4:43 Since you chose to upscale everything to 4k and not match resolution, your color settings will be whatever you select for 4K 23-30Hz. You will end up never having “non-4K”content (or at least that’s how it will perceive your content after upscaling), so you won’t be utilizing YUV 444 10bit on a 1080p movie. You would have to select “match framerate and resolution”.
@@fivelevels when did I say it was mandatory? I said you should enable it. Not even personal preference, there's no reason to be controlling the volume on the device and on the receiver. It just complicates things unnecessarily with two places where volume may be set.
I'm trying to use my optical out on my z20 pro to output 5.1 sound to my 5.1 Sony headphones. I have found that the downmixing to DTS or AC-3 sometimes works and sometimes I get no sound at all. What gives?
@@fivelevels OK let me explain further. I'll be watching a movie in dolby atmos and the zidoo will output a 5.1 signal to my headphones perfectly. I stop the movie and go to bed. Next day I restart the movie and there would be no sound coming out of my headphones. Nothing changed. same settings same movie. It's like the downmixer is buggy.
To make sure I understand correctly, when the LLDV signal is activated on the content, is the video processor of the projector completely shut down? For example, on my Sony projector, would I still have the video processing result from the X1 Ultimate?
@@fivelevels ok but for the rest, everything relating to image processing will still be carried out by the sony? like Digital Contrast Optimizer or Digital Focus Optimizer. i want to buy one but if all i got from my projector are deleted with this devise...
@madmaskcena Here's a topic posted on the Zidoo forum, I hope you find the information you're looking for. forum.zidoo.tv/index.php?threads/lldv-or-regular-dv-whats-the-difference.87219/ Please use the affiliate links in the description if you're interested in buying a Zidoo device, as it will help support the channel. Thank you
Hi, With the Zidoo Z2000 Pro after adding Movies, Custom Medidata & Poster Art, does the Media Player have a "TRUE OFFLINE MODE" ? Meaning full function & display of saved Movies including Posterwall, Custom Movie Medidata, seen state etc without the need of a internet connection ?
Fantastic, Thankyou ...Currently R_Volution new app for my Zappiti Neo does not support this. Im still running my Media Player in offline mode. I may have to switch to a Zidoo Z2000. (Especially if i want to put any new titles on there. Have you used a late model Zappiti, if so how does the Zidoo compare to Zappiti in picture & sound quality ?.
@@oze-bikes4life663 especially when his answer is "if you know what you are doing". In reality it's offline only if you block network traffic. The device caches all of it's poster/metadata locally so it will work fine without an Internet connection. There's no special steps needed.
Match framerate and resolution, isnt it better that zidoo detects resolution for example 1080p so tv it knows to upscale to 4k? Instead of using match framerate only?
I do have 1 question. How you do the series on zidoo? That's the only problem I have. I already have them on the nas, but on zidoo shows as (a,b,c) and so on. I don't know what season and what episode I am looking atThanks.
This forum has your solution: forum.zidoo.tv/index.php?threads/is-there-a-good-naming-convention-for-episodes-of-tv-shows-to-help-match-metadata.96367/
@@surroundmax534 Go to settings > other > about > Advanced Settings > System > Advanced > Date & Time Then enable Automatic date & time and select your time zone. (Make sure your device is connected to the internet)
Hello! I'm planning to buy a Zidoo media player, but I can't decide between Zidoo Z2000 Pro and Zidoo Z2600. Can you or somebody help me? Does somebody can explain the pros and cons of each model apart from the difference in price?
Hi, thank you for watching. I would pick the Z2000 PRO over the Z2600. Because the price difference is for the extra HDMI-in (NOT OUT) port in the Z2600, which very few people need.
@manuelplb I don't pay much attention to the power supply details except the universal voltage part 100-240v to ensure that it works anywhere in the world.
Thanks again for your help. So it means that the difference of power supply will not make it more reliable or any difference in the sound/image quality?@@fivelevels
Hi, no, what I meant is if you're going to use a USB audio device like a USB headset or DAC, or any other related USB audio devices. This setting has nothing to do with external HDD.
In case someone come to this : i bought it :) it is possible to play your blurays from HDD, i actually have it connected to PC to better see it, like space left and easier manage like a typical windows HDD and Zidoo playing from PC connected HDD via RJ45 fine (CPL) Full iso blurays no worries at all !! i put SMB share from windows which is simply right click share HDD then zidoo sees it, absolute easy stuff
I Think that if the TV is only 1080p usualy it can play only contents up to 8 bits or 10 bits (I'm not shure) and this way we should chose some option so the player read the original video in dolby vision and deliver it to the standard mode of the TV which for 1080p I think it's HDR@@fivelevels
@@fivelevels yes I'm using that port to read my HDDs and flash drives but the internal Android software isn't showing the drive. Is there a settings that need to be adjusted??
4:43 Since you chose to upscale everything to 4k and not match resolution, your color settings will be whatever you select for 4K 23-30Hz. You will end up never having “non-4K”content (or at least that’s how it will perceive your content after upscaling), so you won’t be utilizing YUV 444 10bit on a 1080p movie. You would have to select “match framerate and resolution”.
Everything looks good to me with these settings. It's just personal preference.
If you are using an av receiver you should enable Volume Direct Mode so you aren't changing volume in two places.
It's personal preference, not mandatory.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
@@fivelevels when did I say it was mandatory? I said you should enable it. Not even personal preference, there's no reason to be controlling the volume on the device and on the receiver. It just complicates things unnecessarily with two places where volume may be set.
Thank you for this video!
You're welcome
Hello, please do a review of the Zidoo z9x8k settings.Thank you.
@user-iy8sd6xp2n I asked Zidoo to send me their devices for review, but they refused.
Amazing video, keep up the great work 👏🏻
Thank you
I'm trying to use my optical out on my z20 pro to output 5.1 sound to my 5.1 Sony headphones.
I have found that the downmixing to DTS or AC-3 sometimes works and sometimes I get no sound at all.
What gives?
@Autonomous1969 Yes, it depends on the movie and audio format that it has. Just keep switching between downmixing and the others till it works.
@@fivelevels OK let me explain further.
I'll be watching a movie in dolby atmos and the zidoo will output a 5.1 signal to my headphones perfectly.
I stop the movie and go to bed.
Next day I restart the movie and there would be no sound coming out of my headphones. Nothing changed. same settings same movie.
It's like the downmixer is buggy.
Great video thanks allot!
To make sure I understand correctly, when the LLDV signal is activated on the content, is the video processor of the projector completely shut down? For example, on my Sony projector, would I still have the video processing result from the X1 Ultimate?
I wouldn't say it will completely shut down, but the tone mapping will be done on the source device, not on the projector.
@@fivelevels ok but for the rest, everything relating to image processing will still be carried out by the sony? like Digital Contrast Optimizer or Digital Focus Optimizer. i want to buy one but if all i got from my projector are deleted with this devise...
@madmaskcena Here's a topic posted on the Zidoo forum, I hope you find the information you're looking for.
forum.zidoo.tv/index.php?threads/lldv-or-regular-dv-whats-the-difference.87219/
Please use the affiliate links in the description if you're interested in buying a Zidoo device, as it will help support the channel.
Thank you
Hi, With the Zidoo Z2000 Pro after adding Movies, Custom Medidata & Poster Art, does the Media Player have a "TRUE OFFLINE MODE" ? Meaning full function & display of saved Movies including Posterwall, Custom Movie Medidata, seen state etc without the need of a internet connection ?
The answer is yes, if you know what you're doing.
Fantastic, Thankyou ...Currently R_Volution new app for my Zappiti Neo does not support this. Im still running my Media Player in offline mode. I may have to switch to a Zidoo Z2000. (Especially if i want to put any new titles on there. Have you used a late model Zappiti, if so how does the Zidoo compare to Zappiti in picture & sound quality ?.
@@fivelevels It would great to see an HOW TO upload video for thus "Offline Setup Mode" on the Zidoo Media Players.
@@oze-bikes4life663 especially when his answer is "if you know what you are doing".
In reality it's offline only if you block network traffic. The device caches all of it's poster/metadata locally so it will work fine without an Internet connection. There's no special steps needed.
Great content. Super helpful info. Just please...slooww down.
Thanks, I'll try.
Match framerate and resolution, isnt it better that zidoo detects resolution for example 1080p so tv it knows to upscale to 4k? Instead of using match framerate only?
How big external HDD can I connect to my Zidoo Z2000 Pro through the USB 3.0 port? 16 TB or 18 TB?
Max 17.6TB
@@fivelevels Thanks for your quick reply
@@manuelplb You're most welcome
I do have 1 question. How you do the series on zidoo? That's the only problem I have. I already have them on the nas, but on zidoo shows as (a,b,c) and so on. I don't know what season and what episode I am looking atThanks.
This forum has your solution:
forum.zidoo.tv/index.php?threads/is-there-a-good-naming-convention-for-episodes-of-tv-shows-to-help-match-metadata.96367/
Parecerá un pregunta tonta, pero, ¿Como se pone el reloj en hora?. Gracias.
English please
@@fivelevels . I can't find a place to change the time on my zidoo z 2600, can you help me, thank you.
@@surroundmax534 Go to settings > other > about > Advanced Settings > System > Advanced > Date & Time
Then enable Automatic date & time and select your time zone.
(Make sure your device is connected to the internet)
Hello! I'm planning to buy a Zidoo media player, but I can't decide between Zidoo Z2000 Pro and Zidoo Z2600. Can you or somebody help me? Does somebody can explain the pros and cons of each model apart from the difference in price?
Hi, thank you for watching.
I would pick the Z2000 PRO over the Z2600. Because the price difference is for the extra HDMI-in (NOT OUT) port in the Z2600, which very few people need.
Thanks for your help@@fivelevels
And what about the internal Power Supply unit? Any improvement on the Z2600 over the Z2000 Pro that justify the difference of price?
@manuelplb I don't pay much attention to the power supply details except the universal voltage part 100-240v to ensure that it works anywhere in the world.
Thanks again for your help. So it means that the difference of power supply will not make it more reliable or any difference in the sound/image quality?@@fivelevels
7:37
do you mean playing BR remux with a TrueHD from external hard drive connected to Zidoo is not possible ? must be downmixed ?
Hi, no, what I meant is if you're going to use a USB audio device like a USB headset or DAC, or any other related USB audio devices. This setting has nothing to do with external HDD.
In case someone come to this : i bought it :)
it is possible to play your blurays from HDD, i actually have it connected to PC to better see it, like space left and easier manage like a typical windows HDD
and Zidoo playing from PC connected HDD via RJ45 fine (CPL) Full iso blurays no worries at all !!
i put SMB share from windows which is simply right click share HDD then zidoo sees it, absolute easy stuff
If the TV is only 1080p compatible whose settings to chose on the display menu?
Just put it on Auto
This way it will convert the dolby vision to HDR, SDR, 1080p?@@fivelevels
@@manuelplb I didn't understand your question.
I Think that if the TV is only 1080p usualy it can play only contents up to 8 bits or 10 bits (I'm not shure) and this way we should chose some option so the player read the original video in dolby vision and deliver it to the standard mode of the TV which for 1080p I think it's HDR@@fivelevels
@@manuelplb I never in my life have seen a 1080p Full HD TV that supports HDR and Dolby Vision.
What TV model are you talking about?
I have the 5000. Does this device read external HDDs using USB 3.0 or 2.0? If so, mine isn't reading those devices.
Hello,
Yes, my Z 1000 pro does have a usb 3.0 in and your 5000 also have one.
@@fivelevels yes I'm using that port to read my HDDs and flash drives but the internal Android software isn't showing the drive. Is there a settings that need to be adjusted??
@@gnewt75 you mean in the file manager or the poster wall?
@@fivelevels both. File manager, it's not discovering the inserted USB drive and in poster wall.
@@gnewt75 Did you test it on a pc or laptop?
i am using Zidoo UHD 5000 i think 4k 50_60hz 10 bit / 4k 23_30hz 10 bit / non - 4k 8 bit is better settings for Zidoo
Did you notice any difference?
@@fivelevels ys
Very difficult to use ! Be warn its very user unfriendly!