Pioneer Elite BDP-80FD Blu-Ray Player.
The Pioneer Elite BDP-80FD is a high-quality Blu-Ray disc player that is designed to deliver an exceptional home entertainment experience. With its 3D compatibility and streaming…
Product review summary
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**Pros:**
- Great picture and sound quality
- Wi-Fi Direct with Miracast and YouTube "Send to TV" capabilities
- Smooth DVD tray operation and fairly quick load times
- Can rip and archive SACD disks
- Good value for the money
**Cons:**
- Annoying remote with bad button layouts
- Display while listening to music is pointless and cannot display track number
- Difficulty connecting to wireless network and using certain features
- Build quality is not as sturdy as previous models in the Pioneer Elite series
FAQ
Q: What are the specifications of the Pioneer Elite BDP-80FD Blu-Ray Disc Player?
A: The Pioneer Elite BDP-80FD Blu-Ray Disc Player weighs 4.38 pounds and has dimensions of 9.81 x 17.13 x 2.94 inches. It has a total of 1 HDMI port and supports Blu-Ray Discs as its media type. It is a wired device and has surround audio output mode.
Q: What are the connectivity features of the Pioneer Elite BDP-80FD Blu-Ray Disc Player?
A: The Pioneer Elite BDP-80FD Blu-Ray Disc Player comes with Wi-Fi Direct with Miracast, YouTube "Send to TV", and Pioneer iControlAV5 App.
Q: What internet services are supported by the Pioneer Elite BDP-80FD Blu-Ray Disc Player?
A: The Pioneer Elite BDP-80FD Blu-Ray Disc Player supports Youtube, Picasa, and Google_play.
Q: Is the remote control for this unit available for purchase separately?
A: Yes, the remote control for this unit is available for purchase separately at a price of $22.30 plus shipping/handling. You can call 201-785-2600 and press option 4 to order it, referring to part number 06-T2446E-D004 or ask for the remote for the BDP-80FD.
Q: Does the Pioneer Elite BDP-80FD Blu-Ray Disc Player play SACD DSD discs?
A: It is not confirmed whether this player can play SACD OR DSD discs.
Q: How well does this player stream mkv, mp4 and other video content from a local (ethernet) dlna server?
A: This player sees the servers fine (PS3, Tversity, or DLNA), but it may not see MKV files. However, when transferred to a local hard disk, the player can play them fine with full 7.1 DTS MA Audio. It may be best to have a NAS on the network that has USB. Transfer from main PC to NAS while encoding or copy, then use USB to plug into the Blu-Ray player. It can play FLAC files over the network.
Q: What are some common issues with the Pioneer Elite BDP-80FD Blu-Ray Disc Player?
A: Some users have reported issues with the remote control being slow to react to commands or occasionally not reacting at all. Others have reported glitches and lock-ups when using data CDs or DVDs, USB drives, or adding a hard drive. However, most users have reported good performance from this machine all around.
Q: Does the Pioneer Elite BDP-80FD Blu-Ray Disc Player display track numbers while playing music?
A: No, the display on the player does not display track number while playing music.
Specifications
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| Brand | PIONEER |
|---|---|
| Model Number | BDP-80FD |
| Category | Electronics > Television & Video > Blu-ray Players & Recorders > Blu-ray Players |
| Weight | 4.38 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.81 x 17.13 x 2.94 inches |
| First Available | September 6, 2011 |
| Brand Name | PIONEER |
| Item Weight | 4.38 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 9.81 x 17.13 x 2.94 inches |
| Item model number | BDP-80FD |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| ASIN | B00LIQST6W |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 62 ratings 3.9 out of 5 stars |
| Date First Available | September 6, 2011 |
| Media Type | Blu-Ray Disc |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Model Name | Elite |
| Supported Internet Services | Youtube, Picasa, Google_play |
| Controller Type | Remote Control |
| Item Weight | 4.38 Pounds |
| Audio Output Mode | Surround |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.81 x 17.13 x 2.94 inches |
| Total HDMI Ports | 1 |