ZIDOO Z9X

Thanks for that, that's a bit more reassuring

 

Date Time issue, date time frequently reset back to 2018, how to resolve it?

 

Clock CR1220 cell omitted
My Z9X was shipped without a backup clock cell in contrary to my Z9S. Zidoo confirmed me this will be the case with all their new models. It is not so much a cost saver but avoids problems with international transportation regulations for batteries they told me. It seems Russia does not like them being mounted for instance.
The clock circuitry is clearly coupled to the standby power with this SOC design. This reduces the impact to zero provided the unit remains connected to the grid constantly. Also without being connected to the Internet the clock will remain counting and providing the correct time even with standby cycles. If desired the CR1220 3V cell can be retrofitted opening the box as the socket for it remains in place.

 

Thank you, Nice Monkey. i will add one.

 

If you leave it plugged in there's no need and if it has internet access it constantly queries time servers.

 

@ Markswift2003: Am I wrong, or is the Z9x "a bit problematic" compared to the Z9s .........
My impression is that there are many combinations of cases with problems. especially for DV, HDR and everything that goes around it ...

I will wait to have it, the septum according to my logic and then, let's see what happens .........

Also because, as soon as connected and set, I immediately switch to a nice calibration with probe at least on the SD part, then I will move on to the 4K hdr part ......

 

The Z9X is very new and Zidoo are doing a good job of ironing out initial issues before focusing of features. I have has a number of media boxes over the years and the Z9X is one of the least buggy new releases I have had.

Also the Z9S has been out a few years so has a long time to mature.

 

Totally agree with you!

 

Yes - completely agree - there are a few issues to be ironed out, but this is a great little box.

 

I have my Z9X for one or two weeks now and I must say- for me this is the best player ever.

The only issue I have: The Power supply comes with a rather short cable.
I want to buy an extender fo the coaxial power connector, but I am stuggeling to messure it right.

I messure 5.0 mm x 2.5 mm - but that is very uncommon.
Or is it: standard 5.5 × 2.5 mm?

 

Just cut it in the middle and splice with another cable. Get something like 2x #16 or #18 cable from local electronic store. Solder connections and heat shrink if you want to make it look good.

 

You can get extension cables with matching plugs in all lengths. These are sold/used a lot for LED strips. Also power splitters are available via that channel.

I am using a single 12V 5A Linear PSU for multiple boxes in one go that way.

 

If you don't fancy a bit of soldering, just Google "2.5mm dc jack extension"

 

Goodmorning everyone,
sorry for the OT but hopefully the Z9x should arrive next week and from that moment on, I have the impression that you will get tired of my questions .......

Clearly it is a joke but, a grain of truth, there is.
Greetings to all of you, Andrea.

 

Was waiting for Sledgehamma’s review but I guess he’s too busy. Need to have a device tomorrow so I can watch my movies in the weekend, it has been a while don’t think I can wait anymore.

So I might get the NVIDIA Shield instead tomorrow, unless someone can confirm if I can connect my internal BD-ROM drive to Z9X using the SATA connection and watch my blu-ray discs?

 

No, Zidoo or Shield do not perform AACS decryption.

 

Thanks! It’s not important, but could be a winning factor. Shield for me then. Cheers.

 

Good morning to all of you,

towards the weekend, beginning next, the Z9x should arrive, so if you can tell me in which discussion and number of posts, there are the complete settings to start .......
I read all your interventions and many, there are settings, but finding them is not easy for me.

Please note that I have a Sony KD-65XE9350 TV, this one for HDR settings .....
I had read an article some time ago that Sony TVs need to fully use HDR (it seems to me Dolby Vision), half processing is done by the TV, the other is by the source), this is to understand what you are saying. as for Dolby Vision in Low Latency.
All this to start studying the performance of the machine, then at the limit, I will disturb you again.
(I can't understand the differences of the Dolby VS10 Engine, the Low Latency one, etc.).

Please note that the TV (it's a 10 bit) accepts Normal HDR and Dolby Vision HDR but, not Dolby Vision +

Thanks in advance, Andrea.

 

If a Sony TV set to VS10 I would say then you will get Dolby processing and Low Latency Dolby Vision.

 

ZDMC has better trailer support than H.T 4.0 has. It downloads from youtube can that not be made in H.T 4.0 many off my movies says no trailer found