BrightSign HD120, HD220, HD1020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................ 1
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Ports .................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
HD120 ............................................................................................................................................................................... 3
HD220 ............................................................................................................................................................................... 3
HD1020 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Power Connector ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
DE9 RS-232 Connector ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
DA15 Switch/LED Connector ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Ethernet ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
USB ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
DE15 VGA Connector ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Triple RCA Component HD Video Connector .................................................................................................................... 9
3.5mm Audio Connector .................................................................................................................................................... 9
HDMI Connector .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
ENVIRONMENTAL AND POWER USAGE ......................................................................... 11
MECHANICAL ...................................................................................................................... 12
THEORY OF OPERATION .................................................................................................. 15
Power Supply .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Reset ............................................................................................................................................................................... 15
BCM7208 CPU ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Built-in Flash .................................................................................................................................................................... 15
SDRAM ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Serial Port ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Video Encoder and Filter ................................................................................................................................................. 16
Audio Outputs .................................................................................................................................................................. 16
On-Board LEDs ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
On-Board Switch.............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Reset Switch/GPIO Button .............................................................................................................................................. 17
SDHC/SD Flash Slot ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
NAND Flash ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Ethernet ........................................................................................................................................................................... 18
USB ................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
BrightSign HD120, HD220, HD1020
OVERVIEW
The BrightSign HD120, HD220, and HD1020 players can be used to drive a variety of HDTV and computer monitors for
digital sign and kiosk applications. In addition to driving a video display, these players have many different built-in
interfaces that allow them to be controlled.
This reference manual specifies the hardware interfaces on the BrightSign HD120, HD220, and HD1020. This manual
does not describe any software functions.
All information provided in this reference manual applies to products under development. The characteristics and specifications of these products are subject to
change without notice. BrightSign assumes no obligation regarding future manufacturing unless otherwise agreed to in writing. © BrightSign LLC, 2012
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Block Diagram
BrightSign HD120, HD220, HD1020
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change without notice. BrightSign assumes no obligation regarding future manufacturing unless otherwise agreed to in writing. © BrightSign LLC, 2012
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Ports
HD120
Front
• DA15 female for GPIO, IR in/out, and 3.3 V power
Left
• GPIO button
• Stereo 3.5mm mini plug for audio output
Right
• SD/SDHC flash card slot
• Red status/error LED
• Yellow update LED
• Green power LED
• Green flash activity LED
BrightSign HD120, HD220, HD1020
Back
• Reset button
• DE15 VGA video connector
• HDMI connector
• Power plug for 5 V power input at 3 A
HD220
Left
• GPIO button
• Stereo 3.5mm mini plug for audio output
Right
• SD/SDHC flash card slot
• Red status/error LED
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change without notice. BrightSign assumes no obligation regarding future manufacturing unless otherwise agreed to in writing. © BrightSign LLC, 2012
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• Yellow update LED
• Green power LED
• Green flash activity LED
Back
• Reset button
• 10/100 Ethernet jack
• DE15 VGA video connector
• HDMI connector
• Power plug for 5 V power input at 3 A
HD1020
Front
• DE9 male RS-232
• DA15 female for GPIO, IR in/out, and 3.3 V power
Left
BrightSign HD120, HD220, HD1020
• GPIO button
• USB connector
• Stereo 3.5mm mini plug for audio output
Right
• SD/SDHC flash card slot
• Red status/error LED
• Yellow update LED
• Green power LED
• Green flash activity LED
Back
• Reset button
• DE15 VGA video connector
All information provided in this reference manual applies to products under development. The characteristics and specifications of these products are subject to
change without notice. BrightSign assumes no obligation regarding future manufacturing unless otherwise agreed to in writing. © BrightSign LLC, 2012
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