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Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #60 on: Apr 27, 2017 at 03:01 AM »
I have a Sony vw500es projector.
I tried watching the Warcraft 4k HDR bt2020 mkv file and the blacks are all washed out. Is there a setting in the Zidoo x9s that would convert HDR movies to SDR as my Sony PJ is not yet HDR?

Thank you very much  ^-^

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #61 on: Apr 27, 2017 at 02:39 PM »
I have a Sony vw500es projector.
I tried watching the Warcraft 4k HDR bt2020 mkv file and the blacks are all washed out. Is there a setting in the Zidoo x9s that would convert HDR movies to SDR as my Sony PJ is not yet HDR?

Thank you very much  ^-^

wala po ata sir.. kailangan kasi hdr din ang avr/receiver/tv/projector to enjoy the features

hdr files will look dull in non hdr tv/projector.

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #62 on: Apr 29, 2017 at 05:34 AM »
wala po ata sir.. kailangan kasi hdr din ang avr/receiver/tv/projector to enjoy the features

hdr files will look dull in non hdr tv/projector.

May mga dedicated bluray players kasi na may HDR to SDR feature like the Sony x800, Oppo 203, LG up970 and Panasonic ub900. So if you have an older display na 4k capable but non-hdr you can still watch hdr movies properly...

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #63 on: Apr 29, 2017 at 03:58 PM »
May mga dedicated bluray players kasi na may HDR to SDR feature like the Sony x800, Oppo 203, LG up970 and Panasonic ub900. So if you have an older display na 4k capable but non-hdr you can still watch hdr movies properly...

Reprocessed hdr kasi yong downloadable files natin sir.. sagad ang pag enhance nila ng color gamut at nits,
since hindi pa rin cracked ang ultra hd bluray. Downloadable files are for bt2020 tv lang with hdcp 2.2 receiver.


best solution siguro dito is download sdr files lang muna. 4k bt709 looks good in non hdr tv/projector

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #64 on: Apr 30, 2017 at 11:01 AM »
If you will read reviews of Panasonic UB900, it can do HDR to SDR conversion with comprehensive adjustments. You can play bt2020 with it and it will convert it to SDR so you can watch them properly on your non-hdr display... Actually Oppo 203, Sony X800 and LG up970 can do this also but not as good as the Panasonic.

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #65 on: May 01, 2017 at 02:47 PM »
Ultrahd bluray sir right?
Iba kasi yong downloaded mkv sa ultra hd bluray like what i said above.

If these players can play mkv, im not sure if it can convert mkv hdr to sdr, have you read feedback that it can? Or at least read mkv in bt2020? Super processed ang downloadable hdr. Nakanood na ako ng ultrahd bluray with hdr.(courtesy of our member here with samsung uhd and oppo 4k player) Its not the same as downloaded hdr. Sobrang enhanced ng downloadable.


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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #66 on: May 01, 2017 at 03:56 PM »
Yes they can convert HDR to SDR with MKV files

Pano na-eenhance ang downloaded mkv bt2020?
May software na ba that can do that?
Ofcourse I read about them that is why I got curious if media playerd such as Zidoo has the capability as well...
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Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #67 on: May 01, 2017 at 04:55 PM »
Im not familiar with enhancement but here is the release note by the uploader...

 


No.. Zidoo does not do hdr to sdr convertion..



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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #68 on: May 01, 2017 at 10:16 PM »
Ok if it doesn't do "conversion"
That's all I have to know...


No.. Zidoo does not do hdr to sdr convertion..



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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #69 on: May 04, 2017 at 10:43 AM »
quoted from zidoo support

   

    Dear Customer:
    Thank you for your patience, hope it all worth it. Zidoo has launched a brand new version – V1.4.4. This new version added some new function, such as better Blu-ray menu, perfect external subtitle module, even reorganized decoding of the stream media.
    However, the new function may have some other issues. In order to fix this, we spent a lot of time and effort to test and Debug. On basis of 1.3.0 BETA version, we published more than 30 test version. Some users may still care or concerned about some problem have not been solved of this version, but we are always here as you know.
    Zidoo always try our best to offer the best experience to our customer,
    There is no flawless product, but we are getting more close to it.
    Enjoy!

    V1.4.4 for X9S
    Updatelist

    System:
    1, Add 1080P25 resolution option.
    2,Fix the issue that virtual keyboard doesn't appear when airmouse connected.
    3,Fix a format error that occurs when you try to format a TF or Udisk or harddrive.
    4,Fix the issue that no HDMI display after repetitious plug in and out HDMI.
    5,Optimize the fluency of playback from the very begining of a online video in some certain APPs.
    6,Fix the incorrectly display when switch between different live channels in some certain APPs.
    7,Fix the issue that a playing episode interruptedly switch to the next episode in some certain APPs.
    8,Fix the issue that no respond occasionally in some certain APPs.
    9,Fix the issue of USB audio switch.
    10,Fix the issue that the status of Downmix 5.1 doesn't be save after restart.
    11,Improve the compatibility of camera, support 1080P camera.
    12,Improve the compatibility of bluetooth, support bluetooth mouse better.
    13,Enable a new online player - nuplayer which will improve streaming media playback.
    14,Fix the blurred display when enter some APPs.
    15,Improve the algorithms of anti-aliasing, denosing and edge sharpening.
    16,Improve the rendering effect, Enhenced the sharpness and clearness.

    Applications:
    Player:
    1,Fix the failure function of 'Repeat all' in play mode.
    2,Expand the time-shifting range of subtitle to 10 mins.
    3,Optimize the synchronicity of subtitle and audio.
    4,Add a menu prompt when pause the playback.
    5,Add the display of time when pause the playback.
    6,Optimize the function of download of subtitles.

    Blu-Ray function:
    1,Fix the issue that the movie no longer be played after quit by press home key.
    2,Add the function that switch region code by press num-key 1,2,3.
    3,Add autoswitching of frame rate for 23.976 and 24.
    4,Add auto-downloading of subtitles function.
    5,Add 3D Blu-Ray menu function.
    6,Add switching chapter by press page down & page up.
    7,Optimize the effective and compatibility of Blu-Ray playback with BD menu.

    Quick settings:
    1, Add a setting of Blu-Ray region code.
    2,Add a wifi hotspot setting.

    Filemanager:
    1,Add a setting for manually refresh
    2,Fix the issue that the ISO files don't appear in Videos column.
    3,Fix the incorrectly display of progress bar when copying a large file.
    4,Fix the error which occurs when you open a CUE file.

    Theater:
    1,Optimize the sharpness of poster.
    2,Add category of 4K and 3D.
    3,Improve the UI of the video manager and the movie's page.
    4,Add a IMDB search function in the movie's page.

    Weather:
    1,Fix some Temp value don't follow the switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
    2,Add cities list

    Launcher:
    1,Add a password confirm when set the password of APP lock.

    Full_OTA_Package:
    http://www.mediafire.com/file/evastao4e1oy5z1/ZIDOO_X9S-ota-V1.4.4_20170427.zip

    中国境像:
    http://pan.baidu.com/s/1kUOyKWf 密码:svga

    MD5:f55d8c2a9a01bf1853511720bd38f6d9

    How to upgrade

    ZDMC:http://ota-cloudfront.zidoo.tv/X9S/ZDMC/zdmc-16.4.13_siga.apk
     

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #70 on: May 30, 2017 at 10:52 AM »
Sir if ung MKV file is native na 4k (not HDR), mag pass thru ba sia sa ndi HDCP 2.2 na AVR? Thanks! :)
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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #71 on: May 30, 2017 at 07:47 PM »
Sir if ung MKV file is native na 4k (not HDR), mag pass thru ba sia sa ndi HDCP 2.2 na AVR? Thanks! :)

Usually ang 4K mkv files do not have hdcp 2.2 so it will be accepted by AVR that can passthrough 4K resolution to your display.

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #72 on: May 30, 2017 at 11:21 PM »
Usually ang 4K mkv files do not have hdcp 2.2 so it will be accepted by AVR that can passthrough 4K resolution to your display.

Thanks sir!!
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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #73 on: May 31, 2017 at 06:49 AM »
^_Brader baka pwede din po pa-PM kung pano din po yan? at ok po ba performance nitong X9s in terms sa Movies, Wav, Flac file etc, How much po itong X9s at saan nabibili...TIA!
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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #74 on: Jun 06, 2017 at 06:08 AM »


I got the P387 promo of Iflix for 12 months and installed Iflix in my Zidoo via Google Play

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #75 on: Jun 06, 2017 at 07:48 AM »


Just showing how the Zidoo X9s deliver sharp images in my 100 inch screen with Iflix streaming.

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #76 on: Jun 06, 2017 at 08:45 AM »
Doc, ang iflix ba hanggang fullHD na?

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #77 on: Jun 06, 2017 at 10:50 AM »
This player really deliver sharp and rich colors. I just watched cannonball run, a really old film, and it looks beautiful. I will compare with my original bluray.

Gulat lang talaga ako. Kaya i wanna compare it with my orig bluray.

I already glanced xxx2, also sharp and great colors. I will try it on my pj. So far have been watching in my led tv. Tinatamad mag pj hehe.

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« Reply #78 on: Jun 06, 2017 at 09:11 PM »
Doc, ang iflix ba hanggang fullHD na?

Mukhang 720p parin but I am not complaining as you can see in the screenshot. 

I just like Iflix's selections better than Netflix.

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #79 on: Jun 06, 2017 at 09:15 PM »


Just showing how the Zidoo X9s deliver sharp images in my 100 inch screen with Iflix streaming.
ganda talaga ng setup mo chief!  :D

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #80 on: Jun 06, 2017 at 09:48 PM »
mga sir, s HiMedia meron English and Chinesse version, preferbaly english version kinukuha for upgrade compatibility.. on zidoo, may mga ganun din ba?

TiA. im here in thailand and its available here. Maniguro lang para di masayang un pera.


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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #81 on: Jun 06, 2017 at 10:14 PM »
mga sir, s HiMedia meron English and Chinesse version, preferbaly english version kinukuha for upgrade compatibility.. on zidoo, may mga ganun din ba?

TiA. im here in thailand and its available here. Maniguro lang para di masayang un pera.


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« Reply #82 on: Jun 06, 2017 at 10:28 PM »
meron din. :)
Panu malaman sir shoktongxxx?


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« Reply #83 on: Jun 06, 2017 at 10:43 PM »
Panu malaman sir shoktongxxx?


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sorry sir akala ko language yung ask mo kung may English or Chinese.  isang version lang ang Zidoo sa pagkakaalam ko.:)

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #84 on: Jun 06, 2017 at 10:52 PM »
I was able to screencast my android phone via Miracast player.  Panalo talaga zidoo!

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« Reply #85 on: Jun 06, 2017 at 11:31 PM »
sorry sir akala ko language yung ask mo kung may English or Chinese.  isang version lang ang Zidoo sa pagkakaalam ko.:)
Ok thank u sir..


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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #86 on: Jun 07, 2017 at 12:07 AM »
^_Brader baka pwede din po pa-PM kung pano din po yan? at ok po ba performance nitong X9s in terms sa Movies, Wav, Flac file etc, How much po itong X9s at saan nabibili...TIA!

You can play any file you throw at it via zdmc. I was able to stream my flac files via local network in my zidoo.

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #87 on: Jun 07, 2017 at 04:01 AM »
I was able to screencast my android phone via Miracast player.  Panalo talaga zidoo!

Yes sir. I have compared side by side with other player. Not night and day ang diffference but very noticeable ang ganda ng zidoo when it comes to pq.

I can also access my laptops hardrive via smb on file explorer wirelessly.
Maybe because android and openwrt run simoltaneously.
I havent explore much the openwrt function. (Not that techie) this could run smooothly with lan i suppose. But i think achievable also with proper wireless ac router since x9s is already wireless ac.


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« Reply #88 on: Jun 08, 2017 at 05:06 AM »
Yes sir. I have compared side by side with other player. Not night and day ang diffference but very noticeable ang ganda ng zidoo when it comes to pq.

I can also access my laptops hardrive via smb on file explorer wirelessly.
Maybe because android and openwrt run simoltaneously.
I havent explore much the openwrt function. (Not that techie) this could run smooothly with lan i suppose. But i think achievable also with proper wireless ac router since x9s is already wireless ac.


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Zidoo even streams better from my local network and internet even on wifi compared to my HTPC with an AC 750 wifi adaptor. Para akong naka LAN cable.

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #89 on: Jun 08, 2017 at 07:52 PM »
I bought 2 mini keyboards with trackpad but it doesn't work in the Zidoo. Sayang it would've made my life easier specially in searching.  I also tried it with ZDMC but to no avail.  I used this in my RPI with openelec (Kodi) and HTPC and works fine.

Any idea?