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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…

Brand: PIONEERModel: ‎BDP-80FDRating: 3.9/5 from 62 reviews

Product review summary

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The Pioneer Elite BDP-80FD 3D-Compatible Streaming Blu-Ray Disc Player offers great picture and sound quality, as well as Wi-Fi Direct with Miracast and YouTube "Send to TV" capabilities. However, the remote can be annoying and some of the button layouts are bad. The display while listening to music is pointless and cannot display track number. Some users have had difficulty connecting to their wireless network and using certain features such as the USB drive and data cd & dvd’s. Additionally, the build quality of the player is not as sturdy as previous models in the Pioneer Elite series.

**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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BrandPIONEER
Model Number‎BDP-80FD
CategoryElectronics > Television & Video > Blu-ray Players & Recorders > Blu-ray Players
Weight4.38 Pounds
Dimensions‎9.81 x 17.13 x 2.94 inches
First AvailableSeptember 6, 2011
Brand Name‎PIONEER
Item Weight‎4.38 pounds
Product Dimensions‎9.81 x 17.13 x 2.94 inches
Item model number‎BDP-80FD
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer‎No
ASINB00LIQST6W
Customer Reviews3.9 out of 5 stars 62 ratings 3.9 out of 5 stars
Date First AvailableSeptember 6, 2011
Media TypeBlu-Ray Disc
Connectivity TechnologyWired
Model NameElite
Supported Internet ServicesYoutube, Picasa, Google_play
Controller TypeRemote Control
Item Weight4.38 Pounds
Audio Output ModeSurround
Item Dimensions LxWxH9.81 x 17.13 x 2.94 inches
Total HDMI Ports1