Introduction to Hardware of Z9X PRO

Device Interface

The Zidoo Z9X PRO is equipped with audio and video input & output ports and data transmission ports. Please refer to the descriptions in this manual.

1. Front

Front Panel Description:

• IR RECEIVER
• LED DISPLAY

2. Left

Left Panel Description:

• SATA 3.0

3. Right

Right Panel Description:

• RESTORE button
• USB 2.0 port
• USB 2.0 port

4. Back

Back Panel Description:

• GIGABIT LAN
• ANTENNA
• USB 3.0 port
• HDMI port
• OPTICAL port
• AV OUT port
• RS232 port
• DC 12V power input
• SWITCH (Power ON/OFF)

Note:

• 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.

Device Connection

1. Connect HDMI Cable to TV

1. Cut off the power. Please make sure the power of the TV and media player are off.
2. When the TV is turned off, please connect the HDMI port on Zidoo to the HDMI IN port on TV.
3. 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.
4. Corresponding video source is selected by TV.

2. Connect AV Cable to the TV

The connection method is the same as connecting an HDMI cable.

AV Terminal Interface Signal:

• Ground Connection
• Yellow - VIDEO
• RED - R
• WHITE - L

3. Assembly Sequence to Connect RS232 to 3.5mm Connector

DB9 RS232 Connector Pinout:

• Shield-Gnd
• Ring-RX
• Tip-TX

RS232 to 3.5mm Connector Pinout:

• Pin 2-RX
• Pin 3-TX
• Pin 5-Gnd

(Please download RS232 control protocol on the official website for reference)

Z9X PRO Specification

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.

Language Options:

• 中文(繁體)
• 中文(简体)
• English
• Русский
• Tiếng Việt
• Español (España)
• Polski
• Afrikaans

Press the UP and DOWN buttons on the remote control to adjust the screen display area.

2. Network Setting

Configure network to connect the device with the network quickly.

Network Connection Options:

• Ethernet
• Wi-Fi

WIFI: Choose network SSID, input password and connect WIFI.

Ethernet: Plug in the network cable to connect the network automatically.

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.

Expert mode: The audio and video output is customized by users, it is recommended for professionals.

4. The 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.

Key Definition Options:

• Number keys: Specific percentage of video
• Timing keys: Close
• Subtitle keys: Subtitle list
• Audio keys: Audio list
• Up and Down keys: Switch chapter
• Page Turning Keys: Switch chapter

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.

1. Online Update

Click "Online Update" to obtain information of online update.

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 a USB disk. Click "USB update" to select the update file.

Download the update files by online update or local update. Click "Update" to update it.

The system will automatically check the update file whether it is completed or not.

Note: Automatically access to system upgrade. Please don't power off in the progress.

Once the update process is completed, the system will automatically restart.

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

Guarantee Item

• (1) One year guarantee from date of purchased (not including fittings).
• (2) All damage by man-made (tear open the housing, tear off the sticker, abnormally using), or losing this card, we will not guarantee.
• (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。

FCC Warnning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.