i actually only exp this skipping once in a while.

but maybe i dun use SRT so much... the embedded subs are alright, dun hv any skipping.
i noticed it in firmware up to 203. it went away with 204... i remember i tested it with the same files.

then i noticed it again occasionally with 207.

but as i seldom use SRT, i dun really get it much.

anyway, yes, do try another box, let us now how this and other issues come out.

Was gonna get a Zappiti, but apparently it’s currently sold out in Malaysia. Next batch of shipment is coming soon though, but no date fixed yet.

Was looking at other alternatives when I chance upon this Zidoo that carries similar chipset as Zappiti. Online reviews were good. Also, somehow because Zappiti website responded a bit ‘late’...I decided to get this Zidoo.

Somehow my q3ii...still very good if you’re not in 4K

ya, zidoo and zappiti uses realtek chipset.

egreat is said to be good too, uses same hisilicon chipset as q10pro.

not sure if there is a zidoo thread, but do post something for us to read when u have used it enough, tq.

Zidoo thread closed d...

Why Zidoo X9S? It costs about half of Zappiti with both using same chipset.

Also read online Zidoo seems pretty good and fast support. Many preferring this over Zappiti.

Plus...I have Lazada big voucher thus I have close to RM100 off  this Zidoo unit 😬

4K resolution.
60 frames per second.
4:4:4 chroma subsampling.

This trio has been used in combination for some time as a moniker to signify 18Gbps HDMI support. Simply stating ‘18G’ might have been simpler, but hey that’s another story…

The complication comes when HDR is added. From a menu where 4K is the main dish, and 60fps, 4:4:4 and HDR are the three side options, we can only choose two. The third comes at extra cost of which we can’t yet afford. That’ll come with HDMI 2.1.

Why is it so?

4K60 4:4:4 runs at 17.82Gbps, but only with the default 8-bit BT.709 color. That’s the same color gamut as 720p and 1080i/p. The whole point of HDR is to increase color volume, which it can’t do unless there’s first an increased color gamut. That means stepping up to BT.2020, which in turn means 10- or 12-bit deep color. The HDMI 2.0 spec also calls for a minimum 10-bit color with BT.2020.

Here's how it stands...

Main + 2 sides;
(Remember it has to be under 18Gbps…)

4K 60 4:4:4 (no HDR) = 17.82Gbps

4K 30 4:4:4 10b-HDR (no 60fps) = 11.14Gbps

4K 60 4:2:2 10b-HDR (no 4:4:4) = 17.82Gbps

Main + 3 sides;

4K 60 4:4:4 10b-HDR = 22.28Gbps


Bottom line – there currently is no 4K 60 4:4:4 HDR supported by HDMI 2.0. We need HDMI 2.1. The good news is that there’s not many applications that would require the combo of all three sides anyway. We're most commonly watching 24fps, 4:2:0 chroma, or both, in which case we're under the 18Gbps. Happy days. It’s just something to be aware of for now, whenever you see that moniker.
http://community.cedia.net/blogs/david-mey...2/4k-60-444-hdr

You should update to latest FW for the x9s to get the better UI and HT 2.0 wall posters interface, that you said you liked before.

There are lots of hidden options in the x9s which uses Android 6.0. Even the android adjustments settings is buried deep in the 'Quick Settings-Other-About-Advanced Settings' page. However If your unit comes with the 'Settings' app installed , then you could access that option quickly.

You should also auto sync your resolution and frame rate in the display settings options  if your tv support 24p for smooth playback.

Also there is no separate file manager to copy, delete etc. It's all Incorporated in the Media Center itself. Try not to install third party file manager, they can bring some problems.

I installed ES File explorer once, and during some operations it corrupted my thumb drive. Had to reformat.

One more thing I forgot to mention earlier, the remote has 2 unused buttons (red and green) which can be programmed with some limited functions of your choice. The option is found in the quick settings. I chose to use them as subtitles and audio change buttons.

You have Zidoo X9S? How is it compared to Q10pro?

Currently I have not used  extensively yet, as it is connected to my Samsung KS7000 4k tv, which is in the Living room. Refer to my post #22, 26 etc. , if you have forgotten.

My Q10 pro I bought earlier is connected to my AVR  and Sharp 3D tv (full HD)in my bedroom turned into HT room (sort of).

The Zidoo can also do 3d of course, but unfortunately the Samsung is not a 3d tv.

Me old man with bad memories 

Ok, since you have it...can I ask a question:-
- How do you use the Home Theatre and get the wallpapers? Do we need to put it into a folder [Movies] and the movie file (.mp4,.mkv, etc) into it?
Example
d:\movies\Autaman.mp4

Currently, all mine are into individual folders according to alphabets (for easy manual searching of course plus the release year (just for quick info) and ws (with subtitle  ) , e.g

d:\movies\A\Autaman (1900) ws\Autaman.1080p.1900.mp4

Could mine above show the respective wallpapers?

2.0.9 and auto frame rate patch do not work well for me. Even without the auto FRP its a problem. There is an additional hdmi sync that seems to happen and the only way I can get the picture and audio is by switching inputs on my AVR to force a resync once the movie starts. It works fine if I revert to 2.0.8.

This is for the Q10 pro.

u mean auto frame or auto resolution (using unofficial patch)?

209... auto frame is working fine.

but auto res... it worked and then it did not... not reliable, guess that's why it was never official.

Actually it's both. I even tried after deinstall of the patch. It's just forces a resync if 24p is turned on in settings.

the auto frame is active in the firmware, does not need the unofficial patch.

the patch is for auto res.

since auto res stopped working, i removed it; auto frame continues as normal.
if u have autoframe issue w/o the patch, best may be to flash the box.

Hi All sifus,

Im having issue with my KODI. I hope this is the right place to as about this.

Before I start, Im using my Q10 and Yamaha RX-A 86X

Previously when I play movie from my hard disk, kodi will use this player as per picture attach (good player). (which support audio output 5.1.2 channel)
but recently, when I play movie, kodi use this player. (soso player)(only output 2 channel)
Please help on how to set the KODI to use back the first picture player.

Hi All sifus,

Im having issue with my KODI. I hope this is the right place to as about this.

Before I start, Im using my Q10 and Yamaha RX-A 86X

Previously when I play movie from my hard disk, kodi will use this player as per picture attach (good player). (which support audio output 5.1.2 channel)
but recently, when I play movie, kodi use this player. (soso player)(only output 2 channel)
Please help on how to set the KODI to use back the first picture player.