BrightSign XD230 User Manual

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HARDWARE MANUAL

BrightSign XD230, XD1030, XD1230

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview ............................................................................................................................... 1

Block Diagram ......................................................................................................................................... 2

XD230 ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

XD1030 ................................................................................................................................................... 4

XD1230 ................................................................................................................................................... 5

Power Connector .................................................................................................................................... 6

DE9 RS-232 Connector .......................................................................................................................... 6

DA15 Switch/LED Connector .................................................................................................................. 7

Ethernet .................................................................................................................................................. 9

USB ......................................................................................................................................................... 9

DE15 VGA Connector ............................................................................................................................. 9

Triple RCA Component HD Video Connector ....................................................................................... 10

3.5mm Audio Connector ....................................................................................................................... 10

HDMI Out Connector ............................................................................................................................ 11

HDMI In Connector ............................................................................................................................... 11

3.5mm IR Out ........................................................................................................................................ 11

S/PDIF Out ............................................................................................................................................ 12

RF In ..................................................................................................................................................... 12

Environmental and Power Usage ..................................................................................... 13

Mechanical .......................................................................................................................... 14

Theory of Operation ........................................................................................................... 17

Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................ 17

Reset ..................................................................................................................................................... 17

BCM7421 CPU ..................................................................................................................................... 17

Built-in Flash ......................................................................................................................................... 17

SDRAM ................................................................................................................................................. 17

Serial Port ............................................................................................................................................. 18

Video Encoder and Filter ...................................................................................................................... 18

Audio Outputs ....................................................................................................................................... 18

On-Board LEDs ..................................................................................................................................... 18

On-Board Switch ................................................................................................................................... 19

Reset Switch/GPIO Button .................................................................................................................... 19

SDHC/SDXC and MicroSD Slots .......................................................................................................... 20

NAND Flash .......................................................................................................................................... 20

Ethernet ................................................................................................................................................ 20

USB ....................................................................................................................................................... 20

BrightSign XD230, XD1030, XD1230

OVERVIEW

The BrightSign XD230, XD1030, and XD1230 players can be used to decode images, audio, and up to two HD video

streams for digital sign and kiosk applications. In addition to driving video and audio displays, these players can be

controlled with various networked and built-in interfaces.

This reference manual specifies the hardware interfaces on the BrightSign XD230, XD1030, and XD1230. 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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