Zidoo Z9X Dolby Vision HDR 10+ 4K Home Theatre Media Player

REALTEK 1619DR MEDIA CHIPSET Realtek RTD1619DR Dolby Vision chipset designed specifically for media playback and audio/video quality. 'DR' chipset version incorporates Dolby Vision and Dolby Vision VS10 image processing for best possible HDR image quality. Powerful six-core ARM Cortex-A55 CPU and ARM Mali-G51 GPU.

DOLBY VISION MEL+FEL Zidoo Z9X supports all Dolby Vision profiles (4, 5, 6, 7, 8 all levels) including dual layer profiles 4 and 7 using the base layer + RPU. Specific format support includes P7 BD-ISO/MKV/MP4 MEL&FEL, P4 MKV/MP4 MEL&FEL, P5 MKV/MP4 and P8 in MKV/MP4.

BD/MKV/MP4 DOLBY VISION MEL+FEL Zidoo Z9X supports Dolby Vision in UHD BD-ISO (non-menu mode), UHD BDMV (non-menu mode), MKV AND MP4 with 12bit Full Enhancement Layer (FEL). Support for Dolby Vision Profile 7 BD-ISO/MKV/MP4 MEL&FEL, Profile 4 MKV/MP4 MEL&FEL, Profile 5 MKV/MP4 and Profile 8 in MKV/MP4. *As of firmware 6.2.0.

HDR10+ / HDR Supports HDR10+ dynamic metadata processing. Accurate HDR10 metadata (MaxFall, MaxCll) processing.

ZIDOO HOME THEATRE Pre-installed lastest Zidoo Home Theatre with many enhancements plus a new modern design. Zidoo have developed the Zidoo Home Theatre media browser over successive product generations, it is fast, fully featured, and the best way to browse your movie/TV collection. Zidoo Home Theatre supports full and accurate automatic media scraping (multi-language), thumbnails, posters, synopsis, search, categories, remote database edit (from any web browser on same network), and support for NFO (K☮di) parsing. Support for SMBv1, SMBv2, SMBv3, NFS, and DLNA network protocols.

ZIDOO VIDEO PLAYER Modern and easy to use Zidoo Video Player with powerful subtitle function. Format support including Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, BT.2020, H.265, MVC 3D [at]23.976Hz, HDR>SDR and SDR>HDR, ATMOS, DTS:X. Easy access to image parameters. Multi-language subtitle function with customisable fonts, subtitle download, SUP&ASS special effects, and forced subtitle support.

ZIDOO MUSIC PLAYER Zidoo Music Player with music library, lyrics and search. CD audio [at] 44.1kHz (most Android based products resample to 48kHz), HD-Audio passthrough (including DSD:SACD/ISO/DFF/DSF) up to 192kHz. Total format support including SACD, DFF, DSF, FLAC, CUE lists, MP3, OGG. etc.

ZIDOO SPECIALIST FIRMWARE DEVELOPMENT Zidoo have manufactured specialist media playback Android boxes for more than 6 years and have proven their commitment to continuous product development. Previous generation products from 4+ years ago still receive updates to latest software. Zidoo's playback interface and media browser represent the culmination of many years' work. They are stable, fully featured, and represent the best possible way to enjoy your media.

ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE USERBASE Zidoo have a popular web forum where users are welcome to post feedback. This active engagement from Zidoo results in faster firmnware development and a firmware developed reactively according to user needs.

AUTO REFRESH+RESOLUTION SWITCHING Fully configurable fast automatic resolution switch (e.g. 1080p video at 1080p HDMI output, 4K video at 4K HDMI output) and fast refresh rate change (output Hz = input fps, e.g. 23.976fps [at] 23.976Hz).

SMOOTH UHD-BD/BD/DVD/BD-3D ISO PLAYBACK Smooth playback of DVD/BD/UHD-BD and 3D Blu-Ray ISO, including full support for auto resolution/refresh and seamless branching, including 3D ISO seamless branching.

UHD-BD/BD/DVD/BD-3D ISO FULL MENU UHD Blu-Ray/Blu-Ray/3D Blu-Ray/DVD ISO full menus. BDJ 1.0/1.2/2.0. Supports BD region switch. Note, BD and UHD-BD ISO full menu support is not 100% due to continuous evolution of BD and UHD specification. Where no full menu ISO support the video can be accessed by text menu.

ZIDOO REMOTE APP Zidoo developed Android/iOS remote app with full Zidoo Home Theatre browsing. Custom Zidoo developed web access interface with full access to device interface via web browser on same LAN. Comprehensive media library editing via web browser. Supports music playback without TV. Supports power on/off without IR remote.

DRM STREAMING SUPPORT Widevine L1 for compatibility with streaming apps. Playready & Verimatrix Ultra. VP9 Profile 2 for YouTube 4K HDR. Please note that future compatibility with third party apps is not guaranteed.

VERSATILE COMPUTING DEVICE Zidoo Z9X is a fully functional home computer. Any Android app can be installed including: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Polaris Office, Skype, ES File Explorer. The new Realtek 1619 chipset is extremely powerful and an excellent platform for Android games and emulators.

FAST NETWORKING AND BLUETOOTH Gigabit Ethernet supporting Wake On LAN. Utra-fast 2.4Ghz/5Ghz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO 867Mbps wi-fi. Bluetooth 4.2.

EXTENSIVE INTERFACES External SATA3, HDMI 2.0a video output, HDMI input, USB2 x2, USB3 x2, TOSLINK audio, 3.5mm audio, IR, RS232, CONTROL4. HDMI input can display non-HDCP HDMI source PIP or full screen (>1080p, PCM audio).

ZIDOO HARDWARE QUALITY + REMOTE Dark grey aviation aluminium alloy casing to blend in perfectly with a home theatre setup. Full sized backlit remote with learning function.

BOX CONTENTS Zidoo Z9X, IR remote, 12V 2A PSU (+ free UK/US/AUS/NZ adapter. See FAQ below), SATA cable, user guide. Package weight: 1.5kg.

GALLERY

DETAILED SPECIFICATION

Graphics Chipset

ARM Mali-G51 MP3

RAM

2GB

Internal Storage

16GB

Internal HDD

None

External Storage

USB 3.0 x2, USB 2.0 x2, External full SATA3

Wireless Networking

2.4G+5G dual band Wi-Fi, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO 867Mbps with 2x external high gain antennas

Wired Networking

RJ-45 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet supports Wake On LAN

Bluetooth

Yes, 4.2

HDMI Output

HDMI 2.0a

HDMI Input

HDMI 2.0a

OS Base

Android 9.0

DRM

Widevine L1

Resolutions Supported

4096x2160p[at]60Hz, 4096x2160p[at]59.94Hz, 4096x2160p[at]50Hz, 4096x2160p[at]30Hz, 4096x2160p[at]29.97Hz, 4096x2160p[at]24Hz, 4096x2160p[at]23.976Hz, 3840x2160p[at]60Hz, 3840x2160p[at]59.94Hz, 3840x2160p[at]50Hz, 3840x2160p[at]30Hz, 3840x2160p[at]29.97Hz, 3840x2160p[at]24Hz, 3840x2160p[at]23.976Hz, 1920x1080p[at]60Hz, 1920x1080p[at]59.94Hz, 1920x1080p[at]50Hz, 1920x1080p[at]30Hz, 1920x1080p[at]29.97Hz, 1920x1080p[at]24Hz, 1920x1080p[at]23.976Hz, 1920x1080i[at]60Hz, 1920x1080i[at]59.94Hz, 1920x1080i[at]50Hz, 1280x720p[at]60Hz, 1280x720p[at]59.94Hz, 1280x720p[at]50Hz, 576p, 480p, PAL, NTSC

File Systems

EXT3, EXT4, NTFS, FAT32, EXFAT

Other Video Outputs

Composite 3.5" plug

Other Audio Outputs

TOSLINK S/PDIF, stereo headphone

Refresh Switching

Yes. Automatic 23.976, 59.94, 25, 30, 50, 60fps > 23.976, 59.94, 25, 30, 50, 60Hz

Resolution Switching

Yes. Automatic 1080p, 4K UHD > 1080p, 4K UHD HDMI

3D

Frame packing BD-ISO, frame packing MKV, SBS, top and bottom

ISO Playback

UHD BD-ISO with full menus (partial), BD-ISO with full menus (partial), DVD ISO with full menus. Where menu support is not available ISO will play with text menu

HDR Formats

Supports HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision

Video Formats

Dolby Vision Profile 7 BD-ISO, BDMV - MEL&FEL. Dolby Vision Profile 7 MKV, MP4 - MEL&FEL. Dolby Vision Profile 4 MKV,MP4 - MEL&FEL. Dolby Vision Profile 5 MKV,MP4 - MEL. Dolby Vision Profile 8 MKV,MP4 - MEL., HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision Low Latency（LLDV), 4K[at]60fps 12bit maximum, HEVC, H.265, 10bit, 12Bit, BD/UHD BDMV/ISO, MVC 3D（ Blu-ray/MKV), MKV, M2TS, MTS, TS, MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, MPG, MPEG, VOB, FLV, 3GP, TP etc.

Audio Formats

HD-Audio multichannel passthrough/bitstream and decoding. Dolby ATMOS, True-HD, Digital AC3 etc. DTS:X, HD-MA, DTS etc. SACD ISO, DFF, DSF, APE, FLAC, WAV, DTS, MP3, AAC, M4A, OGG, WMA, AIF, M4R, MP2, AMR and CUE track. Up to DSD256/PCM 192kHz.

HD-Audio (video)

Dolby ATMOS downmix+passthrough/bitstream, DTS:X downmix+passthrough/bitstream, DTS-HD MA downmix+passthrough/bitstream, Dolby True-HD downmix+passthrough/bitstream

HD-Audio (audio)

Audio sampling rate output up to 192Khz. CD 44.1Khz raw output at 44.1Khz. Up to DSD256/PCM 192kHz

Dolby VS10 Image Enhancement Technology

New generation RTD1619DR integrates a system-level Dolby Vision VS10 image processing engine, which could not only output high-quality Dolby Vision low latency (LLDV), but also get best image quality in any instances. Namely, no matter what formats (Dolby Vision, HDR , HLG, SDR, etc.) and display devices, whether it is HDR outputting or SDR converting, it will preserve colour precision and get excellent image quality as always.

Seamless Branching

Support complex MPLS structure multi-endings Blu-ray seamless playback without freezing problem

NAS OS

Media Interface

Zidoo Android launcher. Zidoo Home Theatre 3.0 with poster wall, auto data scraping, auto category, child-lock, custom layouts

Streaming

Support Netflix 4K, Youtube 4K, Spotify music streaming. ROON Ready

Subtitles

Auto subtitle download, vertical position, spacing between lines, font size, font stroke outline colour/size, bold, shadow, encoding, offset, add custom font. Support SUP and ASS special effects

K☮di

Android K☮di installs and run normally with software video decoding

Play Store

Not in factory firmware but can be installed by zidoo supplied APK

Fan

No

PSU

12V

Remote

Backlit full sized IR remote. Zidoo remote software available for Apple/Android, allows music playback without use of a TV

Material

Aviation aluminium alloy

Dimensions

190x130x30mm