When you activate the 3D Surround, you're actually engaging Atmos, which allows the soundbar to deliver a more three-dimensional sound and a bigger soundstage. In rare cases it had been observed that the Bluetooth operation may became interrupted or the device may even lock up. Novuna is a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. To pair your Bluetooth device with the Panasonic SC-HTB100, press and hold the "Bluetooth" button on the remote control until the Bluetooth indicator on the soundbar starts flashing. Finally, it seems that when connected to the PC via HDMI, the soundbar’s 3D Surround Sound won’t turn on unless you have Dolby Atmos media playing.

It’s a pretty nifty system, one that doesn’t take too long to memorize, and it definitely helps the soundbar keep its minimalist look. Connecting up a Samsung Virgin Media V+ box, the system delivered a punchy and precise soundtrack with clear dialogue and reasonable bass extension. There’s a lot to be said about the Panasonic SC-HTB01PP SoundSlayer’s sound quality: it’s never audiophile-level, but it’s neither too harsh nor too hollow-sounding when you’re using the optical audio and HDMI connections.Deliver + Unpack + Remove Waste - we will deliver to your preferred room of choice, unpack the item, remove and recycle all waste/packaging. Sadly, when you’re listening to music on Panasonic SC-HTB01PP SoundSlayer via Bluetooth, you’ll notice some harshness. More importantly, it breaks into a market with very few decent prospects in the Dolby Atmos department. Yes, you can control the basic functions of the Panasonic SC-HTB100 with your TV remote if your TV supports HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). The better your problem and question is described, the easier it is for other Panasonic owners to provide you with a good answer.

Naturally, since the SoundSlayer is a gaming speaker, it has three different gaming modes: Game 1 for RPG, Game 2 for FPS and Game 3 for enhanced voices. An easy-to-fit HDMI cable* sends the stereo sound via ARC from the TV to the soundbar’s more powerful speakers – so soundtracks come alive, to heighten the drama. Movie: Our TV and film clips test a sound bar's ability to deliver rich and atmospheric audio while dialogue remains clear. To switch between different sound modes on your Panasonic SC-HTB100, press the "Sound Mode" button on the remote control. Volume before distortion: We turn a sound bar all the way up to its maximum volume and assess whether artificial-sounding distortion starts to creep in.

Deliver + Unpack + Remove Waste + Install - again, we will deliver to your preferred room of choice, unpack the item, remove and recycle all waste/packaging and install the item as per our installation guide. Designed to operate in all frequency bands between 1 and 6 GHz, it offers higher data rates and lower latency compared to previous Wi-Fi technologies. And instead of a separate sub, you have two dedicated 8cm woofers firing forwards and back against the wall to deliver the bass channel.

It’s useful for when you’re using it to play music to fall asleep to, and you don’t want those pesky lights glaring in your face.You can improve on the sound by activating Dolby Virtual speaker, which uses Dolby encoding in the broadcast to spread the soundstage with great effect.

The FPS mode, unfortunately, flattens the sound of the game and actually makes voices harder to hear. With its sleek design, advanced audio technologies, and versatile connectivity options, this system is a great choice for those looking to elevate their audio experience at home. By continuing you confirm you have read the Insurance Product Information Document and that this policy meets your demands and needs. The Panasonic SC-HTB100 is a hi-fi system that offers a range of features for a quality audio experience. Speech: We test speech on dialogue-heavy TV shows and movies to ensure voices are both clear and not overly harsh.

In case you are facing anything similar to the described problem, please download the latest software from the link below and follow the instructions. Finally, we also look at its advanced features - this final rating is for audiophiles who really want to tweak their sound options.