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Panasonic to preview 4K laser projector and digital signage solutions at Integrate 2016

August 16, 2016

Panasonic previews 4K laser projector for large-venue entertainment, ‘space player’ hybrid spotlight/projector for retail and exhibition displays, and ‘Light ID’ to link smartphones with digital signage

Panasonic Australia will preview its latest display and digital signage solutions for applications from event production to retail displays, at the upcoming Integrate exhibition from 23-25 August, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park.

The flagship PT-RQ32K 3-Chip DLP™ SOLID SHINE Laser 4K+ projector is perfect for large-venue entertainment applications. Offering an impressive 27,000 lm maximum brightness (center-screen, high mode operation) at 5120 x 3200-pixel (4K+) resolution, this all-in-one projector incorporates Quad Pixel Drive technology which creates extra pixels vertically and horizontally, quadrupling pixel density and rendering the finest details in exquisite 4K+ resolution. The need for custom mounting-frames has also been eliminated with new frame-free stacking or i-bolt rigging capability, reducing overall weight for less costly transportation, which also makes it easier to support multi-projection mapping applications at large events.

Chris Maw, Product Manager, Projectors, Panasonic, said: “Delivering spectacular visuals from fast action scenes to film-like text and graphic reproduction, the PT-RQ32K is ideal for rental and staging, projection mapping and large-venue theatres. With a dust-resistant optical drive, dual laser modules with failsafe backup protection, liquid cooling and long life filter, the projector combines reliability and low-maintenance with the outstanding performance these applications demand.”

At Integrate, Panasonic will also demonstrate the PT-RZ970 laser projector in conjunction with software that uses an externally connected camera to significantly shorten adjustment time for multi- or curved screen projections, supporting the creation of seamless edge blended, colour-matched and geometrically adjusted images.

The company will preview a new ‘Space Player’ hybrid spotlight and laser projection device. Available in black or white, the Space Player is a compact cylinder that resembles a regular shop spotlight but can highlight in-store displays by blending video, stills, graphics, and text-based digital signage with multiple spotlighting effects in virtually any combination desired. Thanks to a flexible universal joint, Space Player can project in all directions below its horizontal axis, and is mountable on conventional lighting tracks, making installation and relocation easy. Data is stored on SD Card, and ‘Space Player’ can be updated over a wi-fi network, including capabilities such as Intel® Pro WiDi to mirror screens of supported mobile devices and PCs. Other applications include museums, showrooms, hotels, function halls, exhibitions, or in any area where spotlighting is used to capture attention.

Panasonic will also showcase the newly-developed ‘Light ID’ technology, available in early 2017, which enables simple sharing of content for information, entertainment, guidance and advertising, using LED display technology.

Panasonic Light ID links smartphones with digital signage. It provides detailed information through modulating LEDs at a speed unperceivable to the human eye. The system uses a dedicated mobile app to instantly share content between Light ID transmitters, such as displays and LED signboards, to smartphones.

This system enables the transmission of Light IDs from a display using high-speed backlight control technology. This can be achieved through a compatible set-top box (STB) linked to the display, or through inbuilt media players using a USB memory device.

A single display can provide a variety of information to smartphones, and has applications in tourist areas for instance, where information to help visitors navigate an airport, train station or shopping arcade could be delivered in multiple languages. In museums, detailed exhibit information and voice guidance could be provided using smartphones or tablets.

In addition, Panasonic will demonstrate its easy to set up digital signage solution, the ‘System on a Chip’ AF1 display series of 55 inch LED panels. The AF1 Series features an Android™ and HTML5-based OpenPort Platform™ and is equipped with a 1GHz quad-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, and 8 GB of internal storage. It substitutes expensive external ‘Wintel’ systems which also require cabling, additional mounts and installation.

An inbuilt media player and Wi-Fi® capability also greatly reduce cabling complexity and eliminate the need for an external player device if simple play back of videos and photos is required. The display’s open API allows users to control the displays through third party software running on the open port platform.

Chris Maw added: ”This platform streamlines the process every customer has to go through in order to implement their digital signage system. Working with systems integrators, it’s possible to control an entire 24/7 digital sign network from the AF1 Series – such as building-wide LED signs including lighting, audio, and show control – using one comprehensive cloud based interface.”

Key Features

PT-RQ32K

Key advantages of the PT-RQ32K include free 360-degree installation, long-distance HDBaseT™-based DIGITAL LINK video/control transmission, a Multi-Screen Support System, Geo Adjustment, and software for projector-network management over LAN complete with optional plug-ins for simultaneous auto-calibration of multiple projectors and expanded multi-screen support functions.

The projector delivers excellent visuals with a 240 Hz-capable Real Motion Processor sub-frame sampling engine for fluid motion reproduction, Detail Clarity Processor 5+ and System Daylight View 3 analysis technology, and digitally modulated 20,000:1 Dynamic Contrast. Other inclusions such as Quick On/Off, mechanical shutter, and power management functions ensure smooth, energy-efficient operation in long-term or temporary installations. The PT-RQ32K will be available in Australia in late 2016.

The Series is compatible with existing Panasonic lenses for 3-chip DLP projectors, allowing operators to share lenses between projectors in their inventories.

Space Player

The Space Player (PT-JX200 Series) will be available in Australia in 2017. It features a 1-Chip DLP™ imaging device and a robust laser light source providing 2,000 lumens at XGA resolution. Panasonic hybrid colour-wheel technology produces very rich and vibrant images for such a compact device. The filterless design requires no maintenance for up to 20,000 hours of 24/7 operation.

Space Player is also very simple to use, requiring only content stored on SD Card to commence playback. When connected to a local network, Content Manager allows playlist scheduling and access to brightness/power supply settings, all easily editable over Wi-Fi. Included Wireless Manager software enables wired or wireless transmission of images displayed on PC screens to the Space Player, while a Wireless Projector app is offered for iOS and Android™ devices. Terminals include SD Card slot, HDMI, USB Type-A for power supply, and RJ45 supporting PJLink™, Art-Net, and Crestron software.

Panasonic unveils Aero-PTZ, the industry’s most rugged pan-tilt-zoom security camera

July 28, 2016

Security

Designed for mission critical applications in the most severe weather conditions

Panasonic Australia has unveiled the rugged Aero-PTZ security camera, which is designed for applications at height, at sea and on ports, piers and bridges, under severe weather conditions, from rain and snow to extreme temperatures and gale-force winds.

The camera’s 360⁰ aerodynamic spherical design minimises interference drag for visual stability in winds of up to 135mph, while the unique radius bodyline helps deter snow and dirt build-up.

The camera features hybrid image stabilisation technology and gyro-sensors, to minimise the impact of external vibrations; and is equipped with ‘active sense’ technology, responding to external conditions to initiate built-in wipers to keep the lens clear in rain and snow, a heater to ensure internal electronics are operating at the optimal temperature and a defroster to keep the viewing lens clear. The light-weight, fibreglass body delivers excellent strength and is resistant to corrosion from exposure to wet conditions such as sea sprays.

Panasonic previewed the camera at the recent ASIAL (Australian Security Industry Association Limited) exhibition at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in July. The Aero-PTZ will be available in Australia in late 2016.

Daniel Sultana, Group Manager, Security, Panasonic Australia, said: “The Aero PTZ is the most environmentally rugged security camera on the market, capable of withstanding more extreme conditions than ever before. The camera is ready for any installation and will reliably produce sharp, crisp images, whatever the weather.

“It is ideal for a variety of applications, including ports, transit, airports, city surveillance, highways or any location that is prone to severe natural weather conditions, or other factors that might wreak havoc on the operation and reliability of a typical video surveillance camera. The camera’s wide operating temperature and rugged construction means it’s resilient in arctic-to-desert climate ranges.”

The camera incorporates a Video Stability Augment System (SAS) for exceptional image stabilisation, virtually eliminating camera shake. It has an exceptional high-wind load durability of 60m/s and can yield clear imagery with its optional long-range IR LED capability for superior performance in low -to no-light conditions of up to around 150 metres.

The Aero-PTZ has Full HD resolution at 60fps with a 30x optical zoom lens. The camera is IP67 rated, which means it is both water and dust proof, and is vandal proof to IK10 standards. It operates in extreme hot and cold conditions from -50 ºC to +55 ºC. The sphere pan-tilt mechanism allows endless 360-degree panning and a +/- 90-degree tilt range. In addition, the super dynamic function ensures a wider dynamic range compared to conventional cameras.

For more information visit www.panasonic.com.au or call 132 600.

Panasonic releases enterprise-class, integrated open platform security solution with lower total cost of ownership

July 12, 2016

Security

Video Insight Video Management Software integrates powerful features, hardware optimisation and cost efficiency in one robust system

Panasonic Australia has announced the availability of an enterprise-class video management security solution, with the launch of Video Insight Video Management Software (VMS). The platform is well suited to surveillance in universities, healthcare, transport and logistics, and law enforcement, as well as other commercial applications.

The solution will be demonstrated by Panasonic at the upcoming ASIAL (Australian Security Industry Association Limited) exhibition at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 20-22 July.

As customer needs in the video surveillance market become more diversified, video management software with the ability to easily integrate multiple devices across a network is increasingly important.

Supporting more than 3000 camera models from 100 manufacturers and integrating with the most popular access control systems, Video Insight is a powerful, yet easy to use open platform solution that delivers a comprehensive experience including an intuitive user interface, robust client options for Windows, Mac and mobile devices as well as its own built-in access control. The open architecture provides easy integration with surveillance workflow and smooth migration.

“The acquisition of Video Insight to the Panasonic security portfolio provides our customers with impressive surveillance recording and monitoring options,” said Daniel Sultana, Group Manager, Security, Panasonic Australia.

“Video Insight brings together powerful surveillance technology, advanced features, unmatched flexibility, and an easy to use interface all in one single bundled system. Adding Video Insight to our existing line creates a complete single source offering for our customers, gives them the flexibility to choose the right solution for the right application, without worrying about compatibility issues, and protects their existing video surveillance and access control investments, ensuring a lower TCO.”

Video Insight is a leading developer of VMS technology and a member company of the Panasonic Group. Panasonic Corporation of North America acquired all shares of Video Insight to broaden the company’s Security portfolio. Video Insight will continue to evolve the open platform system which integrates across the most popular access control platforms. Founded in 2002, Video Insight provides enterprise-class video management solutions for security systems to over 25,000 customers in the financial, government, retail, and transportation sectors as well as 6,500 schools and campuses.

Key Functionality

Video Insight is the latest in surveillance technology, integrating powerful enterprise VMS features, hardware optimisation and cost efficiency in one robust system

Complementing Panasonic’s popular embedded surveillance solutions, the Video Insight VMS software broadens Panasonic’s surveillance recording and monitoring options and gives end users a true software based option to choose from when developing their security solutions architecture.

Designed as a multi-viewer platform, Video Insight grants users the ability to monitor cameras remotely on various operating systems including platforms such as Windows, Mac, Web browsers, iOS and Android. The integrated user-friendly graphics user interface makes it easy for users to operate intuitively and efficiently.

The single-management interface includes a full array of enhanced enterprise-level surveillance features, including Video Wall, Health Monitor, Automated Failover, Active Directory LDAP, Access Control Integration and Software Development Kit (SDK). An advanced Guard Tour feature ensures operators perform scheduled security checks at stipulated times, and the Rules function provides automated functions to reduce operators’ workload.

Engineered as a pure 64-bit system, Video Insight maximises hardware capability resulting in increased efficiency across all system features. A key factor in hardware optimisation is Video Insight’s powerful capability to allow users up to 300 cameras per server with an unlimited number of web clients and storage size. This potentially provides users with unlimited scaling possibilities in the surveillance workflow.

Video Insight Video Management software is available now from Panasonic Security distributors and resellers. For more information visit www.panasonic.com.au or call 132 600.

Panasonic releases feature-packed camcorder for professional videographers: HC-PV100

June 29, 2016

Camcorders

Panasonic Australia has announced the HC-PV100, a palm-sized Full HD camcorder that provides the videographer with a full suite of features – including professional controls, audio and lighting features, plus dual SD card slots for continuous recording and a versatile 20x zoom, as well as a convenient handle for shooting.

Doug Campbell, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic, said: “This feature-packed camcorder provides an agile and affordable professional video solution for applications such as corporate work, weddings, and field production.”

The camcorder is available in Australia from September, priced at RRP$1,999.

Key Features

The HC-PV100 is designed to meet the needs of professional on-site acquisition, with the versatility to support the busy sole operator. It has triple manual rings, with a focus ring, zoom ring and iris ring on the lens barrel enabling speedy and intuitive camera work. 2-channel XLR audio input terminals ensure high quality sound, with support for everything from external microphones requiring a phantom power supply to audio equipment with +4 dB output. An illuminated LED ring on the side of the camcorder shows when it is recording, convenient for one-person operations when the cameraman is also the presenter.

When capturing low light evening events such as wedding receptions or corporate launches, the HC-PV100 ensures successful results with a 1/3.1-inch Back Side Illumination (BSI) Sensor, and a Built-in LED video light providing a bright 300 lx at 1 metre.

The camcorder’s dual SD card slots provide worry-free continuous recording. When the first card reaches full capacity, the system automatically switches to the second card, and hot-swap recording allows cards to be exchanged while shooting. Simultaneous recording captures data at the same time onto both SD cards as backup against data loss.

Other convenient features to support the demands of a variety of shooting assignments include a colour conversion and a diffusion filter; optical 20x zoom/F1.8 lens; and blur suppression from wide angle to zoom shots via the 5-Axis HYBRID Optical Image Stabiliser (O.I.S.+).

The HC-PV100 will be available in Australia in September from photographic specialists and consumer electronics retailers. For further information, please visit www.panasonic.com.au.

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Panasonic launches new premium range of refrigerators

June 24, 2016

Consumer Electronics, Kitchen appliances

Combining elegant design, advanced freshness, and energy-saving technologies

As a global leader in home appliance technology, Panasonic has expanded its popular range of refrigerators with a new collection of stylish and innovative models. The new range combines sophisticated design with the latest advancements in keeping food fresh, energy–saving technologies, user-¬friendly convenience, and improved storage.

Key details:

Panasonic’s new French Door model features a stunning full-flat glass panel, free from frames for a seamless finish
Selected new BX Series models feature innovative ‘Prime Fresh’ technology which maintains the flavour, texture and nutrients of produce
The ‘Vitaminsafe’ vegetable case featured in the French Door model uses blue and green LED lights to ensure fruit and vegetables stay fresher for longer
Panasonic’s unique energy saving ECONAVI and Inverter technologies save consumers energy and money
Panasonic has released five new refrigerators including a 547 litre French Door model; and the new 450L and 407L BX Series.

Panasonic Refrigerators include smart technologies to keep food fresher for longer

Consumers will enjoy Panasonic’s ‘Prime Fresh’ technology, which is a key feature of selected BX Series models. This revolutionary new refrigeration technology softly freezes fresh meat and seafood to approximately ¬-3˚C. Since food is only lightly frozen, it extends the life of perishable food, whilst maintaining nutrients, flavour and texture. Odours are also minimised, ideal for storing seafood and other strong smelling food. ‘Prime Fresh’ offers food preparation convenience as it’s easy to slice and cook it immediately.

The range’s new easy-access, centralised vegetable case ensures produce is stored in optimum conditions thanks to an airtight design. This keeps humidity levels high, up to 91 per cent, and prevents produce from drying out.

In addition, the French Door model has a ‘Vitaminsafe’ vegetable case which uses blue and green LED lights to mimic the sun, ensuring the nutrients of fruit and vegetables are protected, so they stay fresher for longer. Underneath, the chilled case maintains a temperature of 0˚C to preserve the freshness of chilled foods, without freezing them. It’s perfect for storing meat, fish and dairy products.

All models feature surround cooling which evenly distributes chilled air from the rear panel throughout the refrigerator for gentle cooling without dehydrating food and to maintain a constant temperature. The powerful Ag antibacterial and deodorising filter cleans circulated air, minimising mould and bacteria, and unpleasant odours.

ECONAVI technology for effortless energy savings

Inside, consumers will find Panasonic’s clever energy¬-saving ECONAVI and Inverter technologies, which have been designed to save consumers energy and money, whilst delivering an advanced cooling performance.

Exclusive to Panasonic, ECONAVI technology uses four intelligent sensors to monitor usage patterns, and energy output is then adapted accordingly. This revolutionary technology allows your fridge to monitor the level of lighting and temperature in the room, when and how often the fridge doors are opened, and the fridge’s internal temperature. It then analyses and responds to this information to maintain cooling and the most efficient operation of your fridge.

Premium, sleek, modern and functional design

Panasonic’s new premium refrigerators have a sleek, modern and flat design, which will perfectly complement any kitchen.

The stunning French Door model features a transparent full¬-flat glass panel overlaid on a stainless colour backing, free from frames, bumps or depressions, to create a seamless finish. The stylish recessed curved handles match the flat design.

The Electrostatic Touch Control Panel on selected models has a striking mirror finish and also gives consumers complete control over settings and temperature levels.

The French Door refrigerator features Panasonic’s popular full-¬extension bottom freezer drawer, which sits low, making it incredibly easy to put in and take out food, and see items in the freezer. All new refrigerator models benefit from having separate cases in the freezer which offer tidy storage, as well as minimising food odours.

Mr Emile Redden, Group Manager, Home Appliances and Air Conditioning, Panasonic, says: “We have drawn on our extensive history of over 50 years in refrigeration innovation to create these advanced models. The new Panasonic range is designed to improve user convenience, and offer effortless temperature control, as well as save energy and money in the home.

“With a sleek and sophisticated design, coupled with a wide range of outstanding features and technologies, these fridges are perfect for Australian households.”

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

547L Full-flat glass French Door model:
Panasonic premium refrigerator with transparent full¬-flat glass panel overlaid on a stainless colour backing

Large 547L capacity
Vitaminsafe vegetable case protects nutrients and keeps produce fresher for longer
Chilled case keeps meat and fish chilled, without freezing them
Features Panasonic’s energy-¬saving ECONAVI and Inverter technologies
Electrostatic Touch Control Panel gives complete control over settings and temperature levels
Spacious full¬ extension bottom freezer drawer offers smooth and easy access
Ag Clean anti¬bacterial and deodorising technology eliminates mould, bacteria and odours

BX Series – Bottom Mount Range:
Panasonic premium flat bottom ¬mount refrigerator

Available in 450L and 407L capacities
Available in a premium flat stainless colour or white metal finish
Stainless colour models feature Prime Fresh technology which keeps meat and fish fresh, without freezing them
Vegetable case keeps produce fresher for longer with its airtight design
Chilled case keeps meat and fish chilled, without freezing them
Features Panasonic’s energy-¬saving ECONAVI and Inverter technologies
Stainless colour models feature an Electrostatic Touch Control Panel for complete control over settings and temperature levels
Ag Clean anti¬bacterial and deodorising technology eliminates mould, bacteria and odours

REFRIGERATOR PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

French Door

NR-CY54AGSAU 547L French Door

Glass panel and stainless colour finish

RRP $2,499

Available Now

BX Series

NR-BX46BXSAU 450L	Stainless colour finish	RRP $1,999	Available Now
NR-BX46BVWAU 450L	White metal finish	RRP $1,799	Available Now
NR-BX41BXSAU 407L	Stainless colour finish	RRP $1,699	Available Now
NR-BX41BVWAU 407L	White metal finish	RRP $1,399	Available Now

Panasonic’s new refrigerators are available now from selected retailers. For more information, please contact Panasonic on 132 600 or visit the website: www.panasonic.com.au.

Aussies rate Panasonic their favourite brand for air conditioning

June 23, 2016

Air Conditioners

Canstar Blue releases Air Conditioners – Customer Satisfaction Ratings

Whether it’s for cooling in summer or heating in winter, Australians would be lost without air conditioning. But with so many options to choose from, how do you know which brand is best for your home comfort?

To answer that question, Canstar Blue annually surveys hundreds of households who have recently purchased and installed a new air conditioning unit, asking them to rate their brand on a number of important variables, including ease of use, reliability, quietness and value for money.

Seven big name brands featured in the final results, but only Panasonic scored five stars for overall customer satisfaction, in addition to every other category.

Canstar Blue Customer Satisfied Ratings – Air Conditioners

It means Panasonic joins Daikin and Fujitsu General in claiming the award for air conditioners twice in the six years of these ratings. Panasonic last topped the ratings table in 2014.

“Panasonic is a pioneer of air conditioning innovation, with its broad range of products coming equipped with a number of highly impressive features,” said Head of Canstar Blue, Megan Doyle. “No doubt these features are impressing consumers, but Panasonic is also still delivering on the basics – namely that its air conditioners are easy to use and reliable, while also representing good value for money.

“This year’s result means Panasonic has joined an elite group of brands which have achieved our award for air conditioners twice since the category was launched in 2011. These ratings should give consumers who buy a Panasonic air conditioner confidence that they are getting a quality product.”

Joe De Bella, Product Marketing Manager, Air Conditioning, Panasonic, said: “Panasonic Australia is delighted that its air conditioners have received a five star rating across the board from Australian consumers. Canstar Blue is a gold standard in customer satisfaction ratings in Australia, and this award is a great recognition of consumer confidence in our brand.

“Panasonic prides itself on the products that it launches in all categories, and air conditioning is no exception. Our air conditioning products are put through a stringent array of tests for comfort and durability before being released into the market.

“This, along with a host of features which give great benefits to the consumer, and our dedicated after sales service, have contributed to winning this award in such an emphatic way.”

Consumer behaviour

The Canstar Blue survey, of 635 Australian households who have purchased a new air conditioner in the last three years, found an average spend of $1,900. It also revealed a strong focus on energy efficiency, with 44% of respondents declaring it their number one purchase decision factor, compared with 42% who were driven by price. In addition, eight out of ten households (82%) who were replacing an old system said their new one is more energy efficient.

However, it seems that not everyone is getting the best possible results from their air conditioners, with many households failing to clean their units, which could result in increased power consumption. Four out of ten (41%) survey respondents admitted they have never cleaned the internal filter of their air conditioner, while 37% have never cleaned in or around the external unit.

About this research

Canstar Blue commissioned Colmar Brunton to survey 3,000 Australian consumers. The customer ratings for air conditioners are based on the responses of 635 adults who have purchased a new system in the last three years.

About Canstar Blue

Canstar Blue was launched in July of 2010 by CANSTAR – Australia and New Zealand’s premier researcher of retail finance information for more than 350 institutions across the finance sector. Canstar Blue measures and tracks Australian and New Zealand consumer satisfaction across over 100 different categories to help consumers make the best purchasing decisions for their needs.

What are the Canstar Blue ratings?

Canstar Blue researches, compares and rates products and services according to customer satisfaction across categories including banking, telecommunications, appliances, electronics, utilities and FMCG. Results are freely available to consumers who are encouraged to use the ratings as a guide to product excellence. The full range of results can be seen on the Canstar Blue website at www.canstarblue.com.au.

Panasonic unveils LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. (H-X012) 24mm* Ultra Wide-Angle F1.4 High-Speed Single Focal Length Lens

June 15, 2016

Lumix Cameras & Lenses

Meeting professional needs with high image quality, durability and style

*35mm camera equivalent

Panasonic has unveiled the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. (35 mm camera equivalent: 24 mm) – the latest addition to the company’s range of powerful and compact interchangeable lenses for LUMIX G Micro Four Thirds system cameras.

Doug Campbell, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic, said:

“The new H-X012 is a precisely engineered lens that will be a joy to use. It delivers the exceptional imaging capabilities you’d expect from a LEICA lens, and this attention to quality is also reflected in the construction and styling. Weather sealing with a splash and dust-proof design, plus a metal lens mount, barrel and hood ensure long-term durability and performance.”

The F1.4 large aperture supports low-light and astrophotography as well as demanding video applications, and produces an impressive, natural defocusing effect. The 24mm wide angle has appeal from dramatic landscape shots to architecture and drone photography. An aperture ring provides direct, intuitive control.

The LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. will be available in Australia in August, priced at RRP$1,799.

With an inner focus drive system and a stepping motor, the new LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. is capable of smooth, silent operation together with Panasonic’s high-speed, high-precision Depth from Defocus (DFD) technology for both photo and video recording. DFD supports the precise focusing essential for recording 4K video.

Integrating two aspherical lenses, two UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses and an ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lens, the lens system comprises 15 elements in 12 groups. The adoption of five special lenses makes it possible to clear the stringent LEICA standard for exceptional image quality with high resolution and minimum distortion. Nine blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractively smooth effect in out-of-focus areas when shooting at larger aperture settings.

For further information, please visit www.panasonic.com.au.

Panasonic announces new 2016 Home Audio range

April 29, 2016

ALL Connected Audio, Consumer Electronics

Music for everyone, everywhere

Panasonic has unveiled its 2016 Home Audio range consisting of new Wireless speakers, Soundbars, Micro systems and Mini systems.
As digital music streaming booms – with downloads and streaming now accounting for 62 per cent of Australian recorded music – the new range offers a number of options for music lovers, wherever they are and whatever their tastes .

ALL Connected Audio: ALL Music. ALL Sources. ALL Rooms.

Panasonic’s ALL Connected Audio products have been developed to provide ease of use and exceptional sound quality throughout the home, enabling you to re-stream to other connected speakers from a range of audio sources, including CD, mobile devices, online music services, DAB+ radio, and Bluetooth Auxiliary.
Panasonic has unveiled two new additions to its range of ALL Connected home Audio products – the SC-ALL05 and the SC-ALL7CD. The ALL Connected systems combine outstanding performance, style and versatility. Both the new products offer WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, with the SC-ALL7CD also incorporating USB, CD and DAB/FM radio functionality.

The ALL Connected Audio multi-room functionality is powered by Qualcomm’s smart media platform, ALL Connected Audio. Using an existing WiFi network, you can quickly and easily set up a series of connected speakers throughout the home, controlled by an intuitive mobile app. The Panasonic Music Streaming App lets you stream music from a wide range of music platforms, including the likes of Spotify and Qualcomm ALL Connected Audio Radio powered by TuneIn. Furthermore, you can stream via WiFi to any ALL Connected Audio device, and then with Panasonic’s innovative

Bluetooth Re-streaming feature you can then share this music to other compatible speakers around the home.

The soundtrack to your day

The SC-ALL05 has a waterproof design (IPX7/IPX5) and a 8.5 hour built-in battery, so you can enjoy amazing quality connected audio in the bathroom or kitchen without worrying about splash damage. The speaker’s 20W power output packs more than enough punch to fill your room with your favourite songs, while the combination of two full range speakers and two passive radiators ensure clear and consistent sound quality.

Access all your music

The SC-ALL7CD gives your network of ALL Connected Audio speakers access to a wide range of audio sources. In addition to re-streaming via the Panasonic Music Streaming app, you can also playback via CD, USB, radio or use the SC-ALL7CD’s 4GB internal memory to shuffle play tracks from up to 25 of your favourite albums.

With the ability to process FLAC (up to 192kHz/24bit) or wav (up to 192kHz/24bit) files via USB and via Multiroom, the SC-ALL7CD is a true high resolution system. Two 50kHz Dome Tweeters combine with two Twisted Acoustic Port speakers to generate audio that accurately recreates what was recorded in the studio. At the same time, the High Rigidity Chassis removes unwanted vibrations and distortion, for breathtakingly crisp and clear sound.
The speaker’s slim and flat shape has been designed specifically for convenient placement, making the SC-ALL7CD the perfect accompaniment to any living room shelf, sideboard or bookcase.

Soundbars: Bringing the cinema to your home

Panasonic’s soundbars have been developed to bring an excellent audio experience to your living room while looking subtle and stylish beneath the television. The sleek design of the new range means they can be wall mounted beneath the TV or placed in front without blocking the view.
The new SC-HTB685 and SC-HTB18 soundbars are accompanied by a down-firing subwoofer, wireless in the SC-HTB685. By positioning its driver towards the floor, the additional speaker can produce a much more powerful, rounded bass sound than you would expect from such a compact design.

Connecting the soundbar with the wireless subwoofer means movies, TV shows and music become far more impactful. Clear Dialogue mode in the SC-HTB685 ensures that the all-important vocals are not drowned out while watching a movie. The SC-HTB685 incorporates an IR blaster which relays the signal from the remote control in case the TV’s sensor is blocked.

Connecting to a mobile device via Bluetooth, the soundbars enable users to take complete control of audio output at all times. By pairing a mobile or tablet, users can listen to their favourite music, internet radio or podcasts with the press of a button. The SC-HTB685 also offers convenient one-touch NFC for Android devices.

Micro Systems: Listen to and store your favourite CDs

The new SC-RS52 is available in silver and offers a slim, low-profile design. It provides easy operation and networking capability, incorporating Bluetooth streaming, DAB radio and intuitive controls.

In addition to streaming from a mobile device via Bluetooth, the SC-RS52 also provides a modern solution for managing your CD collection. A standard CD tray is accompanied by 4GB of internal memory and a recording function for storing music digitally. Five CDs can be catalogued in high quality WAV format (25 CDs in MP3 quality) and recalled at the touch of a button. There is also the option to overwrite at any time.

The SC-RS52 turns your old CD collection into a jukebox experience worthy of any modern living room – once stored, albums can be enjoyed individually or you can randomly shuffle through every single song stored on the system.

The SC-RS52 has been developed to generate high quality sound at lower volumes. Two 6.5cm full-range Nano Bamboo speakers incorporate a large magnet and Twisted Acoustic ports for bass levels that far outweigh the SC-RS52’s sleek design. Meanwhile, the 40W power output combines with a 3rd generation Lincs D-Amp and a high rigidity chassis for incredibly low levels of distortion.

The new SC-PM600 offers sleek dimensions and a classic finish, ideal for those who are looking for style and great audio in small spaces such as the bedroom, study or kitchen. Users can listen to music from their CD collection and use Bluetooth connectivity to pair a mobile or tablet to the system and listen to all their favourite music, internet radio or podcasts.

The SC-PM600 features a two-way speaker system which offers impressive bass and clear, high-frequency sound. A motorised CD tray makes it easy to change discs and users can enjoy listening to radio using the AM/FM tuner. For added convenience, the SC-PM600 also offers USB playback.
Contemporary flat design The black SC-HC295 has a contemporary flat design that blends in beautifully with virtually all room interiors. The wall mounting option enables a stylish layout even in rooms with space limitations.

Panasonic’s SC-HC295 Micro System boasts advanced audio technology for clear, dynamic sound and wireless music streaming.
The SC-HC295 also features technology that cancels unwanted vibrations, helping deliver a pure bass sound with minimal noise. The diaphragm of the passive radiator is weighted to achieve linear vibrations, enabling robust, full-bodied bass from a slim and compact design.

The new Micro System offers Bluetooth connectivity via Panasonic’s Music Streaming App, enabling users to seamlessly stream their music from any Bluetooth-enabled device such as smartphones and tablets or laptops, with a Bluetooth Re-Master function ensuring high-quality audio. NFC One-Touch Connection simplifies Bluetooth pairing with NFC-compatible smartphones and tablets.

Mini Systems: Bring the DJ to your home

Three new mini systems from Panasonic – the SC-MAX9000, the SC-AKX660 and the SC-AKX220, offer powerful sound quality and lighting that changes in time with the beat to get the party started.

The SC-MAX9000 and the SC-AKX660 allow you to easily transfer songs from your smart Android device via Bluetooth to the 4GB internal memory.
The SC-MAX9000 produces outstanding resonance with ultra-powerful Airquake Bass that lets you not only hear the sound but really feel it. Sound is driven by a 38-cm Ultra Super Woofer, Triple Amplifiers and an impressive 4000W output power.

Sample sounds are pre-installed for mixing and scratching in between songs, and, users can also record sounds to save them as samples for further mixing.

Product	Availability	RRP (AUD)
Soundbars - SC-HTB685GNK - SC-HTB18GN-K	June Now	$549 $279
AllPlay - SC-ALL05GN-K - SC-ALL7CDGNK	July May	$449 $659
Micro Systems - SC-PM600GN-K - SC-RS52GN-S - SC-HC295GN-K	May May May	$299 $449 $219
Mini Systems - SC-MAX9000GN - SC-AKX660GNK - SC-AKX220GNK	Now May Now	$1549 $549 $369

For more information, please contact Panasonic on 132 600 or visit the website: www.panasonic.com.au.

Panasonic announces new VIERA 4K UHD LED LCD TV lineup, designed to offer the ultimate cinematic experience at home

April 28, 2016

Consumer Electronics, Televisions

New Panasonic 4K UHD LED LCD TVs are designed to be true to the filmmaker’s vision, with smart TV technology and seamless style.

Panasonic has today announced its new 2016 VIERA 4K Ultra HD (UHD) LED LCD TV range, which offers the latest innovations in 4K UHD and High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologies, plus enhancements in Smart TV features and premium design.

Both 4K UHD and HDR are continuing to redefine what’s possible with TV picture quality. The latest VIERA TVs are designed to make the most of what these technologies have to offer, providing outstanding viewing with Hollywood picture tuning that delivers high-quality, accurate colour reproduction with amazing detail across dark and light scenes.

“Currently, we are on the crest of a golden age of cinematic television, with audiences enjoying silver-screen production values brought to life in the comfort of their homes,” said Maetham Roomi, Senior Product Manager, Home Entertainment, Panasonic. “With the input of Hollywood directors, cinematographers and colourists aligned with the Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory (PHL), Panasonic’s TVs have been designed to deliver unparalleled detail and nuance through both 4K and HDR technologies. They are faithful to the filmmaker’s vision, immersing the viewer in the ultimate entertainment experience in their living room.”
VIERA Ultra HD Premium and HDR TVs deliver outstanding luminance and fine gradation. The Studio Master HCX+ (Hollywood Cinema Experience plus)/HCX (Hollywood Cinema Experience) chipset with Hollywood picture tuning ensures amazing colour accuracy for both HDR and non-HDR content. Panasonic’s honeycomb-structure Local Dimming technology

delivers spectacular bright highlights and deep blacks with 1,000 nit peak brightness; while the Super Bright Panel Plus delivers crisp and dynamic images.
Bringing Hollywood cinema to the home

The latest generation of Panasonic TVs reproduce the director’s vision more accurately than ever before. The flagship Ultra HD Premium DX900 4K LED LCD TV is Panasonic’s first ‘Ultra HD Premium’ certified TV. It features a brand-new super accurate Studio Master HCX+ chipset and a new LCD panel, delivering outstanding 4K UHD picture quality, just as Hollywood directors intended. The DX900 has also earned 4K certification from a renowned independent quality assurance group, THX Limited – recognition of picture quality and accuracy that few TVs achieve.

The DX900’s beautiful native 4K UHD resolution makes it the perfect partner for Panasonic’s new UHD Blu-ray, the UB900, letting you enjoy streamed 4K content, and also the exciting new Ultra HD Blu-ray disc format. The new line-up also delivers HDR performance further down the range, with the DX740 and DX700 Series also capable of handling High Dynamic Range video.

With so many sources of content available from the TV screen today, plus soon-to-be-launched 4K HDR content, Panasonic makes it easy with the ‘Beyond Smart’ interface powered by Firefox OS, which can be customised to let users quickly reach the content they frequently use. Other convenient features to personalise viewing include ‘TV Anytime’, Twin HD Tuners and easy sharing of content between TV, smartphone and tablet.
Alongside this suite of Smart TV features, the look of the 2016 line-up takes inspiration from interior design, with premium materials used to create elegant frames and pedestals.

Hollywood picture tuning
The DX900, DX740 and DX700 have been tuned in conjunction with the Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory to ensure that HDR and SDR playback lives up to the original vision of filmmakers and content creators; while renowned Hollywood colourist Mike Sowa – who has mastered colour for more than 100 movies including Oblivion, Insurgent and Walking with Dinosaurs 3D – was assigned to tune the DX900 to an incredibly fine level.
“Panasonic has long understood that delivering the most accurate TV pictures possible means working with the creative community that actually create the films and TV shows you love to watch,” said Ron Martin, Vice President and Director, Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory.

Professional cinema display
High Dynamic Range on HDR-enabled TVs delivers images much closer to the way your eyes see the real world. Deep blacks are combined with very bright highlights to produce a level of reality not previously possible on a television. TVs must be finely tuned to deliver HDR’s brightness heights without compromising their handling of dark image areas.

Panasonic’s Ultra HD Premium and HDR TVs are all designed to deliver both the bright highs and the deep blacks that a great HDR experience demands, using high-brightness panels and local dimming technologies.

The flagship DX900, with its new honeycomb-structure local dimming technology, delivers superb brightness that makes it possible to reproduce crisp images while maintaining high contrast and details in dark and bright scenes.

The honeycomb design divides the screen into hundreds of ‘zones’ of individually controlled light clusters. These zones are isolated from each other to remove light leakage issues that can lead to a ‘light halo’ effect around bright objects.

The ultra-transmissive LCD cells allow the DX900 to showcase greater brightness peaks (up to 1,000 nit) across a wider portion of the screen than conventional HDR LED LCD TVs. This means consumers see a more vibrant image that really utilises HDR’s potential, also without using significantly more power.
Panasonic’s Super Bright Panel Plus, available across the DX740, DX700, DX640, DX600 and DS610 Series, boosts brightness to make pictures look crisper and more dynamic and delivers excellent color and contrast, via a combination of a new panel-driving system, a panel structure that lets light through more easily, and a highly efficient backlight system.

Precise colour accuracy
Panasonic’s 2016 VIERA TVs are designed to deliver outstanding picture quality true to the source material. With the 2016 range, Panasonic aims to provide the best possible colour accuracy.

Central to the 2016 4K UHD LED LCD VIERA range is the Studio Master HCX+ (DX900) and Studio Master HCX (DX740/700) processor – which provides the flexibility to achieve great colour accuracy even with content that hasn’t been made in HDR.

SDR content is faithfully replicated thanks to an upgraded 3D Look Up Table system. This incorporates a registry of 8,000 reference points which enables up to 40 times more colour accuracy than in a traditional TV.

Previously only possible via expensive professional studio master screens, Panasonic has added a new colour compensation algorithm to the DX900. This further enhances on-screen colour accuracy, meaning the TV can reproduce hues and tones within the Rec. 709 standard space at every level of brightness. The unique ability of the DX900 to harness Panasonic’s technical innovations to creative intentions again owes much to our close working relationships with the film community, forged through the Hollywood Laboratory.

Smart TV innovations
Panasonic’s DX-series UHD TVs are powered by Firefox OS. Thanks to the intuitive and customisable TV home screen powered by Firefox OS, you can quickly access favourite TV channels, apps, videos, websites and content through the TV home screen. Consumers are provided with three standard choices for quick access to Live TV, apps and personal connected devices.

Firefox OS can also be personalised by pinning favourite apps or content to the TV home screen. Panasonic Info Frame combines everything from local weather reports to recommended TV shows, TV listings and your favourite websites, all on a single screen.
A new Firefox OS update, planned for later this year, will provide new ways to discover Web apps and save them to your TV. Firefox OS will feature Web Apps with curated TV, optimised Web content (games, news, VOD, weather and more) and offer users an easy “click to watch” content discovery experience with no installation necessary. This update will also provide a seamless Firefox experience across multiple platforms, including a “send to TV” feature to easily share Web content from iOS or Android devices.

Panasonic’s TV streaming feature changes the way you consume content in your home, allowing you to easily stream broadcasts from your main TV to a second device such as tablets or smartphones in another room. The TV’s Twin HD Tuner lets you enjoy picture in picture functionality; record one program while watching another; or watch one program while streaming another to a smartphone or tablet device. Swipe and Share also makes sharing content between the TV and smart devices over the home network easier than ever.

With TV Anytime and the Panasonic Media Centre App, you can stream live TV shows or movies on your tablet or smartphone wherever you are in the world, via your TV’s tuner or a connected USB hard disk drive. For example, if you are travelling, TV Anytime lets you start watching a movie at home, set the recording before you leave the house, and then continue to watch from where you left off when you reach your hotel.
Harmony through design

The look of the 2016 line-up takes inspiration from interior design, with premium materials used to create elegant frames and pedestals. The new range features adjustable designs and styles that harmonise with the home environment whether they are on or off.
The DX900’s ‘art of light’ design offers an ultra-slender and elegant frame and pedestal to complement the picture quality and fit seamlessly into the most stylish home environments. The DX740, DX700 and DX600 offer a ‘switch design’ pedestal with adjustable legs for versatile TV positioning.
Panasonic 2016 VIERA 4K UHD LED LCD TV line-up specifications:

For more information, please contact Panasonic on 132 600 or visit the website: www.panasonic.com.au.

Panasonic unveils Australian-first 4K Ultra HD Premium Blu-ray ready Player

April 28, 2016

Blu-ray Recorders & Players, Consumer Electronics

New Blu-ray Player unlocks next-generation content

Panasonic has today unveiled its new flagship DMP-UB900 4K Ultra HD Premium Blu-ray ready Player, supporting next-generation content that reproduces high quality 4K images, exactly as Hollywood filmmakers intended them to look. The DMP-UB900 sits alongside the full 2016 Blu-ray range of new Recorders and Players which also launches today, with easy and flexible recording plus a new stylish design.

The Ultra HD Premium certified DMP-UB900 features new imaging technologies, including 4K high-precision chroma processing and high gradation processing that have been fostered and refined by the Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory (PHL) Blu-ray R&D facility to deliver more natural images with lifelike depth and vivid colours. Ultra HD Blu-ray is the next-generation Blu-ray Disc™ standard that supports 4K, as well as HDR (High Dynamic Range) to present pictures that have a greater brightness range, more contrast and a wider colour response. It achieves true-to-life 4K image reproduction with high frame rates of up to 60p and incorporates the BT.2020 wide colour gamut to further enhance colour reproduction. This means images look much more like the cinematic experience, and more accurately reflect the director’s original intentions.

“As demand for 4K video continues to expand, the DMP-UB900 offers a new video viewing experience for those who demand uncompromised quality in picture and sound,” said Maetham Roomi, Senior Product Manager, Home Entertainment, Panasonic. “Not only is it certified as Ultra HD Premium, it reproduces images with cinema-level quality at home, using unique Panasonic technologies to deliver images that are faithful to the original. By raising video and audio quality, the DMP-UB900 means you can experience an overwhelming new world of pictures and sounds.”

Bringing the cinema to your home

The DMP-UB900 offers dramatically improved audio quality. It is equipped with an optimised, large-capacity power supply unit and features many select high quality audio parts and components in its audio circuits for rich sound expression. In addition, it supports high-resolution audio formats such as DSD, ALAC, FLAC and WAV.

The DMP-UB900 renders fine details like never before, thanks to its high 4K resolution; provides life-like depth effects and vivid colours through high contrast between dark and light areas; and always displays sharp and beautiful images enhanced by smooth motion.
The attention to detail continues in design and ergonomics. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player has a stylish design with a ‘glass cut’ finish and a mirrored front panel to match any flat panel TV, and a high quality dot-matrix display.

The remote control carries backlighting to allow easy operation even in a dark room – perfect for home theatre systems. Also a great touch for dark room environments is the remote’s Dimmer button, which automatically adjusts the brightness of the Player’s display to match the amount of ambient light.
Panasonic plans for the DMP-UB900 to support 4K VOD (Video on Demand) services, to give users greater enjoyment of 4K content.
New line-up of Blu-ray Recorders and Players

In addition to the DMP-UB900, Panasonic has released a new Blu-ray line-up with easy and flexible recording, plus a new stylish design:
DMR-BWT760GN Blu-ray Disc Recorder with 1TB HDD and Twin HD Tuner

DMR-BWT460GN Blu-ray Disc Recorder with 500GB HDD and Twin HD Tuner
DMR-PWT560GN Blu-ray Disc Player and HDD Recorder with 500GB HDD and Twin HD Tuner
DMR-HWT260GN HDD Recorder with 1TB HDD and Twin HD Tuner
DMP-BDT380GN, DMP-BDT280GN and DMP-BD84GN-K smart Blu-ray Players
Panasonic will continue to offer its DMR-BWT955GL Blu-ray Disc Recorder with 2TB HDD and Triple HD Tuner in 2016

The Recorder range provides flexible recording and viewing to suit the user’s lifestyle; including the capability to record TV programs while watching Netflix, access to programs in and out of the home and viewing via TV, smartphone or tablet. The recorders offer long recording time with up to 2TB hard disk drives, capturing up to 1370 hours of HDTV.
The Recorder range has a new, sleek design with a ‘diamond glass cut’ finish, and is 35 per cent thinner and smaller than previous models. This slim and stylish look matches any TV and room style, and allows for more versatile installation. The recorders use a new dot-matrix display, which provides sharp, crisp text and greatly improves visibility. The latest range incorporates convenient features such as TV Anytime, Remote Recording, Multi-room TV Streaming, Twin HD Tuners, Miracast, Series Recording and Keyword Recording. Other capabilities include Netflix and HbbTV out of the box. Panasonic’s Blu-ray Players also offer convenient features such as Netflix support, DLNA for connection to the home network, web browsing and 4K upscaling.

High Quality Picture: Proprietary picture-enhancing technologies faithfully reproduce original images 4K High-Precision Chroma Processor (DMP-UB900)

The DMP-UB900 incorporates a newly developed 4K-ready engine, called the 4K High-Precision Chroma Processor, which delivers beautiful, natural pictures with lifelike depth and vivid colours. The DMP-UB900 also has an original 4K Direct Chroma Up-scaling function so that it can deliver 4K-quality pictures with high resolution and beautiful colours from 2K content.

THX Certified (DMP-UB900)
The THX®-certified DMP-UB900 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player reproduces the finely nuanced colours and rich, detailed images required to reproduce precisely the filmmaker’s intentions. It also achieves truly lifelike premium surround sound. Users can watch movies at home with essentially the same quality they enjoy at a commercial cinema.

Ultra HD Premium certified (DMP-UB900)
The DMP-UB900 has been officially certified as ULTRA HD PREMIUM. The Player has met the rigorous testing protocol set out by the UHD Alliance for Ultra HD Blu-ray Players, representing the next generation of products for consumers who want to enjoy the very best quality 4K HDR content with the best equipment.
Delivering a 4K Blu-ray experience (DMR-BWT760, DMR-PWT560, DMR-HWT260, DMP-BDT380, DMP-BDT280)
Panasonic’s Blu-ray models offer an outstanding viewing experience with built-in 4K up-scaling. Panasonic’s advanced image processing technology analyses the colour and luminance of every pixel and boosts the input signal to generate an ultra-high quality 4K video signal that complements Panasonic’s 4K panels. In addition, with 4K JPEG playback mode, you can view your holiday photos in 4K on a big screen.

High Quality Sound: High quality audio signal processing achieves premium, wide-ranging sound

Audio/Video Isolated Twin HDMI & 7.1-channel Analogue Audio Output (DMP-UB900)
The DMP-UB900 comes with a wide range of digital and analogue terminals to suit a diversity of users’ system environments. The new twin HDMI arrangement separates audio and video signals to suppress unwanted noise and achieve high quality audio reproduction. In addition, it supports analogue 7.1-channel audio for a direct connection to a home theatre system for lifelike surround sound. Each terminal is gold-plated to resist oxidisation and maintain high signal conductivity.
Carefully Selected High Quality Audio Parts (DMP-UB900)
The DMP-UB900 uses many high quality audio parts equivalent to those found in hi-fi audio products. Large-capacity electrolytic capacitors ensure a stable power supply and provide the sound with incredible power, while a Mica capacitor reduces internal digital noise from the power line. Digital circuitry features a LAN Common Mode Filter that decreases noise from external devices during network playback, and the audio circuitry supports high-resolution 192-kHz/32-bit Audio DAC. Essentially every part of the UB900 is designed to deliver high sound quality, from signal processing to audio device output.
High-Resolution Audio Format (DMP-UB900)
The DMP-UB900 is designed for high-resolution audio reproduction. In addition to conventional WAV/FLAC/MP3/AAC/WMA formats, DSD (5.6 MHz/2.8 MHz) and ALAC music files can be reproduced. Simply connect to a home audio system to enjoy music sources equivalent to studio master sound quality.
Digital Tube Sound with up-sampling (UB900)
The distinctive, warm sound characteristics of tube amplifiers are faithfully simulated. Six different kinds of sounds from vacuum tubes with 96-kHz/192-kHz up-sampling can be enjoyed in exceptionally high quality.

Smart Networking: Fully fledged network functionality makes it easy to enjoy a variety of 4K sources 4K Video / JPEG Playback (DMP-UB900)

Users can also reproduce 4K videos (MP4) that they’ve taken with a camera or camcorder. And they can output JPEG data in 4K resolution. This makes it possible to enjoy the memories of holidays in all their natural beauty, from magnificent landscapes to precious images of family and friends.
DLNA (DMP-UB900, DMR-BWT760, DMR-PWT560, DMR-HWT260, DMP-BDT380, DMP-BDT280)
Users can freely share content, such as photos, videos and music, with other connected devices throughout the home. Every member of the family can enjoy the content they want, in their own style, regardless of time and place.

TV Anytime (DMR-BWT760, DMR-PWT560, DMR-HWT260)
With TV Anytime and the Panasonic Media Centre App, you can stream recorded programs or live broadcasts on your tablet or smartphone wherever you are in the world, via your Recorder’s tuner or a connected USB hard disk drive.

Multi-room TV streaming (DMR-BWT760, DMR-PWT560, DMR-HWT260)
View content in comfort from any room in the house using the Multi-room TV Streaming feature. Users can wirelessly send a recorded program or live broadcast to a smartphone or tablet for flexible viewing.
Miracast (DMR-BWT760, DMR-PWT560, DMR-HWT260, DMP-BDT380, DMP-BDT280)
Using the Miracast feature, viewers can mirror the display of compatible mobile devices to the larger TV screen. With the press of a button, images, videos, apps or games on the viewers’ smartphone or tablet (Android 4.2 operating system or higher) can be shared.

Web Browser (DMR-BWT760, DMR-PWT560, DMR-HWT260, DMP-BDT380, DMP-BDT280)
The new models also allow big-screen web browsing in the living room. An integrated web browser enables users to enjoy all of their favourite websites through the TV.

Smart Recording

Record live TV while watching Netflix (DMR-BWT760, DMR-PWT560, DMR-HWT260)
Use the recorder’s Twin HD Tuner to watch your favourite shows while recording another channel. Thanks to a new processor, consumers can now record live TV while watching Netflix at the same time. Panasonic’s DMP-BDT380 and DMP-BDT280 Blu-ray Players also support Netflix viewing.
Keyword Recording and Series Recording (DMR-BWT760, DMR-PWT560, DMR-BWT460i, DMR-HWT260)
Keyword Recording provides a convenient and quick way of automatically recording programs by selecting a keyword. For example, enter your favourite sport and the Recorder will search the electronic program guide and record all programs with this keyword.
Never miss an episode of your favourite series again. By registering TV programs with the Series Recording function, they can be automatically recorded and stored each time they are broadcast.
Remote Recording (DMR-BWT760, DMR-PWT560, DMR-HWT260)
With Remote Recording, users can set up the recorder through a web page or mobile app to remotely view a show. Also, by using this service on a smartphone or tablet while watching a TV program, you can set a different program for timer recording without interrupting the one you’re watching at home.
Twin HD Tuner (DMR-BWT760, DMR-PWT560, DMR-BWT460, DMR-HWT260)
The Twin HD Tuner enables viewers to record a program in HD quality while other members of the household are watching a different channel, or to record two programs simultaneously.

Pricing and Availability Product Availability RRP (AUD)

DMP-UB900GNK September TBC
DMR-BWT760GN May $749
DMR-BWT460GN May $549
DMR-PWT560GN May $599
DMR-HWT260GN May $549
DMP-BDT380GN Now $249
DMP-BDT280GN Now $209
DMP-BD84GN-K Now $149

For more information, please contact Panasonic on 132 600 or visit the website: www.panasonic.com.au.