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Plays Blu-ray high-definition discs (selectable output resolution: 1080p signals available through HDMI output only; 720p/1080i signals available through HDMI or component video)
plays BD-ROM, and BD-R & BD-RE
plays DVD-Video, DVD-R & DVD-RW, DVD+R & DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM
plays AVCHD high-def video files on home-burned DVDs and SD memory cards
plays CD, audio CD-R & CD-RW, and MP3 CDs
plays DivX® video files on DVD-R, CD-R and CD-RW
plays digital photo CDs (JPEG)
selectable 720p/1080i/1080p video upconversion for DVD
(upconverted video available through HDMI output only)
Stereo and 7.1-channel audio outputs
Viera Cast, which uses the player's Ethernet web connection to stream videos and photos to your screen, using the built-in YouTube and Google Picasa portals
The BD80 also features superior audio circuitry to the BD60
Provides playback information window that can be called up while watching a movie, displaying all the details of the current disc. The information includes the native resolution and frame rate of the source content, the HDMI output format, the video/audio codecs and bitrates used, plus the current HDMI audio settings.

UniPhier® processing for optimum video performance

Built-in audio decoding for Dolby® Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS®, DTS-HD™, and DTS-HD Master Audio Essential

Multichannnel audio PCM output via HDMI

Bitstream audio output for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, and DTS-HD Master Audio

BD-Java interactive capability

BD-Live and BonusView support (BD Profile 2.0) — additional content may be downloaded to an optional SD™ card or thumb drive

VIERA Cast™ for streaming content from YouTube™, Google's Picasa™ Web Album, Bloomberg, and a weather channel

HDMI digital output (combines video and multichannel audio with HDCP copy protection)

HDMI version 1.3 with Deep Color and x.v.Color™ support

VIERA Link™ for control of compatible Panasonic TVs and components via HDMI

1 set of A/V outputs (composite video, component video, and HDMI)

Stereo and 7.1-channel audio outputs

Coaxial and optical digital audio outputs

Ethernet port for accessing online content and features, and possible future upgrades (requires broadband connection)

Front-panel SD memory card slot and USB port for playback of digital photos, AVCHD video, and MP3 music files, plus storage of BD-Live bonus

Materials downloaded from the Internet remote control

 

16-15/16"W x 2-3/16"H x 11-5/16"D

warranty: 1 year