Panasonic SC-BT200EB Home Cinema

[thosru]

Hi I'm new to home cinema and thought at one time I'd go for separates but now I've priced them I think I'll go for a system. I have a Panasonic Plasma tv( just bought this week) so it will connect up with a Panasonic system easily enough. I fancy the look of the SC- BT200 Blu Ray cinema system it says the rear speakers are 'wireless ready' but as I have wires already going to where I'd place the rears does anyone now if these can be wired.

Hope someone can help me on this

TomR

[cheesemaster]

The key here is the "ready" bit! Out-of-the-box it is wired, but you can upgrade it to wireless with an extra bit of kit (a Panasonic SH-FX70).

Still a bit of a cheat, in my opinion, as you have still have to wire your speakers to the rear receiver, it's just that you don't have to run the wires all the way from the head unit...

[thosru]

Originally Posted by cheesemaster

The key here is the "ready" bit! Out-of-the-box it is wired, but you can upgrade it to wireless with an extra bit of kit (a Panasonic SH-FX70).

Still a bit of a cheat, in my opinion, as you have still have to wire your speakers to the rear receiver, it's just that you don't have to run the wires all the way from the head unit...

Hi cheesemaster Thanks for the info. That suit's me fine as I have speaker wire already run to the rear so I do really want to hard wire them.

TomR

[TEROKNOR]

I have a question regarding the wiring on this unit. Is the speaker wire hardwired into the speaker or are there terminals???

Thanks in advance.....

Also (stupid question) is there connections to wire up to my Sky+ (not HD) box.

[hybridtheory]

Originally Posted by TEROKNOR

I have a question regarding the wiring on this unit. Is the speaker wire hardwired into the speaker or are there terminals???

Thanks in advance.....

Hi

The speakers have terminals except for the sub woofer which is hard wired.

Baz

[TEROKNOR]

Originally Posted by hybridtheory

Hi

The speakers have terminals except for the sub woofer which is hard wired.

Baz

That's excellent news.

[hybridtheory]

Originally Posted by TEROKNOR

That's excellent news.

Hi

See the link below to download the Operating Instructions:

Blu-ray - Blu-ray Home Cinema - SC-BT200 - Manuals - UK & Ireland

[TEROKNOR]

Originally Posted by hybridtheory

Hi

See the link below to download the Operating Instructions:

Blu-ray - Blu-ray Home Cinema - SC-BT200 - Manuals - UK & Ireland

Thanks again. Just started to read the instructions and it says that "This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “2” or “ALL”." So this is a multiregion DVD? All my other DVD say 1 on the back they wil be ok to play??

[hybridtheory]

Originally Posted by TEROKNOR

Thanks again. Just started to read the instructions and it says that "This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “2” or “ALL”." So this is a multiregion DVD? All my other DVD say 1 on the back they wil be ok to play??

Hi

To be honest I havent read the manual lol so I cant comment. If u have any region 1 dvds or friends who do have, u can try and see for urself.

Baz

[thosru]

Originally Posted by hybridtheory

Hi

See the link below to download the Operating Instructions:

Blu-ray - Blu-ray Home Cinema - SC-BT200 - Manuals - UK & Ireland

Hi hydridtheory Just down loaded the manual from the link you posted. I'm concerned at one part i.e It states the cables should NOT be extended I have quite a long room i.e 17 feet long. This is by no means the cable length for the rears as they run around two short walls of 11 feet, in one speaker case and one short wall in another so making rear runs of 39 feet and 28 feet The opposite for the fronts which would be 10 feet max.Will these lengths be covered in the supplied cable or will I have a problem. The manual also says the system can be damaged if the runs are extended !!!!!!!!!

TomR

[hybridtheory]

Originally Posted by thosru

Hi hydridtheory Just down loaded the manual from the link you posted. I'm concerned at one part i.e It states the cables should NOT be extended I have quite a long room i.e 17 feet long. This is by no means the cable length for the rears as they run around two short walls of 11 feet, in one speaker case and one short wall in another so making rear runs of 39 feet and 28 feet The opposite for the fronts which would be 10 feet max.Will these lengths be covered in the supplied cable or will I have a problem. The manual also says the system can be damaged if the runs are extended !!!!!!!!!

TomR

Hi

For the rear speakers I'd defo go wireless with the wireless kit (Panasonic SH-FX70) The wires fo the front speakers r around 3 metres long from memory. If u speak to Panasonic about longer runs and see what they advise depending on the extra length u need.

Baz

[cheesemaster]

Originally Posted by TEROKNOR

Thanks again. Just started to read the instructions and it says that "This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “2” or “ALL”." So this is a multiregion DVD? All my other DVD say 1 on the back they wil be ok to play??

No - it's not multi-region yet. "All" region DVDs are effectively "region-free" so they will play on any machine.

My local dealer says they will be happy to do the multi-region update once they get the go ahead from Panasonic (which they have on all their older players). It's just a bit too new for them to do it right now.

[mr.black79]

Does any one know of a review for this unit? I've not been able to find one.

[Silver Blue]

Originally Posted by thosru

Hi hydridtheory Just down loaded the manual from the link you posted. I'm concerned at one part i.e It states the cables should NOT be extended I have quite a long room i.e 17 feet long. This is by no means the cable length for the rears as they run around two short walls of 11 feet, in one speaker case and one short wall in another so making rear runs of 39 feet and 28 feet The opposite for the fronts which would be 10 feet max.Will these lengths be covered in the supplied cable or will I have a problem. The manual also says the system can be damaged if the runs are extended !!!!!!!!!

TomR

Sounds like a scam by Panasonic to find a new way to to dodge their warranty responsibilities. All that adding a length of cable will do is increase the resistance in the path from the amp to the speaker. As the speakers in tis are rated at 3ohms it's unlikely this would have any noticeable effect on this figure and therefore no effect on the system.

It's not like you get a maximum length of cable allowed warning with a separate AV Amp ! You may also want to put better quality speaker cable in this system which will also invalidate your warranty.

Chancers !

[thosru]

Originally Posted by hybridtheory

Hi

For the rear speakers I'd defo go wireless with the wireless kit (Panasonic SH-FX70) The wires fo the front speakers r around 3 metres long from memory. If u speak to Panasonic about longer runs and see what they advise depending on the extra length u need.

Baz

Hihybridtheory I saw the wireless system but as I'd run fairly expensive cable some years ago thought hard wired would be best Already come off buying separate speakers/amps but now I'm wondering if that is the way I should go to keep my wiring in use Perhaps I 'll put the question on one of the other threads and ask.

Thanks Again TomR

[cheesemaster]

Originally Posted by thosru

Hihybridtheory I saw the wireless system but as I'd run fairly expensive cable some years ago thought hard wired would be best Already come off buying separate speakers/amps but now I'm wondering if that is the way I should go to keep my wiring in use Perhaps I 'll put the question on one of the other threads and ask.

Thanks Again TomR

As SilverBlue says, in real terms there is not really an issue with using different/extended wires in an electrical sense.

The only "problem" with extending the wires that I can think of is that it's a proprietary moulded plug on the head-unit end of it - very slim plugs, all channels are tightly packed together.

There's no way you can get your current wires into the box unless you attach your existing wiring to the chopped off ends of the the wires from the plug (if that makes sense)... All a bit of a botch job!

[thosru]

Originally Posted by cheesemaster

As SilverBlue says, in real terms there is not really an issue with using different/extended wires in an electrical sense.

The only "problem" with extending the wires that I can think of is that it's a proprietary moulded plug on the head-unit end of it - very slim plugs, all channels are tightly packed together.

There's no way you can get your current wires into the box unless you attach your existing wiring to the chopped off ends of the the wires from the plug (if that makes sense)... All a bit of a botch job!

Hi Decided last night to ditch the idea of a Panasonic all in one and I have ordered a set of Kef 1005.2 that way I'll keep my wiring as it isAll I need now is advice on which amp to buy.

Thanks for all the advice.

TomR

[TEROKNOR]

Originally Posted by cheesemaster

No - it's not multi-region yet. "All" region DVDs are effectively "region-free" so they will play on any machine.

My local dealer says they will be happy to do the multi-region update once they get the go ahead from Panasonic (which they have on all their older players). It's just a bit too new for them to do it right now.

That's good news, Will this update do both BD and DVD player?
Also who is your local dealer??

[TEROKNOR]

Another question.

My setup will be: This BT200 system, SKy+ box and my Panny 42" Plasma what is the best/recommended way to connect these up???

[rollocks]

Does anyone know the length of wires for the surround speakers? My rear right speaker should be fine but my rear left would mean running a cable round the walls which would be approximately 3m each i.e. I would need the cable to be 6m or just under.

Also if I go wireless do the surround speakers that come with the kit still have to be plugged in to a wireless receiver?

[hybridtheory]

Originally Posted by TEROKNOR

Another question.

My setup will be: This BT200 system, SKy+ box and my Panny 42" Plasma what is the best/recommended way to connect these up???

Hi

HMDI from ur BT200 to the TV. Two optical cables, one to the TV and the other to the Sky box. Optical input 1 to the TV, optical input 2 to the Sky box. Remember to set ur optical output to Dolby digital on the Sky box. Services>System Setup>Sound Settings.

Baz

[hybridtheory]

Hi

Does the SC-BT200 automatically upscale DVS's or is there a menu where it has to be set to upscale?

Thanks

Baz

[TEROKNOR]

Hey guys looking at this on ebay
Panasonic SCBT200 BLU-RAY Home Cinema Multiregion DVD on eBay (end time 05-Jul-09 22:15:51 BST)

It is says in the description:
This player has been modified to play DVD regions 1-6. (Region B only for Blu-Ray)
The Blu-ray player is fully upgradeable with official firmware updates
Does the bit in red mean that the BD play side will be upgradeable to Region free via the firmware?

I haven't had a response from the seller yet....

[TEROKNOR]

Originally Posted by hybridtheory

Hi

HMDI from ur BT200 to the TV. Two optical cables, one to the TV and the other to the Sky box. Optical input 1 to the TV, optical input 2 to the Sky box. Remember to set ur optical output to Dolby digital on the Sky box. Services>System Setup>Sound Settings.

Baz

Thanks for that. Slight problem my TV doesn't have on optical input. Is this a major problem??

[hybridtheory]

Originally Posted by TEROKNOR

Thanks for that. Slight problem my TV doesn't have on optical input. Is this a major problem??

Hi

Just watch everything through Sky, thats what I do. My second optical goes to my PS3 so I wouldnt worry about it.

Baz

[TEROKNOR]

Originally Posted by hybridtheory

Hi

Just watch everything through Sky, thats what I do. My second optical goes to my PS3 so I wouldnt worry about it.

Baz

That's fine, we watch everything through sky anyway. When we do occaisonly watch via TV or freeview it would be worth listening to it through the system.

[TEROKNOR]

Originally Posted by TEROKNOR

Hey guys looking at this on ebay
Panasonic SCBT200 BLU-RAY Home Cinema Multiregion DVD on eBay (end time 05-Jul-09 22:15:51 BST)

It is says in the description:
This player has been modified to play DVD regions 1-6. (Region B only for Blu-Ray)
The Blu-ray player is fully upgradeable with official firmware updates
Does the bit in red mean that the BD play side will be upgradeable to Region free via the firmware?

I haven't had a response from the seller yet....

Any thoughts???

[hybridtheory]

Originally Posted by TEROKNOR

That's fine, we watch everything through sky anyway. When we do occaisonly watch via TV or freeview it would be worth listening to it through the system.

Hi

If u want to hear Freeview through the system connect some audio cables to ur tv and select Aux on the BT200.

Baz

[TEROKNOR]

Originally Posted by TEROKNOR

Hey guys looking at this on ebay
Panasonic SCBT200 BLU-RAY Home Cinema Multiregion DVD on eBay (end time 05-Jul-09 22:15:51 BST)

It is says in the description:
This player has been modified to play DVD regions 1-6. (Region B only for Blu-Ray)
The Blu-ray player is fully upgradeable with official firmware updates
Does the bit in red mean that the BD play side will be upgradeable to Region free via the firmware?

I haven't had a response from the seller yet....

I think this keeps getting missed by other posts..........

[RottenFox]

Originally Posted by TEROKNOR

I think this keeps getting missed by other posts..........

its simple to understand..
it means region free for dvd, but blu-rays are locked at uk only..it says it plain and clear.!

"This player has been modified to play DVD regions 1-6. (Region B only for Blu-Ray)"

and "official firmware updates", means that the player can still be updated even though its modified, maybe if new features,or fixes are available...but NOT region free for blu-ray, ever..