Panasonic, the leading global manufacturer of consumer electronics and home appliances, has announced the launch of its new range of DVD home theatre systems in the Middle East that promise a whole new viewing experience, thanks to a host of innovative features including VIERA Link, HDMI Easy Connection and 360 degree sound.
Panasonic’s new range of home theatres includes SC-HT995, SC-HT895, SC-HT340 and SC-HT540. The SC-HT995 and SC-HT895 come with 360 degree sound and surround enhancer that projects virtual speakers at the sides and rear of the central listening position to complete the circle of sound and enhance the wraparound effect. The dramatically improved audio characteristics in the subwoofer result in ultra-robust bass sounds that add to the dynamism and atmosphere of movie and music reproduction.
“Panasonic’s unmatched focus on offering products that perfectly meet customer expectations is fully evident in these new DVD home theatre systems that we have launched. In home theatre systems it is the quality of sound that makes all the difference to the overall viewing experience and this is precisely what we have focused on through our pioneering technology innovations,” said Koji Naka, Product Manager (AV), Panasonic.
The SC-HT995 and SC-HT895 also feature the revolutionary HDAVI Control or VIERA Link technology, which means that just pressing a single button on a remote control switches on the Home Theater and TV, makes the appropriate selector settings, and starts playback automatically.
With the HDMI Easy Connection feature of the SC-HT995 and SC-HT895 digital video and audio signals can be transmitted at high speeds without being compressed, by just connecting a single cable. These home theatre systems also come with a music port that allows users to enjoy high-quality sound from a portable audio player through the home theatre system. The SC-HT995 has an output of 7500W (PMPO) and 1000W (RMS), while the SC-HT895 has an output of 6800W (PMPO) and 850W (RMS). Both the models come with a quartz-synthesized digital tuning system, sound field control, built-in dolby digital & DTS decoder and karaoke functions.
Panasonic’s SC-HT540 and SC-HT340 also offer most of the features of the SC-HT995 and SC-HT895 except 360 degree sound, HDMI and VIERA Link technology. The SC-HT540 boasts of a powerful 6800W (PMPO) and 850W (RMS) output, whereas SC-HT340 has an output of 3500W (PMPO) and 330W (RMS). The stand-out feature of the SC-HT340 is its space saving slimmer size.
“The Middle East markets have always shown a great demand for high quality home entertainment products, as watching movies with the family ranks very high as a form of entertainment and recreation for people in the region. The superior quality and technological excellence of Panasonic’s home theatre systems give us an added advantage to effectively cater to the demands of the Middle East markets,” concluded Naka.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., (MEI) best known for its Panasonic brand, is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronics products for a wide range of consumer, business, and industrial needs. Based in Osaka, Japan, the company posted consolidated sales of US$81.44 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. For more information, visit the Matsushita web site at http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/top.html. Panasonic Gulf FZE (PGF) is MEI’s first subsidiary company in the Middle East, followed by Panasonic Marketing Middle East FZE (PMM), which is the regional marketing headquarters of MEI for operations in the Middle East and African countries.
