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Starting this thread for All zidoo media player owners..
Any reviews, tips, tweaks maybe posted here..
Let me start by posting this quick a/v tour by hdmkv of kodi forums..
Initial settings can also be viewed in this video..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dipTNevqgXo

New 2020 model zidoo z9x full details here:
https://www.zidoo.tv/Product/index/model/Z9X/target/VEMg6VRC2%2B9KKmVViAFMcQ%3D%3D.html

zidoo z1000 pro:
https://www.zidoo.tv/Product/index/model/Z1000+PRO/target/1ZYVZZ4zGQhKKmVViAFMcQ%3D%3D.html


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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #1 on: Nov 29, 2016 at 02:53 PM »
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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #2 on: Nov 29, 2016 at 03:27 PM »
bookmarking. :)

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #3 on: Dec 01, 2016 at 10:45 AM »
Just finished watching The Little Prince without any problems (aside from the ninjas chopping onions).  Really quick and responsive, tried it with Denon 3803 via optical and Sim2 Domino Projector via 20ft hdmi cable.  This is my first time with an Android player, so I need to explore which app works the best.

Sadly I don't have any HDR or 4K or Atmos source (and hardware) so no updates from there.  Will try it with my Sherbourn receiver next time :)



























I downloaded Netflix, it works, but with our internet, you need extra patience.  I guess it's time to bug PLDT (or SKY) for a faster broadband connection. :'(
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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #4 on: Dec 01, 2016 at 10:53 AM »
Ok, sharing my android settings for optimal performance..

Display


Sound


Playback


Hdmi cec off (i dont use this)


Hdmi rx





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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #5 on: Dec 01, 2016 at 10:53 AM »
Now setting Kodi

Make sure setting level is set to advanced



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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #6 on: Dec 01, 2016 at 10:55 AM »
Audio output settings


Check with receiver for audio outsupported, mine supports all



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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #7 on: Dec 01, 2016 at 11:02 AM »
Video settings then playback.
I chose to play video with external player (wrapper)
Do not check this if you want kodi as player, and if you want bluray full menu...



Zidoos external player is better. Many users agree too who owned both kodi box



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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #8 on: Dec 01, 2016 at 01:01 PM »
Under ZDMC Settings->Video->Discs->Blu-ray playback mode, there's an option for Show Blu-Ray menu (default is simplified menu), not sure if this will allow concert movie song selection, and other Blu-ray menu.

Worth the try, I don't have any files to test it with. :)
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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #9 on: Dec 01, 2016 at 01:47 PM »
Ok, sharing my android settings for optimal performance..

Display


I set mine to 1080P 24Hz since most of the movies are at 24p, so I avoid setting switching every before movie. :) it will only switch if the video is 60p :)
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Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #10 on: Dec 01, 2016 at 02:01 PM »
I set mine to 1080P 24Hz since most of the movies are at 24p, so I avoid setting switching every before movie. :) it will only switch if the video is 60p :)

If you switch this to auto. You will see the hz rate upon starting the video. 23.976 for bds and rips. Hindi eto kaya ng previous model (x6 pro) now zidoo fixed this hz issue in x9s

Some files are in 29.97 i also see bd iso concert in 59 point something hz...




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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #11 on: Dec 01, 2016 at 03:53 PM »
@bongchillog
ano yung TV mo bro?

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #12 on: Dec 01, 2016 at 04:57 PM »
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ano yung TV mo bro?


47la7400 lang.

Pero nagaabang ako ngayong month na to. Ang gaganda ng presyo. Hdr na rin yong receiver ko so Tv nalang talaga. Last na talaga. Mapapatay na ako ni misis.


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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #13 on: Dec 06, 2016 at 07:49 PM »
@bongchillog

PM sent bro. ;)

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #14 on: Dec 06, 2016 at 11:53 PM »
Replied....


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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #15 on: Dec 07, 2016 at 12:18 AM »
Thank you. :)

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #16 on: Dec 07, 2016 at 12:46 AM »
Burn test your nmt with this link
http://jell.yfish.us

Yong pinakababa flawless sa x9s

http://jell.yfish.us/media/jellyfish-400-mbps-4k-uhd-hevc-10bit.mkv


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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #17 on: Dec 07, 2016 at 03:13 AM »
question lang po, htpc user kasi ako. regarding image quality, would you say this is comparable or better than an htpc?

im contemplating to get an nmt, just thinking if it would surpass or equal the image quality of a fully customized htpc (mpc-hc, madvr)

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #18 on: Dec 07, 2016 at 05:17 PM »
Burn test your nmt with this link
http://jell.yfish.us

Yong pinakababa flawless sa x9s

http://jell.yfish.us/media/jellyfish-400-mbps-4k-uhd-hevc-10bit.mkv


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may I ask for which practical applications are these for, sir?

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« Reply #19 on: Dec 07, 2016 at 05:20 PM »
may I ask for which practical applications are these for, sir?
pang test sa lag ata ng media box player. :)

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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #20 on: Dec 07, 2016 at 05:24 PM »
may I ask for which practical applications are these for, sir?

This is to test how powerful kodi box can do.
Thats why i labeled it burn test





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« Reply #21 on: Dec 07, 2016 at 05:27 PM »
Burn test your nmt with this link
http://jell.yfish.us

Yong pinakababa flawless sa x9s

http://jell.yfish.us/media/jellyfish-400-mbps-4k-uhd-hevc-10bit.mkv


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using Kodi ba ito bro?

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« Reply #22 on: Dec 07, 2016 at 05:29 PM »
question lang po, htpc user kasi ako. regarding image quality, would you say this is comparable or better than an htpc?

im contemplating to get an nmt, just thinking if it would surpass or equal the image quality of a fully customized htpc (mpc-hc, madvr)


I haven't tried htpc in my setup yet but this is a good alternative to htpc...
Pq is better than my default tv media player, lg bluray player, and my previuos nmts(zidoo x6 pro and generic  ones)


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« Reply #23 on: Dec 07, 2016 at 05:30 PM »
using Kodi ba ito bro?

Using kodi or using your nmts media player


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Re: Zidoo X9S 4K HDR tips, tweaks and reviews
« Reply #24 on: Dec 07, 2016 at 05:41 PM »
Is the normal netflix app good enough? Or may alternative kayo?
How about audio files (192/24 wav or flac),  i still use foobar on my windows tabblet kasi di ako makahanap ng bitstream player.


P.S. this is my first android device, hahahah
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« Reply #25 on: Dec 07, 2016 at 06:29 PM »
Using kodi or using your nmts media player


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« Reply #26 on: Dec 07, 2016 at 08:21 PM »
Is the normal netflix app good enough? Or may alternative kayo?
How about audio files (192/24 wav or flac),  i still use foobar on my windows tabblet kasi di ako makahanap ng bitstream player.


P.S. this is my first android device, hahahah


Not sure sa netflix app available in google play (will research din) ... 24 192 flac can play in kodi.. dsf files pwde din. Dont have wav files so will check.

You can also use hibymusic as alternative dsd player

Google nyo nalang yong streaming apps as netflix alternative., sobrang dami ata, bawal pag usapan dito hehe





And marami pa dyan sa google play.
Hiby and tested ko.


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« Reply #27 on: Dec 07, 2016 at 09:31 PM »

Not sure sa netflix app available in google play (will research din) ... 24 192 flac can play in kodi.. dsf files pwde din. Dont have wav files so will check.

You can also use hibymusic as alternative dsd player

Google nyo nalang yong streaming apps as netflix alternative., sobrang dami ata, bawal pag usapan dito hehe





And marami pa dyan sa google play.
Hiby and tested ko.


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« Reply #28 on: Dec 08, 2016 at 03:30 AM »
uy ano yan, PM mo sa akin bro kung pano yan. :)


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« Reply #29 on: Dec 08, 2016 at 08:40 AM »

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