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NEO X is an all-in-one device integrating 4K UHD media player, music streaming media
player, audio and video media center, high-fidelity headphone amplifier, music decoder and
Bluetooth decoder.
As a 4K UHD media player, it can decode and output advanced 4K 12Bit HDR10+/Dolby
vision.
NEO X supports playing music from a variety of input sources, such as hard disk,
computer and NAS server. Not only supporting almost all high-sampling master-tape music
files such as MQA, SACD ISO, DFF, DSF, FLAC, WAV, APE etc., but also supporting managing
local music resources and music streaming. Live streaming media app and DLNA streaming
all can get good audio quality.
NEO X adopts ESS9038Pro DAC chip for audio decoding and supports lossless Bluetooth,
Coaxial, AES/EBU and asynchronous USB audio input, which can be used as an independent
high-fidelity audio decoder. XLR balance, RCA stereo preamplifier output and high-
performance headphone amplifier output are supported. No matter for local file playback or
external audio input, excellent audio index can be obtained with the decoding processing of
DAC, fully balanced operational amplifier circuit and audio components. It can parse lossless
master-tape format files up to 22.5792 MHz DSD files (DSD512 Native mode), 768 kHz 32-bit
PCM.
NEO X can be controlled easily by cell phone with exclusive Zidoo Controller APP. The
large 5-inch OLED HD screen can intuitively display general settings menu, music library
data, playback status and input source sampling rate etc. Touch screen, physical volume and
multifunctional control knobs are very convenient to operate.
NEO X helps us solving devices connecting and matching problems, which is easy to use
and pursuing for excellent performance.
NEO X Introduction
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- Page 1 As a 4K UHD media player, it can decode and output advanced 4K 12Bit HDR10+/Dolby vision. NEO X supports playing music from a variety of input sources, such as hard disk, computer and NAS server. Not only supporting almost all high-sampling master-tape music files such as MQA, SACD ISO, DFF, DSF, FLAC, WAV, APE etc., but also supporting managing...
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Page 2: Specification
4K UHD Hi-end Media player Specification Chassis Aviation aluminum alloy Display 5-inch OLED HD touch screen Android 9.0 Realtek RTD1619DR ARM Cortex-A55(hexa-core) ARM Mali-G51 MP3 Internal Storage 2GB DDR4 (RAM)+16GB eMMC ESS 9038Pro Bluetooth BT 4.2 Wi-Fi 2.4G+5G dual band WiFi, 802.11 a/b/g/n/AC 2T2R MIMO 867Mbps Ethernet 1*RJ-45(10/100/1000Mbps) 2.0a (4K@60fps/12Bit/HDR/BT2020/YCbCr 4:4:4 output) - Page 3 Specification XLR(balanced) Output Output Level: 4.1 Vrms THD+N: -110dB（0.00031%） Noise: 2uVrms SNR: 118dB(20Hz-20kHz) Frequency response: ±0.25dB(20Hz-20kHz) Crosstalk: -126dB(1kHz,Fs=44.1kHz) DNR: 118dB RCA Output Output level: 2.26 Vrms THD+N: -109dB（0.00035%） Noise: 2.6uVrms SNR: 115dB(20Hz-20kHz) Frequency response: ±0.258dB(20Hz-20kHz) Crosstalk: -132dB(1kHz,Fs=44.1kHz) DNR: 114dB Headphone 4.4mm Balanced Output Output level: 2.9 Vrms Output power: 410mW/32Ω...
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Page 4: Hardware Introduction
SWITCH USB2.0 IR RECEIVER In addition to the touch screen of NEO X, the front panel is also designed with convenient control buttons to collaborate the operation of touch screen. ① Select Knob The Select knob is multifunctional, it can be used to rotate left/right and press down. - Page 5 Press Switch Button will directly go to the current music playback page. ⑤ Power Button Power on/off this device. Note: Except Power Button and Volume Knob, other buttons can only work for NEO X OLED touch screen (not for large screen of display device). 2.Back IR IN...
- Page 6 4K UHD Hi-end Media player 3.Right NEO X is equipped with a 3.5-inch SATA 3.0 high-speed HDD bay, which can load a hard drive. Just pull out the door of HDD bay and push in hard drive with suitable size, no other tools are needed (support hard drive up to 16TB).
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Page 7: Connection And Installation
① Connect with TV Make sure both TV and NEO X are power-off, connect these two devices by HDMI cable, from NEO X HDMI OUT port to TV HDMI IN port. And choose the correct signal source on TV after powering on. - Page 8 DAC to output audio from HDMI. Settings > DAC Audio > Source In > Digital OUtput (Turn Off DAC) * HDMI audio passthrough is supported by NEO X, if AVR supports more advanced audio formats, please set HDMI output mode to RAW.
- Page 9 ❷ Connect DAC by USB Audio Output Connect NEO X USB Type-A port with DAC USB DAC IN port by USB audio cable. USB type-A to USB type-B cable Audio DAC/Audio decoder Note： Corresponding setting: Settings > Audio > USB Audio There might be incompatible situation when USB audio output to some DACs.
- Page 10 4K UHD Hi-end Media player ❶ RCA, XLR output Using a pair of RCA or XLR balanced analog audio cables to connect NEO X with active speaker or HiFi amplifier. RCA-type audio cable XLR balanced audio cable Stereo HiFi audio system...
- Page 11 ❷ Headphone Amplifier Output There is two headphone ports including 6.35mm and 4.4mm balanced headphone amplifier output on NEO X front panel. Please connect to corresponding port according to your demand. 4.4 mm balanced headphone cable 6.35mm single headphone cable Note：...
- Page 12 3. Digital Audio Input ① USB Audio Input NEO X can connect with a PC, USB audio output device and mobile phone by using a USB Type-A port to USB Type-B port cable. This connection method allows NEO X to be used as a high-performance pure DAC. The digital signal input by the external player has been decoded by ES9038PRO DAC decoding chip, so that it provides the best audio decoding performance.
- Page 13 A 75 ohm digital XLR audio cable is used to connect the AES/EBU output of a playback device to the AES/EBU balanced digital audio input port of NEO X. And it is needed to switch audio source input setting to: Source In >...
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Page 14: Smart Control
AV installers. ② Trigger Port There are 3.5mm standard 12V Trigger IN/OUT ports on NEO X. NEO X Trigger IN port is connected to Trigger OUT port of CD player/ digital decoder, and NEO X Trigger OUT is connected to Trigger IN port of active speaker/headphone amplifier. - Page 15 For audio-visual system integrators, 3.5mm IR IN port is an optional port for control system; For ordinary users, if NEO X is put into a cabinet, the infrared signal will be blocked, then it is suggested to connect with a external infrared receiver extension device.
- Page 16 Center" on display device or "Settings > Control Center" on NEO X touch screen, then scan the QR code to download the APP. Zidoo Controller APP can be downloaded on iPhone by searching "Zidoo" in"Apple Store". ❷ Connection After the APP is installed, please ensure devices are connected with network successfully and mobile device and Zidoo media player in same LAN.
- Page 17 Boot and Initial Setup Wizard NEO X will enter into initial setup wizard when it is booted for the first time, which will be displayed on large screen (display device) or small screen (NEO X OLED touch screen). If it is detected that NEO X has connected with display device by HDMI cable, initial setup wizard will show on large screen.
- Page 18 4K UHD Hi-end Media player Press the UP and DOWN buttons on remote control to adjust screen display area. Select the time zone for the system according to your location. Page 42...
- Page 19 ② Bluetooth Match-Up Let remote controller be aligned with media player and press Page-Down KEY and Menu KEY at the same time for least 5 second until indicator light blinking.The light will be off after matching successfully. ③ Network Setting Configure network to connect device with network quickly.
- Page 20 4K UHD Hi-end Media player ④ 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.
- Page 21 After completing settings above, please follow prompts and click"Next"to finish initial setup. Enjoy Zidoo audio visual feast! 2. Initial Setup Wizard on Small Screen ① System Language Selection Select the system language according to your demand.
- Page 22 4K UHD Hi-end Media player ② Network Settings Choose Ethernet or WiFi to connect the device with network quickly. WI-FI: choose network SSID, input password and connect WIFI. Ethernet: plug in the network cable to connect the network automatically. ③ Theme Selection Two themes are supported, please choose the theme according to personal preference.
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Page 23: Ota Update
OTA Update Zidoo will update firmware from time to time. After new firmware is released, it can be updated through the OTA to experience new functions. NEO X OTA update can be updated through large display screen or small NEO X OLED screen. Both online update and USB update are supported. - Page 24 Download firmware from official website to a USB stick, insert the USB stick to the device, and then click "USB update"option. Follow instructions to update and wait the device to restart automatically after the update is finished. 2.Update on NEO X OLED Screen Firstly find "Settings > Generic Setting > Update "...
- Page 25 ① Online Update Click the "online update" option to obtain the latest firmware information through the network. Follow instructions to update and wait the device to restart automatically after the update is finished. ② USB Update Download firmware from official website to a USB stick, insert the USB stick to the device, and then click "USB update"option.
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Page 26: Special Note
4K UHD Hi-end Media player Special Note： In order to improve user experience, Zidoo will update firmware from time to time. Therefore the content of this manual may differ from the actual menus in this product. Safety Warning： 1. No water splashing or dripping, don't put objects with liquids like vases on the device. -
Page 27: Fcc Statement
FCC Statement FCC Statement 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.