BrightSign XT244 Standard I/O Player

BrightSign XT244 4K Digital Signage Player

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Power over Ethernet (PoE+)
Most powerful 4K video engine capable of dual video decoding of one 4K and
One Full HD video simultaneously
Supports H.265 encoded 4K HDR and Full HD video
CEA HDR10 media profile: 10 bit color depth and 4:2:0 sub-sampling
Most powerful HTML5 engine
Gigabit Ethernet networking
Interactive controls including GPIO, IR, M.2 SSD (GPIO connectors sold separately)
Digital audio

Item # BrightSign-XT244

Mfr # XT244

UPC # 859872003929

BA # XT244

AS # B07FXNPC91

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BrightSign XT244

Standard I/O Player

BrightSign XT244 offers the most powerful H.265 4K and Full HD video engine with 4K upscaling and dual decoding of one 4K and one Full HD video simultaneously. Delivers the best HTML5 rendering performance available for Enterprise applications. Includes the standard I/O package of gigabit Ethernet with POE+, GPIO (GPIO connectors sold separately), IR, analog and digital audio and an M.2 SSD interface.

BrightSign XT244 delivers unsurpassed performance for enterprise applications with a powerful 4K video engine, our fastest HTML and graphics engine and our most powerful CPU. This state-of-the-art technology for leading-edge digital signage installations supports H.265 decoding, True 4K HDR and Full HD video playback including Mosaic Mode. It o ers a hardware-accelerated HTML5 rendering engine that enables awless playback of multiple modular HTML5 assets including Javascript, CSS animations, WebGL and even swipe / gesture interactivity. All XT models offer Gigabit Ethernet, and XT is the only product line offering PoE+ as well as HDMI Input for Live TV playback.

BrightSign XT244 Specifications

Video Engine Decoder

	XT243	XT1143
Single 1080p60 video decoding	X	X
Dual 1080@60p decoding	X	X
Native 4K@60p CEA HDR10 video decoding	X	X
Dual video decoding of one 4K & one 1080p60 video	X	X

Media Formats

	XT243	XT1143
Video Codecs for 4K content: H.265	X	X
Video Containers for 4K H.265 content: .ts, .mov, .mp4, .mkv	X	X
Video Codecs for Full HD: H.265, H.264(MPEG-4, Part 10), MPEG-2, MPEG-1	X	X
Video Containers for Full HD content: .ts, .mpg, .vob, .mov, .mp4, .m2ts, .wmv	X	X
Images: BMP, JPEG, PNG	X	X
Audio: MP2, MP3, AAC, FLAC, OGG, and WAV (AC3 is passed through)	X	X
HTML5	X (Enterprise)	X (Enterprise)

Display Resolutions

	XT243	XT1143
4K resolutions: 3840x2160, 4096x2160, 3840x600	X	X
Upscaling to: 3840x2160x24/25/29.97/30p	X	X
HD / SD resolutions: 1920x1080x24/25/29.92/30/50/59.94/60p, 1920x1080x50/59.94/60i, 1600x1200x60p, 1440x1050x60/75p, 1440x900x60/75p, 1360x768x60p, 1280x1024x60/75p, 1280x960x60p, 1280x800x60p/75p, 1280x768x60p, 1280x720x50 /59.94/60p, 1024x768x60p, 800x600x60/75p, 720x576x50p/50i, 720x480x59.94/60p/60i, 640x480x60p	All of these resolutions	All of these resolutions

Hardware Interfaces

	XT243	XT1143
Locking Power Connector	X	X
External micro SD Slot (SDHC and SDXC); SDHC storage up to 32GB SDXC storage up to 2TB	X	X
M.2 SSD Interface	X	X
USB High Speed Host Port (also supports content updates)		X (2 ports: Type A&C)
Phoenix GPIO Port (12-pin bi-directional)	X	X
3.5mm RS-232 Serial Port		X
3.5mm IR In/Out	X	X
3.5mm Audio Out (analog -or- SPDIF digital, non- simultaneous)	X	X
HDMI 2.0a Out	X	X
HDMI 2.0a Input		X
Ethernet	X (Gigabit)	X (Gigabit)
Power over Ethernet (PoE+)	X	X
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 Button	X	X
Real Time Clock	X	X

Features

	XT243	XT1143
H.265 Decoding: smaller file sizes and higher quality content than H.264	X	X
Powerful 4K Video Engine: True 4K CEA HDR10, 4K upscaling, dual video decoding and superior scaling	X	X
Live TV: brings Live TV, even HDCP-protected content, to your signage via HDMI 2.0a Input		X
HTML5: hardware-accelerated engine that plays modular HTML assets flawlessly alongside high-bandwidth video	X (Enterprise)	X (Enterprise)
BrightBeacon TM: 2-way Bluetooth/Beacon communication between mobile devices & signage (requires: wireless/ Bluetooth module)	X	X
BrightWall TM: synchronized playback across multiple displays	X	X
AutowallTM: 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: play a multitude of smaller resolution videos simultaneously 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
Encoding Server: transcode or composite/encode IP streams	X	X
Interactivity: connect virtually any type of interactive device to a multitude of interactive ports	GPIO, IR, UDP	GPIO, dual USB, Serial, IR, 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
BrightPlatesTM: 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

	XT243	XT1143
Free BrightAuthor Software	X	X
BrightSign Networking Options	X	X

Accessories

	XT243	XT1143
USB Button Pads		X
Wireless/Bluetooth Module	X	X
MicroSD Class 10 Cards (various capacities)	X	X

Miscellaneous

	XT243	XT1143
Dimensions (W x H x D)	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	20 oz	20 oz
Power	12V / 3A (36 Watts)	12V / 3A (36 Watts)
Multi-Country Power & Regulatory Approvals	X	X
Built-in Wall Mounting Brackets	X	X
1 year warranty, parts and labor	X	X

BrightSign XT244 Product Applications

Luxury Retail

The XT243 has the video and graphics processing power for a no compromise, immersive digital signage experience. Integrate flawless 4K video, streaming social media and swipe/gesture interactivity to produce a retail experience that is simply the best.

Mass retail tv walls

Demonstrate 4K HDR video quality in retail environments with zero risk of failure and all the interactive bells and whistles you desire.

BrightSign Comparison Chart

BrightSign Model	LS424	HD224	HD1024	HO523	XD234	XD1034	XT244	XT1144
Pricing	$295.00	$405.00	$600.00	$460.00	$510.00	$620.00	$620.00	$730.00
	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 (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG decoding					X	X	X	X
Native 4K@60p decoding		X	X		X	X	X	X
Dual 4K video decoding							X	X
4K full resolution graphics							X	X
Media Formats
Video codecs supports for 4K content: H.264/H.265		X	X		X	X	X	X
Video Containers for 4K H.265 content: .ts, .mov, .mp4, .mkv		X	X		X	X	X	X
Video Codecs for Full HD: H.265, H.264(MPEG-4, Part 10), MPEG-2	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Video Containers for Full HD content: .ts, .mpg, .vob, .mov, .mp4, .m2ts	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Images: BMP, JPEG, PNG	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
4K Images: BMP, JPEG, PNG							X	X
Audio: MP2, MP3, AAC, 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	LS424	HD224	HD1024	HO523	XD234	XD1034	XT244	XT1144
Display Resolutions
4K resolutions: 3840x2160x24/25/30/50/60p 4096x2160x24/25/30/50/60p 3840x600x60p		X	X		X	X	X	X
Upscaling to: 3840x2160x24/25/29.97/30p		X	X		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 720x576/50p 720x576/50i 720x480/59.94p 720x480/60p 720x480/60i 640x480/60p	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 PCIe 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	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 Output Spec	1.4a	2.0a	2.0a	1.4a via JAE	2.0a	2.0a	2.0a	2.0a
HDMI Input Spec								2.0a
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
BrightSign Model	LS424	HD224	HD1024	HO523	XD234	XD1034	XT244	XT1144
Features
H.265 Decoding: smaller file sizes and lower bitrates than H.264 HDMI 2.0	X	X	X	X	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	(Entry-level)	(Mainstream)	(Mainstream)	(Mainstream)	(Advanced)	(Advanced)	(Enterprise)	(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
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	LS424	HD224	HD1024	HO523	XD234	XD1034	XT244	XT1144
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: sustained ambient temperatures between -20°C and 50°C with transients up to 70°C at 90% max relative humidity, non-condensing		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	$295.00	$405.00	$600.00	$460.00	$510.00	$620.00	$620.00	$730.00
BrightSign Model	LS424	HD224	HD1024	HO523	XD234	XD1034	XT244	XT1144

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