Zidoo Z2600 4K UHD Media Player
User Manual and Specifications
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Introduction to Hardware of Z2600
Device Interface
The Zidoo Z2600 is equipped with audio and video input & output ports and data transmission ports. Please refer to the descriptions in this manual.
1. Front Panel
The front panel features:
- LED Display
- IR Receiver
- Power Button (switch)
- Cover
- 4K HDR, HDMI, DTS, Dolby Vision, Dolby Audio support indicators
- HDD Bay (slide-out)
- USB 2.0 ports
- Restore USB 2.0 port
2. Right Side
Features a cover.
3. Back Panel
The back panel includes:
- Power Switch (ON/OFF)
- Cooling Fan
- CVBS (Video Out)
- USB 2.0 port
- IR IN (Infrared Input)
- L/R Channels (RCA Audio)
- USB 3.0 port
- GIGABIT LAN (Ethernet)
- HDMI OUT (Main)
- HDMI OUT (Audio Only)
- RS232 port
Notes:
- Load/change the hard disk only when the device is powered off. If it's a new hard disk, format it before loading.
- Do not block the cooling fan vents.
- Avoid contact with liquids to prevent damage.
- Only authorized personnel should open the case.
Load the Hard Disk
The Z2600 supports 3.5-inch hard drives in its HDD Bay with a high-speed SATA transmission port. The hard disk can be loaded by pushing it in by hand. The maximum supported hard disk size is 14 TB.
Note: Do not load or change the hard disk while the power is on to avoid damage to the device or hard drive data. If it is a brand-new hard disk, please format it before loading it to the device. This device supports hard disk formats: EXT3, EXT4, NTFS, FAT32, EXFAT.
Device Connection
1. Connect HDMI Cable to TV
The Z2600 offers two HDMI connection methods:
a) Stand-up Output Mode (Single Output):
Ensure both the TV and Media Player are powered off. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the device's HDMI OUT (Main) port and the other end to the TV's HDMI IN port.
b) Double Output Mode (Audio and Video Separate Output):
Ensure both the TV and Media Player are powered off. Connect one HDMI cable from the device's HDMI OUT AUDIO ONLY port to an amplifier. Then, connect another HDMI cable from the device's HDMI OUT MAIN port to the TV. This mode is suitable for setups where the amplifier does not support 4K or 3D, but the display device does.
2. Connect AV Cable to TV
The connection method is the same as connecting an HDMI cable.
3. Connect with the Power
This device has a built-in power supply. Connect the provided AC power adapter to the device's AC power input port. Then, plug the adapter into a 110V-240V power socket and turn on the power switch.
[Illustration of power plug and socket with ON/OFF switch]
4. Power On
Press the power button on the front panel of the device or use the power button on the remote control to turn it on. Then, turn on the TV.
[Illustration of a power button symbol]
5. Select Corresponding Video Source
On the TV, select the correct video source (e.g., HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, AV).
[Illustration of a TV screen showing input selection menu]
Z2600 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 Out | HDMI 2.1 (4K@60fps/12Bit/HDR/BT2020/YCbCr 4:4:4 output) +HDMI 1.4 (Audio Only audio passthrough) separate audio and video output |
| 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*HDD Bay |
| USB | 1*USB 3.0, 3*USB 2.0 |
| Power Supply | 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz Max 1.3A |
| Other interface | 1*IR Receiver, 1*RCA Cvbs, 1*RCA Audio L/R Channels, 1*Coaxial/1*SPDIF(2CH, 5.1CH), 1*RS-232 |
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
System Language Selection:
Choose the system language according to your language habit.
[Illustration of language selection screen with options like Chinese, English, Русский, Tiếng Việt, Español, Polski, Afrikaans]
Screen Zoom:
Press the UP and DOWN buttons on the remote control to adjust the screen display area.
[Illustration of a circular remote control interface with directional buttons for screen zoom adjustment]
Time Zone Setting:
Select the time zone for the system according to your location.
[Illustration of time zone selection screen with options like Vietnam, China, Zambia, Jersey, Gibraltar, Chile, Central African Republic, U.S.A]
2. Bluetooth Match-Up
Align the remote controller with the media player. Press and hold the Page-Down KEY and Menu KEY simultaneously for at least 5 seconds until the indicator light blinks. The light will turn off after successful matching.
[Illustration showing remote alignment with the media player and a diagram explaining the pairing process: 1. Place remote near box (within 30cm), 2. Hold Page Down and Menu keys, 3. Release keys when LED blinks. Also shows connection status: Disconnected, Device name, Address.]
3. Network Setting
Configure network settings to connect the device to the network quickly.
Network Connection:
Choose network type: Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
- WIFI: Choose network SSID, input password, and connect WIFI.
- Ethernet: Plug in the network cable to connect the network automatically.
[Illustration of network connection screen with Ethernet and Wi-Fi options]
4. Select Output Mode
Please select the corresponding mode according to your needs to finish relevant settings. The Wizard mode allows selection based on your usage environment and device connection.
[Illustration of Wizard mode selection screen showing options for connecting to TV, receiver, etc., and audio output settings]
Expert Mode:
The audio and video output is customized by users and is recommended for professionals. Settings include HDR mode, Resolution, Video frame rate, and Audio output.
[Illustration of Expert mode settings screen with options for HDR, resolution, frame rate, and audio output like SDR, HDR10, Dolby Vision VS10 Engine]
5. 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.
[Illustration of key definition screen showing customizable buttons like Number keys, Timing keys, Subtitle keys, Audio keys, Up and Down keys, Page Turning keys with options to assign functions]
After completing the settings, follow the prompts and click “Next” to finish the initial setup.
OTA System Update
Zidoo updates the firmware from time to time. Find the update icon in APPS and click it. Both online update and local update are supported. After ticking “Automatically check online upgrade”, you will receive prompts for the latest firmware update automatically.
1. Online Update
Click “Online Update” to obtain information of the online update.
[Illustration of the update screen showing Model, Version, and buttons for Online update, USB update, Update log, and a checkbox for automatic online upgrade.]
[Illustration of the update information screen showing New version details and Application Player update details, with an 'Upgrade' button.]
2. Local Update
Users can download update files from 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.
[Illustration of the update screen showing a file selection dialog for local files.]
Download the update file by online update or local update. Click “Update” to update it.
[Illustration of the update screen showing Model, Version, update buttons, and a progress bar indicating file copy completion and upgrade status.]
System Upgrade Process
The system will automatically check the update file for completeness.
[Illustration showing file verification process.]
Note: Automatically access to system upgrade. Please do not power off during the process.
[Illustration showing the system upgrading with a progress indicator and a message: "System is upgrading, please do not power off!"]
Once the update process is completed, the system will automatically restart.
[Illustration of the Zidoo logo appearing during 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
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| Telephone: | Zip: | ||
| Product name: | Model NO.: | ||
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Guarantee Item
(1) One year guarantee from date of purchased (not including fittings).
(2) All damage caused by man-made actions (e.g., opening the housing, tearing off stickers, abnormal usage), or losing this card, will void the 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。
Qualified Certificate
[Illustration of a diamond-shaped certificate with text "QUALIFIED CERTIFICATE" and "合格证". Below are fields for "CHECKER/检验员" and "DATE/日期".]
