The OPPO BDP-80 Blu-ray Disc Player is designed to be a stand-alone universal disc player and a digital audio/video transport. It is based on the same decoder chipset and similarly optimized firmware as our award-winning BDP-83 model. Like the BDP-83, the BDP-80 offers universal playback of Blu-ray, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD and many other disc/media formats. It also features the same fast disc load times and quick response to user operations. The BDP-80's audio handling features are very similar to the BDP-83 with support for internal decoding and bitstream output of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.

For video output over HDMI, the BDP-83 sports a highly advanced video processor (ABT2010 with VRS by Anchor Bay Technology). In contrast, BDP-80 handles all video processing tasks using its main decoder chip. This chip is powered by custom firmware that was developed from years of experience with reproducing reference video quality and fine tuned picture enhancements. Based on the video processing capabilities, the BDP-83 is recommended for users with very large projection screen or having a large DVD collection that needs the best up-conversion. It is an excellent one-box solution to achieve high quality video. The BDP-80 is incredibly well suited as a digital transport to feed into an external video processor, a high-end A/V receiver or display device with built-in video processing. The BDP-80 is also recommended to be used as a stand-alone Blu-ray/DVD/CD-player that offers higher video and audio quality than many mass-market players.

For analog audio output, the BDP-80 features a configurable 7.1-channel output that can be set as 7.1-channel, 5.1-channel or stereo. The BDP-83 has a dedicated stereo output in addition to the 7.1-channel output. The Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) and analog driving stage in the BDP-80 is a tried-and-true design previously used in our flagship DV-983H up-converting DVD player. Although not as sophisticated as the BDP-83 and BDP-83 Special Edition, this design enables the BDP-80 to be an excellent audio player at a very affordable price. For digital audio output, the BDP-80 and BDP-83 have very similar capabilities and performances, and either can be an excellent audio source for an audio processor or A/V receiver via HDMI and coaxial/optical connections.

In summary, the choice between BDP-80 and BDP-83 depends on the specific needs of the customer. The BDP-83 is recommended where the best possible video and audio performance is required. The BDP-80 excels in a home theater where an accurate digital transport is optimal, and it matches well with other home theater devices that offers quality video processing and audio D/A conversion. The BDP-80 is also recommended for smaller home theaters as a standalone player where universal media support and speedy operations are the most ideal.

OPPO Blu-ray Disc Player Comparison
	BDP-80	BDP-83
General Features:
Blu-ray Disc Playback:	Profile 2.0 (BD-Live)	Profile 2.0 (BD-Live)
DVD-Video Playback:
DVD-Audio Playback:
Super Audio CD (SACD) Playback:
Additional Media Formats:	CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD, AVCHD, MKV, and other audio/video/picture files	CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD, AVCHD, MKV, and other audio/video/picture files
Video Processing Technology:
Video Processor:	"System-on-Chip" with Custom Firmware	ABT2010 VRS by Anchor Bay
Digital Video Output:	HDMI	HDMI
HDMI Output Resolutions:	1080p, 1080p24, 1080i, 720p, 480p/480i (NTSC), 576p/576i (PAL)	1080p, 1080p24, 1080i, 720p, 480p/480i (NTSC), 576p/576i (PAL)
Blu-ray 1080p24 Output:
DVD 24p Conversion:
Source Direct Mode:
Component Video Output:	up to 1080i	up to 1080i
NTSC/PAL Conversion:
Audio Output:
Dolby TrueHD Bitstream (HDMI):
Dolby TrueHD Decoding (HDMI & Analog):
DTS-HD Master Audio Bitstream (HDMI):
DTS-HD Master Audio Decoding (HDMI & Analog):
7.1-channel Analog Output:
Stereo Analog Output:	Shared with 7.1ch	Dedicated Stereo Output
SACD output over HDMI:	DSD/PCM	DSD/PCM
SACD output over Analog:	PCM	DSD/PCM
Other Features:
Front Panel Appearance:	Plastic with black brushed metal appearance	Heavy gauge black brushed aluminum
Chassis Appearance:	Black metal	Black metal
Dual USB Ports:
IR In/Out Ports:
RS-232 Remote Control:		Optional
Remote Control:	Glow-in-the-dark	Back-lit
OPPO Recommendations:
For home theaters with large screens:	(Not Recommended)
For small or medium display screens:
For use with an external video processor:
For use as a digital audio/video transport: