Before going further in our spotlight on the Zidoo Z30 Pro, it is worth remembering that the Zidoo Z20 Pro remains in the catalog. This is also the case for all the references in the current range, namely the Ziddo Z9X Pro, Zidoo Z2000 Pro and Zidoo UHD5000.
Ziddo Z30 Pro, what developments compared to the Zidoo Z9X Pro?££££
To summarize, the Zidoo Z30 Pro reader includes all the specifications of the Zidoo Z9X 8K modulo a 3.5" hard drive bay Integrated Sata 3.0 and richer connectivity with a coaxial output For the rest, we also notice a different design for a slightly larger footprint. The size of the Zidoo Z30 Pro remains contained, however. and the Zidoo Z30 Pro, nothing distinguishes the equipment of these two players.
Zidoo Z30 Pro, 100% dematerialized audio-video experience ££££In terms of image quality, the Zidoo Z30 Pro 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. associated with a Quad Core ARM-A76 chip plus an additional core dedicated to the needs of the system, 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 Z30 Pro is therefore perfectly equipped to handle an [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] and [abc]HDR10+[/abc] are required. Just like 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 into [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 23.976 frames per second, a vestige of the [abc]NTSC[/abc].
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Zidoo Z30 Pro, connectivity and finishing££££
In addition to the additional [abc]coaxial[/abc] output already mentioned, the Zidoo Z30 Pro's connectivity includes an [abc]HDMI[ output /abc] CEC 2.1a, one [abc]optical[/abc] output, one 3.5mm mini-Jack auxiliary output, three [abc]USB[/abc] 3.0 ports, two [abc]USB[/abc] ports ] 2.0, a Sata 3.0 port, an RS-232C jack and an [abc]Ethernet[/abc] port. Namely, control via [abc]IP[/abc] of the Zidoo Z30 Pro is possible. The Zidoo Z30 Pro multimedia player comes in the form of an internet box and benefits from a metal case and an [abc]LED[/abc] display on the front.
Zidoo Z30 Pro, user interface ££££
The operating system runs Android 11 and the Home Theater 4.0 interface is still available. This manages the indexing of a library of film/series files through the 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. Creating collections to group a film saga or several seasons of series is super practical. 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…
And for the most music lovers, the Zidoo Z30 Pro multimedia player offers the dedicated Muic Player 8.0 interface which 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 Z30 Pro player has the [abc]UPnP[/abc] ([abc]DLNA[/abc]) audio gateway function and [abc] compatibility abc]Wi-Fi[/abc] 6 Dual Band and [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.2. Likewise, Tidal Connect is in the game.
Immediate availability. Indicative prices: 429 euros.
Reminder of the key characteristics of the Zidoo Z30 Pro:
• 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 bay for 3.5" HDD, 1 RS232C and 1 [abc]Ethernet[/abc] port.
• Output(s): 1 [abc]HDMI[/abc] CEC 2.1a, 1 output [abc]optical[/abc] output, 1 [abc]coaxial[/abc] output, 1 3.5 mm mini-Jack 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
• [abc]HDR10[/abc] functions
• Function [abc]HDR Dolby Vision[/abc]
• Function [abc]Dolby Atmos[/abc]
• Function [abc]Wi-Fi[/abc] 6
• Function [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.2
• Application: Home Theater 4.0, Music Player 8.0
• Gateway function [abc]UPnP[/abc] ([abc]DLNA[/abc ]): yes
• Dimensions (L x D x H): 197 x 197 x 64.8 mm
• Weight: 1.4 kg