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Setup #08 · LOCAL MEDIA PLAYER

Zidoo Z9X Pro / Z9X 8K with Arcana and Arcana 2

Bij Z9X Pro is 4K60 sufficient; bij een 8K-model is Arcana 2 required om hogere HDMI 2.1-signalen te preserved.

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ZIDOO
Model dependent4K60 of 8K · Dolby Vision · TrueHDFor local movie collections
Zidoo Z9X Pro / Z9X 8K aangesloten op HDfury Arcana, televisie en Dolby Atmos audiosysteem
Zidoo Z9X Pro / Z9X 8K through HDfury Arcana for video and audio.
About this player

Why use Zidoo Z9X Pro / Z9X 8K with HDfury Arcana?

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.

  • After installation, verify that the TV reports the correct resolution and HDR mode.
  • Check the Sonos app or receiver display to confirm that Dolby Atmos or the intended surround format is received.
  • Only force EDID or scaling when the automatic configuration is not stable.
Two different connection methods

Arcana and Arcana 2 are not the same

Z9X Pro can be used with Arcana. Choose Arcana 2 for Z9X 8K and HDMI 2.1 signals.

With limitations

Setup with Arcana

Up to 18 Gbps · maximum 4K60
Zidoo Z9X Pro / Z9X 8KHDMI source
→
ArcanaSeparate audio and video
→
TV / projectorVideo
+
Soundbar / AVRAudio

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.

With limitations

Setup with Arcana 2

Up to 40 Gbps · 4K120 · VRR · FRL5
Zidoo Z9X Pro / Z9X 8KHDMI source
→
Arcana 2Separate audio and video
→
TV / projectorVideo
+
Soundbar / AVRAudio

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.

Key difference for Zidoo Z9X Pro / Z9X 8K

Z9X Pro can be used with Arcana. Choose Arcana 2 for Z9X 8K and HDMI 2.1 signals.

Recommended configuration

Configure the player correctly first

Only use EDID, scaling or lip-sync corrections afterwards when the standard route demonstrably does not work.

V

Video settings

ResolutieAutomatic / 4K60
Frame rate modeMatch frame rate and resolution
HDRAuto or VS10 to match the display
A

Audio settings

HDMI audioRAW
Downmix HD audioOff
PassthroughOn
H

Arcana choice

Recommended modelModel dependent
ArcanaMaximum 18 Gbps / 4K60
Arcana 2Up to 40 Gbps / 4K120 / VRR
EDIDStart with Automix / default profile
ScalingOff unless displays use different resolutions
Quick choice

Which one should you choose?

Choose Arcana

When this player uses up to 4K60, you have one display and audio must be sent to an ARC/eARC soundbar.

Choose Arcana 2

When you need 4K120, VRR, HDMI 2.1, a second video output or a separate HDMI audio output.

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