The Solution You're Looking For

You want your home theater system to provide the audio punch to keep things lively. You want the DVDs you watch to take full advantage of the HDTV you invested in. And you don't want to have to string so much cable to connect your rear surrounds and subwoofer that even Spiderman would feel a little hemmed in. The Panasonic SCPT1050 takes care of all these issues, and more. The 5.1-channel speaker system pumps out 1200 total watts (RMS) and keeps you wire free in the back. The five-disc DVD changer up-converts standard definition DVDs to high definition, so you won't was a pixel of your HDTV. Connect your iPod via the included dock (or plug your own universal dock into the option port). Got XM? The SCPT1050 is ready. And don't worry about the time-consuming process of making sure your speakers are set exactly right. This system takes care of everything and creates the optimal listening environment for your room with Auto Speaker Setup.

Wireless Freedom

With a wireless rear speaker and subwoofer, no cables means no clutter. And you can place the subwoofer almost anywhere out of view, such as in a corner, and simply plug it into a nearby AC outlet. You can also expand your music listening into three additional rooms with the SH-FX85 wireless multi-room speaker kit (sold separately). Play your favorite music from your home theater's built-in hard drive in your living room and listen to it in your bedroom, in the den, or even in the garage.

Amazingly Vivid Picture

To give you the astonishingly high image quality of today's HD technology, the 1080p up-conversion function converts standard definition (720 x 480 pixels) images from DVDs to high definition (1920 x 1080 pixels). That means you'll get the most out of your HDMI-compatible HDTV, with sharp and exceptionally detailed high-resolution images. And unlike ordinary video up-converters that produce images with thicker edges and decreased sharpness, the HD Enhancer keeps edges crisp and clear, for outstanding detail.

Intensely Rich Sound

Enhance your home theater system with an incredible combination of Panasonic sound technology and 1200 watts of power. Super Surround puts you in the action with lifelike sound from every angle, and a Four-Step Subwoofer Level Control puts you in command, with rich sound effects you can hear and feel.

Enjoy Your Favorite Movies And Music

Panasonic home theater systems are great for watching movies, but that's only where the fun begins. They also come equipped to deliver exceptional sound quality from portable audio players and other new music sources. So go ahead and listen to your favorite music on your iPod by adding the Universal Dock for iPod (sold separately) or tune into your favorite XM stations (XM subscription sold separately).

Smart Theater With Simple Operation

It's never been easier to use both Dolby Pro Logic II and Super Surround — functions that create a multi-channel sound effect from disc media and other sources. One button is all it takes: simply press the DPLII/S.SRD button on the remote control and the system recognizes whether the source is a disc or not.

Comparison Specifications

• Output Power: 1200 Watts RMS (250W x 2 Fronts, 250W Center, 100W x 2 Surrounds, 250W Sub)
• Decoding Processing: Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS
• Satellie Speakers: 3-Way, 3-Speaker Bass-Reflex Front Speakers With 2.5" Cone Woofers And 2.375" Cone Tweeters; Full Range, Bass Reflex Rear Speakers With 2.5" Cone Woofers
• Center Speaker: 2-Way, 2-Speaker Bass-Reflex Center Channel With 2.5" Cone Woofers (2)
• Subwoofer: Bass-Reflex Subwoofer With 6.75" Cone Woofer
• Best Video Connection: HDMI
• Digital Audio Connections: Optical Digital Inputs
• Other Connections: Component Video Out, Composite Video Out, Music Port
• Control System: EZ Sync HDAVI Control II
• Remote Control: Included

Additional Specifications

• DVD Player: Progressive Scan 5 DVD/CD Changer With HD Up-Conversion
• Rear Wireless Ready With 2-Way Wireless
• Wireless 2nd Room Audio Ready With Optional Panasonic SH-FX85 2nd Room Receiver Kit (Sold Separately)
• Auto Speaker Setup
• 3-Room Playback
• Multi-Room 2-Source
• Runs On iPod With Included Dock; Option Port For Universal Dock For iPod
• XM Ready (XM Satellite Subscription Sold Separately)
• 360-Degree Sound
• Surround Enhancer

Manufacturer Specifications

• Wall-Mounting Holes And Built-In Nuts In Speakers
• FM/AM Digital Synthesizer Tuner
• Multi-Format Playback
• 108MHz/12-bit Video D/A Converter
• Dialogue Enhancer
• Cinema Mode
• ENERGY STAR Qualified
• DVD Changer Dimensions And Weight: 16.94" W x 2.94" H x 16.69" D; 1.54 lbs
• Front Speaker Dimensions And Weight: 9.91" W x 44.22" H x 9.25" D; 8.8 lbs
• Center Speaker Dimensions And Weight: 10.63" W x 3.69" H x 3.75" D; 2.9 lbs

Dimensional Specifications

• Rear Surround Dimensions And Weight: 3.69" W x 10.72" H x 3.75" D; 2.4 lbs
• Subwoofer Dimensions And Weight: 5.41" W x 15.88" H x 17.28" D; 14.3 lbs

Panasonic SC-PT1050 Warranty Details

1-Year Limited Parts And Labor Warranty

Panasonic SC-PT1050

Reviewed By: Stephen J. Williams - Bastrop, Texas

After reviewing specs on the various brand names and their offerings, I continued to be driven to this unit based upon the features and the price.

I was looking for wireless rear and and also wanted digital optical input to work with my TV and my Direct TV HD box.

This unit had those required items and much more.
I was very pleased with the product packing when I received it. That told me there was certainly some pride in ensuring the customer receives the unit in great physical shape. Upon my review to be certain of no concealed damage, I began to read the manual. something everyone should do rather than begin to assemble.

I found the manual to be straight forward and fairly detailed at the same time. I realized that the setup for the sound and display would come after getting the speakers assembled and placed out around the room as a first step.

One needs to pre-plan a little so I had my HDMI cable and my optical digital cable ready. I had also purchased enough 16 gauge speaker wire to replace the wire that comes with these units in order to get the very best sound out of the speakers.

I am very impressed with the Panasonic quality. Their connectors are not the least bit flimsy and the materials for the speakers is certainly of good quality.

A wireless sub-woofer was not critical to my list but after surveying my family room, it turned out that it was a huge plus to be able to place it in an appropriate spot without running wire across the front of the room.

After completing my wiring tasks, I then fired the unit up and began the walk-thru of the setup.
I found the menu system to be quite simple and yet allow for one to be very specific about video and audio preferences.

I then decided to insert my sons Cars movie and wow! I was stunned at how great it looked and the sound was awesome. Crystal clear picture and and incredibly crisp and clear sound.

I chose to do the automatic setup for the speakers using the included microphone. I did it a couple of times to be sure things were right.

I played around a little with the various sound changes available thru the remote and was quite please with how easy it was to make a change based upon what you were playing.

I went back to reading the manual and was shocked that I had not really realized that I was also able to sync my Panasonic Plasma with the unit. Incredible that I had missed that. I can change the speakers choice in the TV menu to Theater and the unit comes on and sets up for my optical digital output from the TV. Changing from my DBS on HDMI 1 to my DVD HDMI 2 fires up the unit and it is ready for play.

Once again, I am so pleased with another Panasonic product.

The only caution I would have to anyone is to not go with any larger speaker wire than a 16. You would have trouble getting it inserted into the speaker and unit connections if you did.

I would certainly suggest this unit to anyone who was concerned with rear wires etc. The sound quality is extremely good. The video makes full use of my 1080i Panasonic Plasma. I am using this in a 600 square foot room and I have only had the volume up to about 30. The sub-woofer volume level is convenient. It has four settings and I have pretty much kept it at 2.

I am a totally satisfied customer with this product. The price was excellent for what I received. I have already asked my brother to order his asap.

Stephen Williams