Zidoo Z9X PRO 4K UHD Media Player User Manual and Specifications
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如需更多帮助,请访问芝杜 zidoo 官网的用户论坛进行咨询。
Official website: www.zidoo.tv
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Hardware Introduction
Device Interface
Zidoo Z9X PRO is equipped with audio and video input & output ports and data transmission ports. Please refer to the descriptions in this manual.
Zidoo Z9X PRO 配备有丰富的音视频输入输出接口及数据传输接口,请参考本手册内容。
1. Front Panel
The front panel features an IR receiver and an LED display.
[Diagram showing the front panel with 'zidoo' logo, IR receiver, and LED display]
2. Left Panel
The left panel includes a SATA 3.0 port.
[Diagram showing the left panel with a SATA port labeled 'SATA 3.0']
3. Right Panel
The right panel has a RESTORE button and a USB 2.0 port.
[Diagram showing the right panel with 'RESTORE' button and 'USB 2.0' port]
4. Back Panel
The back panel is equipped with: GIGABIT LAN, USB 3.0, HDMI, OPTICAL, AV OUT (CVBS), RS232, DC 12V power input, Power Switch (ON/OFF), and Antenna connectors.
[Diagram showing the back panel with labels: GIGABIT LAN, USB 3.0, HDMI, OPTICAL, AV OUT, RS232, DC 12V, Power Switch, ANTENNA]
Notes:
- Please load/change the hard disk after turning off the power. If it is a brand-new hard disk, please load it after formatting it.
- Do not touch any liquid in case the liquid runs into the inner part of the device and damage it.
- Any maintenance personnel who are not appointed are not allowed to open the case.
请在断电的状态下装载\/更换硬盘,如是全新硬盘,请格式化后装载。
请不要接触液体,以免流入设备内部造成损坏。
非指定维修人员,请不要拆开机壳。
Device Connection
1. Connect HDMI Cable to TV
- Cut off the power. Please make sure the power of the TV and media player are off.
- When the TV is turned off, please connect the HDMI port on Zidoo to the HDMI IN port on the TV.
- Connect with the power. This device is equipped with a suitable DC power adapter. Please connect the head of the DC power adapter to the DC power input port of this device, then insert the plug of the DC power adapter into the socket of 110V – 240V.
- Corresponding video source is selected by TV.
[Diagram showing a TV with a power symbol indicating it's off, and an HDMI cable connecting to it.]
[Diagram showing a DC 12V power adapter plug and the device's DC input port.]
[Diagram showing a TV screen with input options: HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, AV. A hand icon is selecting an option.]
2. Connect AV Cable to the TV
The connection method is the same as connecting an HDMI cable.
Diagram description: A 3.5mm jack connector with pins labeled for Ground Connection, Yellow (VIDEO), Red (R), and White (L), connected to a standard AV cable with corresponding colored RCA plugs.
[Diagram illustrating the AV cable connection with a 3.5mm jack and RCA connectors.]
3. RS232 Connection 3.5mm Plug Wiring Sequence
Please download the RS232 control protocol on the official website for reference.
Diagram description: A 3.5mm jack with pins labeled Tip-TX, Ring-RX, Shield-Gnd, connected to a DB9 RS232 Connector with pin assignments: Pin 2-RX, Pin 3-TX, Pin 5-Gnd.
[Diagram showing the wiring sequence for RS232 connection via a 3.5mm plug to a DB9 connector.]
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Front Display | LED |
| Shell | Aluminum Alloy |
| OS | Android 11 |
| CPU | Realtek RTD1619BPD ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G57 |
| NPU | 1.6TOPS |
| RAM | 4GB DDR4 |
| Internal Storage | 32GB eMMC |
| Bluetooth | BT 5.2 |
| WiFi | 2.4G + 5G dual-band WiFi, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2T2R, 802.11ax MIMO OFDM |
| Ethernet | 1*RJ-45 Ethernet Jack (10/100/1000Mbps) |
| HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1, support up to 4K @ 60p, HDR, 12Bit, YCbCr 4:4:4 color range, support audio pass-through |
| Video Decoding | 4K@60p, AV1/HEVC/H.265, 12Bit, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Audio Decoding | Support high-definition audio pass-through and audio decode |
| Intelligent Control | Mobile APP control, RS-232, TCP/IP control and WOL support |
| SATA | 1*SATA 3.0 |
| USB | 1*USB 3.0, 2*USB 2.0 |
| Power Supply | DC 12V / 2A |
| Other Interface | 1*IR Receiver, 1*3.5(mm) AV Out, 1*SPDIF(2CH, 5.1CH), 1*3.5(mm) RS-232, 2* External High-Gain Antenna |
Boot Initialization Wizard
Before using the machine formally, the system will perform the initial setup. Please set according to devices and requirements to get the best visual experience.
1. System Language Selection, Screen Zoom, Time Zone Setting
Choose the system language according to your language habit.
[Screenshot of the 'Select language' screen showing options like Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), English, Русский, Tiếng Việt, Español (España), Polski, Afrikaans.]
Press the UP and DOWN buttons on the remote control to adjust the screen display area.
[Screenshot of the 'Screen zoom' control, showing directional buttons and text indicating adjustment with remote UP/DOWN buttons.]
Select the time zone for the system according to your location.
[Screenshot of the 'Time zone setting' screen showing a clock graphic and a list of countries/regions like Vietnam, China, Zambia, Jersey, Gibraltar, Chile, Central African Republic, U.S.A.]
2. Network Setting
Configure network to connect the device with the network quickly.
WIFI: Choose network SSID, input password, and connect WIFI.
Ethernet: Plug in the network cable to connect the network automatically.
[Screenshot of the 'Network connection' screen with options to select network type: Ethernet and Wi-Fi.]
3. Select Output Mode
Please select the corresponding mode according to your needs, then it will finish relevant setting.
Wizard Mode
Select the corresponding option according to your usage environment and device connection.
[Screenshot of 'The wizard mode' showing device connection method options: 1. Directly connected TV, 2. HDMI connects to a 1.4 AV receiver, etc., 4. HDMI connected to a TV while OPTICAL... The audio is decoded directly for output.]
Expert Mode
The audio and video output is customized by users; it is recommended for professionals.
[Screenshot of 'Expert mode' settings for Resolution, HDR mode (Auto, HDR10, SDR Rec.709 Limited, Dolby Vision VS10 Engine), and Video frame rate.]
4. Key Definition
Define the corresponding functions for number keys, timing key, subtitle key, audio key, up and down keys, and page keys on the remote control according to your usage habits.
[Screenshot of 'The key definition' screen showing customizable functions for Number keys, Timing keys, Subtitle keys, Audio keys, Up and Down keys, Page Turning Keys.]
After completing the settings above, please follow prompts and click "Next" until entering the Zidoo user interface. Enjoy Zidoo audio visual feast!
OTA System Update
Zidoo will update the firmware from time to time. Find the update icon in APPs and click it. Online update and local update are supported. After ticking "Automatically check online upgrade", you will receive the prompt for the latest firmware update automatically.
[Screenshot of the 'Update' screen showing Model, Version, and buttons for 'Online update', 'USB update', 'Update log', and a checkbox for 'Automatically check online upgrade'.]
1. Online Update
Click "Online Update" to obtain information of online update.
[Screenshot of the 'Update' screen showing 'New version' details for System and Application, with an 'Upgrade' button.]
2. Local Update
Users can download the update files on the forum or official website and update firmware through files. Copy the downloaded update file to USB disk. Click "USB update" to select the update file.
[Screenshot of the 'Update' screen showing a file selection dialog for 'Local files' (e.g., a .ZIP file).]
Download the update files by online update or local update. Click "Update" to update it.
[Screenshot showing the update progress, with status like 'Copy is complete, please click upgrade', file size, and a progress bar.]
The system will automatically check the update file whether it is completed or not.
[Screenshot showing 'Verify the file' process during system upgrade.]
Note: Automatically access to system upgrade. Please don't power off in the progress.
[Screenshot showing 'System is upgrading, please do not power off' with a progress bar and 'Upgrade' button.]
Once the update process is completed, the system will automatically restart.
[Image showing the Zidoo logo on a screen, indicating system restart after update.]
Special Note: To guarantee user experience, Zidoo will update the firmware from time to time. Therefore, this manual may not be totally in line with the product.
Guarantee
User File
| User Name (用户姓名) | Sex (性别) |
|---|---|
| Address (回寄地址) | Zip (邮编) |
|---|---|
| Product name (产品名称) | Model NO. (型号) |
|---|---|
| Z9X PRO |
| Fault description (故障说明) |
|---|
[User file fields for name, address, telephone, product name, fault description, sex, zip code, and model number.]
Guarantee Terms
Warranty Terms:
- (1) One year guarantee from date of purchased (not including fittings).
- (2) Damage caused by man-made actions (such as opening the housing, tearing off stickers, abnormal usage), or loss of this card, will not be covered by the warranty.
- (3) If the product needs to be sent back for repair, please send it back together with this guarantee card.
- (4) Any damage caused by human factors (including unauthorized disassembly, sticker removal, self-flashing, etc.), the company will not provide warranty service.
保修条款:
- (1) 保修期限:本产品遵循国家三包条例,商品存在非人为损坏所引起的硬件故障,本公司将提供一年保修服务(配件除外)。
- (2) 如需寄回本公司维修,请与此保修卡一同寄回。
- (3) 一切人为因素造成的损坏(包括擅自拆机,撕毁标签,自行刷机等),本公司将不予保修。
[A scissor icon is shown at the bottom left of the guarantee card section.]
Qualified Certificate
This document certifies that the product has passed quality inspection.
QUALIFIED CERTIFICATE
CHECKER/检验员: ____________________
DATE/日期: ____________________
[A diamond-shaped seal with text "QUALIFIED CERTIFICATE" and fields for Checker/Inspector and Date.]
