Panasonic SC-PT750 Home Theater System

By Jim Robbins — December 29, 2007

Panasonic's low cost HTiB with iPod dock

Summary

Product Name: SC-PT750
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Review Date: December 29, 2007 22:14
MSRP: $399.95
First Impression: Mildly Interesting
Panasonic produces several low cost home theater products…

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Specifications

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 125 W per channel (3 Ohms), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 250 W per channel (6 Ohms), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch 250 W per channel (6 Ohms), 100 Hz, 10 % THD Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 1000 W FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 63 W per channel (3 Ohms), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD Center Ch 113 W per channel (6 Ohms), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD Subwoofer Ch 121 W per channel (6 Ohms), 45 Hz–120 Hz, 1 % THD Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power 428 W Wireless RMS output power Surround Ch 125 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Total RMS power 250 W Wireless FTC output power Surround Ch 34 W per channel (3 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD Total FTC power 68 W Wireless module Frequency range 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz No. of channels: 3 Preset Memory FM 30 stations AM/MW 30 stations FM Frequency range 87.9–107.9 MHz (200-kHz step) 87.5–108.0 MHz (100-kHz step) Sensitivity 2.5 μV (IHF) S/N 26 dB 2.2 μV AM Sensitivity S/N 20 dB at 1000 kHz 560 μV/m Phone jack Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm (1/8") jack Music Port (Front) Sensitivity 100 mV, 1.2 kOhms Terminal (Input) Stereo, 3.5 mm (1/8") jack Discs played [8 cm (3") or 12 cm (5")] DVD (DVD-Video) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, MP3, JPEG) DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, MP3, JPEG) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, MP3, JPEG) +R/+RW (Video) +R DL (Video) CD, CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)] Video system NTSC Composite video output Component video output (480p/480i) HDMI AV output	[Front\speakers\SB-HF750] Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 Ohms Full range 6.5 cm (2 1/2") Cone type Input power (IEC) 125 W (Max) Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 86 Hz–25 kHz (-16 dB) 98 Hz–22 kHz (-10 dB) Dimensions (WxHxD): 3 5/8" x 10 23/32" x 3 3/4" (92 mm x 272 mm x 95 mm) Mass 1.3lbs (0.6 kg) [Surround\speakers\SB-HS750] Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 Ohms Full range 6.5 cm (21/2") Cone type Input power (IEC) 125 W (Max) Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 95 Hz–25 kHz (-16 dB) 120 Hz–22 kHz (-10 dB) Dimensions (WxHxD): 3 5/8" x 5 19/32" x 3 3/4" (92 mm x 142 mm x 95 mm) Mass 1.3lbs (0.6 kg) [Center\speaker\SB-HC750] Type 1 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 Ohms 1. Full range 6.5 cm (2 1/2") Cone type 2. Full range 6.5 cm (2 1/2") Cone type Input power (IEC) 250 W (Max) Output sound pressure 82 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 80 Hz–25 kHz (-16 dB) 96 Hz–22 kHz (-10 dB) Dimensions (WxHxD): 10 5/8" x 3 11/16" x 3 3/4" (270 mm x 94 mm x 95 mm) Mass 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs) [Subwoofer\SB-HW750] Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 Ohms Woofer 16 cm (6 1/2") Cone type Input power (IEC) 250 W (Max) Output sound pressure 82 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 29 Hz–220 Hz (-16 dB) 36 Hz–180 Hz (-10 dB) Dimensions (WxHxD): 7" x 16 23/32" x 10 1/8" (178 mm x 425 mm x 257 mm) Weight: 8.8 lbs (4 kg) Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption Main unit 131 W Dimensions (WxHxD): 16 15/16" x 2 15/16" x 16 11/16" (430 mm x 70 mm x 424 mm) Weight Main unit 11Ibs (5 kg)

Panasonic produces several low cost home theater products and the SC-PT750 includes many features for the price. This package is very similar to its little brother, the SC-PT650, but we feel the black color matches a better with most newer flat panel displays and the wireless rear speaker receiver is included, along with slightly larger front left and right speakers. Also included is an iPod dock, remote control, and various speaker cables. If you are a first time home theater user, or just looking for a small system for a secondary TV, then this might be for you.

In some quick listening tests, we found the system to produce fairly clean vocals at moderate levels. The included sub module is fairly small, but adds a nice touch of mid-bass you certainly won't get from your television's speakers. This system will function best in smaller rooms and you can position the subwoofer for best sound in your room (we recommend keeping it towards the front). A smaller flat panel screen will benefit from the 1080p upconversion function when using an HDMI cable, and the remote control layout is easy to use and well labeled.

Please note that the included wireless module is the only way to amplify the rear speakers. In our experience, wireless speaker technologies are a little hit and miss, and the PT750 is no exception. Since it is based on the open 2.4GHz frequency, it may cause interference with other items in your home such as cordless phone and/or wireless computer networks. If this isn't a feature you will want to use, it's recommend that you check out the SC-PT650, or go for another brand of HTiB (Home Theater in a Box).

Not intending to be a movie-only system, the 5-disc changer can be used for regular CDs or play several types of computer files. Of course, the included iPod dock is compatible with many iPod types to give you the most options for your multimedia dollars. The SC-PT750 can typically be found for around 10% off the MSRP which we think is a good value, so be sure to take some tunes on your iPod into your local big box store and get a demo if this is your target price range.

For more information please visit www.panasonic.com.

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