Panasonic SC-BTT370 5.1 Channel 3D Blu-ray Cinema Surround Home Entertainment System

by Panasonic

Product Features

• 2-Way tabletop speakers
• VIERA Cast (Netflix & Skype)
• Wi-fi Built in/ Wireless Rear Ready
• Two HDMI inputs (One HDMI output)

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 16.9 x 11 x 1.5 inches ; 6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 20 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B004MME6RU
• Item model number: SC-BTT370
• Batteries 2 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,926 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #76 in Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Home Theater Systems
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 9, 2011

Product Description

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3D Technology Checklist

This product is 3D-related. To help you get a great 3D experience, use the checklist below to ensure you have everything you need. 3D viewing requires:

	A Display First, you'll need a 3D-ready display--whether it's a 3D HDTV, 3D projector, or 3D computer monitor. These displays have more processing power than standard 2D models for displaying 3D images in rapid succession.
	A Source Your display may be ready for 3D playback, but you'll still need a device to read 3D content. This can be a cable box with a subscription to a 3D channel, a 3D Blu-ray Disc player, or a PlayStation 3 system.
	3D Content 3D content--the actual entertainment, in other words--will be played back using the source mentioned above, whether it's a 3D broadcast from your cable provider, a 3D Blu-ray Disc, or a 3D video game.
	3D Glasses For now, the vast majority of 3D HDTVs require glasses for 3D viewing. Many use powered "active shutter" glasses, others polarized "passive" glasses. You'll need one pair per viewer, and they'll have to be compatible with your display, whether they're the same brand, or a pair of "universal" glasses designed to work across brands.
	HDMI Cable To connect your source (such as a 3D Blu-ray Disc player) to your display, you'll need a high-speed HDMI cable. Cables with this designation feature bandwidth speeds up to 10.2 Gbps (gigabits per second), for carrying the 3D signal without any loss of quality.
If you want to get more information about 3D, shop our 3D products, watch videos, or interact with other customers, we invite you to visit 3D 101, our customer center about everything 3D.

(March 2011)

Step into the 3D World. Watch 3D movies at home with Full HD 3D technology with the SC-BTT370.

FULL HD 3D Blu-ray Disc Playback

Advanced 2D image technology accumulated over the years at the Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory (PHL) has also been applied to 3D image playback, allowing high quality images to approach original film quality. Lifelike 3D images with dramatic leaping effects and enhanced depth, luster and texture are beautifully reproduced.

3D Effect Controller

The 3D Effect Controller lets you moderate the leaping effects of 3D images. It also lets you adjust the amount of depth, so you can view expansive images and enjoy movies with exactly the kind of 3D effects you want.

2D-3D Conversion

The 2D-3D Conversion makes it possible to convert images from DVDs and Blu-ray Discs into 3D with natural depth perception. So you can watch your prized DVD movie collection in 3D with real-life depth, for even greater viewing enjoyment.

The True to Cinema Picture Concept

Panasonic has worked with Hollywood film studios at a laboratory that we have maintained in Hollywood over a long period of time to research image reproduction technologies. These activities have enabled us to accumulate the know-how necessary to faithfully reproduce original movie images on Blu-ray Discs. Now, we have applied these advanced 2D technologies directly to 3D movie reproduction, to achieve truly beautiful images with even more lifelike realism, depth and texture.

Skype Video Messaging

Quick access to the menu screen

You can instantly access the Skype menu screen by simply pressing the Skype button on the remote control. This is very handy because it lets you easily access the menu screen even while you're watching a TV program or movie.

Incoming Ringtones

While watching a TV program or movie, a ringtone from the player tells you that you have a call. The ringtone also rings during standby mode.

*The incoming call can not be received during Blu-ray Disc playback

Auto Answering Video Message

Record an original message onto an SD Memory Card* and set it as your answering voice message. The message will respond automatically when you receive a phone call while you're away.

*Minimum 512MB SD card required *SD card not included

Video Mail Recording

Callers can also record messages for you onto the SD Memory Card, so you can confirm the messages when you return home.

Cinema Surround Plus

The Virtual Speakers created by Cinema Surround compensate for the lack of a surround effect to provide natural, smooth surround sound. Starting with the 2011 models, the same number of Virtual Speakers are arranged in the vertical direction as in the horizontal direction. This offers an enhanced surround effect not only horizontally but also vertically, so you can enjoy your favorite movies with a level of dynamic surround sound that you've never before experienced.

*Rear speakers have wireless capability with the SH-FX71.

Clear Sound Digital Amplifier

The Clear Sound Digital Amplifier analyzes the difference between the input and output audio signals, and makes the necessary adjustments to produce an output signal with the same low distortion as the input signal. This results in sound that is highly faithful to the original sound source.

Built-in Wi-Fi System

A Wi-Fi system is built right into the main unit, so you can enjoy VIERA CAST and BD-Live content without having to connect the Blu-ray Disc player with a LAN cable or wireless LAN adaptor.

*A wireless LAN environment is required.

ARC (Audio Return Channel)

The home theater system is compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature. ARC makes it possible to receive audio signals from the TV, on top of the preexisting HDMI function of sending audio/video signals to the TV with just one cable. This feature simplifies connection by eliminating the audio cable connection between the TV audio output and the main unit's audio input.

* ARC compatible TV is required.

VIERA CAST

VIERA CAST has been further enhanced with CinemaNow and VUDU, which allow you to stream movies. You can also access other content from the special VIERA CAST screen. And you can check weather and stock information on other sites.

Select Specifications

Supported Formats
BD-ROM:	FULL HD 3D BD, BD-Video
DVD Playback:	DVD-Video
DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW :	DVD-Video, DVD Video Recording,AVCHD, MP3/JPEG/MPO (DVD-R/ DVD-R DL )
+R/+R(DL)/+RW 1 Playback:	Video, AVCHD
CD, CD-R/-RW 2 Playback:	CD-DA, MP3, JPEG/MPO
DVD-R/-RW/-R(DL) Playback:	DVD Video, DVD-VR, AVCHD, JPEG/ MP3/MPO (DVD-R/ DVD-R DL ), MKV (DVD-R/ DVD-R DL )
+R/+R(DL)/+RW Playback:	Video, AVCHD
VIERA CAST:	Yes
SD Memory Card:	JPEG / MPO / MPEG2 / AVCHD
Universal Dock for iPod/iPhone :	Yes (Integrated)
Input/Output
Total Output:	1000W, Front: 160W x 2, Center: 160W, Surround: 160W x 2, Subwoofer: 200W
HDMI (Output):	1
USB Port):	No
Video Out:	Yes
SD Memory Card Slot:	Yes
Ethernet:	Yes (for BD-Live, VIERA CAST and Firmware Update)
Speakers
Front Speaker:	Woofer: 2-1/2" Cone Type, Tweeter: 1" Semi-dome Type 15-29/32" x 5-5/16" x 5-5/16""
Center Speaker:	Full Range: 2-1/2 Cone Type 3-3/16" x 5-23/32" x 2-15/16"
Surround Speaker:	Full Range: 2-1/2 Cone Type 4-19/32" x 3-5/32" x 2-15/16""
Subwoofer:	1 way 1 speaker (Down Firing) 16-1/16" x 7-3/32" x 11-13/16""

What's in the Box

Main unit - SA-BTT370, Front speakers - SB-HF370, Center speaker - SB-HC370, Surround speakers - SB-HS270, Subwoofer - SB-HW370, remote control with batteries, AC power supply cord, FM indoor antenna, user's manual, sheet of speaker cable sticker

Product Description

Panasonic SC-BTT370 5.1 Channel 3D Blu-Ray Cinema Surround Home Entertainment System

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

76 of 78 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, definitely reccomended! April 6, 2011

By SparXXXie

I got this system in March after pre-ordering it. I have had previous good luck with Panasonic home theater systems so I waited buying an upgrade until this was released this year. And I'm glad I did. What a great product. I've had it for 2 weeks now and I'm really impressed with this system. I don't have a 3D television, I only use this system for Bluray discs. You do not have to own a 3D television to use this as a bluray system.

I've shopped around for other home theater systems for a long time. I've gone to many electronics stores, Fry's, Best Buy, Target, but I was not impressed with any of the other brands out there. Sony, Samsung, LG, I truly believe this Panasonic system beats them all in terms of quality, sound, picture, and features.

Likes:

Viera Cast: Built-in ready to go WiFi for streaming netflix, vudu, and many other services. This thing will also do Skype!

Down-firing subwoofer: Panasonic changed the subwoofer so it fires the bass into your floor, creating a theater-like boom and experience. And let me tell you, this subwoofer really rumbles my condo. The bass is deep, no distortion whatsoever even when I've cranked this system really loud. I'm really impressed with the design of the subwoofer. Whether you want to watch movies quietly or crank it up during an action-packed movie, the bass produced by this system is totally jaw-dropping.

Cinema Surround Sound - The cinema surround sound feature you can turn on really increases the surround effect of movies, making this 5.1 system sound like a 7.1 system. I recommend turning the rear surround speakers up, you can customize every speaker and how loud you want them to be. You can even increase the bass output.... The surround sound produced is clear, crisp, sounds excellent, and during actions scenes you don't even realize that it's the superb surround experience making your heart pound, not the movie.

2 HDMI Inputs & Optical In: The SC-BTT370 allows you to connect your xbox or ps3 or whatever has an HDMI source directly to the unit, so you don't have a ton of fussing and forgetting which system is hooked directly to your TV and what setting you are supposed to be on. I have my xbox directly connected to the surround sound system and it works flawlessly.

Picture: The deep color and full 1080p picture renders beautifully. I am breathless when watching bluray movies on this system. The Netflix and VUDU streaming services are integrated nicely, and look stunning as well. I watched U-571 and Blawhawk Down last night, and I still couldn't believe how clear and beautiful the picture was.

3D Discs: I do not have a 3D television, and you do not need a 3D television to use this player. I have talked to many people who have bought this system, and they rave about the 3D capabilities and I believe it. They told me this play blows the PS3 out of the water in terms of 3D rendering and detail.

Dislikes: None Read more ›

71 of 77 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Great sound, but annoying software limitations June 2, 2011

By Los Angeles 1

First the positive:

The sound that comes out of this little unit is amazing. The small size is just incredible, and the unit never gets hot. I was worried because this unit does not have a powered subwoofer, but the bass is very loud and leaves me very impressed and not wanting more. Also, the speaker grills are metal and durable (not cloth covers, like on previous models). I love the Vieracast internet accessible content. With my fast internet connection, the movies from Vudu load instantly and look almost better than my live FIOS HD picture. I also love the German news Vieracast app, I just wish they had more apps on the unit. Even the FM radio is better than expected.

But there are some pretty annoying negatives:

The problem with this unit is the software. Although the GUI looks very pretty, it has some severe limitations. Previous Panasonic units would remember what input you were last using when you turned them off, and the next time you turned them on would already be switched to that input. On this unit, however, that does NOT happen. I only use this unit to watch my cable's STB which is plugged into the unit's HDMI-1 input. But, EVERY TIME I turn the unit on, it goes back to the default HOME screen (where you must graphically choose what you would input you would like to use) rather than going straight to the HDMI-1 input. This extra and very unnecessary step stops me from just using my one cable tv remote to turn on my TV, my STB, and this unit. I can use that other remote to turn this unit on, but I STILL have to use the remote that came with this unit to navigate away from the HOME screen and tell it to switch to HDMI-1. This is incredibly annoying and it really does not make sense why Panasonic made this change from last year's model....

Another annoying software problem is that it takes FOREVER to switch to the HDMI inputs. I don't know what the unit is doing while it it switching to the HDMI input (analyzing, thinking, whatever), but it takes about 5-7 seconds before my STB's image appears on the connected TV. This is in direct contrast to switching inputs on my Panasonic TV, where switching HDMI inputs is almost instantaneous.

So, the major negative is that it takes about 20 seconds to turn on the unit, grab the remote, navigate away from the HOME screen to the HDMI input, and then wait, wait, wait, until it activates the input and actually puts an image out on the connected TV. For me, this is way too long, especially if I just want to fire the unit up real quick to watch some quick news during lunch.

I am considering returning this unit for this reason, even though the excellent price and the excellent sound it puts out makes my decision hard.

If you're not a time-conscious person, maybe the unit's slooooow input switching will not bother you. Or the fact that you need to go through the HOME menu EVERY time you turn the unit on. In that case, this will be a great unit for you. You'll love the sound you'll get out if it! Read more ›

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Good sound for entry HTiB, lacking extras September 11, 2011

By David J. Zemens

We just bought this as our first home theater system and so far the sound quality has been excellent. We also enjoy the apps included (mainly the Pandora app) to listen to music.

Set-up was fairly simple, although the basic instructions do not include instructions for connecting a DVR/set-top cable box/etc. and that requires some additional steps and another HDMi or optical cable to make all the connections.

But there are several things that are really disappointing to me. Although there is a USB port, it does not appear to recognize any USB devices I have attached (two WD external hard drives and a Philips MP3 player).According to their online tech support the USB port "is only for a wireless LAN adaptor. It is not for connecting anything else." This is strange, because this system is already wireless.

This system does does have an SD card slot, but the tech support indicates that it only supports four file types: MPEG2, AVCHD, JPEG and MPO. This means that the SD card reader will not play MOV, MP4, MP3, AVI, RM or any of the other very common multimedia file types. So far, this system has been unable to recognize any of the three SD cards I have tried to use. I think they need to be "formatted" first. So much for plug-and-play; you will not be able to take the SD card from your camcorder and plug it in to watch your movies.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing for the $$ November 22, 2011

By Norman Fishman

Amazon Verified Purchase

This is my second home theater system from Panasonic. The first unit lasted only two years (the DVD player died) and the sound wasn't very good from the start but it was bundled with the TV from Best Buy.

I have a 50" Panasonic Viera TV so I purchased the Panasonic SC-BTT370 system from Amazon and was blown away! This system really fills my room with quality sound. Internet streaming is at par with Roku, Apple TV, etc. (I've tried them all.) Not so long ago I paid around $350 for this unit and still think I got a great deal.

I'm using a pair of Bose for rear speakers and they work great no impedance issues.

My room is 400 sq'

I'm over 60 yrs old and have always been a electronic gadget guy - I know a good gadget - this gadget is a great value!