NEO X Introduction 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.
4K UHD Hi-end Media player Chassis Specification Aviation aluminum alloy Display 5-inch OLED HD touch screen CPU Realtek RTD1619DR ARM Cortex-A55(hexa-core) Internal Storage 2GB DDR4 (RAM)+16GB eMMC OS GPU DAC Bluetooth Android 9.0 ARM Mali-G51 MP3 ESS 9038Pro BT 4.2 Wi-Fi 2.4G+5G dual band WiFi, 802.11 a/b/g/n/AC 2T2R MIMO 867Mbps HDMI Output 2.
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 Analog Audio Characteristics Output level: 2.
K UHD Hi-end Media player 1.Front Hardware Introduction POWER 4.4mm BALANCED OLED TOUCH SCREEN 6.35mm HEADPHONE IR RECEIVER RETURN VOLUME KNOB SELECT KNOB/CONFIRM SWITCH USB2.0 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.
④ Switch Button 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 RS-232 AC POWER OPTICAL RST TRIGGER OUT/ IN ANTENNA GIGABIT LAN HDMI OUT USB3.
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). Hard Disk Loading Note: Do not install or replace the hard disk when the device is power-on, so as to avoid the damage of the device and data corruption of hard disk.
Connection and Installation 1. HDMI Device Connection 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. HDMI cable TV Note: Please use HDMI 2.0 or higher-spec cable and display device to enjoy 4K UHD HDR experience. ② Connect with TV and AVR Make sure AVR, TV, and NEO X are all power-off.
4K UHD Hi-end Media player Note: * In order to get wonderful 4K UHD HDR experience, please ensure that HDMI cable, display device and AVR all can meet the corresponding technical specifications. * HDMI audio out and DAC analog audio cannot output at the same time. It is needed to turn off DAC to output audio from HDMI.
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. If so, please contact with Zidoo tech support. ② Analog Output Audios from analog output includes RCA, XLR, and headphone jacks all have been decoded and output by the ESS 9038Pro DAC.
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 (HiFi headphone amplifier /Active monitor speaker) Note: * NEO X is equipped with two independent stereo output ports: RCA-type and XLR-type balanced ports can output audio signals simultaneously.
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: * This recommended headphone impedance range is 16-300Ω (low-gain mode: 16-32Ω/ high-gain mode: 32-300Ω).
4K UHD Hi-end Media player 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.
② Coaxial Input and AES/EBU Audio Input ❶ Coaxial Audio Input A 75 ohm coaxial cable is used to connect coaxial output port of a playback device to the digital coaxial in port of NEO X.
4K UHD Hi-end Media player ❸ Bluetooth Audio Input A Independent CSR8675 flagship Bluetooth audio module has been built in NEO X, which supports SBC and AAC lossless audio protocols and can receive Bluetooth audio signals from mobile devices as a Bluetooth decoder. Settings: Source In > Bluetooth In Open Bluetooth on mobile device and search "NEO X" and finish pairing. 4. Smart Control ① RS-232 NEO X RS-232 port can be used for most home theater control system.
③ IR IN Port 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.
4K UHD Hi-end Media player ④ Smart Phone APP Control Users can control Zidoo media players by installing Zidoo Controller APP. File manager, applications, music player, poster wall and settings can all be controlled. ❶ Application Installation Please find "All APPs > Control 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".
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. Otherwise it will show on small screen. Please follow the system guidance to finish setting. 1.
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.
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. WI-FI: choose network SSID, input password and connect WIFI. Ethernet: plug in the network cable to connect the network automatically.
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.
⑤ The 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. 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.
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.
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. 1.Update on Large Display Screen ① Online Update Click the "online update" option to obtain the latest firmware information through the network.
4K UHD Hi-end Media player 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. 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 " on NEO X OLED screen.
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. Follow instructions to update and wait the device to restart automatically after the update is finished.
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. 2. The socket should be put aside the device, easy to operate and no occlusions. 3. It is a Class 1 device, there must be grounding measures inside the box when using.
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. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.