Before going further on our spotlight on the Zidoo Z9X 8K, it is worth remembering that the Zidoo Z9X Pro remains in the catalog. This is also the case for all references in the current range, namely the Ziddo Z20 Pro, Zidoo Z2000 Pro and Zidoo UHD5000.
Zidoo Z9X 8K, 100% dematerialized audio-video experience ££££
In terms of image quality, the Zidoo Z9X 8K is equipped with the ultimate in technology. Its new Amlogic S928X-K quintuple-core ARM SoC (64-bit architecture), based on a Quad Core ARM-A55 processor combined with a Quad Core ARM-A76 chip plus an additional core dedicated to system needs, offers enormous raw power. The latter is supported by 6 GB of Ram memory, 64 GB of flash memory and the ARM Mali-G57 MC2 graphics chip. Finally, video processing benefits from an AI (Artificial Intelligence) module to magnify the rendering on the screen.
The Zidoo Z9X 8K is therefore perfectly equipped to handle a [abc]Ultra HD[/abc] [abc]8K[/abc] 60 Hz signal up to [abc]HDR Dolby Vision[/abc]. In addition, ASV2, ASV3, [abc]AV1[/abc] and [abc]VP9[/abc] compatibility allows you to enjoy suitable content. Same for reading [abc]Iso[/abc] [abc]Blu-Ray[/abc], [abc]BD 3D[/abc], BDMV and [abc]4K[/abc] [abc]Ultra HD files Blu-Ray[/abc]. Of course, [abc]HDR10[/abc], [abc]HDR10+[/abc] are required and the VS10 mode (exclusive algorithm developed by Dolby Laboratories for 12-bit processing of HDR signals), which can be activated on demand. on [abc]SDR[/abc] signals to convert them to [abc]HDR[/abc], and vice versa. Also worth noting is the support for [abc]DTS:X[/abc] and [abc]Dolby Atmos[/abc] for audio decoding of all major sound processes.
Also, the vast majority of subtitle formats are accepted (the latter can be easily personalized: size, color, font, etc.) and the Auto Frame Rate Switching function offers a display that is perfectly faithful to the source , up to the 23.976 frames per second leftover from the [abc]NTSC[/abc].
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Zidoo Z9X 8K, connectivity and finishing££££
The Zidoo Z9X 8K's connectivity includes an [abc]HDMI[/abc] CEC 2.1a output, an [abc]optical[/abc] output , a 3.5 mm mini-Jack auxiliary output three [abc]USB[/abc] 3.0 ports, two [abc]USB[/abc] 2.0 ports, one Sata 3.0 port, one RS-232C jack and one [abc] port ]Ethernet[/abc]. Namely, control via [abc]IP[/abc] of the Zidoo Z9X 8K is possible. The Zidoo Z9X 8K multimedia player comes in the form of an internet box and benefits from a metal casing and an [abc]LED[/abc] display on the front.
Zidoo Z9X 8K, the user interface££££
The operating system is Android 11 and the Home Theater 4.0 interface is still available. This manages the indexing of a library of film and series files through covers, technical or team information (casting, director, summary, etc.) retrieved from the Cloud. Important, this data can be saved locally, in the player's memory or on an [abc]USB[/abc] key, to be available even without an internet connection. The creation of collections to group a film saga or several seasons of TV series is essential. This is also the case for filtering your content in alphabetical order, by genre, etc. For those who are more undecided, the Pop-Corn mode chooses a title for you to watch…
For the most music lovers, the Zidoo Z9X 8K multimedia player offers the dedicated Muic Player 8.0 interface. This is responsible for searching the Cloud for album covers and appropriate information to associate them with your content. The ergonomics of Music Player 8.0, in addition to filters of all kinds (artists, sampling rate, etc.), offers a gain adjustment and a [abc]Gapless[/abc] mode. A wide range of files is accepted, from [abc]Flac[/abc] or [abc]DSD[/abc] to [abc]Alac[/abc], [abc]Wav[/abc], the [abc]APE[/abc] up to the Iso CD [abc]DTS[/abc] or Iso [abc]SACD[/abc].
It goes without saying but it is worth remembering that the Zidoo Z9X 8K player has the audio gateway function [abc]UPnP[/abc] ([abc]DLNA[/abc]) and compatibility [ abc]Wi-Fi[/abc] 6 Dual Band and [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.2. Likewise, Tidal Connect is also in the game.
Immediate availability. Indicative prices: 279 euros.
Reminder of the key characteristics of the Zidoo Z9X 8K:
• Type: Multimedia player
• Processor: Amlogic S928X-K (Quad Core ARM-A55 + Quad Core ARM-A76 + additional core for system requirements)
• Ram memory: 6 GB
• Storage memory: 64 GB
• Codec compatibility(s): [abc]AV1[/abc]/[abc ]VP9[/abc]/[abc]HEVC[/abc]/AVS3/AVS, [abc]MKV[/abc], [abc]TS[/abc], [abc]MP4[/abc], [abc] M2TS[/abc], [abc]XVID[/abc], [abc]Iso[/abc] [abc]Blu-Ray[/abc], [abc]BD 3D[/abc], BDMV and [abc]4K [/abc] [abc]Ultra HD Blu-Ray[/abc]
• Music service compatibility: Tidal Connect
• [abc]DSD[/abc] compatibility: yes
• Certification [ abc]Hi-Res Audio[/abc]: yes
• Input(s): 1 HDMI 2.1, 2 [abc]USB[/abc] 2.0 ports, 3 [abc]USB[/abc] 3.0 ports, 1 Sata 3.0 port and 1 [abc]Ethernet[/abc] port.
• Output(s): 1 [abc]HDMI[/abc] CEC 2.1a output, 1 [abc]optical[/abc] output , 1 mini-Jack 3.5 mm stereo output
• [abc]Gapless[/abc] function: yes
• Other(s): full auto-framerate function (frequencies 23.976/24/50/ 59.94/60 Hz)
• Rec2020 compatibility: yes
• Functions [abc]HDR10[/abc]
• Function [abc]HDR Dolby Vision[/abc]
• [abc]Dolby Atmos[/abc]
function• [abc]Wi-Fi[/abc] function 6
• [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] function 5.2
• Application: Home Theater 4.0, Music Player 8.0
• Gateway function [abc]UPnP[/abc] ([abc]DLNA[/abc]): yes