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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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Block Diagram
BrightSign XD230, XD1030, XD1230
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XD230
Front
• 3.5mm IR out
Left
• GPIO button
Right
• SDHC/SDXC flash card slot
• Red status/error LED
• Yellow update LED
• Green power LED
• Green SD activity LED
• Green MicroSD presence LED
• Green BrightSign Network connection LED
• Green Ethernet activity LED
• Green WiFi activity LED
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Back
• DE15 VGA video connector
• Stereo 3.5mm mini plug for audio output
• HDMI Out
• 10/100 Ethernet jack
• Reset button
• 4-pin power connector for 12V power input at 3A
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XD1030
Front
• 3.5mm IR out
• DE9 male RS-232 connector
• DA15 female for GPIO, IR in/out, and 3.3V power
• S/PDIF out
Left
• GPIO button
• 2x USB 2.0 connector
Right
• SDHC/SDXC flash card slot
• Red status/error LED
• Yellow update LED
• Green power LED
• Green SD activity LED
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• Green MicroSD presence LED
• Green BrightSign Network connection LED
• Green Ethernet activity LED
• Green WiFi activity LED
Back
• DE15 VGA video connector
• Stereo 3.5mm mini plug for audio output
• HDMI Out
• 10/100 Ethernet jack
• Reset button
• 4-pin power connector for 12V power input at 3A
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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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XD1230
Front
• 3.5mm IR out
• DE9 male RS-232 connector
• DA15 female for GPIO, IR in/out, and 3.3V power
• S/PDIF out
• RF In for ATSC / Clear QAM
Left
• GPIO button
• 2x USB 2.0 connector
Right
• SDHC/SDXC flash card slot
• Red status/error LED
• Yellow update LED
• Green power LED
BrightSign XD230, XD1030, XD1230
• Green SD activity LED
• Green MicroSD presence LED
• Green BrightSign Network connection LED
• Green Ethernet activity LED
• Green WiFi activity LED
Back
• DE15 VGA video connector
• Stereo 3.5mm mini plug for audio output
• HDMI Out
• HDMI In
• 10/100 Ethernet jack
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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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• Reset button
• 4-pin power connector for 12V power input @ 3A
Power Connector
The power connector for the XD series is rated for 12V @ 3A. The plug for the connector is a keyed and locking 4-pin
connector. It is right-side positive.
DE9 RS-232 Connector
The RS-232 connector is a male DE9. Like PCs, BrightSign XD players are DTE devices. The input to the chip accepts a
range between +25V and -25V, so it is compatible with standard +12V and -12V signaling.
The baud rate is 115200, with no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit. There is no hardware or software flow control. The
maximum cable length is 50 meters, and the total cable capacitance is 2500pF.
Note: A lower capacitance cable allows you to use cable lengths beyond 50 meters.
The following diagram illustrates the behavior of the TX and RX signal:
The following table illustrates the pinout of the DE9 on the XD series of players:
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pin Description pin Description
1 NC 2 Receive data into the player
3 Transmit data out of the player 4 Available 5V@500mA
5 Ground 6 NC
7 NC 8 NC
9 NC -- --
DA15 Switch/LED Connector
The switch/led connector is a DA15 female. This connector is used to allow the player to control external LEDs or other
devices requiring 24mA of current or less.
Connect the LED outputs to the LED ANODE and connect the LED CATHODE to the ground. If you want to connect
another device, then the output is capable of sourcing or sinking up to 3.3V at 24mA, but there is a series resistor of 100Ω
in each line.
The connector also allows the connecting of external contact closures to the ground. In order to connect a switch, connect
one side of the switch to the switch input, and connect the other side to one of the ground pins on the DA15 connector.
The connector can also supply 3.3V at up to 500mA to an external device. The 3.3V output is polyfuse-protected and can
source up to 500mA.
If one BrightSign player is driving the inputs on another BrightSign player, then you can drive at most three inputs from
one output. The following calculations explain this limitation:
Note: The GPIO outputs have 100Ω series resistors; the GPIO inputs have 1K pullup resistors to 3.3V; and the input
threshold on the 541 chips is 2V high and .8V low. The high voltage is not problematic, but the low voltage can be if there
are too many inputs connected to one output.
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1 out driving 1 in V=3.3*100/(100+1,000)=0.3
1 out driving 2 in V=3.3*100/(100+500)=0.55
1 out driving 3 in V=3.3*100/(100+333.3)=0.76
1 out driving 4 in V=3.3*100/(100+250)=.94 (This is too high, so 1 output
driving 3 inputs is the maximum)
The following table illustrates the pinout of the DA15 on the XD series of players:
pin Description pin Description
1 IR blaster input 2 Ground
3 Button 6 I/O 4 Button 5 I/O
5 Button 3 I/O 6 Ground
7 Button 1 I/O 8 +3.3V output at 500mA
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9 Ground 10 Button 7 I/O
11 Ground 12 Button 4 I/O
13 Button 2 I/O 14 Ground
15 Button 0 I/O -- --
Here is the DA15 female as viewed from the front of the BrightSign XD1030 and XD1230:
A button/LED/IR board can be used to demonstrate the GPIO and IR functions on a BrightSign player. This board is built
by a third-party manufacturer and can be purchased upon request.
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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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Ethernet
BrightSign XD players have a standard RJ45 connector for 10/100 base-T Ethernet. The maximum length for the Ethernet
cable is 100 meters. The following table illustrates the pinout of the RJ45:
pin Description pin Description
1 TX+ 2 TX-
3 RX+ 4 RC to ground
5 RC to ground 6 RX-
7 RC to ground 8 RC to ground
USB
The XD1030 and XD1230 have two high-speed (480 Mbit) USB host ports, which also support USB 2.0 powered devices
(up to 500mA for each port). The maximum length for the USB cable is 5 meters. The following table illustrates the pinout
of the USB host port.
pin Description pin Description
1 VBUS 2 D-
3 D+ 4 Ground
DE15 VGA Connector
The VGA connector is able to output RGB video. The following table illustrates the pinout of the DE15 VGA connector:
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pin Description pin Description
1 Red analog video output 2 Green analog video output
3 Blue analog video output 4 NC
5 Digital ground 6 Analog ground
7 Analog ground 8 Analog ground
9 +5V DDC supply 10 Digital ground
11 NC 12 DDC SDA
13 HSYNC output 14 VSYNC output
15 DDC SCL -- --
Triple RCA Component HD Video Connector
Component video is provided over the VGA connector. To display component video, you will need to use a VGA-to-
component converter. See this FAQ for more details.
3.5mm Audio Connector
The XD230, XD1030, and XD1230 each have one 3.5mm female audio connector, which transmits a stereo signal. The
full-scale voltage output of the audio is 2V RMS. The output impedance of the audio connector is 32Ω.
Note: The BrightSign expansion module allows you to drive up to three sets of 5Ω headphones directly.
The audio connector has the following pinout:
• Tip: Left audio
• Ring: Right audio
• Sleeve: Ground for audio signal
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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