Which HD format recommended (Z20 Pro on Windows 11)

Discussion in 'Guides & FAQs' started by LePiotr, Jan 3, 2026.

  1. LePiotr

    LePiotr New Member

    Very grateful if someone could help a complete Zidoo newbie!

    I just purchased a Z20 Pro and a brand new 16TB HD. I understand I need to format the HD before inserting it in the Z20's bay. Which format would you recommend?

    I intend to use my Zidoo in combination with an Asus ROG NUC mini-PC running Windows 11.

    The Z20 will be connected to my TV with the delivered HDMI cable.

    I understand the Zidoo, mini-PC and TV should preferably all be connected to the router via ethernet?

    Any help much appreciated!
     
    Last edited: Jan 4, 2026
  2. mija1789

    mija1789 Member

    Hello @LePiotr and welcome,

    For all your questions about Z20 Pro, I would suggest to post them in the following dedicated threat:
    https://forum.zidoo.tv/index.php?forums/hdd-media-player-rtd-1619bpd.58/

    Anyway, some potential answers as I have the same configuration:
    - HDD format: I selected exFAT because my environnement is Mac
    - my Zidoo, TV and Mac are all connected to a mesh network via wifi and there are no issues
    - there is no NAS

    My process is:
    - rip the Blu-ray with MakeMKV on a separate dedicated Mac
    - create NFO and images using "tinyMediaManager" (TMM in short)
    - copy folder from workstation to the HDD by physically removing HDD from Zidoo and connecting it to the workstation
     

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