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BrightSign, LLC is a privately held
company located in Los Gatos,
California founded in 2002 by
Anthony Wood, the inventor of
the digital video recorder (DVR).
BrightSign is the market leader in
solid-state, Full HD, digital sign and
kiosk controllers. BrightSign players
are known for their signature
reliability, affordability and ease-
of-use by the commercial digital
signage market worldwide.
BrightSign is a leading worldwide
provider of digital sign controllers,
software & networking solutions
for the commercial digital signage
industry. BrightSign solid-state
digital signage media players set
new standards for both stand-alone
and networked digital signage
applications with their superior
video quality, reliability, affordability,
ease-of-use and interactivity.
Learn more about BrightSign
at brightsign.biz
More Than A
Digital Signage
Player
BrightSign XD Product Line
Exceptional Performance, Engaging Sophistication
BrightSign HD Product Line
Exceptional Performance, Engaging Sophistication
Introducing the industry’s first line of solid-state digital sign players with PC-class performance. State-
of-the-art technology includes an advanced video engine with superior scaling technology that
delivers pristine 1080p video and is capable of decoding two 1080p videos simultaneously, as
well as support for 3D content.
BrightSign XD brings Live HDTV to your signage using an ATSC/Clear QAM tuner or HDMI
input. The ATSC tuner is used to play cable TV or closed circuit TV broadcasts, and the
HDMI input to play any broadcast content – even HDCP protected content. All models support HTML5
so content creators can use familiar development tools to create engaging content. BrightSign’s touch-screen interactivity is
enhanced with touch/swipe control.
BrightSign HD products bring exceptional performance and solid-state reliability to your digital signage
installations. Updated HD models have an improved media handling platform, a smaller physical form
factor, and are lower cost than ever before. Customers enjoy superior ease of use and integration for simple
plug and play content or robust interactive capabilities.
BrightAuthor software is included free of charge for easy creation of signage and kiosk presentations. Sim-
ply select the BrightSign model of your choice for a reliable signage solution that is highly affordable and
simple to deploy. With three models to choose from, the BrightSign HD solution supports a wide variety of applications
from stand-alone kiosk displays to networked solutions with engaging interactivity.
POWERFUL VIDEO ENGINE
• Uncompromised decoding, capable of playing two 1080p videos simultaneously
• Superior scaling technology delivers pristine 1080p video for any screen/zone size
• Simultaneous playback of content from local, streaming & live sources
• Accelerated JPEG decompression for instant image display and professional
quality, high-speed transitions
• Captivating 3D playback and commanding BrightControl to operate screen func-
tions via HDMI
INFINITE DISPLAY POSSIBILITIES
• Abundant content support – Full HD videos, images, audio, HTML5, Live TV,
streaming content, 3D content and Live Text
• HTML5 support to create engaging content using well known development tools
• Exceptional video walls including non-standard display shapes and mixed screen
orientation
• Zones feature to multiply your content playback on a single screen
• Video and audio playlists run independently from a single player
• S/PDIF output for pure digital and surround sound audio
HD120
Basic Interactive Model: Bring your stand-alone
display to life with our most affordable, Full HD solution
that offers solid-state reliability, multi-zone screen
layouts, simple GPIO interactivity and our signature
ease-of-use and integration.
XD1230 Networked Interactive
and Live HDTV
Includes all the features BrightSign offers plus Live HDTV playback, so you can play content from any broadcast
channel (even HDCP protected content) via the HDMI input and content from cable TV or closed circuit TV broadcasts
via the ATSC/Clear QAM tuner.
HD220
Networked Looping Model: Enjoy easy, networked
content updates and live data feeds along with flawless
video playback, and Ethernet synchronization.
HD1020
Networked Interactive Model: Engage your audi-
ence with a wide range of interactive options using
GPIO, USB, serial and UDP connections and networked
content for a truly impressive display.
XD1030 Networked
Interactive
All the features of the XD230 plus S/PDIF output for pure
digital and surround sound audio and a diverse range of interactive controls such as
GPIO, serial, USB, UDP and mobile devices, for engaging interactive displays.
XD230 Networked Player
Powerful video engine capable of dual Full HD 1080p video
decoding and simultaneous content playback from local,
networked and streaming sources. Abundant content support including HTML5
and 3D content. And UDP network control for messaging between BrightSign and
third-party devices.
EXCEPTIONALLY DYNAMIC CAPABILITIES
• Interactive controls including touch/swipe, GPIO, USB, serial, UDP, mobile devices
and more
• HDMI in to play Live HDTV broadcasts – even protected HDCP content
• ATSC/Clear QAM tuner to play any cable TV or closed circuit TV broadcast content
• Live Text integration to update content dynamically without republishing
• Media Streaming of video, audio, and even real-time RSS social media feeds such
as Twitter and Flickr
RELIABLE AND EASY TO USE
• Highly reliable solid-state platform and a slim OS means no PC down-time
• Locking power connector to avoid unintentional power-downs
• Effortless presentation creation using the included BrightAuthor software
• Internal MicroSD card slot for secure content storage and playback
• Built-in networking to manage, update and monitor your signage remotely
• Low power consumption means low heat emissions and low operating costs
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