BrightSign HD223 Standard I/O Player

BrightSign HD223 HD Digital Signage Player

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This product has been updated by the manufacturer.
It was replaced with the new BrightSign HD224.
H.265 encoded Full HD (1080p60) video
Hardware accelerated HTML5 rendering engine
Highly reliable media handling platform
Gigabit Ethernet
S/PDIF digital audio
Engaging interactive controls via GPIO and UDP (GPIO connectors sold separately)

Item # BrightSign-HD223

Mfr # HD223

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AS # B01M09HWRD

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BrightSign HD223

The Updated Version of the Classic Media Player

BrightSign HD223 is an updated classic with signature reliability and powerful performance for mainstream applications, BrightSign HD223 remains the winning choice.

With the BrightSign HD223, you will enjoy flawless Full HD video decoding, mainstream HTML5 performance, and simultaneous playback from local, networked and streaming sources. BrightSign HD223 includes the standard I/O package of gigabit Ethernet, GPIO (GPIO connectors sold separately), analog and digital audio.

BrightSign HD223

Video Engine Decoder

	HD223	HD1023
Single 1080p60 video decoding	X	X

Media Formats

	HD223	HD1023
Video Codecs: H.265, H.264(MPEG-4, Part 10), MPEG-2, MPEG-1	X	X
Video Containers: .ts, .mpg, .vob, .mov, .mp4, .m2ts, .wmv	X	X
Images: BMP, JPEG, PNG	X	X
Audio: MP2, MP3, AAC, and WAV (AC3 is passed through)	X	X
HTML5	X (Mainstream)	X (Mainstream)

Display Resolutions

	HD223	HD1023
1920x1080 x24/25/29.92/30/50/59.94/60p, 1920x1080 x50/59.94/60i 1600x1200 x60p 1440x1050 x60/75p, 1440x900 x60/75p 1360x768 x60p 1280x1024 x60/75p, 1280x960 x60p, 1280x800 x60p/75p, 1280x768 x60p, 1280x720 x50/59.94/60p 1024x768 x60p, 800x600 x60/75p 720x576 x50p/50i, 720x480 x59.94/60p/60i, 640x480 x60p	All of these resolutions	All of these resolutions

Hardware Interfaces

	HD223	HD1023
External micro SD Slot (SDHC and SDXC); SDHC storage up to 32GB SDXC storage up to 2TB	X	X
USB High Speed Host Port (also supports content updates)		X (Type A)
Phoenix GPIO Port (12-pin bi-directional)	X	X
3.5mm RS-232 Serial Port		X
3.5mm Audio Out (analog -or- SPDIF digital, nonsimultaneous)	X	X
HDMI 1.4a Out	X	X
Ethernet	X (Gigabit)	X (Gigabit)
M.2 (E) Keyed Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connector	X	X
Wi-Fi External Antenna Connector (optional)	X	X
Status LEDs	Power, Error, Busy, Update	Power, Error, Busy, Update
Reset and Service Buttons	X	X
Real Time Clock	X	X

Features

	HD223	HD1023
H.265 Decoding: smaller file sizes and lower bitrates than H.264	X	X
HTML5: hardware-accelerated engine that plays modular HTML assets flawlessly alongside high-bandwidth video	X (Mainstream)	X (Mainstream)
BrightBeacon™: 2-way Bluetooth/Beacon communication between mobile devices & signage (requires: wireless/Bluetooth module	X	X
BrightWall™: synchronized playback across multiple displays	X	X
AutoWall™: embraces the power of HTML5 to create unique multimedia video walls	X	X
Zones: playback multiple content types on a single screen	X	X
Mosaic Mode: simultaneously play a multitude of smaller resolution videos that add up to the maximum video resolution of the player	X	X
IP Streaming: play streaming media	X	X
IP Streaming Server: serve IP streams from local storage	X	X
Interactivity: connect virtually any type of interactive device to a multitude of interactive ports	X (GPIO, UDP)	X (GPIO, USB, serial, UDP)
Live Feeds: Live Data, Live Text, MRSS, Twitter, Flickr, etc.	X	X
Tagging: Brightsign Network users can assign media and player tags for highly targeted content distribution	X	X
BrightSign App: update signs with an iOS device	X	X
Geo-Fencing: trigger playback based on location (requires USB dongle)		X
Sign Preview: preview presentation playback in BrightAuthor	X	X
Remote Snapshot: remotely view a snapshot image of the display's playback	X	X
BrightPlates ™: easy template-based sign creation service	X	X
Networking:: update, manage and schedule your signage	X	X
B-deploy: A setup feature to deploy many players at once	X	X
Extended Thermal: supports ambient temperatures between 0° & 70° C at 90% max relative humidity, non-condensing	X	X

Software

	HD223	HD1023
Free BrightAuthor Software	X	X
BrightSign Networking Options	X	X

Accessories

	HD223	HD1023
USB Button Pads		X
Wireless/Bluetooth Module	X	X
MicroSD Class 10 Cards (various capacities)	X	X

Physical

	HD223	HD1023
Dimensions (W x H x D)	159.9 x 22 x 144.2 mm 6.3 x 0.87 x 5.7 in	159.9 x 22 x 144.2 mm 6.3 x 0.87 x 5.7 in
Weight	12 oz	12 oz
Power	12V / 1.5A (18 Watts)	12V / 1.5A (18 Watts)
Multi-Country Power & Regulatory Approvals	X	X
Built-in Wall Mounting Brackets	X	X
1 year warranty, parts and labor	X	X

BrightSign HD223 Product Applications

Corporate Lobby Information Kiosks

Deliver relevant and timely messages to your corporate audience using simultaneous content playback from local, networked and streaming sources.

Eye-Catching VIDEOWALLS

Capture attention with frame-accurate synchronization across a multitude ofscreens. to set the stage for some serious retail therapy.

BrightSign Comparison Chart

BrightSign Model	LS423	HD223	HD1023	HO523	XD233	XD1033	XT243	XT1143
	Standard I/O Entry-level	Standard I/O Mainstream	Expanded I/O Mainstream	OPS Compatible Mainstream	Standard I/O Advanced	Expanded I/O Advanced	Standard I/O Enterprise	Expanded I/O Enterprise
Video Engine Decoder
Single 1080p60 video decoding	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Dual 1080p60 video decoding					X	X	X	X
Native 4K@60p CEA HDR10 video decoding					X	X	X	X
Dual video decoding of one 4K and one 1080p60 video							X	X
Media Formats
Video codecs supports for 4K content: H.265					X	X	X	X
Video Containers for 4K H.265 content: .ts, .mov, .mp4, .mkv					X	X	X	X
Video Codecs for Full HD: H.265, H.264(MPEG-4, Part 10), MPEG-2, MPEG-1	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Video Containers for Full HD content: .ts, .mpg, .vob, .mov, .mp4, .m2ts, .wmv	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Images: BMP, JPEG, PNG	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Audio: MP2, MP3, AAC, FLAC, OGG, and WAV (AC3 is passed through)	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
HTML5 Support	X (Entry-level)	X (Mainstream)	X (Mainstream)	X (Mainstream)	X (Advanced)	X (Advanced)	X (Enterprise)	X (Enterprise)
BrightSign Model	LS423	HD223	HD1023	HO523	XD233	XD1033	XT243	XT1143
Display Resolutions
4K resolutions: 3840x2160x24/25/30/50/60p 4096x2160x24/25/30/50/60p 3840x600x60p					X	X	X	X
Upscaling to: 3840x2160x24/25/29.97/30p					X	X	X	X
HD / SD resolutions: 1920x1080 x 24/25/29.92/30/50/59.94/60p 1920x1080 x 50/59.94/60i 1600x1200 x 60p 1440x1050 x 60/75p 1440x900 x 60/75p 1360x768 x 60p 1280x1024 x 60/75p 1280x960 x 60p 1280x800 x 60p/75p 1280x768 x 60p 1280x720 x 50/59.94/60p 1024x768 x 60p 800x600 x 60/75p 720x576 x 50p/50i 720x480 x 59.94/60p/60i 640x480 x 60p	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Hardware interfaces
Locking Power Connector					X	X	X	X
External microSD Slot (SDHC and SDXC); SDHC Storage via SDXC (up to 2TB)	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
M.2 SSD mSATA Interface					X	X	X	X
USB High Speed Host Port (also supports content updates)	Type C		Type A	2 ports: Type A		2 ports: Type A&C		2 ports: Type A&C
Phoenix GPIO Port (12-pin bi-directional)		X	X	6-pin	X	X	X	X
3.5mm RS-232 Serial Port			X	X		X		X
3.5mm IR In/Out				X	X	X	X	X
3.5mm Audio Out (analog & SPDIF digital)		X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Analog stereo audio (requires USB adapter cable)	X
HDMI 2.0a Out	X	X	X		X	X	X	X
HDMI 2.0a in								X
Ethernet	100baseT	Gigabit	Gigabit	Gigabit	Gigabit	Gigabit	Gigabit	Gigabit
Power over Ethernet (PoE+)							X	X
M.2 (E) Keyed Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connector	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Wi-Fi External Antenna Connectors	single	dual	dual	dual	dual	dual	dual	dual
Status LEDs	Power	Power, Error, Busy, Update	Power, Error, Busy, Update	Power, Error, Busy, Update	Power, Error, Busy, Update	Power, Error, Busy, Update	Power, Error, Busy, Update	Power, Error, Busy, Update
Reset and Services Button	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Real Time Clock	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
BrightSign Model	LS423	HD223	HD1023	HO523	XD233	XD1033	XT243	XT1143
Features
H.265 Decoding: smaller file sizes and lower bitrates than H.264 HDMI 2.0	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Powerful 4K Video Engine: True 4K CEA HDR10, 4K upscaling, dual video decoding and superior scaling					X	X	X	X
Live TV: brings Live TV to your signage via HDMI 2.0a Input, even HDCP-protected content								X
HTML5: hardware-accelerated rendering engine to play modular HTML assets flawlessly alongside high-bandwidth video	X (Entry-level)	X (Mainstream)	X (Mainstream)	X (Mainstream)	X (Advanced)	X (Advanced)	X (Enterprise)	X (Enterprise)
BrightBeacon™: 2-way Bluetooth/Beacon communication between mobile devices & signage. Requires optional Wireless/Bluetooth module.	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Zones: Playback multiple content types on a single screen	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
BrightWall™: synchronized playback across multiple displays	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
AutoWall ™: HTML5 based synchronized video walls	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Mosaic Mode: play a multitude of smaller resolution videos simultaneously that add up to the maximum video resolution of the player		X	X	X	X	X	X	X
IP Streaming: play streaming media	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
IP Streaming Server: serve IP streams from local storage		X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Encoding Server: transcode or composite/encode IP streams					X	X	X	X
Interactivity: connect virtually any interactive device to a multitude of ports	USB, UDP	GPIO, UDP	GPIO, USB, Serial, UDP	GPIO, USB, Serial, UDP	GPIO, IR, UDP	GPIO, USB, Serial, IR, UDP	GPIO, IR, UDP	GPIO, dual USB, Serial, IR. UDP
Live Feeds: Live Data, Live Text, MRSS, Twitter, Flickr, etc.	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Tagging: Brightsign Network users can assign media and player tags for highly targeted content distribution	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
BrightSign App: update signs via iOS device	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
BrightSign Model	LS423	HD223	HD1023	HO523	XD233	XD1033	XT243	XT1143
Geo-Fencing: trigger playback based on location	X		X	X		X		X
Sign Preview: preview presentation playback in BrightAuthor	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Remote Snapshot: remotely view a snapshot image of the display’s playback	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Extended Thermal: supports ambient temperatures between 0° & 70° C at 90% max relative humidity, non-condensing		X	X	X	X	X	X	X
BrightPlates™: easy template-based sign creation service	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Networking: update, manage and schedule your signage	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
B-deploy: A setup feature to deploy many players at once	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Software
Free BrightAuthor Software	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
BrightSign Networking Options	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Accessories
USB Button Pads	X		X	X		X		X
Wireless/Bluetooth Module	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
MicroSD Class 10 Cards	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Miscellaneous
Dimensions (W x H x D)	96.8 x 23.7 x 144.3 mm 3.8 x 0.9 x 5.7 in	159.9 x 22 x 144.2 mm 6.3 x 0.87 x 5.7 in		200 x 30 x 122 mm 7.9 x 1.2 x 4.8 in	179.9 x 21.9 x 204.2 mm 7.1 x 0.86 x 8 in		179.9 x 21.9 x 204.2 mm 7.1 x 0.86 x 8 in
Weight	5.6 oz	12 oz	12 oz	22.9 oz	20 oz	20 oz	20 oz	20 oz
Power	5V / 2A via USB (10 Watts)	12V / 1.5A (18 Watts)		12V-19V DC nominal	12V / 3A (30 Watts)		12V / 3A (30 Watts)
Multi-Country Power & Regulatory Approvals	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Built-in Wall Mounting	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Warranty (parts and labor)	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year
Pricing	$250.00	$350.00	$450.00	$460.00	$450.00	$550.00	$550.00	$650.00
BrightSign Model	LS423	HD223	HD1023	HO523	XD233	XD1033	XT243	XT1143