Before going further in our spotlight on the Zidoo Z3000 Pro, it is worth remembering that the Zidoo Z2000 Pro remains in the catalog. This is also the case for all references in the current range, namely the Ziddo Z9X Pro, Zidoo Z20 Pro and Zidoo UHD5000.
Ziddo Z3000 Pro, what developments compared to the Zidoo Z30 Pro?££££
To summarize, the Zidoo Z3000 Pro reader takes up all the specifications of the Zidoo Z30 Pro modulo an integrated power supply, a format close to that a 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray player, a larger RAM allocation (8 GB compared to 6 GB) and different connectivity, in particular with a double HDMI output including one exclusively dedicated to audio, an [abc]USB[ port /abc] 2.0 and one less USB 3.0.
Zidoo Z3000 Pro, 100% dematerialized audio-video experience ££££
In terms of image quality, the Zidoo Z3000 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 combined with a Quad Core ARM-A76 chip plus an additional core dedicated to system needs, offers enormous raw power. The latter is therefore supported by 8 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 Z3000 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] format. Of course, the Zidoo Z3000 Pro reader includes a 3.5" Sata 3.0 hard drive bay.
Zidoo Z3000 Pro, connectivity and finishing£££ £
The Zidoo Z3000 Pro's connectivity therefore includes an [abc]HDMI[/abc] CEC 2.1a output, an audio HDMI, an [abc]optical[/abc] output, an [abc]coaxial[/abc] output , a 3.5 mm mini-Jack auxiliary output, three [abc]USB[/abc] 3.0 ports, one [abc]USB[/abc] 2.0 port, one Sata 3.0 port, one RS-232C jack and one [ abc]Ethernet[/abc]. Namely, control via [abc]IP[/abc] of the Zidoo Z3000 Pro is possible and an [abc]LED[/abc] display is present on the side of the aluminum front.
Zidoo Z3000 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 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 Z3000 Pro multimedia player offers the dedicated Music 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 Z3000 Pro 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 in the game.
Immediate availability. Indicative prices: 679 euros.
Reminder of the key characteristics of the Zidoo Z3000 Pro:
• Type: Multimedia player
• Processor: Amlogic S928X-K (Quad Core ARM-A55 + Quad Core ARM-A76 + additional core for system requirements)
• Ram memory: 8 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(s) compatibility: Tidal Connect
• [abc]DSD[/abc] compatibility : yes
• Certification [abc]Hi-Res Audio[/abc]: yes
• Input(s): 1 [abc]USB[/abc] 2.0 ports, 2 [abc]USB[ ports /abc] 3.0, 1 Sata 3.0 bay for 3.5" HDD, 1 RS232C and 1 [abc]Ethernet[/abc] port.
• Output(s): 1 [abc]HDMI[/abc] output CEC 2.1a, 1 HDMI audio, 1 [abc]optical[/abc] output, 1 [abc]coaxial[/abc] output, 1 stereo [abc]RCA[/abc] output, 1 mini-Jack 3 stereo output, 5 mm
• Gapless 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]
• Function [abc]Dolby Atmos[/abc]
• Function 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 241 x 60 mm
• Weight: 2.9 kg