The Best 4K Media Player For You? Zappiti Pro 4K HDR Setup & Review
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
- We take a look at the Zappiti PRO 4K HDR Media Player with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS-X.
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Very in-depth review. Answered a few questions that I had about my Zappiti, thanks👍🏽👊🏽
Thnx a lot for this video. I was just looking for an appliance like this due to 4k files I've been using.
I almost bought but currently sticking with Plex on my Nvidia Shield. I just do the Atmos track for my 4k.
great review ,gonna get one very soon.
They need to hire professionals to design a ui from a modern year. Reminds me of windows XP. Fan made kodi skins look nicer.
But it does its job pretty well 🤣
Also need to change their logo and probably name! Buying something like that called zapiti... come on
It’s sluggish as well.
Yeah, it’s bad. Maybe they could partner with Plex or something.
I've been using their 4k mini, love it
Nice!
Same here! I use it in combination with my Synology NAS. Best Media/Streaming player that money can buy in my opinion. :-)
Great review thanks
Nice review !
Great review. 2 questions. What software do you use to make sure you get the best quality 4K files from your disc?
Thanks for the amazing review as usual. I wish you could review the Zidoo UHD2000 I think it's a better play and you pay less for it.
Please review the Zappiti NAS RIP 4K. I am interested but nobody has reviewed it yet.
Thanks a lot for this i couldnt work out how to change the theme on my zapiti mini
thanks Shane!!
Very good review, I am interested in this media player but how does the Zappiti Mini media player stack up against it's big brother? Is it a good entry level player or best to just get the Pro?
That's a very interesting, very in depth look at a movie box. It's light years away from my TVIX box years ago that had only one internal bay for hard drive, and only up to 1080p playback. I'm currently using a 4 years old computer, running Kodi on Windows and a 10 years old 4 bays NAS, feeding all that to a laser projector for general use. It has served me well for many years, as long as the content isn't in 4K. I have built a new computer last year and it plays 4K nicely, but I'm thinking maybe I should look into a dedicated movie box to lighten the computer's workload. It is a difficult decision as someone pointed out, movie box like this could be out dated quickly when there is a new codec and no available firmware updates. On the other hand, you can almost always get to even the last drop of juice on a computer based system, as long as you update your codec and UI. I do like the slim aesthetic of the zippiti, on their other hand, the internal drive options could be omitted as I'll most likely to run my hard drives from a NAS via USB. I guess the search goes on.
I honestly used to use devices like this but it would always get out of date with formats in time. I now use a NAS and plex and loving it hey XD
Richard Smack can’t they just update the firmware? Since its running android
@@tonyhuwa641 Not sure but i would use egreat back in the day. They were really good but then a new format came out and the device couldn't play it. I wasn't sure about the new format but it appeared in anime alot! Plex and a NAS is just way easier for me now.
Richard, could you tell me what you're using for your NAS? I want to get started with this too
Same here except I use a software called Infuse on my Apple TV to watch all my movies. The only thing I see this has over Infuse is the 3D capability.
@@mystickid1 It is a long road to go down but a worth it road imo. I am using a DS 1817+ it is a 8 bay nas you can fill it to the brim with harddrives. It also has 2 expansion slots with another 10 more hard drive slots which i have done XD. I install plex on the NAS and then i have an apple tv in the bedroom with plex and everything just works. It's honestly brilliant. DO recommend but it can be expensive and learning about it is fun as well. Like i knew nothing about NAS or plex but i knew i needed something cause formats always CHANGED.
Hello, first of all thank you for your good videos. Now to my question, could you see a noticeable difference between the Panasonic and JVC and the zappiti and frame adapt HDR from the jvc?
Perfect! Exactly what I've been waiting for. Bummer that it doesn't support dolby vision, though :o( --- I have to expect it will soon. Think I will hold off until then.
Thanks for the great review Shane as always. One question; When you are playing through Kodi do you get bitsreaming and Dolby Atmos to your prosessor ?
Kodi doesn't work on it.
It's a solid streaming player if you don't mind the lack of the Dolby Vision. I still have the Zidoo X9S ( very similar in terms of supported formats and 4K/3D/HDR Blu-Ray Menu), but I rarely use it since I sold my 3D TV and switched to Dolby Vision/HDR format. The lack of DV support and the real Google-certified Android TV made me retire it ( it's collecting dust at the moment ). I would recommend exploring the Zidoo media players, especially the Zidoo Z9S ( updated X9S I have ), very capable and under $200 with SATA, and a bunch of other ports.
But I decided to go with the Nvidia Shield TV 2019 model and 32TB Plex NAS Server. Nvidia Shield supports pretty much all lossless audio and video codecs ( this is assuming you don't care about the 3D MVC and Blu-Ray menu support ). We recently discovered over at MakeMKV forums that it does support the Dolby Vision .ts files with lossless Atmos with profile 4 and a full enhancement layer.
Useful review BTW, thank you!
I would say if you're going to utilizeall the features that this has been yes if you're someone that loves to download menu art and download stuff and you get a big hard drive and you do everything that this has to offer otherwise. This is a waste of money no offense but don't go overboard because most people just want a box to stream and watch movies. There are plenty out there for less than a hundred bucks you can get a box that supports up to two terabyteswith a SATA hard drive and can do a lot of stuff. But if you're going to utilize all the features this has and it has plenty of features Blu-ray menudownload download the app. Use a computer to watch your movies remotely anywhere. You can do so much with this box I have it trust me it's a great box accept the fact that they don't upgrade Android 6.0 unless you get someone to route it I'm not sure but I had someone who wrote the Android 7 but if they could do like Android 9 I'd probably consider keeping it. However this is overkill for most people because most people don't need all that. But if you want to really good box get a cheaper box or get one from Europe it's called himedia pro 10that box is somewhat similar to this can do up to I think 8 terabytes are 10 terabyte SATA and is about half the price of this box maybe less I think it's like 175. It has Android 7.0 I had that box as well gray box I just wanted something that had all the bells and whistles but I regret it now because I don't use all the features but we'll see you in the future I might upgraded if someone can upgrade it for me
What app do you use on your Nvidia Shield TV to play the lossless audio and video. Thanks
Is it difficult to add my 4k blu ray disks to the Zappiti?
Sorry if I missed a video, but what software do you use for Blu-ray ripping?
Ur movie collection is INSANE 🤦🏽♂️👍🏽👊🏽
great review,but i would like to hear if it can strip HDR to SDR while maintaining BT 2020?
I know it can do HDR to SDR BT 709 but that only leaves you the resolution benfit ofK discs and even then...since half of them are upscales.
My Oppo 203 can strip HDR and still output BT 2020 (not pefectly tough).
Hi Shane, just wanted to give you a big thanks. You always seem to review tech that I have. This video helped me so much and I’ve been searching for months. I’ve tried Zidoo, Dune, & now Zappiti and my content has been unwatchable because my playback wash glitchy and the audio cut out.. none of these companies or forums mentioned this but you did.. My content is all 4k and whe my NAS is connected to my router my player was over wifi. I’ve bought a ethernet switch and (knock on wood) the playback is better.. I also loved your Sony ht-a9 review
THANKS A MILLION
IF you have any insight on the audio dropouts Im all ears
I am torn between buying Zidoo UHD3000 and Zapitti Reference. You used a Zidoo and saying you prefer Zapitti?
@@mustangfred2006 i think the Zidoo is a better buy for the money.. Zappiti is a little too glitchy and the UI is slow.. the reference & UHD3000 are the high end versions and I think Zidoo is a better bang for your buck and the UI works better in my opinion
@@patrickcreary9771 Yea. I have heard so many say go Zidoo. Can you edit files from computer or iPad app with Zidoo? Or do you have to remove drives and plug into computer?
@@mustangfred2006 I dont believe so but Im not 100%. That is really great about the Zappiti but its also what slows the UI down. All that has to be done in the zappiti cloud..
@@patrickcreary9771 I think I'll save $500 Canadian and go with Zidoo then. Seems like the right path to take. Thanks a million for your input.
thx for this vud interesting
Wow, this is quite a step up from the WD Live I used to use 10+ years ago. I love that it has multiple storage bays built in. It's a shame that the CPU driving the interface seems so underpowered, though. My Plex + Nvidia Shield setup is much more fluid.
ZAPPITI IS THE SHIT. I use the 4k mini hdr, with my own external hard drives. Works like a charm, and only cost me 250.00 US. 4k movies are beautiful 👍🏽👊🏽
Is it possible to calibrate the device?
Through the device like Blue Ray?
I have a wdtv. I like it because it groups my movies (files) and adds the artwork. But it’s very outdated. Would this be a good replacement? I just want it to hold my rips and organize my movies. With art work and info
A much better choice is the zidoo X 20 pro or non pro so many features and in my view a better build quality, you should review these units, I have the pro with 2 wd black drives 10tb I was able to transfer my whole collection of music and videos even all the Vids I had on my original Apple TV with hard drive. The key board I use is the Rii k16
nice review. try comparing this zappity with Zidoo UHD2000.
Dune HD Max Vision 4K
Not specified when will be available for purchase?
Is there a serious website that checked the device and its quality before buying?
Where did you get the rack ears for this player?
I suggest you Review Infuse Pro 6 using a Nas. It’s a great alternative taking into account the Zapidi’s drawbacks.
The problem with Infuse is that Apple TV does not support Pass thru for Dolby Atmos or DTS-x. Ao all you get is LPCM. For me this is a huge problem as I need those tracks. For now I use my Oppo but will order one of these for sure
Hey there. I'm sort of confused as to how you create a new folder and name it movies. I already have an external hard drive with content that I am using (attached to my Mac). Could you explain how to create another folder to name it movies? I missed a step that prevents my movies to connect correctly on the Zappiti. How do you send movie content to the Zappiti from your Mac's external hard drive? Please! I can't figure it out. Thanks.
I had hoped you would cover ripping disc (CDs, DVDs, Bluerays, 4k). Do you have any other videos that cover that? Everytime I ask this question, people just tell me to go to Google and search for MK & Handbreak - which I did, and ended up with a bunch of movies that refused to play because I needed to get some code. Do you have any other videos that cover ripping discs?
Thx
Hello guys I have a sony a8 android tv connected to a nas full of movies. I use kodi to play them. Does this product improve the video quality for playback and general use, or doesn't it change anything for me? Thank you
I have been eyeballing this for a while. I have a lot of physical media I would like to rip and have on this. My question is I live in the sticks and have very bad internet. Is this a problem if you don't have internet? I am looking at thier burner and the mini combo. Thank you
Does this have drive to RIP blu rays and dvds? If not then how do you backup your discs to the hard drive?
So for the bluray menus to work, you’ll have to do a full bluray backup on makemkv?
Great review... Kaliedescape is a bit expensive. BTW: Do you have link of the rack you use in your system?
what about HDR tone mapping? What about turning off HDR but kepping the bt 2020 colors? Can it do that?
Any blu ray players that an external drive can also be connected to and BDMV (4K Rips) be played? Similar to OPPO UDP 203 (discontinued).
To be honest (Speaking as an owner of the PRO and a One (which is a third of the price of the pro) unless you are a massive audiophile and you are buying this for high definition music files stick with the one/duo - For video and Atmos etc you wont see any notable difference - I use the one for almost everything as my music system is in a different room to my projector - knocks Kodi, Plex etc into a cocked hat, supports disk rips and ISO rips - its really good especially at the one/duo price point ... well worth the cost at that level ...
So does it play 4k Dolby Vision + Atmos directly from a usb linked external drive?
Nice.
Nvidia Shield + a plex server is what this is. But x2 more expensive.
Shield cannot be compared with Panasonic, Pioneer, OPPO or Zappiti Pro 4K HDR. In term of picture and sound quality, it is definetely not the same range.
Zappiti Could you elaborate further please? I understand the PQ between a budget bluray player vs an oppo or a panasonic. But here I get the same picture quality if I use Kodi or any other player on the zappiti right? Only if I use your video player is when I would see the difference correct? This makes it more of a unique software than the hardware. The oppo, panasonic have the hardware to go along with them.
@@zappiti2252 The Beta 3.15 supports the Dolby Vision and HDR10+, correct? Also, what profiles are supported with the beta firmware for Dolby Vision? Can you elaborate, please? I might be able to bring an army of buyers if you license the profile 7 Dolby Vision, which is the primarily supported profile for most UHD disks out there. Of course, Profile 5 will be essential as well. Thank you!
@@zappiti2252 would like to know more about why the picture is better vs the shield. What is different that causes a better image. I am strongly considering the product, but I have a Nvidia shield and have been really happy with it. But maybe I don't know what I'm missing out on.
@@zappiti2252 The Shield Pro 2019 PQ is much better than Zappiti Pro 4K HDR... This is clearly visible in the banding and clipping test and the magic pixel is a scam (you have applied a +3 value to the saturation and +2 to hue, so you have degraded the reference picture quality).
Hi could u please tell me the best authentic site to download 4K HDR Dolby Atmos movies for Zappiti Pro 4K HDR
I do have a question, all those movies that you have on those drives, are they pirated? Like download in Piratebay or wherever? Or did you bought them and then downloaded them? Usually I don't buy movies, I download the pirate version of them, I have a 4k tv so I download the version with 4k HDR 10bit, they look amazing, so I have a question, what's the best version, the physical copy of the movie or the best quality version of a pirated movie? Have you found differences? Or both are the same, but one is digital and the other physical? Have you tried the HDMI 2.1 have you found any differences? I want to start a movie collection of my own, but I still have the question, physical or digital? What keeps me from buying the physical copies, is that I don't want to deal with space, that's why.
Thank you so much for making this video. I own the Audiocom edition and I recently got the JVC N7 as well. I’ve hooked up my Oppo 205 and the Zappiti to the N7 via my Denon x4200w AVR. Would you please share your settings on the Zappiti and N7 please so that I could maximize the potential of the Zappiti together with the N7? Thank you once again. 😊👍
Which one has a better picture ?
@@Linnjazzy-93 I prefer the picture out of the Oppo 205 because it can read HDR metadata and feed it to the N7. The Zappiti cannot do this currently.
@@Sanjjeev21 I'm thinking since the NX7 can do auto-tone mapping, this should be a moot point. That said, I'm still struggling to get a decent pic from the Zappiti and my NX7 :(
does this zappiti support pgs subtitle codec on blu-ray rip mkv and blu-ray iso files?
Two questions - Local private listening for more than one person, and remote streaming.
Does it have local private listening mode for more than one person (example smartphone app)? With Amazon Fire TV stick you, one person can listen via bluetooth (I think bluetooth is restricted to allowing just one audio connection), whereas Roku has a smartphone app so more than one person can connect to the Roku player using their smartphone app and listen. Note: To minimize possibility of audio/video sync problems the headphones should plug into the smartphone instead of wireless.
So does Zappiti have a smartphone app that allows LAN connections to the media player for private listening? Also, what are the options for someone to stream movies remotely? I have a NAS and a PC with Emby running on it. My parents have an Emby client app running on their Roku thousands of miles away and they can stream from my Emby server to their Roku remotely. I'm curious if this could replace my NAS/PC solution and allow a remote Roku to stream movies saved on the Zappiti device.
Does subtitles on mkv as srt can be shift synchro like + - step by 0,2 sec ????
I cant select the silver theme, is that because I only have the zapiti mini? Tia
does it support dsd from sacd files? how is the quality vs the ub9000?
Sounds nice , when my WD media player ever gives out i have an alternative
I have the 1tb hub. It’s time to upgrade. It’s just so outdated and hasn’t been supported for years. Sucks because I really love me wd tv
what is the source for bluray rips n hard disks.how to get them on hard disks pls do a video about it.can streaming services give 4k dolby atmos etc on this player
How do i add or rip all my bluray movies on to this
Can you make a video comparing the video quality from any other players? IE from some thing like a Shield TV running KODI?
hi, im new with this media players, i just looking to buy a descent 4K player where i can play my movie collection. is there any good MPlayer that can play both, 4k disc's and upload from a hard drive?
Has the zappiti player made progress on the Ui fluidity?
Bought one, found it be cumbersome , non-intuitive and overly complicated. Replaced with Odroid N2 and CoreELEC ... life is good!
Good choice - and you are getting correct HDR Metadata passthru as well with that setup.
I bought a ZAPPITI one after watching this video many times..
Thank you
You bought wrong, this is Zappiti PRO 4K
Didn't have the budget for pro.
I am very happy with my purchase
Hi shane, if you watch this video back yourself, specifically, the pause screen of sully (Tom hanks) in the cockpit, and look at his shirt, on the UB9000 it looks off white, and on the Zapiti thing, it actually looks white. I’ve noticed the same with the white TEXT on Netflix, Xbox one x to UB9000. The Xbox text is white, where as on the UB9000 is a slightly darker off white. Is there a way of tuning this on the 9000, good to see its not just my player 🤣🤣🤣. Thanks👍🏻👍🏻
I'll take another look.
I just purchased one of these in the UK and it is going straight back after the Easter holiday. No forced subtitle support from MKV files is garbage. Tried a few movies over weekend and Spiderman Homecoming at the 15 min mark when he enters the store to buy food , Game of Thrones season 1 when Dothraki is spoken and Ford v Ferrari at 27 min mark all subtitles do not display. The only way you get the correct subtitles to display is by using an ISO file.
I use shield as a Plex server and have a external hard drive. Works great for me so not sure why you would pay extra for this. I even use Kodi and that works great for me too.
Are you able to get Atmos etc using plex and the shield?
What burner / software / HD's are you using?
I'm looking to get into this as I have a lot of physical media
How does this thing work if you already own digital movies such as itunes/vudu movies?
Nice review brother, very nice player and alternative for those who don’t want to pay kaleidescape money, me myself I love kaleidescape I just add an alto for me bedroom setup and I’m thrilled 😄, do you want me to bring the Sony 995 for review?
You can ship the 995. I'll gladly check it out.
Hi Shane, great video as always. Question: I just got an NX7 and have been STRUGGLING to get a decent looking pic out of this Zappiti player! Streaming the same content through the Panasonic UB820 is a night and day difference. The pic out of the Zappiti looks awful! Blacks are almost non-existent.
I was really hoping to replace my Panasonic with the Zappiti because I rarely use discs anymore, but the PQ I'm getting with the Zappiti is just really bad. SD content looks good, it's the 4K HDR content that looks like $hit.
FYI, project is set to frame adapt HDR, BT2020 Wide (to engage color filter), frame by frame (processing), and DI is set to manual at 0. For you to score this so close to the UB9000, I'm thinking there is something off in the settings of the Zappiti. After spending a week on this and coming up empty, any help would be appreciated.
Does this player have any issues with playing *.MKV and *.MP4 videos?
Only just watched this. Looking to see if these offer better PQ than my current Shield TV and Plex.
I’ve just done a A/B comparison between my Panasonic UB820 playing Oblivion 4k disc and the same file uncompressed from my NAS Plex using the Shield.
On my Epson 9400/5050 at 135” I personally could not tell the difference on a freeze frame image or while playing. So unless my setup isn’t good enough to see a difference I can’t see the need to change?
The PQ of Zappiti is the worst.
Hwy Shane, I heard your rant on the podcast and it made me laugh. When are you going to review bargain bin DVD’s from Wal-mart and garage sale boomboxes for the budget haters?
Shane did you have to edit the movie details like aspect ratio and sound format or did it do it automatically?
Thanks for the review.
It's Auto
Thanks Shane. I must be doing something wrong on mine as I have to usually edit the sound format info which just always show 5.1 and not Atmos. Aspect ratio just always shows 2.35.1 even if the disc is in 1.85.
Only thing that makes me interested is the 3D support, as my denon 3313UD still going strong 8 years later lol and this be a back up.
If you use a BDMV profile when ripping your BluRay 4k disks, it will preserve the Metadata which the Zappiti is able to read and save your ability to do Dolby Vision sometime this year (2021)!
I have the zappiti 4k se model. I get all the 7.1.4 with Dolby Atmos. but when it comes to DTS I only get 5.1 and 6.1 no DTS-X. I contacted zappiti and they said it's probably my receiver but I hooked up my 4K player from Sony and it plays all the DTS and DTS-X Formats.I use the Hdmi main out.Tried many other settings and still nothing, it's funny that Dolby all worked great is my machine.Is there a glitch in the machine should I reboot it back to factory, does anybody have any suggestions. UPDATE It wasn't my receiver, I just rebooted the Zappiti 4K back to factory settings and now everything is working fine unit must of had a bug. I now can play Dolby Atmos and DTS X. I really love this machine I think this is one of the best investments I ever made.I like this unit as it's a standalone unit you don't have to link it to your computer and have your computer on I just walk into my Home theater turn it on and it's all right there and it also plays all the formats.
I have another comment to make after using this for a few months. I have an “older” receiver, a Pioneer sc-87. I had to connect the Zappiti directly to my projector otherwise if the signal had to go throught the receiver, it would not reach my projector. I had to buy an expensive directional hdmi cable since my prjector is 25’ from the receiver. ALSO, this means that i need to plug the hdmi audio from the Zappiti to the receiver. Thank God the unit had hdmi audio out! It solved the issue, but not completely... sometimes the audio is sent to my projector instead of the receiver. I need to repress the Zappiti input of my receiver to hear the sound from it... IN CONCLUSION, this is not wife-friendly equipment. The unit is lovely for someone that loves troubleshooting stuff and find an excuse for spending time in the home theater room.
This is a receiver problem not a Zappiti problem.
It IS a Zappiti problem. 1 movie out of 3 has skipping problems. Enough to want to throw it out the window. But I don’t since it took me months to put my collection in my HD. One day i will. Just like an abusive relationship where you wish it’ll get better.
Does it have a shuffle/auto play feature?
1 movie out of 3 has skipping problems. Enough to want to throw it out the window. But I don’t since it took me months to put my collection in my HD. One day i will. Just like an abusive relationship where you wish it’ll get better
Hi Shane. You mentioned this past weekend that the JVC nx7 review will be dropping in a few days. Can we expect it soon or maybe this weekend
One question (i use a n Egreat A5 media palyer which is great and also has a poster wall and Atmos and DTS:X support) how do you connect all this external hard drives at once? do you use a usb hub ,and if so which one?
Yes I have a USB 3.0 powered hub.
@@therealshanelee which one?
There is Plex and Emby for free and you can use a Nvidia Shield as Player... or a M9702 (Chinoppo) and did not pay that much. But overall Zappiti is a nice Media Player.
I always wanted to ask u renting or own
U must have some cool neighbors
No HDMI 2.1 or 120 frames per support?
I think I'll stick with the Dune HD Ultra Vision 4K, which also has the high-end ES9038PRO DAC. It cost $1500 as opposed to three grand, and the DAC is what I'm most concerned with and usually costs the most.
Jose please me know where you got the Dune HD Ultra Vision 4K in USA. I could not find it. Thanks!
Is the h.265 HEVC codec lossless?
Good 1 box solution but it's still pricey for an Android box. An alternative is a windows PC with multiple hard disk bays, get a budget 4k graphics card, install Jriver media centre version 25 and terminate your HDMI cable to your AV Reciever. Supports all relevant sound and video formats.
I currently have a Qnap NAS, that I used to stream media through my home, but it can be a little buggy, my question is in terms of music does the Zappiti support DSD and other Hi-Rez music formats? Also do you plan on doing a review of the Zappiti Ripper...I'd be totally interested in that.
isaacsykes3 No DSD support
@@bassemrabeh5422 Dang!! Thank you though
I’ve got the HDR 4K SE edition and I’m loving it! I love my nvidea shield but this is just so much better! Cataloging movie and tv files is much easier and it doesn’t take long to set up!
Plan on getting a NAS when this Trumpocalypse is over and using that in conjunction with the Zappiti. Should be sweet!
What would Biden do, fall asleep???LOL
skol vikings
What would the Chosen One do, be an idiot?! Lol...oh wait he is an idiot...god is that funny!
skol vikings Wait and be Dotard!!! Now thats funnier!
@@nelsonc6173 LOL, another genius I see, do you have pink hair and black lipstick??
@@nelsonc6173 Nice comeback clueless one!!! Back to your video games.
I can see the appeal of this unit (it looks like a dedicated A/V component and appears to have a high build quality). However, for the price it needs to be able to host 4 hard drives in a RAID configuration. A 5 bay Synology DS1019+ and an Nvidia Shield does the same thing, is more useful overall, and costs less.
You're also paying for the video processing. The shield does not produce a picture as good. If you don't mind a sub par image then the shield should suit you fine.
Rookie question. How to burn iso’s from my own 4K Bluray disks for this player?
I'm curious too. I'm planning to upgrade my home theater this Xmas and the Zappiti would be a cool addition. I've got around 200 blu-rays & I plan to start buying 4k discs when I can get my hands on a PS5. My problem is that I have no idea how to rip my collection. I've got a 16" macbook pro. I assume that I'd need to pick up an external blu-ray drive and hard drive. A how-to video would come in handy.
Check MakeMKV and their forums. You will need to patch firmware of official UHD player to be able to copy UHD discs to HDD. After some digging and getting right information it's an easy operation
Hey Shane how do we get the movies to play in this...
You put them on the hard drives.
Does it do tone mapping??
Is there a way to make no subtitles the default? I have to disable the subtitles when starting each movie.
It's an odd bug.
Kodi does support and play 4K without workarounds. It plays fine on my HTPC. Are you running the v18 or higher?
Yours plays 4k iso or folders with menu support? I don't use MKV.
@@therealshanelee Ah yes, I use MKV. I've been using MKV for so long, I forget not everyone does. I prefer my movies without the menu's and set up subtitles to popup automatically on non-english spoken parts like in Avatar. As well as strip away all the extra audio formats I'll never use and anything else. Extra work for sure.
How do you actually rip the dvd to it? Do you watch the movie as it rips? Or can it be quicker?
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I wish to apologize. I had dumped on the unit and Spare Change for recommending this product because it just would not work properly with my projector and TV. I had flickering issues and no picture. LOOK AT THE 120/240V switch in the back. It is at 240V by default. Make sure you put it at your country’s voltage. This product is engineered in France so it is 240V by default. I did not see the issue in the manual or FAQ support site. May be obvious for some, but not from me, an avid electronic user from Canada. The unit works great.
Glad you figured it out.
Can anyone suggest a good TV that can play 3d movies as well as 4k?
I bought the zappiti one se but returned it. Using my Sony 295es projector I found the Oppo to be much better. 4k was dark and 1080p just looked much better on the Oppo. I'm considering buying Pro Model zappiti to see if it's better. I really liked the zappiti but why keep it when the Oppo looked better.
Did you ever get the pro?