro Logic II, and a DTS-ES decoder, it makes sure your music sounds amazing, and your movie soundtracks come to life. Want more? It's DVD-audio ready. You can even connect your high-resolution components thanks to the 3 S-Video inputs. Color: Silver

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not sure what the problem is, September 4, 2004

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L. Granger - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic SA-HE100S Home Theater Receiver (Silver) (Electronics)

I bought this based on Consumer Reports "Best Buy" recomendation despite what some people said in reviews on Amazon. I'm not real sure why there were complaints about setting this thing up. If you have ever had to set a stereo receiver up, this one works just like every other receiver I've ever setup, even easier actually. I had no problems with the manual and am very impressed with the sound and ease of use. I highly recomend this for the price.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars my friend owns this unit, May 4, 2004

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Brad Farabee (Fort Wayne In USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic SA-HE100S Home Theater Receiver (Silver) (Electronics)

My friend own's this unit and I beleive he is fairly happy with it. One major complaint about this reciever is though...It does not proccess HDTV through the component video input. I feel that it is highly important for this problem to be discussed before the purches of your reciever. I own a Yamaha htr-5640 (about the same price) and it handles this task very well. Alse this Panasonic does not support DOlBY DIGITAL EX (Matrix 6.1). It does however have I believe two more digital inputs for sound. As of right now I have my HDTV cable, my dvd player and my xbox all running through my reciever and switch between them is a breeze.

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value, September 29, 2005

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Kurth (VA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Panasonic SA-HE100S Home Theater Receiver (Silver) (Electronics)

I have owned this receiver for almost 2 years and it is used Daily. I bought this receiver for one reason ... It had a tape monitor function. I could not find another HT receiver with this. My old speakers are very fussy and I really need a graphic EQ to adjust the sound to my liking. It was also rather reasonbly priced. In daily use, and occacionsal abuse, this receiver sounds good to my ears, and i like it's looks. kind of a throw back to the 70s in some respects. It has plenty of inputs, and should serve you well. Some of the complaints are valid, the remote looks like a throwback to the 80s .... and is a little flakey, but once you get used to the quirks it is not a big deal. You can't change from digital to analog with the remote, and you can not turn tape monitor on and off with the remote. People also complain about the surround speaker connectors, as they are guillotine connectors instead of 5 ways... personally I like the guillotine connectors better. The manual could be better, but for $200 ... this is a great receiver. these are no longer made, but if you are looking to get one on ebay or something I hope you find my input usefull.

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