Panasonic SCPT480

Panasonic's SC-PT480 is compatible with Front Layout Mode which allows 5.1ch surround sound with 5 speakers placed in the front. Even with space limitation, 5.1ch surround sound can be enjoyed with selectable speaker layout. "SC-PT480 is compatible with a new feature of ARC (Audio Return Channel). ARC allows receiving 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 new feature will simplify the connection by eliminating an audio cable connection between TV audio output and main units audio input. * ARC compatible TV is required." "Home cinema system is a great way to enjoy the music, video and photo content on your iPod/iPhone. The list of iPod/iPhone content can be displayed on the TV screen, and you can use the remote control from the home cinema system or a VIERA TV to select and play it. * To enjoy video/photo content on iPod/iPhone, please connect your home cinema system with SCART cable to your TV. The list is only for music and video. Photo playback is not supported by the VIERA remote, to playback photos please use the iPod directly." Easy Setup is a very convenient function that allows anyone to easily set up the home cinema system with any type of TV by simply following the on-screen instructions. Panasonic DVD home cinema systems share the same lofty goal as the Blu-ray DiscTM player ? to bring astonishingly high image quality to today's HD viewers. They feature a 1080p up-conversion function that converts standard definition (720 x 576 pixels) images from DVD sources to high definition (1920 x 1080 pixels) images. These up-converted signals draw out the maximum performance of an HDMI compatible 1080p HDTV, giving you vivid, sharp and exceptionally detailed high-resolution images to enjoy.