On the Z9X Pro 4K60 is enough, so either model works. For an 8K model you need Arcana 2 to keep the higher HDMI 2.1 signals intact.
This local media player is designed for movie collections stored on NAS, USB or internal storage. Correct frame-rate matching and audio passthrough are essential for smooth playback and lossless surround sound.
Arcana extracts audio from the HDMI signal before a TV or projector can restrict it. A compatible soundbar or receiver can therefore receive the best available soundtrack while the video signal continues to the display.
Z9X Pro can be used with Arcana. Choose Arcana 2 for Z9X 8K and HDMI 2.1 signals.
Cable order: Zidoo Z9X Pro / Z9X 8K → Arcana HDMI IN → HDMI OUT to TV/projector + eARC to soundbar
Use this route when 4K60 is sufficient and you need one video output.
Cable order: Zidoo Z9X Pro / Z9X 8K → Arcana 2 HDMI IN → TX0 to TV/projector + eARC to soundbar
Use TX1/HDMI audio when a second display or HDMI receiver is required.
Z9X Pro can be used with Arcana. Choose Arcana 2 for Z9X 8K and HDMI 2.1 signals.
Only use EDID, scaling or lip-sync corrections afterwards when the standard route demonstrably does not work.
The settings above are the starting point. These are the things that most often go wrong on this specific device.
On these boxes the media player application decides whether Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA are passed through untouched or decoded first. Enable passthrough there; the system-level audio setting alone is not enough.
Local media collections mix 23.976, 24, 25 and 50 fps material. Automatic frame-rate switching keeps motion clean but renegotiates HDMI on every change, so expect a brief black flash between titles.
Still not right? Work through the troubleshooting pages — no Atmos, eARC falling back, lip sync and a black screen at 4K120 are covered there step by step.
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